Why Does Jesus Call God “Father” If God Is Genderless?

I know many in the Mormon faith emphasize that God the Father has a physical body and specific gender. From a biblical Christian perspective, we also call God “Father” because that’s how Jesus revealed Him to us—not necessarily to define God’s gender, but to show His relationship to us.

The Bible teaches that God is spirit (John 4:24), beyond human limitations like gender or physical form. When Jesus taught His followers to pray, He said, “Our Father in heaven...” (Matthew 6:9), inviting us into a personal and intimate relationship with God. This isn’t just about a title—it’s about God’s loving, caring role as our Creator and Protector.

In the Old Testament, God is called Father because He made Israel and cares for them like a parent cares for their children (Deuteronomy 32:6, Isaiah 63:16). Jesus calls God Father to show us that same closeness and trust. The New Testament goes further by showing that through Jesus, we are adopted into God’s family and can call Him “Abba, Father” (Romans 8:15, Galatians 4:6), a term of deep affection.

While Mormon theology often emphasizes God’s physical body, the Bible focuses on God as spirit and the Father of all believers, inviting us into a relationship of love and trust. The word “Father” is less about physical gender and more about God’s nature as our protector and guide.

So when Jesus calls God “Father,” He’s teaching us to know God as a loving parent who wants a close relationship with us. That’s the heart of the message—God’s desire for us to come to Him with confidence, knowing we belong to Him.


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Bible verses for further study:

Genesis 1:27

Deuteronomy 32:6

Isaiah 63:16

Matthew 6:9

John 4:24

John 17:1

Romans 8:15

Galatians 4:6




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