David McLaughlan - Beloved Names of God: Life-Changing Thoughts on 99 Classic Names

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Covering the who, what, where, when, and why of Gods glorious names, Beloved Names of God was designed with ease of use in mind. Pinpointing 99 of His most important names, each entry includes

a significant scriptural example

the names relationship to the Holy Trinity

the total number of times the name appears in scripture

a brief interpretation of the names meaning

a concise explanation of the names biblical origin

contemporary devotional analysis

If youd like to know God better, this inspirational quick reference will help reveal the incredible breadth of Gods personality as depicted in scripture. We hope that within these pages you will find joy, peace, and strength for your journey ahead.

T HE E DITORS

And God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM : and he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I AM hath sent me unto you.

E XODUS 3:14 KJV

Name of God the Father

I AM THAT I AM appears once in the KJV . God also calls Himself I Am once.

In Hebrew, Ehyeh asher ehyeh or Hayah means I am that I am or I will be that I will be.

Speaking through the burning bush, God instructed Moses to call Him by the name I Am when he announced himself as the chosen leader of the Israelites.

T raveling to ancient cultures is a mind-blowing experience. How amazing it is to walk on roads trod by Roman soldiers; to stand in the same room where Christopher Columbus received his commission to sail to the New World from Isabella and Ferdinand; or to climb up the Areopagus, or Mars Hill, in Athens, where Paul preached to the Greeks. Yet before all cultures existed, before the earth was formed, God was and Jesus was.

When God said that His name was I Am, He was stating unequivocally that He was the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob and that He would be their God from generation to generation (Exodus 3:15 NIV ). God was stating that He never changes. Likewise, Jesus also never changes. The writer of the book of Hebrews declared, Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever (Hebrews 13:8 NIV) . And Father and Son are still here, and will be forever. I AM THAT I AM has no beginning and no end.

Taken from The Top 100 Names of God
E LLYN S ANNA

I am the rose of Sharon.
S ONG OF S OLOMON 2:1 KJV

Name of God the Son

The description the rose of Sharon appears once in the KJV .

In biblical times, the Plain of Sharon (to which this name refers) was known for its beauty and majesty. A popular garden variety of hibiscus borrows its name from this passage.

Though the context of Song of Solomon 2:1 doesnt imply a literal connection to Jesus, many biblical scholars agree that it is a symbolic reference to Jesus undying and perfect devotion to His children. The loving relationship He desires to establish with us all is revealed through the exchange between Solomon and the Shulamite woman.

C hild of God, there is no mood of your life where Jesus fails to fit your need, to brighten as a brilliant rose your life. In joy or sorrow, sunshine or shadow, day or night, He blooms for you. Behold Him, then, today, not only on the cross for you, not only on the throne, but near you, close beside your path, the Rose of Sharon.

Taken from The Wonderful Names of Our Wonderful Lord

As I looked, thrones were set in place,
and the Ancient of Days took his seat.
His clothing was as white as snow;
the hair of his head was white like wool.
His throne was flaming with fire,
and its wheels were all ablaze.
D ANIEL 7:9 NIV

Name of God the Father

Ancient of Days appears three times in the KJV .

Ancient of Days is variously attributed to Adam and Jesus. The Western church associates the name with God the Father.

Daniel had a vision of the end times, in which great beasts battled for control while the Ancient of Days looked on.

D aniel would have been very aware of the transience of earthly things. The land of his people had been devastated, and the faith of his fathers had all but been wiped from the earth. Almost nothing, in his experience, was permanentand he told his masters this. They should turn to God, who ruled when their empires were but a dream and would rule still when their empires turned to dust.

When Adam walked in the Garden, God strolled beside him. Those were ancient days for Moses, but God strode the desert with him as well. The days of Moses were ancient for Daniel, but God still shielded him from the flames. Daniels days were ancient when Jesus became flesh, but God was an adoring Father to Him. Even now, God walks with you; Ancient of Days, and as young as a heart in love.

I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman.
J OHN 15:1 KJV

Name of God the Son

Jesus refers to Himself as the vine twice in the KJV .

Vines and vineyards would have been a common sight around Jerusalem in biblical times. In fact, some of the winepresses those vineyards supplied can still be visited.

The phrase I am the true vine comes as Jesus prepares for His death and seeks to prepare His disciples for what will come. He is declaring Himself the fulfillment of Israels promise, while letting them know that His work will go on through them, the fruits of the Vine.

G rapes can be used to make wine, and wine can change how people see the world!