Introduction to The Godhead: The Fatherhood of God | Steve Benson

These passages highlight God as Father in His love, compassion, discipline, provision, and covenant relationship with His people. God as Father in His Character and Compassion Psalms 103:13 — “Like as a father pitieth his children, so the LORD pitieth them that fear him.” Psalms 68:5 — “A father of the fatherless, and a judge of the widows, is God in his holy habitation.” God as Father in His Love 1 John 3:1 — “Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God…” John 3:16 — “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son…” God as Father in His Guidance and Discipline Deuteronomy 8:5 — “As a man chasteneth his son, so the LORD thy God chasteneth thee.” Proverbs 3:11–12 — “My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD… For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father…” God as Father in His Generosity Matthew 7:9–11 — “If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts… how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things…” Luke 11:13 — “How much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?” God as Father in Covenant Relationship Malachi 2:10 — “Have we not all one father? hath not one God created us?” 2 Corinthians 6:18 — “And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters…” 1 Chronicles 17:13 — “I will be his father, and he shall be my son…” God as Father in Forgiveness and Restoration Luke 15:20–24 — The father runs to the prodigal son, showing compassion and restoration. Athens Bible Church presents a consistent identity across its website, podcast platforms, and video channels: a Bible‑centered, Christ‑focused, missions‑minded fellowship serving Athens County, Ohio. Their online presence emphasizes expository preaching, traditional worship, and practical discipleship rooted in Scripture. Official Website 🔗 https://www.athensbible.org Camp Logos 🔗 https://www.camplogos.org Audio Platforms (Podcasts) Apple Podcasts — Bible‑Based Messages 🔗 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bible-based-messages/id1871738604 Podbean (Full Blog Feed) 🔗 https://www.podbean.com/pw/pbblog-bsh6y-14f06b5 Spotify — Bible‑Based Messages 🔗 https://open.spotify.com/show/2esKDFsAqveC3LBoNY6ZFq Amazon Music — Bible‑Based Messages 🔗 https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/4ab90d6f-3f17-44c1-8b3d-a9c57e7fea2e iHeartRadio — Bible‑Based Messages 🔗 https://iheart.com/podcast/319104652 Video Platforms YouTube — Athens Bible Church Channel 🔗 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOmKvTn0vS8cwZKK7sdKE5w Rumble — Athens Bible Church 🔗 https://rumble.com/user/AthensBible Social Media Facebook — Athens Bible Church Profile/Page 🔗 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009340326242 Across its website, podcasts, and video channels, Athens Bible Church consistently presents itself as a Bible‑anchored, Christ‑honoring fellowship committed to: --Verse‑by‑verse expository preaching --Traditional worship rooted in hymns and Scripture --Missions and evangelism --Youth discipleship (Camp Logos) --Community outreach --Old and New Testaments Their digital presence is simple, sincere, and focused on teaching the Word of God faithfully.