The True Nature of God Part 1
Names of God
Sunday, April 27, 2025
I.The True Nature of God
A. Introduction
1. God is the most misrepresented, mischaracterized being in the universe. If we don’t know God’s true nature and character, we are susceptible to Satan’s lies and mischaracterization of God just like Eve.
a. (2 Cor. 11:3-4 NLT) Eve deceived
b. (Gen. 3:1-5) Satan mischaracterized God’s nature
2. Salvation is simply having an intimate, personal, real and loving relationship with God through Jesus Christ.
a. (John 3:16; 17:3 both NIV)
Eternal life = Knowing God (ginosko)
3. (2 Pet. 1:2-4 NLT) No one can have a good relationship with someone you don’t really know or have received negative, false information about them.
B.Some OT Names of God
1. (Prov. 18:10 AMPC) protection and safety in God’s name.
a. (Ps. 91:14 AMPC) benefits in knowing God’s name.
2. 8 Jehovah Names
#1Jehovah-Raah: LORD my Shepherd (ref. Ps. 23:1)
#2 Jehovah-Jireh: LORD my Provider (ref.Gen.22:14)
#3 Jehovah-Rapha: LORD my Healer (ref. Exo.15:26)
#4 Jehovah-Nissi: LORD my Banner of Victory (Exo.17:15)
#5 Jehovah-M’Kaddesh: LORD my Sanctifier (ref. Exo.31:13)
#6 Jehovah-Shalom: LORD my Peace (ref. Jdg. 6:24)
#7 Jehovah-Tsidkenu: LORD my Righteousness (ref. Jer. 23:6)
#8 Jehova-Shammah: LORD who is there (ref. Eze. 48:35)
3.(Phil. 2:9-11) Jesus, the name above all names.
a.(Acts 4:12 NIV) salvation in no other name.
[Pastor Lee Stokes]