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• With that background in Aramaic, it is instructive to continue our studies by looking at the “Church Fathers” and what they wrote. It is important to understand that only the Bible should be our source of authority on doctrinal matters, and in Matthew’s gospel, Jesus specifically speaks against calling those in authority “Father”, because we have one Father, that is, God:
• Matthew 23:8-12; But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren. And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven. Neither be ye called masters: for one is your Master, even Christ. But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant. And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.