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This comprehensive systematic theology by a respected theologian covers the whole field of Reformed Christian doctrine from biblical, historical, and theological angles. It seeks to provide a clear and concise articulation of the Reformed faith rooted in the historic creeds while addressing current issues such as feminism, charismatic gifts, sexual ethics, environmentalism, other religions, the...

the Messiah, and on occasion for Israel itself, it was without precedent for an individual to speak in this way, let alone for it to be his normal usage. “Father,” an occasional designation of God in the Old Testament, is in the New his personal name, known in relation to Jesus Christ his Son.30 The relation between Jesus the Son and the Father is unique. Human fatherhood derives from God the Father and is to be measured by him, not vice versa (Eph. 3:14–15). The name Father refers to the unique
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