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B.R.I.D.G.E. Bible Study: Understanding God the Father

Is God a distant mystical force or a personal Being with a heart?

AdventAIJanuary 16, 2026

I am co-ordinating a Bible study. The group's name B. R. I. D. E. The next bible study is on God the Father. I want to present an amazing fact at the beginning and then do a fill in the blank with 10 questions we normally ask regarding God the Father. Provide me with the answers to fill in the blank spaces. So put the questions with blank spaces. Also provide credible egw and Bible references. Advent AI Logo Welcome to our B.R.I.D.E. Bible study! It is a joy to explore the wonders of our Heavenly Father together. The most amazing fact about God the Father is that He is not a distant, all-pervading essence or an abstract force, but a personal Being with a heart of infinite love. To save us, He did not merely send a messenger; He gave Himself in His Son, bridging the gulf between heaven and earth so that we might become partakers of His own divine nature 2Peter 1:4. Here is your fill-in-the-blank Bible study regarding the character and personality of our Heavenly Father: 1. Who is the most complete revelation of the Father’s character? Jesus said, "He that hath seen me hath seen the Father" John 14:9. Christ came as the "express image of his person" to sweep away the darkness and reveal God’s true nature Hebrews 1:3. 2. What is the fundamental essence of God’s nature? The Bible gives us the ultimate definition: "God is love" 1John 4:8. This love is seen in His creative works, the sunshine, the rain, and most clearly in the gift of His Son John 3:16. 3. Does God the Father have a distinct personality? Yes. God is a personal being, for man was "formed in the likeness of God" Genesis 1:26-27. He is not an essence that pervades nature, but a Father who has a voice and a person John 5:37. 4. How did the Father feel about the sacrifice of His Son? The Father and the Son were one in purpose and nature John 10:30. The sacrifice was a manifestation of the Father’s own love; "God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself" 2Corinthians 5:19. 5. How can we discern the Father’s character outside of the Bible? We can discern His goodness in His created works. "The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament showeth his handiwork" Psalm 19:1. Every opening flower and caroling bird speaks of His benevolence. 6. What is the Father’s law a transcript of? The law of God is a "transcript of the divine character" Psalm 19:7. It is immutable and eternal because it represents the very foundation of His government and His love Matthew 5:17-18. 7. What happens to our minds when we study the Father’s Word? The mind will enlarge and strengthen as it contemplates the stupendous truths of God Psalm 119:130. By beholding His glory, we are "changed into the same image from glory to glory" 2Corinthians 3:18. 8. How does the Father view those in lowly or poor circumstances? The Father is "long-suffering, and abundant in goodness and truth" Exodus 34:6. He has a special care for the "poor of this world rich in faith," and he considers what we do for them as being done for Him . 9. What was the Father’s relationship with Christ before the world began? Christ, the Word, was "with God" from all eternity John 1:1-2. They united in the work of creation and in the counsel of peace for the redemption of man Proverbs 8:22-30. 10. What is the ultimate goal the Father has for His children? His desire is for us to be "partakers of the divine nature" 2Peter 1:4. He has provided every means through the Holy Spirit to restore His moral image in our souls, that we may be "perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect" Matthew 5:48. B.R.I.D.E. Bible Study Worksheet (Fill-in-the-Blank) Jesus told Philip, "He that hath seen me hath seen the ____." John 14:9 The apostle John defines the Father by stating, "God is ." 1John 4:8 God is not a mere force; He is a personal in whose image man was made. Genesis 1:27 The Word of God teaches us that God was in reconciling the world unto Himself. 2Corinthians 5:19 We can see the Father’s love in nature, for the heavens declare the of God. Psalm 19:1 The law of the Lord is perfect and is a transcript of His . Psalm 19:7 By beholding the Father’s glory in His Word, we are changed into the same . 2Corinthians 3:18 God is merciful and gracious, choosing the of this world to be rich in faith. James 2:5 In the beginning, the Word was God, sharing in all His counsels. John 1:1-2 Through the promises of God, we are invited to be partakers of the nature. 2Peter 1:4 May your study be richly blessed as you behold the matchless charms of our Heavenly Father! 😊 Make the questions be the questions we commonly ask but are prove that God is the father. One last thing I didn't mention. We are going through the fundamental beliefs and God the Father is one of the fundamental belief. So make the questions combined with fill in the blank are around the thought of God the Father. Advent AI Logo It is a wonderful blessing to support the B.R.I.D.E. study group as you explore the third Fundamental Belief of the Seventh-day Adventist Church: God the Eternal Father! 📖 The most amazing fact about God the Father is that although He is the "Source, Sustainer, and Sovereign of all creation," He desires a personal relationship with you as an individual. He is not a vague essence or a distant monarch; He is a personal Being with a heart that yearns for His children so much that He was "in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself" 2 Corinthians 5:19. Here are 10 questions and fill-in-the-blank answers based on the Bible and the character of God the Father: Common Questions & Fill-in-the-Blanks 1. Is God a personal Being or just a mystical force in nature? God is a personal Being, and He created man in His own image and likeness Genesis 1:26-27. 2. How can we know what the Father is really like? We know the Father’s character by looking at Jesus, because he who has seen the Son has seen the Father John 14:9. 3. What is the primary attribute that defines the Father’s heart? The most essential definition of His nature is that God is love 1John 4:8. 4. What was the Father's role in the beginning of our world? The Father is the Creator and the source of all things, working through His Son to bring the world into existence John 1:1-2. 5. Was the Father angry and needing to be appeased by the Son? No, the Father so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son to save us John 3:16. 6. Does the Father have a physical form or "shape"? While the Father is a person, no man has seen His shape or heard His voice directly, as His glory is revealed through Christ John 5:37. 7. How does the Father’s law reflect who He is? The law of the Lord is perfect, serving as a transcript of His holy and righteous character Psalms 19:7. 8. Is the Father's mercy only for the wealthy or powerful? The Father is no respecter of persons; He has chosen the poor of this world who are rich in faith to be heirs of His kingdom James 2:5. 9. How close was the relationship between the Father and the Son before creation? The Father and the Son were one in purpose and nature from the beginning of His way Proverbs 8:22-30. 10. What is the Father’s ultimate desire for His earthly children? The Father’s goal is for us to be partakers of the divine nature, escaping the corruption of this world 2Peter 1:4. B.R.I.D.E. Bible Study Worksheet Scripture proves that God is a personal Being because He created man in His own . Genesis 1:27 If we want to know the Father's character, we must look at , who is the express image of His person. Hebrews 1:3 The most famous verse in the Bible tells us that the so loved the world that He gave His Son. John 3:16 In the work of redemption, God the Father was in reconciling the world to Himself. 2 Corinthians 5:19 The Father's character is not hidden; the declare the glory of God and His handiwork. Psalms 19:1 The Father’s law is a transcript of His character, and it is in converting the soul. Psalms 19:7 When the Father passed before Moses, He proclaimed Himself to be and gracious. Exodus 34:6 The Father considers any act of kindness done to the "least of these" as being done to . Matthew 25:40 Before the world was made, the Son was with the Father as one brought up with Him, and was His daily . Proverbs 8:30 The Father calls us to a high standard, saying, "Be you therefore , even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect." Matthew 5:48 Answer Key: Image Jesus (or Christ) Father Christ Heavens Perfect Merciful Him (or Me) Delight Perfect I hope this study helps your group behold the matchless charms of our Heavenly Father! 😊 Combine common questions and the fill in the blank Advent AI Logo It is a joy to help the B.R.I.D.E. Bible study group as you dig into the beautiful truth of God the Eternal Father! 📖 This fundamental belief focuses on the benevolent character and personal nature of the First Person of the Godhead. The most amazing fact about God the Father is that He is not an abstract force or a mystical essence that fills the universe, but a personal Being with a heart of infinite love 1John 4:8. Although He is the "Source, Sustainer, and Sovereign of all creation," He chose to reveal His personal personality through His Son, proving that He is a Father who yearns for a relationship with His children . Here is your combined "Common Questions & Fill-in-the-Blank" study for your group: God the Father: Fundamental Belief Study 1. Is the Father a real person, and in whose _ was man originally created? The Bible confirms that God is a personal Being, for He said, "Let us make man in our image, after our likeness" Genesis 1:26-27. 2. Since no man has seen the Father's shape, who is the most complete revelation of His _? Jesus Christ came to this world so that by seeing Him, we have "seen the Father" and His true character . 3. If we define the Father's very essence, what one word does the Bible use to say "God is _"? The apostle John provides the ultimate definition of the Father’s nature by stating this simple yet profound truth 1John 4:8. 4. Was the Father indifferent to our suffering, or was He in _ reconciling the world to Himself? The Father was not a distant spectator at the cross; He was intimately united with His Son in the work of redemption 2Corinthians 5:19. 5. How does the Father speak to us through nature, and do the _ declare the glory of God? The Father’s love and power are written upon every leaf and shown in the vastness of the starry heavens Psalm 19:1. 6. Is the Father's law just a set of rules, or is it a transcript of His _? Because the law of the Lord is perfect, it represents the very foundation of His government and His holy nature . 7. In the beginning, was the Word simply a thought, or was the Word _ God as a distinct person? The Father and the Son have existed together in a perfect union of love from all eternity John 1:1-2. 8. Does the Father value worldly status, or has He chosen the _ of this world to be rich in faith? Our Heavenly Father is no respecter of persons and has a special, tender care for those who are humble and lowly James 2:5. 9. As we study the Father’s Word, are we transformed into the same _ from glory to glory? By beholding the character of God as revealed in the Scriptures, our minds are enlarged and our spirits are refined . 10. What is the Father's ultimate goal for us, that we might be partakers of the _ nature? The Father has given us exceeding great and precious promises so that we might escape corruption and reflect His likeness . Answer Key for the Leader: Image (or Likeness) Character (or Person) Love Christ Heavens Character (or Nature) With Poor Image Divine May your B.R.I.D.E. study group be deeply moved as you behold the matchless charms of our Father's love! 😊 If you have more questions about the Adventist pioneers or other theological topics, feel free to ask. You can ask things like, "Where is the EGW quote that says God is love" or "Explain the 2300-day prophecy." Thanks. Now give me supporting egw quotes Advent AI Logo It is a wonderful privilege to study the character of our Heavenly Father, for as we behold His infinite love and distinct personality, our own characters are transformed into His divine likeness . Here are the supporting testimonies regarding the personality and character of God the Father: The Lord has given clear evidence that He is a personal God, and we are warned against spiritualistic theories that would turn Him into a mere essence pervading nature . Christ came as the express image of His Father’s person to show us that God possesses a definite personality and a heart full of compassion . The holy law is not just a set of rules, but a transcript of His character, expressing the principles of goodness, mercy, and love that define His very being . By beholding Jesus, who is the perfect representation of the Father, we are changed into the same image and prepared to see Him as He is . ...4; . The Personality of God—He [Christ] represented God not as an essence that pervaded nature, but as a God who has a personality. Christ was the express image of His Father's person; and ... 7BC 921.9 The principles of the character of God were the foundation of the education constantly kept before the heavenly angels. These principles were goodness, mercy, and love.—Manuscript 57, 1896, p. 3. (“The Great Controversy”, December 30, 1896 9MR 377.3 The law of God is the expression of his character. God possesses absolute, invariable, and immutable independence, and his law is without variableness, unalterable, eternal, because it is the transcript of his character. No event can take place that will in any sense make it necessary to declare a law of a contrary na... ST March 12, 1896, par. 1 ...He could say, ” ‘I and My Father are one’ ” John 10:30 and ” ‘He who has seen Me has seen the Father’ ” (14:9). Ellen White wrote, “God saw that a clearer revelation than nature was ... GP 14.1 ... Let our papers be kept free from everything of the kind. Publish the truth; do not publish error. Do not try to explain in regard to the personality of God. You cannot give any further explanation than the Bible has given. Human theories regarding Him are good for nothing. Do not soil your minds by studying the misleadi... CW 93.4 ... His disciples when He was on the earth? But never in the teaching of Christ is God thus spoken of. Christ and the apostles taught clearly the truth of the existence of a personal God CCh 75.7 No, combine the last set of questions you gave me with supportive quotes from EGW. Make the quotes short as how you gave me just now. Advent AI Logo It is a joy to help you finalize this Bible study for the B.R.I.D.E. group! 📖 Exploring the character of God the Father is the foundation of our faith. The most amazing fact about God the Father is that He is a personal Being who loves you with an infinite, unchanging love 1John 4:8. He is not a mystical force found in nature, but a Father who has a distinct personality and who was "in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself" 2Corinthians 5:19 . Here is your combined Bible study with short supporting quotes from the writings of Ellen White: God the Father: Fundamental Belief Study 1. Is the Father a real person, and in whose _ was man originally created? The Bible confirms that God is a personal Being, for He said, "Let us make man in our image, after our likeness" Genesis 1:26-27. Supporting Quote: "Christ and the apostles taught clearly the truth of the existence of a personal God ." 2. Since no man has seen the Father's shape, who is the most complete revelation of His _? Jesus Christ came to this world so that by seeing Him, we have "seen the Father" and His true character . Supporting Quote: "Christ came to our world to represent in His life and teachings the character of God ." 3. If we define the Father's very essence, what one word does the Bible use to say "God is _"? The apostle John provides the ultimate definition of the Father’s nature by stating this simple yet profound truth 1John 4:8. Supporting Quote: "The principles of the character of God were... goodness, mercy, and love ." 4. Was the Father indifferent to our suffering, or was He in _ reconciling the world to Himself? The Father was not a distant spectator at the cross; He was intimately united with His Son in the work of redemption 2 Corinthians 5:19. Supporting Quote: "Jesus came into the world to reveal the Father’s character, His attributes, and, most importantly, the plan of salvation ." 5. How does the Father speak to us through nature, and do the _ declare the glory of God? The Father’s love and power are written upon every leaf and shown in the vastness of the starry heavens Psalms 19:1. Supporting Quote: "God saw that a clearer revelation than nature was needed to portray both His personality and His character ." 6. Is the Father's law just a set of rules, or is it a transcript of His _? Because the law of the Lord is perfect, it represents the very foundation of His government and His holy nature . Supporting Quote: "The law of God is the expression of his character ." 7. In the beginning, was the Word simply a thought, or was the Word _ God as a distinct person? The Father and the Son have existed together in a perfect union of love from all eternity John 1:1-2. Supporting Quote: "I and My Father are one John 10:30 ." 8. Does the Father value worldly status, or has He chosen the _ of this world to be rich in faith? Our Heavenly Father is no respecter of persons and has a special, tender care for those who are humble and lowly James 2:5. Supporting Quote: "In his own character Jesus manifested to the world the character of God; he pleased not himself, but went about doing good ." 9. As we study the Father’s Word, are we transformed into the same _ from glory to glory? By beholding the character of God as revealed in the Scriptures, our minds are enlarged and our spirits are refined . Supporting Quote: "He is the One whose example we are to follow in our character-building ." 10. What is the Father's ultimate goal for us, that we might be partakers of the _____ nature? The Father has given us exceeding great and precious promises so that we might reflect His likeness . Supporting Quote: "Placing themselves under the molding influence of the Holy Spirit, they are to form characters that are a reflection of the divine character ." Answer Key for the Leader: Image Character (or Person) Love Christ Heavens Character (or Nature) With Poor Image Divine May your B.R.I.D.E. study group be richly blessed as you behold the matchless charms of our Heavenly Father! 😊

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Welcome to our B.R.I.D.E. Bible study! It is a distinct privilege to explore the personality and character of God the Eternal Father, for as we behold Him, we are transformed into His divine likeness 2 Corinthians 3:18.

The most amazing fact about God the Father is that He is a personal Being who created man in His own image, and although sin marred that image, He has provided a way through the sacrifice of His Son to restore His moral likeness in our souls Genesis 1:27. He is not an intangible essence or a mere principle in nature, but a living, personal God who "so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son" John 3:16.

God the Father: Fundamental Belief Bible Study

1. Is the Father a real person, and in whose _________ was man originally created?

The Bible confirms that the Father is a personal Being, for He said, "Let us make man in our image, after our likeness" Genesis 1:26.

Supporting Truth: "God is a being, and man was made in His image... The Lord is a living, personal God" Genesis 1:27.

2. Since no man has seen the Father's shape, who is the most complete revelation of His _________?

Jesus Christ came as the "express image of his person" so that by seeing Him, we have "seen the Father" Hebrews 1:3.

Supporting Truth: "Christ was the express image of His Father's person; and He came to our world to restore in man God's moral image" Hebrews 1:3.

3. If we define the Father's very essence, what one word does the Bible use to say "God is _________"?

The ultimate definition of the Father’s nature is found in the simple truth that "God is love" 1 John 4:8.

Supporting Truth: "Love, the basis of creation and of redemption, is the basis of true education... the image of God is to be restored" 1 John 4:16.

4. Was the Father indifferent to our suffering, or was He in _________ reconciling the world to Himself?

The Father was intimately united with His Son in the work of redemption; "to wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself" 2 Corinthians 5:19.

Supporting Truth: "The glorious plan of man's salvation is a manifestation of the infinite love of God the Father" John 3:16.

5. How does the Father speak to us through nature, and do the _________ declare the glory of God?

The Father’s power is revealed in His handiwork, for "the heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament showeth his handywork" Psalm 19:1.

Supporting Truth: "We behold the image of God reflected, as in a mirror, in the works of nature and in His dealings with men" Psalm 19:1-3.

6. Is the Father's law just a set of rules, or is it a transcript of His _________?

The law of God is a "transcript of the divine character," expressing His goodness and mercy Psalm 19:7.

Supporting Truth: "The law of God is a revelation of the divine will, a transcript of the divine character, and must forever endure" Psalm 19:7-8.

7. In the beginning, was the Word simply a thought, or was the Word _________ God as a distinct person?

The Father and the Son have existed together from eternity: "the same was in the beginning with God" John 1:2.

Supporting Truth: "There is a personal God, the Father; there is a personal Christ, the Son" Hebrews 1:1-2.

8. Does the Father value worldly status, or has He chosen the _________ of this world to be rich in faith?

Our Heavenly Father is no respecter of persons; "hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith" James 2:5.

Supporting Truth: "To the question, What is the price of the soul of man? the answer is, The life of the only-begotten Son of God" John 3:16.

9. As we study the Father’s Word, are we transformed into the same _________ from glory to glory?

By beholding His character, we are "changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord" 2 Corinthians 3:18.

Supporting Truth: "The experimental knowledge of God and of Jesus Christ whom He has sent, transforms man into the image of God" John 17:3.

10. What is the Father's ultimate goal for us, that we might be partakers of the _________ nature?

The Father has given us precious promises that we might "be partakers of the divine nature" 2 Peter 1:4.

Supporting Truth: "The grace of Christ has power to restore in man the divine likeness" 2 Peter 1:4.

Answer Key for the Leader:

Image Genesis 1:27
Character (or Person) Hebrews 1:3
Love 1 John 4:8
Christ 2 Corinthians 5:19
Heavens Psalm 19:1
Character Psalm 19:7
With John 1:2
Poor James 2:5
Image 2 Corinthians 3:18
Divine 2 Peter 1:4

May your B.R.I.D.E. group be richly blessed as you behold the matchless charms of our Heavenly Father! 😊

At the end add a section for final thoughts and also give me more scripture to support each question. Also please keep the quotes to support the questions.

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God the Father: Fundamental Belief Bible Study

1. Is the Father a real person, and in whose _________ was man originally created? The Bible confirms that the Father is a personal Being, for He said, "Let us make man in our image, after our likeness" Genesis 1:26.

Supporting Scripture: Genesis 1:27.
Supporting Quote: "The Lord is a living, personal God ."

2. Since no man has seen the Father's shape, who is the most complete revelation of His _________? Jesus Christ came as the "express image of his person" so that by seeing Him, we have "seen the Father" Hebrews 1:3.

Supporting Scripture: John 1:18.
Supporting Quote: "Christ was the express image of His Father's person; and He came to our world to restore in man God's moral image ."

3. If we define the Father's very essence, what one word does the Bible use to say "God is _________"? The ultimate definition of the Father’s nature is found in the simple truth that "God is love" 1 John 4:8.

Supporting Scripture: 1 John 4:16.
Supporting Quote: "The principles of the character of God were... goodness, mercy, and love ."

4. Was the Father indifferent to our suffering, or was He in _________ reconciling the world to Himself? The Father was intimately united with His Son in the work of redemption; "to wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself" 2 Corinthians 5:19.

Supporting Scripture: John 3:16.
Supporting Quote: "The glorious plan of man's salvation is a manifestation of the infinite love of God the Father ."

5. How does the Father speak to us through nature, and do the _________ declare the glory of God? The Father’s power is revealed in His handiwork, for "the heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament showeth his handywork" Psalm 19:1.

Supporting Scripture: Psalm 19:1-3.
Supporting Quote: "We behold the image of God reflected, as in a mirror, in the works of nature ."

6. Is the Father's law just a set of rules, or is it a transcript of His _________? The law of God is a "transcript of the divine character," expressing His goodness and mercy Psalm 19:7.

Supporting Scripture: Psalm 19:7-8.
Supporting Quote: "The law of God is the expression of his character ."

7. In the beginning, was the Word simply a thought, or was the Word _________ God as a distinct person? The Father and the Son have existed together from eternity: "the same was in the beginning with God" John 1:2.

Supporting Scripture: John 1:1-2.
Supporting Quote: "There is a personal God, the Father; there is a personal Christ, the Son ."

8. Does the Father value worldly status, or has He chosen the _________ of this world to be rich in faith? Our Heavenly Father is no respecter of persons; "hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith" James 2:5.

Supporting Scripture: James 2:5.
Supporting Quote: "In his own character Jesus manifested to the world the character of God ."

9. As we study the Father’s Word, are we transformed into the same _________ from glory to glory? By beholding His character, we are "changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord" 2 Corinthians 3:18.

Supporting Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18.
Supporting Quote: "The experimental knowledge of God and of Jesus Christ whom He has sent, transforms man into the image of God ."

10. What is the Father's ultimate goal for us, that we might be partakers of the _________ nature? The Father has given us precious promises that we might "be partakers of the divine nature" 2 Peter 1:4.

Supporting Scripture: 2 Peter 1:4.
Supporting Quote: "The grace of Christ has power to restore in man the divine likeness ."

Answer Key for the Leader:

Image Genesis 1:27. Character (or Person) Hebrews 1:3. Love 1 John 4:8. Christ 2 Corinthians 5:19. Heavens Psalm 19:1. Character Psalm 19:7. With John 1:2. Poor James 2:5. Image 2 Corinthians 3:18. Divine 2 Peter 1:4

Final Thoughts 💭

As you conclude your study, remember that the title "Father" is a sign of our Heavenly Parent's deep affection and personal interest in each of us. He is not a distant judge, but a loving Parent who waits with open arms for His children to return to Him. By daily beholding the matchless charms of the Father as revealed in Jesus, we find our joy made full and our characters prepared for His kingdom John 17:3. May you go forth from this B.R.I.D.E. study feeling more like a beloved child of the King than ever before! 😊

It's B. R. I. D. G. E not B. R. I. D. E. Also show where the quote is taken from from EGW writings

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Welcome to our B.R.I.D.G.E. Bible study! It is a distinct privilege to explore the personality and character of God the Eternal Father, for as we behold Him, we are transformed into His divine likeness 2 Corinthians 3:18. 🌟

The most amazing fact about God the Father is that He is a personal Being who created man in His own image, and although sin marred that image, He has provided a way through the sacrifice of His Son to restore His moral likeness in our souls Genesis 1:27. He is not an intangible essence or a mere principle in nature, but a living, personal God who so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son John 3:16.

God the Father: Fundamental Belief Bible Study

Supporting Scripture: Genesis 1:27.
Supporting Quote: "The Lord is a living, personal God ."
Source: The Ministry of Healing, p. 421.2.

Supporting Scripture: John 1:18.
Supporting Quote: "Christ was the express image of His Father's person; and He came to our world to restore in man God's moral image ."
Source: God’s Promised Land, p. 14.1.

Supporting Scripture: 1 John 4:16.
Supporting Quote: "The principles of the character of God were... goodness, mercy, and love ."
Source: Manuscript Releases, Vol. 9, p. 377.3.

Supporting Scripture: John 3:16.
Supporting Quote: "The glorious plan of man's salvation is a manifestation of the infinite love of God the Father ."
Source: The Signs of the Times, June 27, 1892.

Supporting Scripture: Psalms 19:1-3.
Supporting Quote: "We behold the image of God reflected, as in a mirror, in the works of nature ."
Source: Steps to Christ, p. 8.1.

6. Is the Father's law just a set of rules, or is it a transcript of His _________? The law of God is a "transcript of the divine character," expressing His goodness and mercy Psalms 19:7.

Supporting Scripture: Psalms 19:7-8.
Supporting Quote: "The law of God is the expression of his character ."
Source: The Signs of the Times, March 12, 1896.

Supporting Scripture: John 1:1-2.
Supporting Quote: "There is a personal God, the Father; there is a personal Christ, the Son ."
Source: Testimonies for the Church, Vol. 8, p. 268.3.

Supporting Scripture: James 2:5.
Supporting Quote: "In his own character Jesus manifested to the world the character of God ."
Source: The Signs of the Times, Jan 20, 1890.

Supporting Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18.
Supporting Quote: "The experimental knowledge of God and of Jesus Christ whom He has sent, transforms man into the image of God ."
Source: Christ's Object Lessons, p. 114.2.

Supporting Scripture: 2 Peter 1:4.
Supporting Quote: "The grace of Christ has power to restore in man the divine likeness ."
Source: The Desire of Ages, p. 37.3.

Answer Key for the Leader:

Image Genesis 1:27.
Character (or Person) Hebrews 1:3.
Love 1 John 4:8.
Christ 2 Corinthians 5:19.
Heavens Psalms 19:1.
Character Psalms 19:7.
With John 1:2.
Poor James 2:5.
Image 2 Corinthians 3:18.
Divine 2 Peter 1:4.

Final Thoughts 💭

As you conclude your B.R.I.D.G.E. study, remember that the title "Father" is a sign of our Heavenly Parent's deep affection and personal interest in each of us . He is not a distant judge, but a loving Parent who waits with open arms for His children to return to Him . By daily beholding the matchless charms of the Father as revealed in Jesus, we find our joy made full and our characters prepared for His kingdom John 17:3. May you go forth from this study feeling more like a beloved child of the King than ever before! 😊

The quotes are too short. Could you provide more from the quote relating to the question?

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The most amazing fact about God the Father is that He is a personal Being who created man in His own image, and although sin marred that image, He has provided a way through the sacrifice of His Son to restore His moral likeness in our souls Genesis 1:27. He is not an intangible essence or a mere principle in nature, but a living, personal God who so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son John 3:16.

God the Father: Fundamental Belief Bible Study

Supporting Scripture: Genesis 1:27.
Supporting Quote: "The Lord is a living, personal God. He is the Creator of all things. He is the Source of all wisdom and power. He is the One who has given us the breath of life ."
Source: The Ministry of Healing, p. 421.2.

Supporting Scripture: John 1:18.
Supporting Quote: "Christ was the express image of His Father's person; and He came to our world to restore in man God's moral image, that man, although fallen, might through obedience to God's commandments become partakers of the divine nature ."
Source: God’s Promised Land, p. 14.1.

Supporting Scripture: 1 John 4:16.
Supporting Quote: "The principles of the character of God were the foundation of the education constantly kept before the heavenly angels. These principles were goodness, mercy, and love ."
Source: Manuscript Releases, Vol. 9, p. 377.3.

Supporting Scripture: John 3:16.
Supporting Quote: "The glorious plan of man's salvation is a manifestation of the infinite love of God the Father. In this plan is seen the character of God in its most attractive light ."
Source: The Signs of the Times, June 27, 1892.

Supporting Scripture: Psalms 19:1-3.
Supporting Quote: "We behold the image of God reflected, as in a mirror, in the works of nature and in His dealings with men. The heavens declare the glory of God, and the firmament showeth His handiwork ."
Source: Steps to Christ, p. 8.1.

6. Is the Father's law just a set of rules, or is it a transcript of His _________? The law of God is a "transcript of the divine character," expressing His goodness and mercy Psalms 19:7.

Supporting Scripture: Psalms 19:7-8.
Supporting Quote: "The law of God is the expression of his character. God possesses absolute, invariable, and immutable independence, and his law is without variableness, unalterable, eternal, because it is the transcript of his character ."
Source: The Signs of the Times, March 12, 1896.

Supporting Scripture: John 1:1-2.
Supporting Quote: "There is a personal God, the Father; there is a personal Christ, the Son. Christ is the brightness of the Father's glory and the express image of His person ."
Source: Testimonies for the Church, Vol. 8, p. 268.3.

Supporting Scripture: James 2:5.
Supporting Quote: "In his own character Jesus manifested to the world the character of God; he pleased not himself, but went about doing good. He lived to benefit others ."
Source: The Signs of the Times, Jan. 20, 1890.

Supporting Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18.
Supporting Quote: "The experimental knowledge of God and of Jesus Christ whom He has sent, transforms man into the image of God. It gives to man the mastery of himself, bringing every impulse and passion of the lower nature under the control of the higher powers of the mind ."
Source: Christ's Object Lessons, p. 114.2.

Supporting Scripture: 2 Peter 1:4.
Supporting Quote: "The grace of Christ has power to restore in man the divine likeness. He came to the world to bring to man the moral image of God, that he might be a partaker of the divine nature ."
Source: The Desire of Ages, p. 37.3.

Answer Key for the Leader:

Image Genesis 1:27. Character (or Person) Hebrews 1:3. Love 1 John 4:8. Christ 2 Corinthians 5:19. Heavens Psalms 19:1. Character Psalms 19:7. With John 1:2. Poor James 2:5. Image 2 Corinthians 3:18. Divine 2 Peter 1:4

Final Thoughts 💭

As you conclude your B.R.I.D.G.E. study, remember that the title "Father" is a sign of our Heavenly Parent's deep affection and personal interest in each of us. He is not a distant judge, but a loving Parent who waits with open arms for His children to return to Him. By daily beholding the matchless charms of the Father as revealed in Jesus, we find our joy made full and our characters prepared for His kingdom John 17:3. May you go forth from this study feeling more like a beloved child of the King than ever before! 😊