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Monday, June 8, 2015

DID YOU KNOW: What are the names of God?

"DID YOU KNOW?" will be a summer series where we review issues of the Bible and the Christian faith of special interest. If you have a suggestion/question that you'd like addressed in a "DID YOU KNOW?" segment, please e-mail the coaches.

What names does God have in the Bible?

Names are very important things in scripture.  God gave new names to many of His chosen people, to signify the change in their status or identity. Abram ("high father") became Abraham ("father of many nations").  Jacob ("deceiver") becomes Israel ("wrestles with God").  A name isn't just an equivalent for "that guy", but rather defines who we are.

So what names does scripture give for God?  You may be surprised just how many names He has!

  • Advocate - 1 John 2:1 
  • Almighty - Revelation 1:8 
  • Alpha - Revelation 1:8 
  • Amen - Revelation 3:14 
  • Angel of the Lord - Genesis 16:7 
  • Anointed One - Psalm 2:2 
  • Author and Perfecter of our Faith - Hebrews 12:2 
  • Beginning - Revelation 21:6 
  • Bishop of Souls - 1 Peter 2:25 
  • Branch - Zechariah 3:8 
  • Bridegroom - Matthew 9:15 
  • Carpenter - Mark 6:3 
  • Chief Shepherd - 1 Peter 5:4 
  • The Christ - Matthew 1:16 
  • Comforter - Jeremiah 8:18 
  • Consolation of Israel - Luke 2:25 
  • Cornerstone - Ephesians 2:20 
  • Dayspring - Luke 1:78 
  • Day Star - 2 Peter 1:19 
  • Deliverer - Romans 11:26 
  • Desire of Nations - Haggai 2:7 
  • End - Revelation 21:6 
  • Everlasting Father - Isaiah 9:6 
  • Faithful and True Witness - Revelation 3:14 
  • First Fruits - 1 Corinthians 15:23 
  • Foundation - Isaiah 28:16 
  • Fountain - Zechariah 13:1 
  • Friend of Sinners - Matthew 11:19 
  • Gate for the Sheep - John 10:7 
  • Gift of God - 2 Corinthians 9:15 
  • God - John 1:1 
  • Glory of God - Isaiah 60:1 
  • Good Shepherd - John 10:11 
  • Governor - Matthew 2:6 
  • Great Shepherd - Hebrews 13:20 
  • Guide - Psalm 48:14
And many more.  Click thru the link for the full list!