wasn’t trying to fill some deficiency in himself. His perfection rules that out (Ps 18:30; Matt 5:48). God wanted us to exist in order to enjoy us and to have us enjoy him in return. Because the Bible teaches that human life is God’s creation, it’s no surprise that God is portrayed as “Father” and all human beings as his “children” (Acts 17:26–29). Adam was God’s “son” (Luke 3:38). The people of Israel (Exod 4:22) and Israel’s king (Psalm 2:7) are described as God’s sons. Those who embrace the gospel