The Bible never argues for the existence of God (Psalms 14:1). Everyone can know that God exists from what is already revealed in Creation, or what is called General Revelation (Romans 1:19-20). However, to know the nature of God, it is necessary to turn to special revelation, to the Bible. God discloses himself in a variety of ways in the Bible. God reveals himself through Divine Names, Descriptions of His Nature and Descriptions of His Attributes.
In the sermon this week, I will address the Nature and Attributes of God, so here I will list the names of God.
El (Elohim) – name meaning God. Usually connected to God’s creative power and providential care of the universe. (Genesis 1:26, 3:22, 14:18-22)
Yahweh – name meaning Lord. Emphasizing his covenant-keeping ability and God of promise. (Exodus 3:12, Malachi 2:5, 3:6)
El Shaddai – God Almighty (Genesis 17:1)
El Elyon – God Most High (Genesis 14:18)
El Ro’I – The God who sees me (Genesis 16:13)
El ‘Olam – The Eternal God (Genesis 21:33)
El Elohe Yisra’el – God, the God of Israel (Genesis 33:20)
Yahweh-ropheka – the Lord my Personal Physician (Exodus 15:26)
Yahweh-nissi – The Lord my Banner (Exodus 17:15)
Yahweh-shalom – The Lord is Peace (Judges 6:24)
Yahweh-ro’i – The Lord my Shepherd (Psalm 23:1)
Yahweh-shammah – The Lord is there (Ezekiel 48:35)
Yahweh-sabaoth – The Lord of hosts (God’s heavenly name)(Psalm 148:2)
Adonai – Master (multiple times in Old and New Testament)
Attiq-Yomin – Ancient of Days (Daniel 7:9, 13, 22)
Qedosh-Yisra’el – The Holy One of Israel (29 times in Isaiah)
Tsur – Rock (throughout the Psalm)
Abba – Father (by Jesus and Apostle Paul)
Melek – King (Hebrews 7)
Go’el – Redeemer (Ruth)
Rishon wa-‘acharon – the First and the Last (rule over history)(Isaiah 44:6, Revelation 2:8)
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