What does the Bible say about God's relationship with believers?
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The Bible teaches that believers are called brethren of Christ and have a personal relationship with God as their Father.
In John 20:17, Jesus tells Mary Magdalene to inform His disciples that He ascends to His Father and their Father, and to His God and their God. This profound statement reflects the intimate relationship believers have through faith in Christ, recognizing Him as our elder brother. Hebrews 2:11 emphasizes that Christ is not ashamed to call us brethren, indicating a familial bond grounded in divine grace. This relationship calls for both joy and reverence, ensuring that our understanding of God includes His role as our Father, who lovingly engages with us as His children.
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