Things Unseen with Sinclair B. Ferguson Looking to Our Loving Father
May 2, 2025
Doubts about God's loving nature can stem from the devil’s deceptions. The discussion reveals how misunderstandings about God’s character can disconnect believers from His love. Insights from John Owen encourage listeners to focus on God as a source of love. The podcast contrasts the genuine assurance of the Father’s love with the deception faced by Adam and Eve. Embracing unwavering faith in this love is emphasized, especially amid spiritual struggles and worldly challenges.
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Doubt in God's Fatherly Love
- Many Christians suffer from doubting God's kindness as a Father despite spiritual experiences.
- John Owen highlights that this doubt leads to weakness and heavy hearts instead of rejoicing.
Eye the Father as Love
- Keep your gaze fixed on God as a loving Father to combat spiritual doubt.
- This focus combats Satan's attempts to make us doubt God's love and helps restore assurance.
Eden's Lost Assurance of Love
- Satan's attack in Eden aimed at making Adam and Eve doubt the Father's love.
- This doubt caused them to hide from God, symbolizing loss of communion and assurance.