father of all believers [faithful] in Christ Jesus. In scripture, we see Jesus Christ return the conversation of “mother” which carried a spiritual bearing. Matthew 12:46-50 says, “Jesus was still speaking to the people when behold, His mother and brothers stood outside, seeking to speak to Him. Someone said to Him, Listen! Your mother and Your brothers are standing outside, seeking to speak to You. But He replied to the man who told Him, who is My mother, and who are My brothers? And stretching out His hand toward [not only the twelve disciples but all] His adherents, He said, Here are My mother and My brothers.
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