Names of God

“In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.” (Gen. 1:1)

God has many names and titles in the Bible. Each one tells us something important about Him—His character and how He relates to us. And how we must relate to Him. Here is another one of His many Names, which is Creator.

Creator — gives life to all things

“You alone are the LORD. You created the heavens, the highest heavens with all their host, the earth and all that is on it, the seas and all that is in them. You give life to all things, and the host of heaven worships You.” (Neh. 9:6)

“Through Him all things were made, and without Him nothing was made that has been made.” (John 1:3)

“He was in the world, and though the world was made through Him, the world did not recognize Him.” (John 1:10)

Therefore

“For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him.” (Col. 1:16 NIV)

Names of God

“And Jesus said to them, “Can the wedding guests mourn as long as the bridegroom is with them? The days will come when the bridegroom is taken away from them, and then they will fast.” (Matt. 9:15 ESV)

God has many names and titles in the Bible. Each one tells us something important about Him—His character and how He relates to us. And how we must relate to Him. Here is another one of His many Names, which is Bridegroom.

The Bridegroom is Jesus

The word bridegroom is used often in the Bible as a metaphor for God, specifically for Jesus Christ.

The Bride is the Church

The church is likened to a bride with Christ as her bridegroom. The church, the Bride of Christ, is the entire body of believers throughout the ages. All who have trusted the Lord and received salvation by grace through faith are collectively His Bride. This analogy exists in several New Testament passages. Paul gives believers instructions about marriage, saying, “Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her” (Eph. 5:25). Paul also refers to the church as a virgin waiting for her bridegroom (2 Cor. 11:2) and uses the relationship between Christ and the church as an example of the importance of wives’ submission to their husbands (Eph. 5:24).

Therefore

We await for the Groom to come, and to join the “wedding supper of the Lamb” (Rev. 19:7) when we, as members of the Church, will live forever with Jesus.

 “And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, made ready as a bride adorned for her husband.” (Rev. 21:2)

“The Spirit and the bride say, ‘Come.’ And let the one who hears say, ‘Come.’ And let the one who is thirsty come; let the one who wishes take the water of life without cost.” (Rev. 22:17)

Names of God

“And suddenly a voice came from heaven, saying, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” (Matt. 3.17 NKJV)

God has many names and titles in the Bible. Each one tells us something important about Him—His character and how He relates to us. And how we must relate to Him. Here is another one of His many Names, which is Beloved Son of God.

Beloved Son of God - Jesus

“Here is My Servant, whom I have chosen, My beloved, in whom My soul delights. I will put My Spirit on Him, and He will proclaim justice to the nations.” (Matt. 12:18)

“While Peter was still speaking, a bright cloud enveloped them, and a voice from the cloud said, ‘This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Listen to Him!’” (Matt. 17:5)

Therefore

“Then a cloud appeared and enveloped them, and a voice came from the cloud: ‘This is My beloved Son. Listen to Him!’” (Mark 9:7)

Names of God

“Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life.Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.” (John 6:35 NIV)

God has many names and titles in the Bible. Each one tells us something important about Him—His character and how He relates to us. And how we must relate to Him. Here is another one of His many Names, which is Bread of Life.

Jesus wanted the people to comprehend who he was

“The true bread of God is the one who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.” (John 6:33; NLT)

Therefore

“When we bless the cup at the Lord’s Table, aren’t we sharing in the blood of Christ? And when we break the bread, aren’t we sharing in the body of Christ?” (1 Cor. 10:16 NLT)

“I am the living bread that came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever. And this bread, which I will give for the life of the world, is My flesh." (John 6:51)

Names of God

“And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth.” (Matt. 28:18 NKJV)

God has many names and titles in the Bible. Each one tells us something important about Him—His character and how He relates to us. And how we must relate to Him. Here is another one of His many Names, which is Authority.

Authority — over heaven and earth

“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” (Isa. 9:6)

“All things have been entrusted to Me by My Father. No one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal Him.” (Matt. 11:27)

“By me kings reign, and rulers enact just laws;” (Prov. 8:15)

“and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever. His kingdom will never end!” (Luke 1:33)

Therefore

“Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” (Mark. 16:14-18)

Names of God

“I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty.” (Rev. 1:8)

God has many names and titles in the Bible. Each one tells us something important about Him—His character and how He relates to us. And how we must relate to Him. Here is another one of His many Names, which is Alpha and Omega.

Alpha and Omega - First and Last 

“Thus says the LORD, the King and Redeemer of Israel, the LORD of Hosts: “I am the first and I am the last, and there is no God but Me.” (Isa. 44:6)

Jesus is the Alpha and the Omega

“These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true Witness, the Originator of God's creation.” (Rev. 3:14)

“These are the words of the First and the Last, who died and returned to life.” (Rev. 2:8)

Jesus, as the Alpha and Omega, is the first and last in so many ways. He is found in the first verse of Genesis and in the last verse of Revelation. He is the first and last, the all in all of salvation, from the justification before God to the final sanctification of His people. He is the “author and finisher” of our faith (Heb. 12:2). He is the totality, the sum and substance of the Scriptures, both of the Law and of the Gospel (John 1:1,14). He is the fulfilling end of the Law (Matt. 5:17), and He is the beginning subject matter of the gospel of grace through faith, not of works (Eph. 2:8-9).

“When I saw Him, I fell at His feet like a dead man. But He placed His right hand on me and said, “Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last,” (Rev. 1:17)

Therefore

Make everything you do into an alpha and omega sandwich. How do you do that?

·      Alpha: Seek Him first at the beginning of everything you do. (Matt. 6:33)

·      Omega: Finish well for Him everything you you. (2 Cor. 8:5 & 2 Tim. 4:7)

And He will help you with it

“For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus.” (Phil. 1:6)

“He who calls you is faithful, who also will do it.” (1 Thess. 5:24)

Names of God

“And God said to him, “I am God Almighty;” (Gen. 35:11a)

God has many names and titles in the Bible. Each one tells us something important about Him—His character and how He relates to us. And how we must relate to Him. Here is another one of His many Names, which is El Shaddai.

El Shaddai – God Almighty

In the Old Testament, the name, El Shaddai, appears at least 40 times. Many of those times are in the book of Job and several are in the book of Genesis. 

El Shaddai, written in Hebrew, means “God Almighty”, “God, the All-powerful One”, or “The Mighty One of Jacob” (Gen. 49:24; Psalms 132:2, 5). The title speaks to God’s ultimate power over all and refers to Him as completely nourishing and the supplier of all needs.

Jesus is El Shaddai

“Jesus saith unto him, Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? he that hath seen me hath seen the Father;” (John 14:6)

“Then Jesus came to them and said, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.’” (Matt. 28:18)

“The men were amazed and asked, ‘What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the waves obey him!’” –(Matt. 8:27)

Therefore

God has absolute power over sickness, death, sin, Satan, and any demonic power or influence, over anything or anyone—there is no one greater or more powerful than El Shaddai, our God Almighty.

Names of God

“I have raised my hand to the Lord, God Most High (El Elyon), the Possessor of heaven and earth,” (Gen. 14:20 NKJV)

God has many names and titles in the Bible. Each one tells us something important about Him—His character and how He relates to us. And how we must relate to Him. Here is another one of His many Names, which is El Elyon.

El Elyon – God Most High

El Elyon—God Most High or LORD Most High means there is no idol, god, or created being that should be worshiped or exalted over the Lord because He is superior in every way. The authority of the Most High God surpasses all boundaries, including those between nations, Heaven and Earth, spirit and physical entities, angels and devils, and humans and other living things.  His dominion and power are timeless and universal. He is El Elyon, the Most High God, the strongest One, the possessor of Heaven and earth.

Therefore

“I cry out to God Most High (El Elyon), to God who fulfills his purpose for me.” (Psalm 57:2)

Names of God

“She gave this name to the LORD who spoke to her: “You are the God (El Roi) who sees me,” for she said, “I have now seen the One who sees me.” (Gen. 16:13)

God has many names and titles in the Bible. Each one tells us something important about Him—His character and how He relates to us. And how we must relate to Him. Here is another one of His many Names, which is El Roi.

El Roi – The God who sees me

Many names for God include “El.” El typically refers to God. But Roi brings another attribute of our Lord to the equation. El Roi means “The God who sees me.”

God’s eyes are everywhere

“The eyes of the LORD are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good.” (Prov. 15:3 NIV)

“But you, O Lord, know me; you see me, and test my heart toward you.” (Jer. 12:3 NIV)

“The eyes of the LORD search the whole earth in order to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him.” (2 Chron. 16:9a NLT 

“The LORD watches over those who fear him, those who rely on his unfailing love.” (Psalm 33:18 NLT)

Therefore

God sees you all the time and witnesses your struggles and is always present to help you. After all, if he sees the sparrows and takes care of them, how much more does he care for you in your greatest time of need?

“Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?” (Matt. 6:26)