"Abba" - Bishop John E. Putnam
Series: POSC Services
June 15, 2025
Bishop John E. Putnam
In this heartfelt Father's Day message titled “Abba,” Bishop John E. Putnam brings us into an intimate understanding of the God who is not only our Creator, but also our loving Father—our Abba. Preaching from Romans 8, Bishop Putnam invites us to go beyond seeing God as a distant figurehead and instead embrace Him as a loving, present, and personal Daddy who walks with us in our trials, our triumphs, and our transformation. With powerful personal stories and deep biblical insight, this sermon reminds us that while God is the Father of all creation, He becomes Abba—our intimate, loving Father—to those who are filled with His Spirit. From childhood memories to spiritual truths, Bishop Putnam delivers a message that resonates with anyone who has ever needed reassurance that their Father in heaven is near, loving, and faithful. Whether you're a dad, have a dad, or need to know the love of the ultimate Father—this message will move you to cry out not in fear, but in trust: “Abba, Father.” To discover more about what it means to walk with your Heavenly Father and what God is doing in Sheboygan County, visit us at posc.church!
Episode Notes
Main Point: God Doesn’t Just Want to Be Your Father—He Wants to Be Your Abba
- “Abba” is the Aramaic word for father, used by Jesus and meaning “Dad” or “Daddy.”
- God isn’t just a divine authority; He desires an intimate, personal, loving relationship with us as a present and dependable Father.
Key Scriptures:
- Romans 8:15 – “You have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.”
- Galatians 4:6 – “God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, Abba, Father.”
- Ephesians 4:6 – “One God and Father of all, who is above all, through all, and in you all.”
Major Themes:
- Abba is Personal – God desires more than just title recognition; He longs to be known deeply.
- Spirit-Filled Relationship – We become children of God through the infilling of His Spirit, not just by belief alone.
- God is Always Present – Abba is dependable, involved, and committed to guiding and correcting His children.
- Spiritual Inheritance – When we receive the Spirit, we’re no longer servants—we’re sons and heirs with Christ.
- Earthly Fatherhood Reflects Divine Fatherhood – Good earthly fathers model availability, consistency, love, and correction.
Reflection Questions:
- Do I know God as just “Father,” or as “Abba”?
- Have I allowed the Spirit to make me a true child of God?
- Am I modeling God’s fatherhood in my own relationships?
Final Thought: God doesn't want to be distant or formal. He wants to be your Abba—your intimate, trustworthy, ever-present Heavenly Father.
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