Petra - Why Should the Father Bother? video free download

john jones

hey were the same age I was well im a little older I was 17

FlyingAxblade

+WilliamTyndale1 not quite 1983, similar art though =) this has the song that KISS abominated. It's so refreshing to hear God Gave Rock n Roll to You without wickedness slurping like an devilish (lawful, yet evil!) eyrines.

WoodstocKenny

I like this one a lot.

Brother Scott Jetton

While most people, at least those who do not irrationally deny the existence of God, would claim that all are “children of God,” the Bible reveals quite a different truth. We are all His creations and under His authority and Lordship and will all be judged by Him, but being a child of God and having the right to truly call Him “Abba Father” is something that only born again Christians are able to do.John 1:12-13 "But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name, who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God."Understanding that not all people are children of God and that becoming a child of God only happens when you are adopted by God through faith in Christ Jesus (Galatians 3:26) is important for understanding how and why God deals with people differently. If we are born again (John 1:12, 3:1-8), we have been adopted into the family of God, redeemed from the curse of sin and are “joint-heirs with Christ Jesus” (Romans 8:17; also Galatians 4:7). Part of that new relationship is that God now deals with us differently, which includes His chastisement when we sin (Hebrews 12:3-11). Because of that new relationship, Christians may sin, but they cannot be comfortable or content living a life of habitual, ongoing sin. If people are living a life enslaved to sin and are comfortable in that sin and without the chastisement of God upon them, then we know they are “illegitimate and not sons” (Hebrews 12:8). In other words, they are unbelievers.The misguided but popular concept that all people are children of God and can truthfully call Him “Abba Father” is simply not true. Just as children do not choose to be adopted or choose who will adopt them, neither do Christians choose to become children of God. Instead, God chooses them. He predestines them “to adoption as sons by Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the good pleasure of His will” (Ephesians 1:5), having been chosen by God from “before the foundation of the world” (Ephesians 1:4).As we come to understand the true nature of God as revealed in the Bible we should be amazed that He not only allows us, but even encourages us, to call Him “Abba Father.” It is amazing that a holy and righteous God, who created and sustains all things, who is the only all-powerful, all-knowing, ever-present God, would allow sinful humans to call Him “Daddy.” As we come to understand who God really is and how sinful we are, the privilege of being able to call Him “Abba Father” will take on a whole new meaning for us and help us understand God’s amazing grace.May The Grace of God Be with you, Bro Scott Jetton

enmaxus

I was 15 in 1980 when I first heard this song. This takes be back.

Cherilyn Johnson

Very early Petra. Such sound theology and beautiful harmonies.

drmjr78

It might be Rob Frazier singing this. I saw a video here on YouTube where he was singing this song, and Greg Volz was not present. John Schlitt wasn't saved yet, this song came out in 1979, the year before Schlitt got saved. Schlitt replaced Volz in 1986.

JesusisLord4forever

He desires that closeness with all of his children. That's how amazing He is! :)

pken75

Yes it is, this is the voice of Greg their lead vocalist before John Schlitt.

Raul Torrejon

I heard this song when I was 23 now Iam 53 ,wow 30 years ago, and still moves my heart.

WhatNow858

Abba means "Daddy" in the Greek. For someone who never had a father in their life, it is precious to mean that God will let me call him Daddy.

igobackwards

why should the father bother? Love is why!

yeahmedude

Petra might have been a fan of "Seals and Croft" or "Crosby, Stills, and Nash"

shenmac l

Awesome song but I'm pretty sure that this not the voice of Petra

bajofry13

I wish Rob Frazier would have joined Greg and John during the Reunion concert. He was an important part of Petra's history and seemed to have a great testimony.

meljpetra

An Awesome Song of Revelation / Worship !

hitmakero

Very relax, i fell my soul flying I love this song

Greg Kelley

I Remember when they releases this, getting old! Ouch! But God is good and so is this wonderful song. "WE are in the world, not of it" God Bless

Karalovesmusic

I have the sheet music for this! I didn't know what it sounded like though,so I looked it up here. AMAZING song! I love it! thanks so much!

AXIOM MAX

More power to ya, is a great song too!

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