Elohei-Shammayim
This name means "The Lord, The God of Heaven".
Now, unfortunately, the source from which I've been reading as provided a verse which brings no mention to God at all, let alone this name. Still we can look at this name and see it's imports.
The biggest thins is that here, God is named the God of heaven. Most cultures accepted that there was a god/pantheon of gods that existed in a supernatural location known as heaven (or by various different names, but the concept is the same). Since God is named God of heaven, he is automatically exalted above any other gods as he is the god of their realm. Again, we see God's primacy and superiority over the foreign, false gods.
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Monday, April 2, 2012
2 Apr. 2012 - El Gibbor
El Gibbor
El Gibbor means "The Mighty God" and He is most definitely mighty. How many beings do you know that can create something from nothing, existence from word, or even man from dust? Our God is a God of strength, uplifting and protecting the weak and poor, yet punishing and destroying the sinful and immoral.
We can see in Isaiah 9:6 that God, specifically the saviour to come, Jesus, is called Mighty God. Why? For He shall destroy the link between sin and death and defeat sin and Satan. The former has already happened - Christ's sacrifice on the cross - and the latter will be finished at the end of time. This mighty God has has made it possible for us poor, broken sinners, to finally have a means to be restored to a right relationship with God.
We can see other instanced of God's might: Jesus calming the storm, Jesus casting a demon into a flock of pigs, or even the Holy spirit freeing Peter and John from prison. We serve a Holy, Mighty God
El Gibbor means "The Mighty God" and He is most definitely mighty. How many beings do you know that can create something from nothing, existence from word, or even man from dust? Our God is a God of strength, uplifting and protecting the weak and poor, yet punishing and destroying the sinful and immoral.
We can see in Isaiah 9:6 that God, specifically the saviour to come, Jesus, is called Mighty God. Why? For He shall destroy the link between sin and death and defeat sin and Satan. The former has already happened - Christ's sacrifice on the cross - and the latter will be finished at the end of time. This mighty God has has made it possible for us poor, broken sinners, to finally have a means to be restored to a right relationship with God.
We can see other instanced of God's might: Jesus calming the storm, Jesus casting a demon into a flock of pigs, or even the Holy spirit freeing Peter and John from prison. We serve a Holy, Mighty God
Saturday, March 31, 2012
31 Mar. 2012 - El Olam
El Olam
El Olam means "The Everlasting God". This name is found in Genesis 21:33, in which Abraham makes a covenant with Abimelech, allowing him to live on the Philistines' land.
Being everlasting denotes that God is, was, and will be in existence forever. It also means that God will last forever. That is, His character and nature will last forever, showing God to be a God consistent and unchanging in this regard.
It is on this everlasting nature of God that Abraham was able to make a lasting oath. After all, if an oath were given on a capricious, fluid god, could that oath be trusted to hold its integrity? God the everlasting provides the solid foundation for oaths, but more importantly, for faith and belief.
El Olam means "The Everlasting God". This name is found in Genesis 21:33, in which Abraham makes a covenant with Abimelech, allowing him to live on the Philistines' land.
Being everlasting denotes that God is, was, and will be in existence forever. It also means that God will last forever. That is, His character and nature will last forever, showing God to be a God consistent and unchanging in this regard.
It is on this everlasting nature of God that Abraham was able to make a lasting oath. After all, if an oath were given on a capricious, fluid god, could that oath be trusted to hold its integrity? God the everlasting provides the solid foundation for oaths, but more importantly, for faith and belief.
Thursday, March 29, 2012
30 Mar. 2012 - El Elyon
El Elyon
El Elyon means "The Most High God". This description of God appears in Genesis 14:18, in which Melchizedek, the priest blesses Abram. The use of this name, Most High God, served to elevate God above any other human gods (as He was the most high).
This name is particularly relevant throughout the Old Testament, especially in The Pentateuch, where God was introducing" Himself to Israel, and the prophets, where Israel was being called back to God from other gods.
Additionally, by elevating Himself above all other gods, He logically made all other gods pointless, useless, and unworthy of worship. Then, if God is truly the Most High God seated above the other "gods" and reigning over the spheres of these same gods, then all these other gods are rendered redundant and therefore mere hubris, They are not true gods, but concepts of man.
God, however, is truly the supreme ruler of the universe, everything inside it, and everything outside it.
El Elyon means "The Most High God". This description of God appears in Genesis 14:18, in which Melchizedek, the priest blesses Abram. The use of this name, Most High God, served to elevate God above any other human gods (as He was the most high).
This name is particularly relevant throughout the Old Testament, especially in The Pentateuch, where God was introducing" Himself to Israel, and the prophets, where Israel was being called back to God from other gods.
Additionally, by elevating Himself above all other gods, He logically made all other gods pointless, useless, and unworthy of worship. Then, if God is truly the Most High God seated above the other "gods" and reigning over the spheres of these same gods, then all these other gods are rendered redundant and therefore mere hubris, They are not true gods, but concepts of man.
God, however, is truly the supreme ruler of the universe, everything inside it, and everything outside it.
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
28 Mar. 2012 - El Shaddai
El Shaddai
Okay, for the curious, I'm starting a short study on the names given to God as a way of describing Him. El Shaddai, is the first on the list. Enjoy!
El Shaddai is one name under the "Elohim Group" as I call it. El is a generic name for God and the plural form, Elohim, denotes a position of honour to the bearer, i.e. God.
El Shaddai means "God Almighty" one example of this name for God being used occurs in Genesis 17:1-2 in which God established His covenant with Abram, instituting circumcision as a sign of the covenant and changing Abram's name to Abraham.
El Shaddai could also be translated as "the sovereign God", reflecting the same idea as above, illustrating God's rulership (sovereignty) over everything, particularly His sovereignty over Canaan, Abraham, the land, time, and more.
Our God is almighty God worthy of worship and devotion!
Okay, for the curious, I'm starting a short study on the names given to God as a way of describing Him. El Shaddai, is the first on the list. Enjoy!
El Shaddai is one name under the "Elohim Group" as I call it. El is a generic name for God and the plural form, Elohim, denotes a position of honour to the bearer, i.e. God.
El Shaddai means "God Almighty" one example of this name for God being used occurs in Genesis 17:1-2 in which God established His covenant with Abram, instituting circumcision as a sign of the covenant and changing Abram's name to Abraham.
El Shaddai could also be translated as "the sovereign God", reflecting the same idea as above, illustrating God's rulership (sovereignty) over everything, particularly His sovereignty over Canaan, Abraham, the land, time, and more.
Our God is almighty God worthy of worship and devotion!
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Apologies
Hey all,
Sorry for the complete lack of posts this past week. While I have still been having my "Quiet Time", I have been running very short on time and have not been able to post my Devo Notes/Musings.
Sorry for the complete lack of posts this past week. While I have still been having my "Quiet Time", I have been running very short on time and have not been able to post my Devo Notes/Musings.
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
20 Mar. 2012 - Colossians 2:4-23
Colossians 2:4-23
"Christ Versus the Colossian Heresy"
Paul, here, is warning the Colossian church to avoid the world's arguments and philosophies. He does this in three steps:
"Christ Versus the Colossian Heresy"
Paul, here, is warning the Colossian church to avoid the world's arguments and philosophies. He does this in three steps:
- Being aware of and not following the world's philosophies and beliefs.
- Being aware of the salvation through the sacrifice of Christ.
- Not allowing anyone to judge or discount you because of their false faith./beliefs
In this passage in its entirety, Paul goes into great depth about what Christ went through to bring you this salvation, laying down his own life in sacrifice for us. He goes even further, describing to us as having died with Christ, being washed free of sin, and receiving the righteousness given through the sacrifice of Christ.
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