Why would God have us speak to Him as "Our Father"?

Luther's Small Catechism

Why would God have us speak to Him as "Our Father"?

Lord's Prayer
Question 283
Luther's Small Catechism
Luther's Small Catechism

Luther's Small Catechism

Why would God have us speak to Him as "Our Father"?

Lord's Prayer
Question 283

Question

Why would God have us speak to Him as "Our Father"?

Answer

God would hereby tenderly invite us to believe that He is truly our Father, and we are [Pg 70] truly His children, so that we may ask of Him with all cheerfulness and confidence, as dear children ask of their dear father.

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