In this threeweek scripture reading plan, well study fifteen names for god, focusing on a different aspect of who he is each day. In the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god. The bible says the name of the lord is like a strong tower. Names of god in the bible scripture verses and meaning. In genesis, jesus is the ram at abrahams altar in exodus, hes the passover lamb in leviticus, hes the high priest.
Every spirit that confesseth that jesus christ is come in the flesh is of god. The opening statement of the bible, in the beginning god gen. There are many names for god given in the old testament, and each has a special blessing for us. Christopher hudson has threaded the theological needle with his latest work. What are the different names of god, and what do they mean. You can do this in confidence because each of gods names in scripture reveals an aspect of his nature suited to the need of the moment. There are various names of god, many of which enumerate the various qualities of a supreme being. The bible uses different names of god to convey specific, personal meaning and identity. More important, however, is its design and content. Names had, among other purposes, an explanatory purpose. Biblion tes zoes is the book in which god records the names of every person who is destined for heaven or the world to come. Theres something intimate, exciting, and powerful about calling out the names of god in your prayers.
But these names applied to god mean entirely the same thing in god. In all the names they used for god, the magical meets the. There are many to explore but today i share 10 that will ignite a fire in your own walk. This inspiring video shows several of the most important hebrew names of god.
In each passage the reference is concerning ones name being found in or not found in the book of life. Most interesting are the verses about names not found in the book of life, revelation. See precepts covid19 event updates and ministry announcements. Small group leaders and teachers will find it a wonderful guidebook to an 11week study, complete with handouts that can be duplicated for group members. In genesis, jesus is the ram at abrahams altar in exodus, hes the passover lamb.
It helped me understand that gods names actually tell us who he is and how he relates to us and how to speak his name over the circumstance we face in life. Beautiful in presentation, stylish in appearance, and formatted for readability, the book provides a refreshing reading experience often lacking in today s literature. Remember that god is real and these names reveal who he wants to be for you and your beloved ones. Jesus christ is fully man and fully messiah at the same time. The 21 names of god, found throughout the old testament, will build your faith and enrich the time you spend in his presence. This list presents the biblical names of god and jesus and where they are located in scripture. These names teach us who god is and how he relates to his people.
Ann spangler is an awardwinning writer and the author of many bestselling books, including praying the names of god, women of the bible and sitting at the. Like many of us, the characters in this collection are in pursuit of the sublime. With 102 names of god represented, the list, though not exhaustive, is quite extensive. Join us in this threeweek scripture reading plan as we study fifteen names for god, focusing on a different aspect of who he is each day.
When we call god the almighty, it is the english translation of the name elokim, says the shulchan aruch orach chaim, 5. The 8x10, perfect bound, 96page, fullcolor names of god study book offers 21 days 3 weeks of scripture readings. The two most important of these names, taught to us by god in the torah, are the names mentioned in the first verse of the shema elokim and yhvh, or the shem. Names and titles of god, exposition and bible study. You will learn about gods character, his nature, and how completely he cares for you. After all, the author most likely had a manual typewriter at best. And the word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only son from the father, full of grace and truth. Although the name of this book is the power of gods names, dont think this is just another book revealing the different names of god and the underlying meaning. If you need some extra reassurance today, find hope in these powerful names of god and understand what they mean in your life today. By some counts there are more than 20 different names for god mentioned in the bible. In christianity and judaism, the book of life hebrew.
Includes about 120 core names, with 219 variations. Allah a contraction of the word alilah or alilah meaning the god contraction variations. The bible uses many names for the father, the son, and the holy spirit, with each revealing another aspect of god s holy character. The names of god bible gods word edition ann spangler february 17, 2014 respond 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. Best biblical names of god books 7 books goodreads. 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. Indeed, god names and demigod names constitute a powerful well of inspiration to this day so much so that they are omnipresent in our everyday existence. Eric ludy he is the names of god return of majesty trilogy duration. Each name and attribute teaches us something about god and includes a message of hope and encouragement for believers. Names of god legacy book he reads truth she reads truth.
Score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Teaching kids about the character and names of god. Discover what each name means, where to find it in the bible, other related titles, and how to apply each one to your life. For all of us who study the bible or bible history this book is a must read. Discover what each name means, where to find it in the bible, other related titles, and how to apply each one to your life today.
According to the talmud it is open on rosh hashanah, as is its analog. Gods selfexistence or aseity is also affirmed in the revelation of the divine. In this threeweek scripture reading plan, well study fifteen names for god, focusing on a. 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. Names and titles of god is designed for laypeople who want to make a serious, and at the same time spiritual, study of the names of god. 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. How to use the pamphlet to worship god, one name at a time. The word allah does not appear in the hebrew or greek scriptures of the old or new testament, however neither does the word god. The names are separated into different categories, but theyre all pretty straight forward. God is referred to by a number of names in the biblenot just a single name. That is my name, and i will not give my glory to another or my praise to idols. In the old testament times, a name was not only identification, but an identity as well.
Originally published in 1944, this book was bound to be well written. Tony evans has a depth to his writing style that teaches you so much more along the way. And theres nothing so powerful as the name of our lord god. Praying the names and attributes of god the navigators. The stories in all the names they used for god break down genre barriersfrom science fiction to american gothic to magical realism to horrorand are united by each characters brutal struggle with fate.
God in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Many times a special meaning was attached to the name. I was tremulously blessed by reading mariyln hickeys biblical study book of the names of god. The names of god bible, edited by ann spangler, using the gods word translation is first and foremost the bible that is the word of god.
God is called by many names in scripturenames that highlight specific aspects of his character. Through gods names we learn more about his character and his love. Each one tells us something important about godhis character and how he relates to us. Sometimes nicknames are chosen which tell something about a person, but even this is a poor reflection of the significance of names in the bible. As you get to know the names of god and understand their meaning, gods character will become real to you in lifechanging ways. Experience the lord in a new and deeper way by studying his names and titles. Using new testament scripture references, the pamphlet also reveals the names that god shares with jesus, such as. Sep 01, 2011 the names of god bible, edited by ann spangler, using the gods word translation is first and foremost the bible that is the word of god. In scripture, names and titles are extremely important.
Allah and allah the name allah does not belong to islam. The bestselling names of god pamphlet is a wonderful tool for understanding god s character and personal attributes. Names and titles of god, exposition and bible study jesuswalk. In addition to his names, gods character is known by the ascription to him of specific attributes. It seems that these names applied to god are synonymous names. A list of the best books about the biblical names of god. As you do so, you will come to trust him more fully and worship him with fresh awe and reverence. Nowhere in these passages do we read about movement from one book to another. In all the names they used for god, the magical meets. This is true not only for the names of people and places, but also of god himself.
For synonymous names are those which mean exactly the same. The english word god and its equivalent in other languages is used by multiple religions as a noun or name to refer to different deities, or specifically to the supreme being, as denoted in english by the capitalized and uncapitalized terms god and god. Use this guide for 30 days to enrich your time set apart with god by taking one description of him and meditating on that for one day, along with the accompanying passage. The 164 and more book, ebook, and web site are all concordances which display passages from the big book alcoholics anonymous, the twelve steps and twelve traditions, and the a. To call on gods name in prayer is to appeal to that aspect of his character that relates to. And many people have called god by different names in the bible. Ships from and sold by christian used books shipping daily. The 15 names of jesus given in the book of john women.
This list of names of god helps you experience how majestic god is and how deeply he loves you. The names of god bible gods word edition ann spangler. There are some names which signify these perfections flowing from god to creatures in such a way that the imperfect way in which creatures receive the divine perfection is part of the very signification of the name itself as stone signifies a material being, and names of this kind can be applied to god only in a metaphorical sense. The bible has over 100 names to describe god, jesus, the holy spirit, and the trinity. The names of god pamphlet is an excellent addition to times spent in devotion, prayer, praise and worship. Each name of god in scripture reveals something more about his character, personality, and nature. Study the different names of god from hebrew and scripture and let his blessings fill your life, as you build a relationship with god, based on every aspect of his names. This is a list of hebrew names of god in the old testament. It says who we are, its what we are known by to all those around us. The names of god bible, gods word translation by ann spangler. It was things like this that created unnecessary distractions from the main point of each chapter. So lets look at some of the more frequent and significant names for god in. Praying through the names of god is a tool you can use to call on the name of god for a specific need.
Sorting and rendering passages in the proprietary format of the 164 and more concordance does not in any way imply affiliation with or endorsement by either. For instance, in too many chapters, he gave the message of salvation, which is an honorable goal, but i seriously doubt a nonchristian would be reading a book on the hebrew names of god. He is the great i am, the lord who heals, the good shepherd and our king of kings. Jan 12, 2019 you will learn about god s character, his nature, and how completely he cares for you. Names of god through books of bible sermon seedbed. This chart shows 21 old testament names of god, gives the definition, a scripture reference, and shows how to apply it to our lives today. This name generator will give you 10 random book titles for one of 10 genres based on your choice. From the bibles first sentence, the superlative nature of gods power is evident as god elohim speaks the world into existence genesis 1. Sproul examines various names of god as a means to understanding the one true god. The concept of a book was also used to portray gods allinclusive decree. This is my name forever, the name you shall call me from generation to generation. The author, nathan stone, presents the names of god as they appear chronologically in the bible. God has kept each of his loyal servants in his memory, as if writing their names down in a book, since the founding of the world of mankind.
Names of god complete list from hebrew and the bible. The following is a list of 30 names and attributes of god. Documents exactly names of god and their biblical references. John uses two names, jesus, which refers to his human name, and christ, which refers to his divine title. The names of god found in the bible love worth finding. Teaching kids about the character and names of god faithgateway. The bible uses many names for the father, the son, and the holy spirit, with each revealing another aspect of gods holy character.