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OUTLINE FOR THIS SECTION:<\/strong><\/p>

1. Ancient Societies\u2019 View of God as Father<\/p>

2. Our Present Day View of god as Father<\/p>

3. Calling God Father \u2013 The Practice of Jesus<\/p>

4. The Implications of God Being Our Father<\/p>

5. How Our \u201cDear Heavenly Father\u201d is Portrayed in SOM<\/p> Read more [...]<\/a>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

OUTLINE FOR THIS SECTION:<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Ancient Societies\u2019 View of God as Father<\/p>\n

2. Our Present Day View of god as Father<\/p>\n

3. Calling God Father \u2013 The Practice of Jesus<\/p>\n

4. The Implications of God Being Our Father<\/p>\n

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