To fully grasp the significance and power of knowing god s names, you first need to understand the context of names within. Apr 01, 2001 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. To show not only the significance of the names of god in the old testament, but that they find their complement and fulfillment in the person and work of the lord jesus christ in the new. Lavishly illustrated in full color, the names of god is a bible this study of more than 200 names and titles of god the father, jesus the son, and the holy spirit will help. You can choose either to study it a as a scholar not motivated by particular belief, the way they do in major universities, or b as a believer would. See precepts covid19 event updates and ministry announcements. The power of god s names member book includes smallgroup experiences for six sessions, individual study and learning activities five days a week, scriptures that reveal the meanings of god s names, and dvd viewer guides. The scriptures contain a long history of gods revelation of himself to manfrom the first man adam to the prophet and lawgiver moses down through the apostles of jesus and the early church. It was things like this that created unnecessary distractions from the main point of each chapter. Now the bestselling author of praying the names of god and praying the names of jesus uncovers the richness of gods character and love found in his names right within the bible text. What are the different names of god, and what do they mean. There is a god we want, and there is a god who isand they are not the same god. The word becomes human in the beginning the word already existed.
Now the bestselling author of praying the names of god and praying the names of jesus uncovers the richness of god s character and love found in his names right within the bible text. The light shines in the dark, and the dark has never extinguished it. The following list is of names and titles given specifically to our lord jesus. Names of god bible gods word translation by ann spangler. This fullcolor book contains studies on the names of god, names of jesus, names of the holy spirit, trinity, ten commandments, lords prayer, beatitudes, fruit of the spirit, and armor of god. Priscilla shirers powerful proclamation of seeing gods. When we pray to elohim, we remember that he is the one who began it all, creating the heavens and the earth and separating light from darkness, water from dry land, night from day. The holiness of god is mentioned three times in this passage to emphasize that absolute holiness and.
He is the one who will rescue you from hunters traps and from deadly plagues. Whoever lives under the shelter of elyon will remain in the shadow of shadday. I was tremulously blessed by reading mariyln hickeys biblical study book of the names of god. Clicking on a book of the bible will show you a list of all the chapters of that book. For over three decades lifeguide bible studies have provided solid biblical content and raised thoughtprovoking questions. Holy holy holy is the lord god, the allpowerful rev 4. 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. Bible in basic english below is a list of the books of the bible. Names and titles of god online bible study jesuswalk. Ann spangler is an awardwinning writer whose fascination with the bible has resulted in books that have opened the bible to a wide range of readers. Names of god complete list from hebrew and the bible. This series has more than titles on old and new testament books, character studies, and topical studies.
To call on gods name in prayer is to appeal to that aspect of his character that relates to. The names of god bible gods word edition ann spangler. 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. This fullcolor glossy, 12panel pamphlet is 8 12 x 5 12 and unfolds to 33 long. It is the plural of eloha a name that is only used 52 times in reference to the true god in scripture. For all of us who study the bible or bible history this book is a must read. The power of gods names member book includes smallgroup experiences for six sessions, individual study and learning activities five days a week, scriptures that reveal the meanings of gods names, and dvd viewer guides. He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge. With his combination of rocksolid scholarship and storyteller imagery and passion, chuck swindoll has a gift for making god s word make sense. Encounter god in a new way through prayers, promises, and devotional readings. Ten names of god 2 1 elohim god, mighty creator eloheem the name elohim is the hebrew word for god that appears in the very first sentence of the bible. Elohim is a general name translated god in the bible. She is the author or coauthor of several bestselling books, including praying the names of god, praying the names of jesus, women of the bible, and sitting at the feet of rabbi jesus. 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 would be great to use for small groups or bible studies. The names of god bible, gods word translation by ann spangler. From the bibles first sentence, the superlative nature of gods power is evident as god elohim speaks the world into existence genesis 1. The best way to learn gods kingdom names and character is to engage in individual, daily devotions and to participate in a biblestudy group that includes video teaching and discussion. The turning point of our lives is when we stop seeking the god we want and start seeking the god who is. The more we study this list, the more we will understand who jesus really is. Names of god christian bible studies christianity today. Praying through the names of god is a tool you can use to call on the name of god for a specific need. No one sews a patch of unshrunk cloth on an old garment. Names and titles of god, exposition and bible study. This is the most frequently used name in the old testament, as its equivalent theos, is in the new testament, occurring in ge alone approximately 200 t. To fully grasp the significance and power of knowing gods names, you first need to understand the context of names within.
The name of god is a surrogate for god himself psalm 54. A father was saying goodbye to his oldest son as he left for college, and the father said son, ive only. Major references, below, to the name of god are in bold print. Speak over king and baby life affirming bible verses everlasting love of jesus christ, embraced in gods mercy and grace. Perfect for personal study, prayer, and reflection, the names of god bible includes these special features. Amen, in jesus name these verses are for a mini bible study about the topics. Sep 01, 2011 ann spangler is an awardwinning writer whose fascination with the bible has resulted in books that have opened the bible to a wide range of readers. This bible study book includes content for both individual and group study. The bible is a book about god and his relationship with human beings. 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.
Originally delivered as a radio bible study, stones work draws from his early jewish education. 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. With his combination of rocksolid scholarship and storyteller imagery and passion, chuck swindoll has a gift for making gods word make sense. I will say to yahweh, you are my machseh and my metsuda, my elohim in whom i trust. The urban alternative is a christian bible teaching and resource ministry founded 39 years ago by dr. Each weeks study begins with a suggested process for a group experience. 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 book has wonderful insight into the word of god and can be adapted to fit the form of a study. The first form of the divine name in the bible is elohim, ordinarily translated god genesis 1.
The subject of the bible s first sentence is god gen 1. Names of god and other bible studies contains favorite bible studies to use in small groups, church groups, and for individual study. But realizing he had lost track of time, he raced out of the bar and hastily asked directions for the departing gate to oakland. The subject of the bibles first sentence is god gen 1. John states, each one of the four living creatures had six wings and was full of eyes all around and inside.
He was the source of life, and that life was the light for humanity. 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. It is the second most used name of god in the old testament. Knight, the names of god shows you the meaning behind each namefrom abba, advocate, and amen to wall of fire, way, and word. Fortyone of those occurrences are found in the book of job, so a study of job can give us an understanding of the meaning of this name of god. The following is an except from the international standard bible encyclopedia under the heading of god. Featuring maps, timelines, personal stories, holy land images, and most of all, versebyverse explanations of bible books, swindolls living insights is a landmark series filled with drama, power, and. This list of names of god helps you experience how majestic god is and how deeply he loves you. Oct 10, 2005 the following list is of names and titles given specifically to our lord jesus. We aim to spread the teaching of gods word through christian media with the goal of transforming lives. All scriptures are taken from the king james version of the bible.
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