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Who is God, His Names, & His Character

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Who is God, His Names, & His Character

​When we introduce ourselves we say, “I am (name).” We are making a simple statement of “who we are”. There is no one who can tell you that you are not that named person. Ever. It is your identity. You are who you say you are. AND names are personal. The Name and titles of God are no different.

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When we look at the names/titles of God we see the same thing. He is who He says He is. Can’t change it. It is Him. It’s His personality. And it is a great privilege that He shares His names with us. He has given us His Name (Ephesians 3:14-15). I don't fully understand this myself...yet. It's extraordinary! It’s personal. It reveals more than the name “God”. It is His substance and we learn His personality. And the more we spend time with Him in the Word and talk with Him about it, the more we see Him actively involved in our lives in the way that He “describes” Himself.

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It’s important for us to know these names when we address Him in prayer, rightfully, respectfully. And when we address Him in prayer using one of His names it enlarges our expectation...our faith...that shows Him to us as His name or title says He is. He is the everlasting God, the Creator of all. We want to address God with reverence and wisdom when we pray.

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It’s also important to remind ourselves of Hebrews 13:8 - God is the same yesterday, today, and forever. What He said about Himself in days gone by is the same today! Let Him show up in your life in these ways. These names are who He is and what He is like. Way better than a dating app!! He is our first love. Who loved us before the foundation of the world and had us planned in His heart from that point.

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Listed below are only a small part of the many scriptures in each area. I suggest doing a full study on the area of interest.

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  1. YHVH - Exodus 3:12-15. I AM. The One bringing into being; Life-giver; Giver of existence; Creator; He who brings to pass; Performer of His promises; He who causes to fall, rain or lightning; Destroying foes; The One Who Is; The Absolute and Unchangeable One; The Existing; Everliving: I shall be with you; He who will be IT with you; He is who is essentially unnamable, inexplicable.

  2. Jesus - Luke 1:31. Is a translation of the Hebrew “Joshua” - “Yashua”, that means, “Jehovah is salvation, is the Savior”. It was a common name among Jews at the time which is most likely why they missed it when He was on the earth (Ex. 17:9; Luke 3:29; Col 4:11).

  3. Jehovah Jireh - The Lord will provide. He is our provider: Philippians 4:19, 3 John 2 and Genesis 22:13-14.

  4. Jehovah Rapha - The Lord will heal. Philippians 4:19, Exodus 15:26, and Isaiah 53:5.

  5. Jehovah Shalom - The Lord our peace. 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24, John 14:27, & Philippians 4:6-7. Good to use when anxious or afraid. Whenever God showed up to people and they were afraid He would always say, “Peace, be still.”

  6. Jehovah Nissi - The Lord our banner. Exodus 17:15 (all). Represents He is the one that stands with you in battles. You are not alone. The “banner” is God Himself as a “name tag” over you saying “you are His”.

  7. Jehovah Tsidkenu - The Lord Who is righteousness. He is our

    righteousness - 2 Corinthians 5:21, Romans 10:4, Philippians 3:9, Jeremiah 23:5-6. Good for using when you need Godly judgment and righteousness in situations, decisions that need to made.

  8. Jehovah Rohi - The Lord is our Shepherd. John 10 and Psalm 23

  9. Jehovah Shammah - The Lord is always present - The Lord who is there. Ezekiel 48:35. Such an intimate prayer time with this title. As you go into

    prayer, call Him Jehovah Shaman. He is righter there in the same room

    with you, as close as your own breath.

  10. Jehovah M’Kaddesh - The Lord Who sanctifies. Leviticus 11:44, 20:7-8.

    God is Who sanctifies you and makes you holy, He sets you apart for Himself and perfects that which concerns us. Praying like: “Jehovah M’Kaddesh, I need more holiness my life. I needs greater victory over temptation. I need strength over son. I want to represent You more purely to a corrupt world. Please help me grow in Your sanctification. You are my Jehovah M’Kaddesh.”

  11. The Lord of Glory - 1 Corinthians 2:8; Exodus 33:7-23

  12. I AM - John 8:58

  13. Author of Salvation - Hebrews 2:10

  14. The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob - Exodus 3:2, 6

  15. The Almighty - Revelation 1:8

  16. The Everlasting Father - Isaiah 9:6

  17. The First and the Last - Revelation 1:17

  18. The Faithful Witness - Psalm 89:36-37

  19. The Image of the Invisible God - Colossians 1:15

  20. WONDERFUL, COUNSELOR, MIGHTY GOD - Isaiah 9:6

  21. A Sacrifice - Ephesians 5:2

  22. A Ransom - Mark 10:45

  23. Heir of All Things - Hebrew 1:1-4

  24. He is Love - 1 John 4:8.

  25. The Temple - Revelation 21:22

  26. A Sanctuary - Isaiah 8:14

  27. Intercessor - Hebrews 7:25, Romans 8:27

  28. Helper - Romans 8L26, John 16:7 (Amplified)

  29. Author and Finisher of our faith - Hebrews 12:2

  30. Advocate - 1 John 2:1

  31. Surety of a Better Covenant - Hebrews 7:22

  32. Teacher - John 13:13, 1 John 2:27

  33. The Resurrection and the Life - John 11:25

  34. The Wisdom of God - 1 Corinthians 1:24

  35. Lord (Yahweh) - Isaiah 26:4, Psalm 23, John 20:28 (a vast study can be done on “Lord” - it’s a proper name. Hebrew: Addonai. Strong’s #113.)

  36. God - (same study done can be done here. Hebrew Strong’s #430. Greek #2316 ) 1 Timothy 2:5.

  37. Son of God - John 1:34

  38. Beloved Son - Matthew 17:5, 3:16-17

  39. The Word - John 1:1

  40. Messiah - Daniel 9:25

  41. Alpha and Omega - Revelation 22:13

  42. Savior - Luke 2:11

  43. Redeemer - Job 19:25

  44. Light of the World - John 8:12

  45. Lamb of God - John 1:29

  46. Creator of All Things - Colossians 1:16

  47. Master - Luke 8:24

  48. Mediator - 1 Tiimothy 2:5

  49. Bread of Life - John 6:48

  50. High Priest - Hebrews 3:1

  51. The Lamb - Revelation 7:9

  52. A Lamb without Blemish and without Spot - 1 Peter 1:19

  53. Lamb Slain from the Foundation of the World - Revelation 13:8

  54. The Shepherd of The Sheep - Hebrews 13:20

  55. The Way - John 14:6

  56. The Good Shepherd - John 10:11

  57. The Chief Shepherd - 1 Peter 5:4

  58. The Rock - Psalm 18:2

  59. My Rock and My Fortress - Psalm 31:3

  60. The Rock of My Refuge - Psalm 94:22

  61. The Rock that is higher than I - Psalm 61:2

  62. The Rock of My Salvation - 2 Samuel 22:47

  63. My Rock and My Redeemer - Psalm 19:14 NIV

  64. The Builder - Hebrews 3:3

  65. The Foundation - 1 Corinthians 3:11

  66. A Sure Foundation - Isaiah 28:16

  67. A Stone - Isaiah 28:16

  68. A Living Stone - 1 Peter 2:4

  69. A Chief Cornerstone - 1 Peter 2:6

  70. A Precious Stone - 1 Peter 2:6

  71. A Stone Cut Without Hands - Daniel 2:34-35

  72. The Last Adam - 1 Corinthians 15:46

  73. God’s Firstborn - Psalm 89:27

  74. The Firstborn Among Many Brethren - Romans 8:29

  75. The Firstfruits of Them that Slept - 1 Corinthians 15:20 74. A Witness to the People - Isaiah 55:4

  76. The Amen - Revelation 3:14

  77. The Light , The True Light- John 12:35, John 1:9

  78. The Light of Men - John 1:4

  79. He is the Lamb Who was Slain - Revelation 5:12

  80. He is Faithful - Hebrews 3:2

  81. He is Our Strong Tower - Proverbs 18:10

  82. He is Our Foundation - 1 Corinthians 3:11

  83. He is Preeminent - Colossians 1:18

  84. He is the Tree of Life - Revelation 2:7

  85. The Bright and Morning Star - Revelation 22:16

  86. The Sun of Righteousness - Malachi 4:2

  87. He is Our Gift - 2 Corinthians 9:15

  88. The Head - Ephesians 4:15

  89. The Head of the Body, the Church - Colossians 1:18

  90. A Life-Giving Spirit - 1 Corinthians 15:45

  91. The Head of All Principality and Power - Colossians 2:10

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