God the Father Almighty (Sadler's Church Teacher's Manual)

God the Father Almighty (Sadler's Church Teacher's Manual)

God the Father Almighty is Section XIV of The Church Teacher's Manual of Christian Instruction, Michael Ferrebee Sadler's 1872 expansion of the Church Catechism in question-and-answer form.

Summary

This section begins Sadler's exposition of the Creed itself. He treats the Fatherhood of God, divine almightiness, and creation as revealed truths confessed in Christian worship.

Sadler's Text

Sadler's catechetical treatment of this topic is anchored in the statement, "Because He is the Father of One only begotten Son." He further explains the section by saying, "Yes; but even in this we must not separate Him from His Son, for He made us by His Son."

Theological Themes

• God the Father
• Divine almightiness
• Creation
• Creedal confession

Scripture References

The following references are representative biblical texts used or implied in this section of Sadler's catechetical exposition:

• John 1:18
• John 17:6, 26
• Romans 10:9
• Colossians 1:16
• John 14:1

Anglican Context

This section belongs to Sadler's exposition of the baptismal promise to believe the articles of the Christian faith. It is especially connected with the Apostles' Creed, the Nicene Creed, and the use of the creeds in Anglican public worship. Sadler's treatment reflects nineteenth-century Church of England catechesis and should be read as a historical Anglican source alongside current provincial formularies and catechetical resources.

See Also

• The Church Teacher's Manual of Christian Instruction
• Apostles' Creed
• Nicene Creed
• Church Catechism
• Anglican Doctrine