His Person

The first person of the trinity is seen as God the Father. He can see His work in in many ways and the Bible calls Him “Father” in many different senses.

1. He is the originator of all created things (1 Corinthians 8:6; Ephesians 3:15)
   
2. He maintained a fatherly relationship to the nation Israel under the Old Covenant (Deuteronomy 32:6; Malachi 1:6; 2:10).
   
3. He maintains a fatherly relationship to believers under the New Covenant (Matthew 5:45; 6:6-15; Romans 8:16; 1 John 3:1).

His Work

1. He designed the work of redemption, including election (Ephesians 1:3-6).
   
2. He is the source of creation and providence (1 Corinthians 8:6; Ephesians 2:9).
   
3. He is the member of the Trinity to whom propitiation is made (John 17:2-7; Hebrews 9:14; 10:10-12).