The bible teaches very clearly that there is ONE GOD (Godhood), consisting of three equal but separate persons. Father, Son, Holy Spirit. The three all share the same attributes and are ONE in everything - thought, purpose, plan, nature, power.
We are going to look at God’s nature as revealed in His name(s).
Introduction to Names.
There was a time when a surname (to put a name upon),
meant something – Proverbs 22:1; Barnabas, Acts 4:36; 10:5.
Psalms 9:10 – “They that know thy name will put their trust in Thee.”
1 Kings 8:27 – The heavens cannot contain God – much less one name describe God.
1). EL – a common name used for deity A generic term which express authority, strength, majesty. (ie: Israel = “Prince of God”; Immanuel = “God with us”)
2). ELOHIM – (EL, mighty one + to swear; to make a covenant with).
Strength (Genesis 1:1 – “In the beginning God (ELOHIM)”; power, keeps promises, creates, governs.
Plural in form, always takes singular verb (unless it refers to heathen
“gods” – 1 Samuel 4:8).
Note: Genesis 1:26; 3:22; Genesis 1 and 2, clear that ONE GOD has all power. Found 2570 times – 30 in Genesis 1; over 200 times in Genesis.
3). EL-ELYON – denotes Israel’s God = Most High God.
Genesis 14:17-20; distinguishes from pagan gods.
4). EL-ROI – denotes God who sees; Genesis 16:13 – Hagar used.
Exodus 3:7 – an example; Lesson: Jeremiah 13:22 – God sees all sin.
Habakkuk 1:13 – of purer eyes than to behold evil. Jeremiah 7:15.
5). EL-SHADDAI – “Almighty” in English bible. To supply, nourish. Esp to the Patriarchs – Genesis 17:1, 8, 15, 22. Genesis 49: 24-25 – no matter what the need, God could meet them. Lesson: Matthew 11:28-30.
6). ADONAI – “Master” or “Lord”. Plural of ADON. Psalms 110:1 – God and refers to Christ, Acts 2:34 f. So, Jehovah speaks to Christ.
Lesson: Today, Christ – Acts 9:5, 20:24; 1 Timothy1:12; Romans 6:16.
7). ROCK – firm nature, steadfast. A safe retreat – Psalms 94:22. Lesson:
the church built on Christ – Matthew 16:18; 1 Corinthians 3:11.
8). FATHER – denotes begetter, sustainer, nourisher, protector.
Genesis 45:8; Deuteronomy 32:6; Isaiah 9:6; 63:16; 64:8. Lesson: Jesus reveals the Father – John 14:7, 9,f.
9). JEHOVAH – “the Existing One” (from YAHWEH). 6,823 times – more than any other. First in Genesis 2:4, combined JEHOVAH and ELOHIM. “To BE” – changeless. Exodus 3:14 – “I AM that I AM”. Self existent, sufficient, Immutable – Malachi 3:6. Lesson: Jesus = I AM. John 8:58; Revelation 1: 4,8,17; 2:8; 21:6; 22:13.
Since Jesus is the “I AM”, we have assurance of our covenant.
Now we will look at compound names of God.
1). JEHOVAH – JIREH = “JEHOVAH will Provide”. Genesis 22:14.
New Testament, John 1:29.
2). JEHOVAH – TSIDKENU = “JEHOVAH our Righteousness”, Jeremiah 33:16. New Testament – 2 Corinthians 5:21; Romans 4.
3). JEHOVAH – SHALOM = “JEHOVAH is our Peace”, Judges 6:24.
New Testament – Ephesians 2:14; John 14:27.
4). JEHOVAH – ROHI = “JEHOVAH is my Shepard”, lead, pasture, Psalms 23. New Testament - 1 Peter 2:25; 5:4; John 10:14-15; Hebrews 13:20.
5). JEHOVAH – SHAMMAH = “JEHOVAH is there”, Ezekiel 48:35;
New Testament – Matthew 1:23; 28:20;
6). JEHOVAH – NISSI = “JEHOVAH is my Banner”, Exodus 17:9-16.
New Testament - theme of Revelation 17:14; 2 Timothy 4:7; 2:3-4;
Ephesians 6:11-17; 1 John 5:4 – Jesus our banner. We cannot fail when we march under His flag.
7). JEHOVAH – ROPHE = “JEHOVAH heals”, Exodus 15:26; Jeremiah
8:21-22. New Testament – Matthew 9:12; Luke 4:18; 1 Peter 2:24.
8). JEHOVAH – KANNA = “JEHOVAH is Jealous” (jealous = intolerant of rivalry). Exodus 20:5; 34:14; Deuteronomy 5:9. New Testament – John 2:17; Titus 2:14; 2 Corinthians 9:2.
9). JEHOVAH – SABAOTH = “JEHOVAH of Hosts” – Psalms 24:10;
Genesis 2:1. New Testament – Romans 9:29; James 5:4; Matthew 28:18.
10). JEHOVAH – M.KADDESH = “JEHOVAH who Sanctifies” – Exodus 13:2; 31:13. New Testament – 1 Peter 1:15; Hebrews 12:14; 2 Peter 1:3-4.
Concl: ALL divine attributes seen in Jesus. John 14:9; Is it any wonder that we should respect His name……Exodus 20:7.
We are going to look at God’s nature as revealed in His name(s).
Introduction to Names.
There was a time when a surname (to put a name upon),
meant something – Proverbs 22:1; Barnabas, Acts 4:36; 10:5.
Psalms 9:10 – “They that know thy name will put their trust in Thee.”
1 Kings 8:27 – The heavens cannot contain God – much less one name describe God.
1). EL – a common name used for deity A generic term which express authority, strength, majesty. (ie: Israel = “Prince of God”; Immanuel = “God with us”)
2). ELOHIM – (EL, mighty one + to swear; to make a covenant with).
Strength (Genesis 1:1 – “In the beginning God (ELOHIM)”; power, keeps promises, creates, governs.
Plural in form, always takes singular verb (unless it refers to heathen
“gods” – 1 Samuel 4:8).
Note: Genesis 1:26; 3:22; Genesis 1 and 2, clear that ONE GOD has all power. Found 2570 times – 30 in Genesis 1; over 200 times in Genesis.
3). EL-ELYON – denotes Israel’s God = Most High God.
Genesis 14:17-20; distinguishes from pagan gods.
4). EL-ROI – denotes God who sees; Genesis 16:13 – Hagar used.
Exodus 3:7 – an example; Lesson: Jeremiah 13:22 – God sees all sin.
Habakkuk 1:13 – of purer eyes than to behold evil. Jeremiah 7:15.
5). EL-SHADDAI – “Almighty” in English bible. To supply, nourish. Esp to the Patriarchs – Genesis 17:1, 8, 15, 22. Genesis 49: 24-25 – no matter what the need, God could meet them. Lesson: Matthew 11:28-30.
6). ADONAI – “Master” or “Lord”. Plural of ADON. Psalms 110:1 – God and refers to Christ, Acts 2:34 f. So, Jehovah speaks to Christ.
Lesson: Today, Christ – Acts 9:5, 20:24; 1 Timothy1:12; Romans 6:16.
7). ROCK – firm nature, steadfast. A safe retreat – Psalms 94:22. Lesson:
the church built on Christ – Matthew 16:18; 1 Corinthians 3:11.
8). FATHER – denotes begetter, sustainer, nourisher, protector.
Genesis 45:8; Deuteronomy 32:6; Isaiah 9:6; 63:16; 64:8. Lesson: Jesus reveals the Father – John 14:7, 9,f.
9). JEHOVAH – “the Existing One” (from YAHWEH). 6,823 times – more than any other. First in Genesis 2:4, combined JEHOVAH and ELOHIM. “To BE” – changeless. Exodus 3:14 – “I AM that I AM”. Self existent, sufficient, Immutable – Malachi 3:6. Lesson: Jesus = I AM. John 8:58; Revelation 1: 4,8,17; 2:8; 21:6; 22:13.
Since Jesus is the “I AM”, we have assurance of our covenant.
Now we will look at compound names of God.
1). JEHOVAH – JIREH = “JEHOVAH will Provide”. Genesis 22:14.
New Testament, John 1:29.
2). JEHOVAH – TSIDKENU = “JEHOVAH our Righteousness”, Jeremiah 33:16. New Testament – 2 Corinthians 5:21; Romans 4.
3). JEHOVAH – SHALOM = “JEHOVAH is our Peace”, Judges 6:24.
New Testament – Ephesians 2:14; John 14:27.
4). JEHOVAH – ROHI = “JEHOVAH is my Shepard”, lead, pasture, Psalms 23. New Testament - 1 Peter 2:25; 5:4; John 10:14-15; Hebrews 13:20.
5). JEHOVAH – SHAMMAH = “JEHOVAH is there”, Ezekiel 48:35;
New Testament – Matthew 1:23; 28:20;
6). JEHOVAH – NISSI = “JEHOVAH is my Banner”, Exodus 17:9-16.
New Testament - theme of Revelation 17:14; 2 Timothy 4:7; 2:3-4;
Ephesians 6:11-17; 1 John 5:4 – Jesus our banner. We cannot fail when we march under His flag.
7). JEHOVAH – ROPHE = “JEHOVAH heals”, Exodus 15:26; Jeremiah
8:21-22. New Testament – Matthew 9:12; Luke 4:18; 1 Peter 2:24.
8). JEHOVAH – KANNA = “JEHOVAH is Jealous” (jealous = intolerant of rivalry). Exodus 20:5; 34:14; Deuteronomy 5:9. New Testament – John 2:17; Titus 2:14; 2 Corinthians 9:2.
9). JEHOVAH – SABAOTH = “JEHOVAH of Hosts” – Psalms 24:10;
Genesis 2:1. New Testament – Romans 9:29; James 5:4; Matthew 28:18.
10). JEHOVAH – M.KADDESH = “JEHOVAH who Sanctifies” – Exodus 13:2; 31:13. New Testament – 1 Peter 1:15; Hebrews 12:14; 2 Peter 1:3-4.
Concl: ALL divine attributes seen in Jesus. John 14:9; Is it any wonder that we should respect His name……Exodus 20:7.
