45. What "names" does God have in the Bible?
The Bible refers to God by various titles (such as God, the Almighty, the Lord, Father, Immanuel, the Most High, Son of God, Jesus Christ, and Holy Spirit). The New Testament also reveals that God is rightly named as the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit (see Matthew 28:19, where name is singular). When we pray in Jesus' name, we are calling upon the God who made all things (read John 14:13-14). This commandment applies to our use of all such terms.
Note: In the Old Testament, God primarily used His personal name--Yahweh. ("Jehovah" is a misrepresentation of Yahweh.) By New Testament times, the name Yahweh was no longer spoken aloud. When the Bible was read, the word Adonai ("Lord") was substituted for Yahweh. This tradition continues in English Bibles that substitute "LORD" (with small capitals) for the name Yahweh.
Eventual commentary - focus on Matthew 28:19
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