Almighty, Maker, Father: Who We Say God Is

In this episode of The Gospel Gumbo Podcast, we unpack the opening line of the Apostles’ Creed—and discover that it’s far more than an introduction. It’s a bold, revolutionary declaration: that the God of the Bible is a personal Father, all-powerful, and the Creator of everything.

We explore:

·      The emotional baggage many people carry around the word “father”

·      Ancient Roman religion, the political claim “Caesar is Lord”, and why Christians were seen as unpatriotic

·      How the phrase “Jesus is Lord” flipped the world upside down

·      Why no ancient god ever combined the roles of Father, Almighty, and Creator

·      What modern people worship instead—and how the Creed confronts the gods of our own age

·      How this ancient confession still gives us identity, comfort, and hope in a fragmented world

Featuring Scripture from Psalm 19 and Isaiah 40, plus vivid illustrations and cultural commentary, this episode invites listeners to believe in a God who is not distant, cold, or impersonal—but powerful, good, and deeply relational.

Thanks for listening.

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