God’s Names and Self-Disclosure
Chris Hefner
A proper perspective on God is the only way we can accurately view ourselves and our world.
Names of God
Elohim: general title for God, plural, Gen. 1:1
El: general title for God, singular, often used with a verb
El Shaddai: “God Almighty” Genesis 17:1
El Roi: “God who sees” Genesis 16:13
Adonai: Lord God, means “Lord;” substituted for the Name; Psalm 2:4
Yahweh: “I AM That I Am” Personal name for God, Exodus 3; God can be known in history
Theos: General Greek title for God, John 1:1
Kurios: General Greek title for Lord
Takeaways:
The LORD, as he reveals himself in his titles and names, is the primary focus of theological revelation.
The LORD, as he reveals himself to be sovereign is worthy of fear and trust.
The LORD, as he reveals himself to be personal, invites us to know him.
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