What's in a name? Everything.
Names hold immense power. They resonate with deep personal significance and often pay tribute to those who came before us. Names shape one's character and destiny, becoming a unique identifier and weaving the fabric of one's identity. It is no different with God's names.
This book, written in clear and straightforward language, is for the Christian who wants to know God on a more personal level. It brings God's character, often lost in translation, into everyday life. Whether new to the Christian faith or a lifelong believer, we invite you to deepen your understanding of God's character through His name and titles. We encourage you to embark on a journey of discovery, regardless of your background.
While many more names and titles exist, we focus on collecting God's covenant names here. Along the way, we explain in conversational English what the original Hebrew names mean, provide their backgrounds, offer meaningful insights without the complexities of learning Hebrew, and share contemporary real-life stories to illustrate how God works in our lives today, just as He did in the biblical narrative. Additionally, we include full-color maps and illustrations that relate biblical geographic locations to a contemporary context and offer visualizations of biblical themes and topics.
Whether you're curious about God's names as a healer or provider or if you've encountered Hebrew names in songs and want to understand their meanings, this book serves as your practical reference guide. It is designed to help you quickly find and comprehend the names you have always been curious about, making this book an invaluable resource for your spiritual journey.
This book will help you deepen your understanding and appreciation of who God is.
Brian has been involved in the IT engineering field throughout his career, currently working for a large hospital network in the Trauma/Emergency care division. Brian has dedicated his life to understanding and sharing the profound truths of the Christian Bible. A lifelong Christian, Brian's faith journey has been marked by a desire to make complex theological concepts relatable and straightforward.Brian met Lew at a men's retreat, but was later part of a different men's group. Eventually, he became part of the same group Lew was in, affectionately called the "Dude Group," which led to collaborating on the book Divine Identity: Exploring 20 Names of God.
Lew is an Air Force veteran with a master's degree in business. He has retired from careers in medical device development, electronics and avionics engineering, and the logistics industry. Years of studying, teaching, and a dedication to helping others connect with scripture have shaped his faith journey. He was raised in a Christian family and has consistently studied the Christian Bible and his faith throughout his life, leading and participating in various small-group studies. Through these experiences, Lew developed a strong passion for making biblical truths accessible to everyone by researching questions that arose during those studies. Lew met Brian Atkins at a men's retreat, sparking a friendship and collaboration that led to the creation of their book, "Divine Identity: Exploring 20 Names of God."
