Category Archives: God’s names

GOD HIDES, YOU FIND

ADAM, MOSES, ENOCH, JEREMIAH, JOHN What did they have in common that they could be said to “know” God?  Adam lived in a perfect world and literally walked with God in perfect conditions, but was separated from perfect communion with … Continue reading

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DOES GOD PLAY “TAG” WITH US?

    A story is told that a man went to heaven and asked permission to return to earth to get something that was very valuable to him.  The angel gave him permission to do so.  The man returned to heaven’s … Continue reading

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TAKING GOD’S NAME IN VAIN

God is quite strict regarding the honor of his name.  In fact it is so important, it is included as one of the Ten Commandments (Ex. 20:7).  “Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain; … Continue reading

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AUTHORITY OF GOD’S NAME

     According to Strong’s Concordance, the word “name” can mean authority or character.  Cruden’s Concordance explains further,  “Name is frequently used to designate the entire person, his individuality and his power.  This is usually the case when the reference is … Continue reading

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GOD’S NAMES REVEAL HIS ROLES

   God called Himself “I AM” to the children of Israel. Later he is “Friend” to Moses. At various times God showed himself as Provider, Healer, Victor, Our Righteousness, Our Holiness plus many other ways. But he did not dump … Continue reading

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