How do we know God is everyone's creator but not everyone's father?
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God is the creator of all humanity but only becomes the Father to those who are His adopted children through Jesus Christ.
Acts 17:24-26 reveals that God is the creator of the world and all people, establishing His authority over all creation. However, this does not imply that God is the Father of all individuals. Jesus pointed out in John 8:44 that some are 'of their father, the devil,' highlighting that genuine fatherhood is based on a relationship of love and obedience to God. To be a child of God requires spiritual rebirth, which is only given to those who believe in Christ (John 1:12-13). Therefore, while God creates all humanity, His fatherhood is reserved for those who have received His Son.
Scripture References:
Acts 17:24-26, John 8:44, John 1:12-13
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