Every Name of God in the Bible

by Larry Richards

Publisher:

Thomas Nelson

, 2001

Overview

Every Name of God in the Bible—Humanity has come to understand God more fully by way of the names, titles, and images used to identify Him in the Bible. These three aspects include examples such as:

• Names: Yahweh, Sovereign Lord, Eternal God.
• Titles: Creator of heaven, God of truth, God of justice.
• Images: Fortress, Potter, Father.

Key Features

• Comprehensive, contemporary treatment of vital biblical topics.
• Useful, up-to-date biblical scholarship for all Bible students, preachers, and teachers.

Contents

Top Highlights

“In these and many other instances the existence of a supreme god is acknowledged, but he becomes less and less relevant to the lives of ordinary people.” (Page 7)

“What do we learn from this survey of salient elements of religions around the world? First, we see that human beings truly are ‘religious.’ Wherever human society is found, religion is a significant element. Second, we find clear evidence that religion cannot be characterized as a ‘search for god or gods.’ Features of all religions suggest that they ‘devolved,’ gradually withdrawing from original assumptions about the deity. Third, we find compelling evidence that the world’s religions in essence are mechanisms for distancing human beings from God. Many of man’s religions typically reveal an original knowledge of God, which has been actively suppressed and corrupted!” (Pages 9–10)

“In Paul’s words, ‘although they knew God, they did not glorify Him as God, nor were thankful’ (Rom. 1:21). Knowledge of God has been suppressed by casting Him as more and more distant from the world He made.” (Page 7)

“While the Bible’s account of creation immediately establishes the significance of Elohim, it was the events of the Exodus period that filled the name ‘Yahweh’ with meaning. For immediately after God revealed Himself as Yahweh to Moses, the Lord sent Moses back to Egypt on a mission of redemption. In Egypt, God explained to Moses that Pharaoh would resist His demands. God told Moses to explain to the Israelites what would happen: ‘I will rescue you… and I will redeem you with an outstretched arm and with great judgments’ (v. 6). And God added, ‘then you shall know that I am the Lord your God’ (v. 7).” (Page 26)

Product Details

• Title: Every Name of God in the Bible
• Author: Larry Richards
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson
• Print Publication Date: 2001
• Logos Release Date: 2002
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: God › Names of
• ISBNs: 9781418502065, 1418502065
• Resource ID: LLS:34.0.98
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-28T20:10:46Z

About Larry Richards

Larry Richards holds a BA in philosophy from the University of Michigan, a ThM in Christian education from Dallas Theological Seminary, and a PhD in religious education and social psychology from Garrett Biblical Seminary and Northwestern University jointly. He has taught at Wheaton College Graduate School, served as a minister of Christian education, and written over 200 books, including theological works, commentaries, and several specialty and study Bibles. Larry is currently a full-time author and speaker and lives with his wife, Sue, in Raleigh, North Carolina.