Names and Titles of God
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E. Plouchard, God Appears to Moses in the Burning Bush, St. Petersburg
Eugene Pluchart (French painter, 1809-1880), "God Appears to Moses in Burning Bush" (1848), St. Isaac of Dalmatia Cathedral, St. Petersburg.. Larger image.

The names of God have rightly attracted a lot of attention from God's people seeking to know God better and understand more facets of his character. Scholars, too, have spent time studying the names hoping to clues to the sources for the Old Testament.

This study is primarily a Bible study, not a dictionary of names -- though we'll try to provide brief comment on all the names and titles of God in the Bible. Our approach will be to study a passage in which one of the chief names and titles of God is used, then consider all the similar ways God is referred to.

For example, we'll look at God revealing himself to Moses at the burning bush as I AM THAT I AM, or Yahweh (sometimes pronounced Jehovah). Then we'll consider all of the other titles that refer to God's everlasting, eternal nature. We'll concentrate on how God refers to himself, then observe the titles and descriptors with which men address or refer to him.

When you consider the passage the passage below, for example, you see at least three themes: (1) Most High God, (2) Everlasting/Eternal, and (3) Holy/Righteous.

"For thus says the high and lofty one
     who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy:
I dwell in the high and holy place,
     and also with those who are contrite and humble in spirit,
to revive the spirit of the humble,
     and to revive the heart of the contrite." (Isaiah 57:15, NRSV)
Each theme has a whole set of related names and titles. Considering these together, we'll be looking at the various facets of God's character -- first one, then another, week by week, a total of 120 core names and titles with 219 variations. Then we'll consider how each of these affects or should affect our lives as disciples. You might even think of this kind of Bible study as a fascinating way to explore the attributes of God. It will be inspiring and faith-building, to be sure!

I invite you to study the Names and Titles of God with me over the next 11 weeks .  Here's how we'll study together.

  • Each Saturday I'll e-mail you the lesson for the week. Then you'll read the Bible passage and use my notes to help you understand it better.
  • On Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and maybe Thursday, you'll receive a question from that week's lesson to think about and answer. This is designed as a "total immersion" approach to Bible study, since I believe God wants to use it to work real and permanent change in your life. (You can opt out of the daily questions if you like, however, and just receive the weekly lessons.) You'll be thinking about these passages constantly for over these 11 weeks -- long enough for God to work his Word into your life and lifestyle.
  • With each lesson you'll receive a link to a 20- to 30-minute audio teaching that sums up the passage you've been studying that week. Some who learn better from hearing than from reading really appreciate this.
  • Then on Saturday, I'll send you the next week's lesson.
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Here's an outline of the study:

Names and Titles of God, by Dr. Ralph F. Wilson

Now available as in paperback and  e-book formats. Includes Hebrew & Greek word studies, discussion questions and handouts for groups or classes, suggests songs, comprehensive with 120 core names, titles, etc., total of 219 varieties.  Detailed index. Modestly priced. Buy your copy today.
Preface

Introduction. A

Participant Handouts. If you're using this study with a class or small group, here is a 23-page resource that includes a list of the names and titles of God as well as notes and questions for each lesson. It may be duplicated at no charge for local groups. (PDF format)

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  1. Most High God (´El `Elyon). Genesis 14:17-24; etc.
  2. God of Might (´El Shaddai). Joshua 5:13-6:2; etc.
  3. Yahweh, I AM, the Eternal God (´El `Olam). Exodus 3:1-18.
  4. God Our Creator. Is 45:5-12; Psalm 95:1-7; etc.
  5. The Holy and Righteous One. Isaiah 6:1-8; etc.
  6. God Our Lord and King. Psalm 24, etc.
  7. God our Fortress and Protector. Psalm 91, etc.
  8. The Lord Our Provider and Shepherd, Psalm 23, etc.
  9. Abba, Father.
  10. The God of All Grace. Exodus 34:5-7; etc.
  11. God Our Savior. Mark 10:35-45; etc.

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Names and Titles of God

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