The author, nathan stone, presents the names of god as they appear chronologically in the bible. There is no punishment involved with god s dealing with job, instead he is. Names and titles of god, exposition and bible study. In scripture, names and titles are extremely important. Experience the lord in a new and deeper way by studying his names and titles. 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. The 21 names of god, found throughout the old testament, will build your faith and enrich the time you spend in his presence. The names of god bible, gods word translation by ann spangler. As you pray gods names, you learn the power of his name and how to apply it to your own life.
Allah a contraction of the word alilah or alilah meaning the god contraction variations. Understanding the names of god should help us worship him better. 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. An ideal tool for parents to teach their early elementary age children about gods character expressed through his names in the bible. 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. 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 is my name forever, the name you shall call me from generation to generation. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading names of god. The bible has over 100 names to describe god, jesus, the holy spirit, and the trinity. The bible uses many names for the father, the son, and the holy spirit, with each revealing another aspect of gods holy character. Remember that god is real and these names reveal who he wants to be for you and your beloved ones.
When they arrived at the place where god had told him to go, abraham built an altar and arranged the wood on it. The pages though not conversational, did reasonate a reverance and love for god. God clearly does judge sin, but the name of yhwh is associated with this activity of god. After all, the author most likely had a manual typewriter at best.
Originally published in 1944, this book was bound to be well written. We are commanded to honor the name of god, but to do that adequately, we must understand the inherit greatness of the names which god uses to refer to himself. 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. This tony evans prayer book includes 85 names of god found in scripture. Documents exactly names of god and their biblical references. This daily devotional offers you a wonderful opportunity to spend time each day getting to know god more intimately by exploring 122 of his names and attributes. Includes about 120 core names, with 219 variations. As you get to know the names of god and understand their meaning, gods character will become real to you in lifechanging ways. To call on gods name in prayer is to appeal to that aspect of his character that relates to.
Names of god through books of bible sermon seedbed. In the names of god, nathan stone has a unique background in writing this. 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 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. This name generator will give you 10 random book titles for one of 10 genres based on your choice. Each name and attribute teaches us something about god and includes a message of hope and encouragement for believers. There are various names of god, many of which enumerate the various qualities of a supreme being. Each spread will include a simple text about a name of god, along with scripture and a short prayer. Every name god calls himself and every name his people called him holds clues to who he is, how he relates to his children, and the promises he has madeand kept. He didnt only exist thousands of years ago, when these names were first revealed. Elohim means god this name refers to god s incredible power and might. 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. Adoration, confession, thanksgiving and supplication.
The concept of a book was also used to portray gods allinclusive decree. The bestselling names of god pamphlet is a wonderful tool for understanding god s character and personal attributes. The names of god bible gods word edition ann spangler. 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. There are many names for god given in the old testament, and each has a special blessing for us. 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. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The author covers a dozen names of god that are commonly translated in the bible as god or lord. Names of god legacy book he reads truth she reads truth. Allah and allah the name allah does not belong to islam. In all the names they used for god, the magical meets. Elohim means god this name refers to gods incredible power and might.
Includes helpful guide to enable parents engage in spiritual dialogue with their children, and also includes interactive elements to maintain attention and teach. If you teach the bible and want to know more of what it says about god in the original languages, this book will prove invaluable. Praying through the names of god is a tool you can use to call on the name of god for a specific need. The power of gods names personal bible study book lifeway. For all of us who study the bible or bible history this book is a must read. Lots of books that have made the top 200 seem like blatant spam by selfpublished authors whose work probably wasnt good enough for a real publisher to accept. 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.
Each name of god in scripture reveals something more about his character, personality, and nature. 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 of god were often used as a way to give praise and honor to god throughout the scripture. Gods selfexistence or aseity is also affirmed in the revelation of the divine. They enabled the worshiper to reflect on a specific characteristic of. Names of god in the bible scripture verses and meaning. Names had, among other purposes, an explanatory purpose.
What exactly does it mean to take the lords name in vain. The content of the book isnt important, this is about titles. 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. I taught a 10 plus week series on the names of god using this book as the primary source and the congregation was enraptured.
Names of god complete list from hebrew and the bible. Many times a special meaning was attached to the name. 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. What are the different names of god, and what do they mean.
I was tremulously blessed by reading mariyln hickeys biblical study book of the names of god. In the book of exodus, god commands moses to tell the people that i am sent him, and this is revered as one of the most important names of god according to. The power of gods names personal bible study includes individual study and learning activities five days a week and scriptures that reveal the meanings of gods names. Each chapter ends with personal application and activity. Orphaned at a young age, he went to live with a relative that was jewish and went to jewish school, later on he moved in with another relative that was christian. For example, the very first reference to god in genesis 1. The names are separated into different categories, but. Like many of us, the characters in this collection are in pursuit of the sublime. To fully grasp the significance and power of knowing gods names, you first need to understand the context of names within biblical cultures. In christianity and judaism, the book of life hebrew. The 8x10, perfect bound, 96page, fullcolor names of god study book offers 21 days 3 weeks of scripture readings. Teaching kids about the character and names of god.
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. 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. Ive never given any thorough study to the hebrew names of god in the old testament so i thought this book would be a good place to start. The names of god for little ones by diane stortz, helps children feel loved, protected, and secure as they learn twelve of gods namesincluding elohim, jehovah, and rabbiand what those names reveal about how much god loves us. That is my name, and i will not give my glory to another or my praise to idols. He is supreme, the true god in a world that promotes many false gods and religions. Sproul examines various names of god as a means to understanding the one true god. 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. In old testament times a name was more than simply nomenclature. He provides the literal translation of scripture, then provides background on how the name developed. In this book youll discover the many different titles and names the bible attributes to god, and as. In the old testament times, a name was not only identification, but an identity as well. For example, the first on the list is elohim, that he describes as containing the general idea of greatness and glory.
Im currently delving into the names of god so i picked up this ebook by ken hemphill, the names of god. This is a list of hebrew names of god in the old testament. Best biblical names of god books 7 books goodreads. This is true not only for the names of people and places, but also of god himself. In this threeweek scripture reading plan, well study fifteen names for god, focusing on a different aspect of who he is each day. These names teach us who god is and how he relates to his people. The shack by william paul young, the god delusion by richard dawkins, mere christianity by c. Tony evans has a depth to his writing style that teaches you so much more along the way. 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. He is the one on whom we can fully rely, he is sovereign, he is the one we can completely trust. Ships from and sold by christian used books shipping daily.
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