Moody press publishing company, 1944, and is a concise description of twelve of the names of god as described in the bible. The 99 beautiful names of god for all the people of the. Now the bestselling author of praying the names of god reveals the richness of gods character and love found in his names. The protokabbalistic book sefer yetzirah describe how the creation of the world was achieved by manipulation of these 216 sacred letters that form the names of god. I didnt know until i read bentleys book that the rosary didnt originate with catholics but with muslims the crusaders picked it up in the eleventh and twelfth centuries and brought it to europe. It was said, for example, that the torah consists entirely of permutations of the names of god. Adding new material to excerpts from her bestsellers praying the names of god and praying the names of jesus, ann spangler offers 52 scripturebased studies revealing important aspects of gods multifaceted character. The bible uses many names for the father, the son, and the holy spirit, with each revealing another aspect of gods holy character.
In christian theology the name of god has always had much deeper meaning and significance than being just a label or designator. I have been studying and categorizing those names for forty years and i have compiled over 700 separate names and titles for the lord. Remember that god is real and these names reveal who he wants to be for you and your beloved ones. The counselor, mighty god, everlasting fatherfor unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given. Gods many names reveal not only different dimensions of his character but also point to their fulfillment in the person and work of jesus christ. Ive come across a handful of books about this topic, and this one stands out. It starts with i am and then it goes into attributes and characteristic of the lord. So then, and much more so, do the names of god convey the manyfaceted character and work of our god. Erasing the name of god edit and ye shall overthrow their altars, and break their pillars, and burn their groves with fire.
In the first book of samuel, david uses the name yhwh tzavaot and immediately glosses it as the god of the armies of israel. Names and titles of god, exposition and bible study. Most of the claims are not really names but titles or descriptions of the ways god is dependable or acts in history. It features loving representations of god as alwadud the loving and compassionate. Experience the lord in a new and deeper way by studying his names and titles. Buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but this item may be available for instore purchase. God made you on purpose 1 of 11 by chuck mcalister. The names of the lord seem to be a limitless bounty for discovering the character and person of god himself. In genesis, jesus is the ram at abrahams altar in exodus, hes the passover lamb.
Praying the names and attributes of god the navigators. Sproul examines various names of god as a means to understanding the one true god. In zoroastrianism, 101 names of god pazand sadoyak namikhoda is a list of names of god ahura mazda. Hearing and seeing the amazing names of god helps us know who god is, and it gives us a deep sense of awe for our wonderful and great god and father. This is the heart of islam, though reading the newspapers might persuade you otherwise. It is illogical, certainly, that the later hebrews should have shrunk from its. Names of god complete list from hebrew and the bible.
A study of the names of god throughout the bible is a fascinating study depicting gods character and nature. Below are the various names of god listed in the order of their first appearance in the bible. The names of god, a comprehensive list of the names of god in the old testament. The 99 names of god is a great book for young people, or people of any age. An investigation into the murder of pope john paul i, david yallop. Includes over 1,000 names of god found in the bible. Gods magnificent names are a disclosure of god himself. For all of us who study the bible or bible history this book is a must read. One of the best ways to get to know god on a deeper level is to know the names and titles both he and his people give to him. What are the different names of god in each book of the. Thus, jacob is at first a supplanter, yet when he changes, god names him more appropriately for his new life. It helped me understand that gods names actually tell us who he is and how he relates to us and how to. The list is preserved in persian, pazand and gujarati the 101 names are often taken during baj ceremonial prayer during the yasna ritual while continuously sprinkling with the ring made of hasht eight metals with the hair of the pure varasya named vars, into the water vessel.
I was tremulously blessed by reading mariyln hickeys biblical study book of the names of god. With this collection of bestselling books, elmer towns introduces you to the numerous names of god in the bible. Meditating on gods names will open a door and lead you on a journey in which you can experience god in exciting and extraordinary ways. The lord jesus said in his high priestly prayer in john 17. In this book designed for daily reading and meditation, john paul jackson has collected 365 names of god that will guide you into becoming a person who consistently abides in god s presence. One can find a complete list of the various names of god used through a simple internet search. This book is very comprehensive and seems very accurate. As you get to know the names of god and understand their meaning, gods character will become real to you in life changing. A common title of god in the hebrew bible is elohim hebrew. Technology for the soul 1st edition by berg, yehuda isbn.
May the lord himself give you encouragement as you discover, meditate and embrace his names and titles. Hints were scattered throughout the vast store of jewish literature. Whether or not you accept the multiplesource theory, the various names of god each hold a special power and significance, and special connotations. The first african american to earn a doctorate of theology from dallas theological seminary, he has been named one of the 12. He didnt only exist thousands of years ago, when these names were first revealed.
Likewise, the names of god in scripture are various descriptions of his character. Ideal for bible studies, family time, students, and homeschool classes. And his name will be called wonderful, counselor, mighty god, everlasting father, prince of peace. This inspiring video shows several of the most important hebrew names of god. Moses has been commissioned to go to egypt to help deliver his people from slavery. It is easy to read, with all the scriptural support you could want for the different names of god. Yahweh tsidkenu was the name given by god in the book of jeremiah for the messiah. Usually i buy kindle books but i wanted this book in paperback so i could make notes.
Each time they came to the name of god, they would set down the regular pen and pick up a holy pen that was used only for writing gods name. The noname god the book of exodus contains a strange conversation between moses and god. So often, people define god by first defining who they think, or want, man to be. Zechariahs son john was named by god this is john the baptist. Ships from and sold by christian used books shipping daily. In this threeweek scripture reading plan, well study fifteen names for god, focusing on a. Book one of this collection, my fathers name, shows you what the old testament names of god mean and how knowing through learning gods names, we can discover what he wants for us, how he provides for us, and learn new, deeper ways. Names of god moody classics stone, nathan, spangler, ann on.
Here is a great book for people just beginning to delve into the realms of gods nature and character and work. Get ready for an epic journey into experiencing the names of god. In this book designed for daily reading and meditation, john paul jackson has collected 365 names of god that will guide you into becoming a person who consistently abides in gods presence. Names of god you have probably heard these names of god this way in a song or sermon but it is powerful and talking about a long sermon series to preach describing the names and activity of god in the scripture. Like the torah is attributed solely to moses by tradition, the fact that mohammad uses many names for god often said to be the 99 names of glory can be used as independent evidence of a single author using multiple formal names for god.
This is true not only for the names of people and places, but also of god himself. No other book has all of the correct dates concerning jesus life and ministry. Tony evans is founder and senior pastor of oak cliff bible fellowship in dallas, founder and president of the urban alternative, chaplain of the nbas dallas mavericks, and author of the power of gods names, victory in spiritual warfare, and many other books. God names himself what he is, just as he names people what they are. The names of god the names of god in the bible a persons name is a description of his character. The study of gods many names will give us a greater knowledge of our wonderful god. I have multiple sources from which to work the names of god flip chart style calendar from cbn, cassette tapes by pat robertson of cbn and the peace and power of knowing gods name by kay arthur as well as the bible and the internet. Gods names and titles are each a sermon in themselves. I am 365 names of god by john paul jackson, hardcover. Best biblical names of god books 7 books goodreads. This is a list of hebrew names of god in the old testament. Included is a link to the scripture verse where the first mention of that name of god occurs along with how many times that name is mentioned throughout the bible.
Tweet thanks to the support of our faithful financial partners, american bible society has been engaging people with the lifechanging message of gods word for more than 200 years. Its more a reference book that you refer to or browse, than a book you necessarily read from cover to cover. In a broad sense, then, gods name is equal to all that the bible and creation tell us about god. Learning about the different names of god will give you, and your young ones, an insight into. The 99 beautiful names of god for all the people of the book by david bentley pasadena. Names of god through books of bible sermon seedbed. This book deals with some of the main namestitles of god as found in the old testament. The name of god was so sacred to the ancient jewish scribes that they used a special pen to write the name of god as they reproduced the scriptures. Bantam books, 1984, isbn 0553050737 this article about a book on the catholic church is a stub.
Indeed, the ancient belief that god had created the world via combinations of letters was directly linked to the mysterious ideas concerning the various names of god. Characteristic of the old testament is its insistence on the possible knowledge of god as a person. He tries evasive maneuvers, but god will have none. The following study was adapted from a book by nathan stone, names of god chicago, il. Go home resources prayerpraying the names and attributes of god weve compiled 30 names and attributes of god with accompanying verses to help you learn more about him and be drawn into worship. You will be able to sense gods presence as you listen through his countless names describing his character, love, and protection. Use this guide to enrich your understanding of god by taking a description of him and meditating on it, drawing you into worship throughout the day. I am reading through praying the names of god as my summer bible study. The the primary names of god, the compound names, the many descriptive titles and names of god given in scripture. In his name, there is peace, comfort, provision, healing, and destiny. Herbert lockyers book, all the divine names and titles, lists 364 names and titles for jesus christ alone.
In scripture, names and titles are extremely important. As you read and pray through each devotional, exploring a different name of god each day, you will learn more about gods character. How to see many amazing names of god newcreeations. Working through the old testament, this insightful spiritual classic explores the lords justice, unbounded love, preeminence, character, and more. Includes about 120 core names, with 219 variations. See firsthand through his name how he is a caring and healing god who longs to hold you close to himself as a parent would embrace a child. Adding new material to excerpts from her bestsellers praying the names of god and praying the names of jesus, ann spangler offers 52 scripturebased studies revealing important aspects of god s multifaceted character.
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