THE NAME OF GOD

While the Bible records various names of God, it also speaks to us about the
Name, singular (Ex. 20:7; Lv. 24:11-16; Ps. 8:1; 48:10; 76:1; Prov. 18:10; Jn. 1:12;
Acts 4:12; 5:41). "the Name" implies the full manifestation of God in the
relationships with all your people, or with one person. Thus, knowing the Name is
to know God.

It is very important to know what the Name of God is, and the Holy Bible tells us.
What is the Name of God? God has a Name! The Name of the Supreme Being is not
Father, Son, Holy Spirit, creator, All-powerful, etc., those are just titles
descriptive (epithets) given to Him, but God has a personal Name.

All the evidence that contributes to demonstrating that at the human level a name is
something significant that not only breaks but also shapes its receiver, they find their point
focal on the concept of the 'Name of God'.

IMPORTANCE OF THE DOCTRINE OF THE NAME

In Eastern thought, the name was never regarded as just a mere word;
but as the definition of the nature of the person or designated house. To know the
The name of our God is to understand who He is, to be able to know what He represents, to be able to
to use it with authority and feel more confident "in whom we have believed."

The names given to God in the Bible describe how God is, thus through the epithets.
In the descriptive titles of God, we see that biblical revelation remains consistent.
coherently with itself since its origins, and that through the various
the forms of His Name express at the same time the Character, the identity, the will and the
acts of God.

But to all who received him, to those who believe in his Name, he gave the power to...
to be made children of God" (Jn. 1:12), it seems that many do not notice that this promise of
to become "children of God" is to those "who received him" and to those "who believe in his
Name

The names of God are not of human invention, but of divine origin, although the
words have been borrowed from human language and derive from relationships
human and earthly, they are anthropomorphic and indicate a condescending approach
from God to man.
2. MEANING OF THE NAME IN BIBLICAL TIMES

2.1.USE OF THE NAME

In biblical times, a considerable importance was attributed to names; there is a relationship.

directly between the name and the person or thing named; the name participates in some
way in the essence that aims to reveal. A name in antiquity
represented the character, history, or nature of the individual, the name was
closely tied to existence. What did not have a name did not exist (Gen. 2:19-
20; Eccl. 6:10).

2.1.1 Meaning and choice of the Name. The name of individuals corresponds to
the same conception. In the Bible, it is not given as almost randomly as it is today; in what
It should be possible, the name must express the nature of the one who bears it, and its choice.
is influenced by circumstances of birth or by a vote from the parents with
regarding the son. They also let themselves be guided by the assonance or consonance of the
syllables, which allows for an approach in meaning, or a popular etymology
consubstantial to the Hebrew genius. Examples: Eve - life (Gen. 3:20), Noah - Rest (Gen.
5:29), Isaac - laughter (Gn.17:19); the names of the sons of Jacob always carry a
significación Ej. José - que Jehová añada hijos (Gn. 30:24), Zabulón - morada
(Gn.30:20), Aser - feliz (Gn.30:13),etc.

Frequently, names carry a religious meaning. In this way

we have a series of compound names and even names that are a short
phrase Ex. Natanael - God has given, Jonatán - Jehovah has given, Elimelec - God is my King
Ezequiel - God is strong, Adonijah - Jehovah is Lord, there are other names that are
simply taken from nature or inspired by images of everyday life by
white
dove
arising from historical circumstances Ex. Icabod - without glory, Zorobabel - born in
Babylon.
The name seems to have been given to the newborn generally on the eighth day of
his life, when he was circumcised (Gen. 17:12; 21:3-4; Luke 1:59; 2:21).

2.1.2 The name change. Due to the highly personal meaning attached to the name,
sometimes a new name was given to someone in order to signify the transformation
of his character Ex. Abram - supreme father for Abraham - father of many nations, Sarai
- princess by Sara - mother princess, Jacob - substitute heel by Israel - prince
with God, Simon - hearing through Peter - rock, Naomi - my delight through Mara - bitter.

Sometimes the second name is a translation of the first, e.g., Cephas in Aramaic.
Peter - in Greek; Thomas - in Aramaic, Didymus - in Greek; Messiah in Hebrew, Christ in
Greek, Yeshua in Greek, Jesus (Jehovah saves) in Spanish.

2.1.3 The nicknames or surnames. They were not common among the Hebrews but were added to a
indication of their origin e.g. Jesus of Nazareth, Joseph of Arimathea, Mary of Magdala,
Nahum de Elcos.

2.1.4 The patronymics. They identified the person by the name of the father or the mother.
Simon son of Jonah, James and John sons of Zebedee, etc.

It could also refer to the profession, e.g., Nathan the prophet, Joseph the...
carpenter, Simon the Zealot, Matthew the Publican, Dionysius the Areopagite, etc.

2.1.5. Roman names. All Romans had three names:

The praenomen or proper name, personal designation
The name, indication of the line or house
The cognomen, family name or surname that appeared last.

2.2. IMPORTANCE OF THE NAME OF GOD

A very particular importance or veneration was given to the Name of God in Israel (Ex.
20:7; Dt. 5:11), this is because this Name, object of the greatest respect by
part of all believers. It was for the Israelites like the very presence of the Lord.
The men of antiquity knew God because He presented Himself to them, this means
to say that although Adam named things, when God became evident to
Man, it was He Himself who designated Himself with His names, although some epithets may be
given by man.

The Bible declares to make known not God in Himself, but His name or the
external manifestation of oneself to its intelligent creatures, this leads to acquiring a
special importance to the words with which these manifestations are indicated to us.

The importance of the Name of God is manifested in that He: Demands reverence,
reverence, respect (Dt. 28:58-59) and that it should not be taken in vain (Ex. 20:7; Lv. 19:12);
warns that they should not forget His Name (Ps. 44:20; Jer. 23:25-27); promises a
blessing to those who know His Name (Ps. 91:14) and think about His name (Mal
3:16); he promises to curse those who do not give glory to His Name (Mal.2:2).

3. WHAT THE NAME OF GOD REPRESENTS

3.1. YOUR PRESENCE

In (Deut. 12:11) we read that in the land of Canaan God will set apart a place where
his Name will dwell, in (1 Kings 8:29) Solomon implies that: the same who is
Omnipotent, would manifest His presence in that place, in other passages also.
it demonstrates that the Name of God is synonymous with His presence (Ps. 20:1-3).

3.2. HIS CHARACTER

Each of the Names by which God has called upon man denotes the great
the meaning of each of them, there are deep revelations regarding God
which are not discovered in any other way or by any other means. E.g. Eternal God (Gn. 21:33),
Most High God (Gen. 14:18), Almighty God (Gen. 17:1).

3.3. YOUR POWER

The Name of God is linked to the revelation of His power (Ex. 9:16; Gn. 49:24).

3.4. YOUR AUTHORITY

He gives authority through His Name (Ex. 23:21).

4.NAMES AND EPITHETS OF GOD IN THE OLD TESTAMENT

The study of the Names of God can be divided into a chronological scheme, in the
we can distinguish three phrases in the use of divine names:

4.1.ABRAHAMIC PHASE

The following names of God are the most widespread and favored in the time.
patriarchal

4.1.1 El. Force, It is derived from 'Ul, and means strength, powerful and by implication Deity.

4.1.2 Eloah. God in singular, probably is a derivative of 'He' and always is

refers to the Deity, the same as: In Aramaic 'Elah' and in Arabic 'Ala' divinity of
Muslim creed.
4.1.3 Elohim. Plural form of Eloah (Gen. 1:1). It translates to 'God' in Spanish and is
is used about 2,570 times in the OT. And it is found for the first time in (Gen. 1:1) This
the plural form has caused difficulties for exegetes and is the most common appellation for
design God in the OT. Since he is the one who best expresses the experience of the parents.
of Israel with God before the Mosaic revelation generally speaking.

There are three viewpoints regarding the meaning of this plural form:

It is a polytheistic plural; for some, the word originally had a polytheistic meaning.
since it also applied to pagan deities e.g. (Gen. 35:2,4; Ex. 12:12; 18:11;
23:24(). However, the monotheism of the OT was revealed, and did not develop from.
polytheism.

It is a trinitarian plural, the Trinitarians believe that here it speaks of a triune God, for the
use of this plural form.

It is a majestic plural (relative to Majesty), this is confirmed by the fact that the
A noun is always used with verbal forms, adjectives, and pronouns in the singular.
This plural of majesty denotes the greatness and limited supremacy of God.

This name of God that is found in majestic plural is used in relation to his
Greatness, its powerful deeds and its Attributes (Gen. 1:1; Deut. 5:23; 8:15; 10:17;
Neh. 2:4; Ps. 50:6; 58:11; 68:70; Is. 45:18; 54:5; Jer. 32:27; Jonah 1:9.

4.1.4 El - Elyon. The Most High God (Gen. 14:18,19) means 'the highest' as the
possessor of heaven and earth, (The Most High God has and exercises authority over both
spheres (Dn. 4:35; Ps. 2-5) this name emphasizes power, sovereignty, and supremacy
of God.

4.1.5 El - Roy. The God who sees (Gen. 16:13), Hagar acknowledges the Deity who watches over.
take care of her and give this name to God.

4.1.6 El Shaddai. God Almighty (Gen. 17:1; 28:3; 35:11; 48:3) The meaning
The etymology of the title "Almighty God" is both interesting and moving.

- God. "He" means "The one who is strong or Powerful", the qualifier Shadai is composed of
from the Hebrew word 'Shad', which in the scriptures is used uniformly with
reference to the breasts in women. God is Shadai because He is the one who nourishes and gives power.
Another derivation of this word is 'mountain' therefore this name presents it.
like the powerful one standing on a mountain.

4.1.7 El Olam. Eternal God (Gen. 21:33), is used in the Scriptures to express the
eternity of God (Ps. 90:2; 100:5; 103:17) characteristic of the God whom they worshiped
Abraham also emphasizes the fact that God is Immutable and refers to his strength.
inexhaustible.
4.1.8 El-Bet-el. The God of the House of God (Genesis 35:7) what had impressed
before Jacob, the place served as the scene of the vision of the ladder by which
angels of God were ascending and descending. He named that place "Bethel" house of
God (Genesis 28:19) What impresses Jacob now is the God revealed there and not the
the very place, and he names it El-Bet-el.

4.2.MOSAIC PHASE

Moses wanted to know the God who was speaking to him; generic names were not enough for him.
neither with monotheistic acceptance nor with the epithets.

4.2.1 YHWH. It means "He who is", it is known as the TETRAGRAMMATON,

In this name we find the affirmation of Being 'Eternally present' ('I AM'),
who is at the origin and at the end of all existence, unique God, incomparable, without
limitations, and the moral and spiritual affirmation of Divine fidelity. This is the name
ineffable, (Ex. 3:13,14; 6:3), this scripture tells us how God reveals Himself to Moses, the
the name given to God in this passage comes from the verb to be or to exist. And it translates to
"I AM WHO I AM." It was to Moses that the deep meaning of...
this name. God said that although He had appeared to the patriarchs, it was not
known in its fullest and deepest sense, this revelation came to Moses in the
burning bush when God identified Himself as 'I AM WHO I AM'
(Ex. 3:14), with the main idea being that God was present with the people of Israel.

4.2.2 Adonay. Lord, Master; this name was also applied since the beginning.
to the God of Israel (Gen. 15:2,8; 18:3; Ex. 23:17; 34:23). It is used 427 times in the OT.
Expressing the sovereignty of God.
4.2.3 Jehovah. Proper name that the Israelites gave to God, out of reverence and to not
pronounce the Sacred Name. Thus the spelling 'Jehovah' was coined: the Masoretes
(Hebrew grammarians who worked on studying and fixing the sacred text) had the idea
to add to the four consonants 'YHWH', the vowels that belonged to the noun
Lord
names in one, one all in vowels and the other all in consonants. For the centuries
sixth and seventh A. D. C. The vowels of 'Adonay' were combined with the consonants
"YHWH" to remind the synagogue reader how to pronounce the name
sacred. From here came the artificial word 'Jehovah'. But all this underscores the
reference with which this name was esteemed. Later the Christians transcribed
"Jehovah" thus giving in a single word both together, although the true transcription
it should be given as "Yahweh". Thus, "Jehovah" is the result of the combination of
"YHWH" and "Adonay".

YAWHEH. (Jehovah) is the redemptive name of God in the OT: (Ex. 6:3-8), is the
distinctive name by which God was identified from other gods (Is. 42:8). The name
it apparently comes from the root 'hawa' which means existence (like from the trunk of
a tree where it falls, Ec. 11:3) or development (as in Neh. 9:6). Perhaps the two ideas are
they can combine in the meaning of the name of God, saying that it denotes Him
as the asset and that has its own existence).

4.2.5 Compound numbers. The Israelites used compound names for

designate God, who described and revealed even more about Him.

We can observe in the OT that God was progressively revealing more of Himself.
as different needs arose in people's lives, and He used
names to express your self-revelation, e.g. When Abraham needed a ram
For sacrifice, God revealed Himself as 'Jehovah Jireh' (Jehovah - will provide), when Israel
The Lord needed liberation, He made His name known as Jehovah - in relation to liberation.
(Ex. 6:3-8), when Israel needed healing God revealed himself as 'Jehovah-rapha', when
they needed to be delivered from their enemies God is revealed as 'Jehovah-Nissi' without
None of those names is a complete revelation of God in the Old Testament.
Many expressed the desire to know His Name, e.g. (Gen. 32:29; Judg. 13:18;
Pro. 30:4), Zechariah prophesied (Zech. 14:9).

Strictly speaking, these compounds are not additional names of God, but
designations or titles that often arose from commemorative events. Not
however, they do reveal additional aspects of God's character; for example, 'Jehovah -
Sabaoth" = Lord of hosts (1st Sam. 1:3). This is a military figure that presents
to Jehovah as the Commander of the angelic armies of heaven as well as of the
armies of Israel (1 Sam. 17:45). The title reveals the sovereignty and omnipotence of God
and was often used by the prophets (Isaiah and Jeremiah) to remind the people
During times of national crisis, God was their Leader and Protector.
4.2.6 Primary Names of God in the Old Testament

Spanish Hebrew Form Texts

God ElohimGenesis 1:1
God The Genesis 14:18
God Eloah Nehemiah 9:17
God Elah (Aramaic form) Daniel 2:18
God YHWH (Yahweh) Genesis 15:2
Jehovah YHW Exodus 6:4
Yes YH Psalm 68:4
Lord YHWH or YH Genesis 2:4
Mr. Adon Josué 3:11
Lord AdonaiGenesis 15:2
I AM I am Exodus 3:14
I AM WHO I AM I am that I am Exodus 3:14
I AM I am Exodus 3:14
Most High God El Elyon Genesis 14:18
God sees me El Roy Genesis 16:13
God Almighty El Shaddai Genesis 17:1
Eternal God The Olam Genesis 21:33

4.2.7. Compound Names of Jehovah

Spanish Hebrew Biblical Quote

The Lord Will Provide Jehovah - Jireh Genesis 22:14
The Lord Who Heals - Jehovah Rapha Exodus 15:26
Jehovah our Banner Jehovah - Nissi Exodus 17:17
The Lord who sanctifies you The Lord Who Sanctifies Exodus 31:13
Jehovah Peace Jehovah - Peace Judges 6:24
Lord of Hosts Jehovah of Hosts 1 Samuel 1:3
Most High God Jehovah - Most High I will give thanks to the Lord according to his righteousness, and I will sing praise to the name of the Lord, the Most High.
The Lord is my Shepherd The Lord is my Shepherd Psalm 23:1
Jehovah our maker Jehovah - Our Shepherd Psalm 95:6
The Lord Our Righteousness The Lord - Our Righteousness Jeremiah 23:6
Jehovah is present The Lord - Is There The circumference of the city shall be eighteen thousand cubits. And the name of the city from that day shall be, 'The Lord Is There.'

Jehovah the God of Israel Jehovah -Elohim-Israel Exodus 32:13

Ancient of Days Ancient day (Aramaic form) 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.

4.3.Messianic PHASE
In this phase, the Name of God is projected in an Eschatological manner.

4.3.1 Shiloh. "Peacemaker" (Gn. 49:10) key word in Jacob's prophetic blessing,
it is a title referring to the Messiah.

4.3.2 Prophet. "Prophet" (Deut. 18:15-19) refers to the prophetic Messiah.

4.3.3 Ebed. "Servant" (Isa. 42:1; 52:13-15; 53:11), title prophetically given to the Messiah.

4.3.4 Renewal, Stem, Offshoot. This messianic name is used in four ways:
The Renewal of the Lord (Isaiah 4:2)
The Shoot of David (Isaiah 11:1)
The Servant the Branch (Zech. 3:8)
The Man whose name is the Branch (Zech. 6:12-13)

4.3.5 Messiah. "Anointed or Messiah" (Dan. 9:25-26)

4.3.6 Jehovah - Our Righteousness. "Jehovah our justice (Jer. 23: 5-6)

4.3.7 Emmanuel. "God with us" (Isa. 7:14; 8:8)

The titles that particularly focus on the messianic era have as a component the
word "King" Ex: (Ps. 24:9-10; Is. 44:6; Zech. 14:19).

As the time approaches for the Messiah to manifest,

God revealed the attributes contained in that hidden Name, without mentioning it.
Name (Is. 9:6; 52:6; 62:2).
5. NAMES AND EPITHETS OF GOD IN THE NEW TESTAMENT

5.1 THEOS (God)

God is one of the most frequent designations for God in the New Testament and the
most common translation in the Septuagint for Elohim. It almost always refers to the one
True God, although sometimes it applies to the gods of paganism in the
words that are cited from pagans or Christians when they repudiate these false gods (Hec.
12:22; 14:11; 17:23; 19:26-27; 1 Cor. 8:5; 2 Thess. 2:4). It also refers to the devil.
2 Cor. 4:4) and to sensuality (Phil. 3:19). More importantly, Jesus Christ is
design as Theos. Note Rom. ():5; Jn. 1:1,18; 20:28; and Titus 2:13).

5.1.1. Christ as Theos. Christ is referred to as God in several texts of the New
Testament. The teaching of John includes the following passages: (John 1:1, 18) where
some manuscripts read 'the only begotten God', and that singular variation may
considered as a basis for accepting its authenticity; (20:28) where Thomas used the
terms Kurios and Theos regarding Jesus, and 1st John 5:20.

5.1.2. The uses of the word reveal several truths about the true God.

5.1.2.1. He is the only true God. (Matt. 23:9; Rom. 3:30; 1st Cor. 8:4,6; Gal. 3:20; 1st
Tim. 2:5; Sat.2:19). This fundamental truth of Judaism, the Oneness of God, was
affirmed by Christ and the primitive Church.

5.1.2.2. He is the only God (1 Tim. 1:17), the only true God (Jn. 17:3) the only
holy (Rev. 15:4), the only wise (Rom. 16:27). Therefore, believers cannot
to have other gods alongside the one true God (Matthew 6:24).
5.1.2.3. He is transcendent. God is the Creator, Sustainer, and God of the universe and
planner of the ages (Acts 17:24; Hebrews 3:4; Revelation 10:6)

5.1.2.4. He is Savior (1 Tim. 1:1; 2:3; 4:10; Tit. 1:3; 2:13; 3:4).

5.2.LORD

Most of the 717 times that Kyrios is used in the New Testament are by
Lucas (210) and Pablo (275), since they wrote to the people of the culture and language
Greek.

The word emphasizes authority and supremacy. It can mean lord (John 4:11), owner.
(Luke 19:33), love (Col. 3:212), referring to idols (1st Cor. 8:5) or to the husband (1st of
Ped. 3:6). When God is referred to as Kyrios, it particularly expresses His position.
as Creator, His power revealed in history, and His just dominion over the universe.

5.2.1 Christ as Kyrios. During his earthly life, they addressed Jesus as Lord, with
the meaning of Rabbi or Lord (Mt.8:6). Thomas attributed deity to him. Thomas attributed
Total deity when he declared: "My Lord and my God!" (Jn. 20:28). The resurrection and
the exaltation of Christ placed Him as the Lord of the universe (Acts 2:36; Phil. 2:11). For
a primitive Christian accustomed to reading the Old Testament, the word "Lord"
When applied to Jesus, it would suggest his identification with the God of the Old Testament.
Will. This means, in relation to a verse like Romans (10:9), that
any Jew who publicly confessed that Jesus of Nazareth was "Lord",
I would understand that he was attributing divine nature and attributes to Him." Therefore,
the essence of the Christian faith was to acknowledge Jesus of Nazareth as the Yahweh of
Old Testament.

5.3.SPORTS (Owner)

This word carries the idea of possession, while Kyrios emphasizes authority and
your presence.
Simeon addresses God in prayer as Desport (Luke 2:29), likewise Peter and the
who were with him (Acts 4:24) and also the Martyrs in heaven (Rev. 6:10); Christ is
called Desport (2nd P. 2:1; Jud. 4).

5.4.CHRISTOS (Hebrew. Mashiakh = Anointed)

This name or title, Christ, is the Greek form of the Hebrew word Messiah.
26), and that in our Spanish is Anointed, relates Him to the predictions.
Old Testament prophecies concerning the coming of a Prophet (Dt. 18:15-19), Priest
(Ps. 110:4) and King (2nd Sam. 7:7-10). Just as the prophet, the priest, and the king were
typically anointed with oil (1st Kings 19:16; Exodus 29:7; 1st Samuel 16:13), Jesus was anointed
with the Holy Spirit to manifest as the Christ of God (John 1:32-33).

5.5.JESUS (He YESHUAH 0 Jehovah - Saves)

Jesus is the Greek equivalent of the Hebrew YESHUAH, which means Jehovah saves or
Yahweh is help or salvation. Although Yeshuá is also a later form of Joshua.
Oseas, the Hebrew word for salvation is YESHUAH.

It is known that others have borne the name Jehoshua, Joshua, Hosea, or Jesus, but Jesus the
Anointed, he is the only one who was and is exactly what that Name means or describes.
The Lord who exists by Himself is Salvation!

5.6. THE LORD JESUS CHRIST (Compound name)

The Lord. This denotes the Fatherly aspect of Jesus over His own Church, He is the
heir of all things (Col. 1:15-18)

Jesus. It is the Redeeming Name of God in this Dispensation and Name above all.
name (Mt. 1:21; Acts 4:12; Phil. 2:9-10).

Christ. It means the Anointed one or the Messiah, this refers to the Holy Spirit upon Him.
The compound name The Lord Jesus Christ encompasses in itself all the fullness of the
Divinity of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
6. THE NAME OF JESUS

When the fulfillment of time came, God indeed satisfied the longing of his people and
revealed in all His power and glory through the Name of Jesus.

6.1 WHAT THE NAME OF JESUS REPRESENTS

Jesus is the culmination of all the names that God used in the Old Testament, it is the Name.
more exalted than has ever been revealed to humanity.

Knowing the meaning of the name Jesus, we must try to understand what He is.
for those of us who are his followers. This name represents the presence of its owner,
His power and the work of God. When we invoke His Name, we believe that He
He himself becomes present and begins to act, our faith demonstrates obedience to his
Word.

6.2 FULL REVELATION OF GOD

Just as God in the OT progressively revealed more of His nature and His name.
responding to the needs of his people, likewise Jesus in the NT, revealed the
Name and the nature of God through miracles (John 14:7-11; 10:37-38).

6.3 IDENTIFICATION OF THE CHURCH

The Church of the NT is identified by "The Name of Jesus", it is worth remembering that
we are his body, his wife and this makes us understand that we carry his Name and him
we belong to Him. Jesus said that we would be persecuted for His Name's sake, and this
it happens from the beginning (Mt. 10:22; Acts 5:28; 9:21; 15:26), but for us it is a
privilege to suffer for the sake of the Name (Acts 5:41).

6.4 USES OF THE NAME OF JESUS

In the Name of Jesus is all the power, character, abilities, and authority of
God, for that reason, everything we do, whether in word or deed, we must do in
the Name of Jesus (Col. 3:17).

The Church of the Lord, in obedience to His Word:

Preach and teach in the Name of Jesus (Acts 4:17-18)
Baptize in the Name of Jesus (Acts 2:38)
Cast out demons in the Name of Jesus (Mark 16:17-18)
Pray in the Name of Jesus (Jn. 14:13-14; 16:23)
Make signs in the Name of Jesus (Acts 4:30)
They gather in the Name of Jesus (Mt. 18:20)
Heal the sick in the Name of Jesus (James 5:14)

The Name of Jesus is the full revelation of God, simply because He is Jehovah and
For in Him dwells all the fullness of the Deity bodily (Col. 2:9).

6.5 THE NAME ABOVE ALL NAMES

The statement made in Acts 4:12 focuses our attention on the importance of
Name of Jesus, '...for there is no other name under heaven given among men...'
that we may be saved.

This statement cannot be ignored in the study of Deity. The professors

Flanders and Cresson from Baylor University have said: "for the people of old the
name is part of the person, an extension of the individual's personality

In the OT, God used a progressive revelation of His Name to reveal more of Himself.
attributes and characteristics to its people. Its name also represents its presence, 1st
R. 9:3 points to this. God promised, '...to put my name on it to
always..." while speaking of the temple that Solomon built.

According to the Lord, as He supplied the different needs of His people, He revealed more of Himself.
the same to them, not only through their deeds, but in the form of a Name.
When God supplied the need for humanity to be saved; He revealed Himself
same as Jesus (Jehovah the Savior).

Jesus is the highest and most sublime name that has ever been revealed to man.

Nehemiah 9:5 declares that the name of God from eternity to eternity is
glorious and high above all blessing and praise, and in Ephesians 1:21 Paul declares that the
The name of Jesus is above all names that are named. Will we have two gods with two
names above all name? Impossible! The only answer is the name of Jesus
it is the name of God.

Jesus fulfills all the names that describe God in the Old Testament. He is "...One and one his
Name... of which Zechariah prophesies in chapter 14:9.

Pablo declares in Philippians 2:10 that the Name of Jesus is the name that is above all.
name. He continues saying, "so that at the Name of Jesus every knee should bow
those who are in the heavens, and on the earth and beneath the earth.

Isaiah 45:23 reveals that the Name of God is Jesus, because it is God who said that to Him.
every knee will bow. Rom. 14:10-12 states that this will be fulfilled when all
let us compare ourselves before the tribunal of Christ.

Is. 52:6 records the following prophecy: Therefore, my people will know my Name.... on that
day. It continues saying: '...for I myself who speak, behold I will be present.' Is. 52
and 53 refers to the time when God would come as the Messiah - Redeemer.

For this reason, knowing the name of the Messiah is knowing the Name of God. Which
Naturally, it would be the name above all names. There is no doubt that Jesus is the Name.
of God.

Jesus himself declared that Jesus is the name of the Father (Deity). In John 5:43 He said,
I have come in the name of my Father...
the name of the Father has been manifested to the disciples. The only Name manifested by
Jesus was 'Jesus' and this name has become the link or bridge between God and the
man.

God has placed great importance on His Name; in Malachi 2:2 He commanded the
priests who would place great importance on His Name.

7. CONCLUSION

In the Bible, a name was more than just an identification; it described the one who bore it.
many times revealing some characteristic of the person, being that the Name Jesus
represents the "Lord who exists by Himself made salvation". It is natural that the devil
I hate the Name and those who invoke it.

The first order given by the devil against the Church was to try to stop the Name,
(Acts 4:17-18) but the gates of hell have not prevailed against the Church,
he will continue to invoke the Name and triumph over evil until the coming of 'Our
Great God and Savior Jesus Christ.

8.BIBLIOGRAPHY

THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST

Thomas W. Drost

GLOSSARY OF BIBLICAL NAMES

Jack Enlow

ILLUSTRATED DICTIONARY OF THE BIBLE

Wilton M. Nelson

SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY
L. Berkhof

ANNOTATED BIBLE
C. I. Scofield, D.D.

BASIC THEOLOGY
Charles C. Ryrie

THE HERALD OF TRUTH

Department of Publications

STUDY ON THE NAME OF GOD

Celestino Forero P.

OTHER SOURCES