The use of this term in the early church was a marker of the new family relationship that exists among believers in Christ who call on one Father (Acts 15:25; Romans 1:7; 1 Corinthians 4:17; Ephesians 5:1).1
The use of this term in the early church was a marker of the new family relationship that exists among believers in Christ who call on one Father (Acts 15:25; Romans 1:7; 1 Corinthians 4:17; Ephesians 5:1).1
1 This is now the second letter that I am writing to you, beloved. In both of them I am stirring up your sincere mind by way of reminder,