GOD
“do you not know? have you noy heard? the lord is the everlasting god, the creator of the ends of the earth. he will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. he gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. even youths grow tired and weary and young men stumble and fall: but those that hope in the lord will renew their strength. they will soar on wings like eagles, they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. isaiah 40:28-31.
My God is the god of the bible; YAHWEH, THE GREAT I AM and is the one and only living and true god. He is the God who made the world and everything in it, the lord of heaven and earth. He himself gives life and breath and everything else. (acts 17:24-25)
he is infinite and all knowing. he is perfect in all of his attributes. he is in one essence, eternally existing in three Persons-God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. each are equal and worthy of worship and obedience.
he has always been in EXISTENCE and always will be in EXISTENCE.
he has no beginning.
he has no end.
he is from everlasting to everlasting. psalm 90:2.
he is an aseity.
absolutely self SUFFICIENT, independent, self derived, self ORIGINATED.
he is;
god the father
he is the first person of the trinity and is the creator of all things. He is the only absolute ruler of the universe. he alone is sovereign in creation, providence and redemption. as the creator he is the father of all men, but is the Spiritual father only to believers. he has decreed for His own glory all things that will come to pass. he continually directs and governs all events. he did not create nor does he approve of sin. he has chosen before the foundation of the world those who he will have as his own. he saves from sin all he calls that will respond by coming to him through his son jesus christ and then he adopts them as his children. this is the one and only way man can be united with god.
god the Son
jesus christ is the second person of the trinity. he possesses all the same divine qualities as god the father. yet he came to the earth as a man. he is all god and he is all man. he came to reveal god, redeem man and rule over god's kingdom. he was born of a virgin and did not sin nor was sin ever found in him. he voluntarily died on a cross for our sin. his sacrificial dead and shedding of his blood satisfied our sin debt to god. he was buried and rose bodily from the dead then ASCENDED into heaven. he will return again one day for those that have accepted him as their lord and savior. they will then serve with him on this earth for 1000 years when he establishes his millennial kingdom. he is the one through which god will one day judge all of mankind. he is currently sitting at the right hand of god INTERCEDing for believers. God the father has given him all AUTHORITY in heaven and on earth. (matthew 28:18)
god the holy spirit
he is the third person of the trinity. he possesses all the same divine attributes of personality and deity as god the father and god the son. his role is to execute the divine will to all of mankind. this began at pentecost when he came from the father as promised by christ to initiate and complete the building of the body of jesus christ. he convicts the world of sin, righteousness and judgement by glorifying the LOrd Jesus Christ and transforming believers into the image of Christ. he does this by indwelling, sanctifying, instructing, empowering, and guiding all believers for service and seals them for the day of redemption.
The Names of God
Throughout the Bible,
God is referred to by many different Names.
God’s Names reflect His character.
Yahweh or Jehovah: LORD
*The name Yahweh means that God is eternal.
He just is.
Not He was,
or He is going to be.
There is no beginning and no end with Him.
“Moses said to God, “Suppose I go to the Israelites and say to them, ‘The God of your fathers has sent me to you,’ and they ask me, ‘What is his name?’ Then what shall I tell them?” God said to Moses, “ I am who I am. This is what you are to say to the Israelites: ‘ I am has sent me to you.’ ””
Exodus 3:13-14 NIV
*The name Yahweh means God is unchangeable.
“Very truly I tell you,” Jesus answered, “before Abraham was born, I am!””
John 8:58 NIV
Jesus is I Am as well
Because Jesus is God.
*Yahweh Jireh: The Lord Will Provide
“Abraham looked up and there in a thicket he saw a ram caught by its horns. He went over and took the ram and sacrificed it as a burnt offering instead of his son. So Abraham called that place The Lord Will Provide. And to this day it is said, “On the mountain of the Lord it will be provided.””
Genesis 22:13-14 NIV
*Yahweh Nissi: The Lord Is My Banner
“Moses built an altar and called it The Lord is my Banner.”
Exodus 17:15 NIV
*Yahweh Rapha: The Lord Who Heals
“He said, “If you listen carefully to the Lord your God and do what is right in his eyes, if you pay attention to his commands and keep all his decrees, I will not bring on you any of the diseases I brought on the Egyptians, for I am the Lord, who heals you.””
Exodus 15:26 NIV
*Yahweh Shamma: The Lord Is There
“The distance all around will be 18,000 cubits. “And the name of the city from that time on will be: the Lord is there.”
Ezekiel 48:35 NIV
*Yahweh Roi: The Lord Is My Shepherd
“The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.”
Psalm 23:1 NIV
*Yahweh Tsidkenu: The Lord Our Righteousness Savior (Sit Ken OO)
“The days are coming,” declares the Lord, “when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, a King who will reign wisely and do what is just and right in the land. In his days Judah will be saved and Israel will live in safety. This is the name by which he will be called: The Lord Our Righteous Savior.”
Jeremiah 23:5-6 NIV
*Yahweh Shalom: The Lord Is Peace
“But the Lord said to him, “Peace! Do not be afraid. You are not going to die.” So Gideon built an altar to the Lord there and called it The Lord Is Peace.”
Judges 6:23-24 NIV
“Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,”
Romans 5:1 NIV
*Yahweh Sabaoth: The Lord of Hosts or the Lord Almighty
Hosts refers to God’s vast army of angels.
“The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.”
Psalm 46:7 NIV
“Don’t be afraid,” the prophet answered. “Those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” And Elisha prayed, “Open his eyes, Lord, so that he may see.” Then the Lord opened the servant’s eyes, and he looked and saw the hills full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.”
2 Kings 6:16-17 NIV
“Are not all angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?”
Hebrews 1:14 NIV
“For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways; they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.”
Psalm 91:11-12 NIV
Elohim
Elohim is a general name translated “God” in the Bible. It is the second most used name of God in the Old Testament. The word “El” comes from a root that means strong or power, and therefore, has the connotation of “Strong One” or “Mighty Leader.”
El Shaddai: God Almighty
“I am God Almighty; walk before me faithfully and be blameless.”
Genesis 17:1 NIV
El Elyon: Most High or Most High God
The name El Elyon should comfort us because it teaches that God is in control everything. There is nothing on the earth that happens apart from his control.
“For from him and through him and for him are all things. To him be the glory forever! Amen.”
Romans 11:36 NIV
El Roi: The God Who Sees (Roy)
“For the Lord watches over the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked leads to destruction.”
Psalm 1:6 NIV
“Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account.”
Hebrews 4:13 NIV
El Echad: The One God
“Do we not all have one Father? Did not one God create us?
Malachi 2:10 NIV
Adonai: Lord, Master, or Owner
“Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory in the heavens.”
Psalm 8:1 NIV
Emmanuel: God with Us
“Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him emmanuel.”
Isaiah 7:14 NIV
Jesus: God our Savior
“She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.””
Matthew 1:21 NIV
Jesus: Our Lord
“Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.”
Philippians 2:9-11 NIV
Jesus: King of Kings, Lord of Lords
“On his robe and on his thigh he has this name written: king of kings and lord of lords.”
Revelation 19:16 NIV
Abba: Father or Dearest Father
“The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry, “ Abba, Father.” The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children.”
Romans 8:15-16 NIV
We can have a close, personal intimacy with God, our Father.
God will not yield The Glory due His Name to another.
“I am the Lord; that is my name! I will not yield my glory to another or my praise to idols.”
Isaiah 42:8 NIV
God’s reputation is very important to Him.
“But for the sake of my name, I brought them out of Egypt. I did it to keep my name from being profaned in the eyes of the nations among whom they lived and in whose sight I had revealed myself to the Israelites.”
Ezekiel 20:9 NIV
“For my own sake, for my own sake, I do this. How can I let myself be defamed? I will not yield my glory to another.”
Isaiah 48:11 NIV
“He refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake.”
Psalm 23:3 NIV
“In you, Lord, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame; deliver me in your righteousness. Turn your ear to me, come quickly to my rescue; be my rock of refuge, a strong fortress to save me. Since you are my rock and my fortress, for the sake of your name lead and guide me. Keep me free from the trap that is set for me, for you are my refuge. Into your hands I commit my spirit; deliver me, Lord, my faithful God.”
Psalm 31:1-5 NIV
“You will know that I am the Lord, when I deal with you for my name’s sake and not according to your evil ways and your corrupt practices, declares the Sovereign Lord.’ ”
Ezekiel 20:44 NIV
This has to be the ultimate way that God reflects His Name with His character.
By offering to forgive our sins rather that punish us for them.
His default position is always to forgive.
But, we must do our part though by repenting of our sins and seeking His forgiveness.
It is not automatic.
God’s Name is Holy and pure.
“For the Mighty One has done great things for me— holy is his name.”
Luke 1:49 NIV
“Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty,’ who was, and is, and is to come.”
Revelation 4:8 NIV
How should all of this affect us?
well first and foremost, we should take the advice of the wisest man that ever lived, king solomon:
“here is the conclusion of the matter; fear god and keep his commandments, for this is the duty of all of mankind. For god will bring every deed into judgement, including every hidden thing, whether it is good or evil.” ecclesiastics 12:13-14
*Understanding the names of God will help us worship him better.
“I will give thanks to you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds. I will be glad and rejoice in you; I will sing the praises of your name, O Most High.”
Psalm 9:1-2 NIV
*Knowing the names of God should help our prayer life.
“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”
1 Peter 5:7 NIV
*Knowing the names of God should help us be more secure and less shaken in the midst of trials.
“The name of the Lord is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.”
Proverbs 18:10 NIV
When we pray, let us think of God’s many names.
The Names of God reflect Who He is
He is eternal
He is Unchanging
He will provide
He is our banner
He heals
He is our Shepherd
He is our righteous savior
He is our peace
He directs His angels concerning us
He sees
He hears
He is with us
He cares for us
He is our dearest Father
He is Holy and Pure
He will not yield His Glory to another
He has a reputation to uphold
His Name sake is very important to Him
He is Holy and pure
He is Almighty
He is God the Father; YAWEH, Jehovah, Abba
He is God the Son; Emanuel, Jesus
He is God the Holy Spirit; The Breath of Life
He is the Triune God
he is so, so much more than our infinate minds can even begin to comprehend
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Abba Father,
the one who offers to forgive our sins
slow to anger and abounding in love
I thank you for being all these things to us
And much, much more,
In Jesus Name,
Amen
