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. Includes over 1,000 names of god found in the bible. This is a list of hebrew names of god in the old testament. So often, people define god by first defining who they think, or want, man to be. Whether or not you accept the multiplesource theory, the various names of god each hold a special power and significance, and special connotations. 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. The names of the lord seem to be a limitless bounty for discovering the character and person of god himself. Technology for the soul 1st edition by berg, yehuda isbn. How to see many amazing names of god newcreeations.
Best biblical names of god books 7 books goodreads. It features loving representations of god as alwadud the loving and compassionate. Herbert lockyers book, all the divine names and titles, lists 364 names and titles for jesus christ alone. 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. 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. 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. This is the heart of islam, though reading the newspapers might persuade you otherwise. It is easy to read, with all the scriptural support you could want for the different names of god. This book deals with some of the main namestitles of god as found in the old testament.
Here is a great book for people just beginning to delve into the realms of gods nature and character and work. Buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but this item may be available for instore purchase. I am 365 names of god by john paul jackson, hardcover. Below are the various names of god listed in the order of their first appearance in the bible. The 99 beautiful names of god for all the people of the. A common title of god in the hebrew bible is elohim hebrew. So then, and much more so, do the names of god convey the manyfaceted character and work of our god.
This is true not only for the names of people and places, but also of god himself. It is illogical, certainly, that the later hebrews should have shrunk from its. Bantam books, 1984, isbn 0553050737 this article about a book on the catholic church is a stub. With this collection of bestselling books, elmer towns introduces you to the numerous names of god in the bible. The names of god, a comprehensive list of the names of god in the old testament. Gods names and titles are each a sermon in themselves. Experience the lord in a new and deeper way by studying his names and titles. 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 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. Learning about the different names of god will give you, and your young ones, an insight into. 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. Get ready for an epic journey into experiencing the names of god. Working through the old testament, this insightful spiritual classic explores the lords justice, unbounded love, preeminence, character, and more.
The following study was adapted from a book by nathan stone, names of god chicago, il. The counselor, mighty god, everlasting fatherfor unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given. I am reading through praying the names of god as my summer bible study. Sproul examines various names of god as a means to understanding the one true god. Gods magnificent names are a disclosure of god himself. In genesis, jesus is the ram at abrahams altar in exodus, hes the passover lamb. An investigation into the murder of pope john paul i, david yallop.
Names of god through books of bible sermon seedbed. The 99 names of god is a great book for young people, or people of any age. The the primary names of god, the compound names, the many descriptive titles and names of god given in scripture. 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. In zoroastrianism, 101 names of god pazand sadoyak namikhoda is a list of names of god ahura mazda. Erasing the name of god edit and ye shall overthrow their altars, and break their pillars, and burn their groves with fire. The bible uses many names for the father, the son, and the holy spirit, with each revealing another aspect of gods holy character. In the first book of samuel, david uses the name yhwh tzavaot and immediately glosses it as the god of the armies of israel. 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. God names himself what he is, just as he names people what they are. 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. He tries evasive maneuvers, but god will have none. In his name, there is peace, comfort, provision, healing, and destiny. Usually i buy kindle books but i wanted this book in paperback so i could make notes.
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. 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. It is really great to hear the names of god and remind my soul who my lord is and what he has call himself many times thru out the bible. 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. The names of god the names of god in the bible a persons name is a description of his character. 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. Zechariahs son john was named by god this is john the baptist. And his name will be called wonderful, counselor, mighty god, everlasting father, prince of peace. I was tremulously blessed by reading mariyln hickeys biblical study book of the names of god.
You will be able to sense gods presence as you listen through his countless names describing his character, love, and protection. The lord jesus said in his high priestly prayer in john 17. Thus, jacob is at first a supplanter, yet when he changes, god names him more appropriately for his new life. Hints were scattered throughout the vast store of jewish literature. Yahweh tsidkenu was the name given by god in the book of jeremiah for the messiah. The study of gods many names will give us a greater knowledge of our wonderful 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. In christian theology the name of god has always had much deeper meaning and significance than being just a label or designator. This book is very comprehensive and seems very accurate. May the lord himself give you encouragement as you discover, meditate and embrace his names and titles. Includes about 120 core names, with 219 variations. No other book has all of the correct dates concerning jesus life and ministry. In scripture, names and titles are extremely important. Moses has been commissioned to go to egypt to help deliver his people from slavery.
The noname god the book of exodus contains a strange conversation between moses and god. The 99 beautiful names of god for all the people of the book by david bentley pasadena. Praying the names and attributes of god the navigators. 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. 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. 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. Ive come across a handful of books about this topic, and this one stands out. A study of the names of god throughout the bible is a fascinating study depicting gods character and nature. I know your question was about names of god in each book so i tried to list some, but i hope this explanation of the use of names of god by various sources will help you put this into a larger context. What are the different names of god in each book of the. Now the bestselling author of praying the names of god reveals the richness of gods character and love found in his names. Moody press publishing company, 1944, and is a concise description of twelve of the names of god as described in the bible. It helped me understand that gods names actually tell us who he is and how he relates to us and how to. In this threeweek scripture reading plan, well study fifteen names for god, focusing on a.
Ideal for bible studies, family time, students, and homeschool classes. Characteristic of the old testament is its insistence on the possible knowledge of god as a person. This inspiring video shows several of the most important hebrew names of god. Ships from and sold by christian used books shipping daily. 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. For all of us who study the bible or bible history this book is a must read.
Remember that god is real and these names reveal who he wants to be for you and your beloved ones. Its more a reference book that you refer to or browse, than a book you necessarily read from cover to cover. 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. One can find a complete list of the various names of god used through a simple internet search. In a broad sense, then, gods name is equal to all that the bible and creation tell us about god. Names of god moody classics stone, nathan, spangler, ann on. It was said, for example, that the torah consists entirely of permutations of the names of god. Likewise, the names of god in scripture are various descriptions of his character. 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. The first african american to earn a doctorate of theology from dallas theological seminary, he has been named one of the 12. God made you on purpose 1 of 11 by chuck mcalister. As you get to know the names of god and understand their meaning, gods character will become real to you in life changing.
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. I have been studying and categorizing those names for forty years and i have compiled over 700 separate names and titles for the lord. 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. He didnt only exist thousands of years ago, when these names were first revealed. It starts with i am and then it goes into attributes and characteristic of the lord.
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