Doctrine Stated:

The powerful and perfect heavenly Father rules over the universe which He made

Luke 12:22-28

Source

Creator

• From nothing (not Materialism)
• For His glory
• Proper response: allegiance

Sustainer

• Actively involved in the world (not Deism)
• Proper response: reliance

Luke 12:29-31

Relational

• He knows what we need
• He intends to be found when sought

Luke 12:32

Generous

Disposition is goodwill

• Goodwill speaks against fear
• Goodwill speaks to value (Luke 12:24)
  • Value overcomes shame

Luke 12:4-7

Luke 12:33-34

Imitable

• He is worth imitating
• It's how we learn to follow

Ephesians 5:1-2