The Revealed Name of God? This Is My Memorial Unto All Generations -- Part 1325

The question has been asked -- What is the "revealed name" of God? 

For many, religious dogma and the traditions of men have muddied the water so that churches can continue to teach and preach doctrines which do not align with the Word of God. Still, we should be most thankful that unlike other religions of this day, we serve an Almighty God who loves us enough to reveal His personal name to us, and that, as a consequence of His gift of salvation, we can believe on His name. 

It should be noted that God at sundry times and in diverse manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets. As well, God revealed His name personally when He spoke to Moses. At the time, Moses was preparing to go before Pharaoh to lead the Israelites out of Egypt. Moses said unto God, "Behold, when I come unto the children of Israel, and shall say unto them, The God of your fathers hath sent me unto you; and they shall say unto me, "What is His name? What shall I say unto them?" And God said unto Moses, "I AM that I AM," and He said, "Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, "I AM hath sent me unto you." (Exodus 3:13-14) 

Not only the Lord God of their fathers, but the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, the God of Jacob too. 

As we know from later accounts, Moses was able to say unto the people, "Remember this day, in which ye came out from Egypt, out of the house of bondage, for by strength of hand the Lord brought you out from this place ..." (Exodus 13:3) 

In the new testament, Jesus revealed Himself using the same name when speaking with the Jews.  Jesus said unto them, "Verily, verily, I say unto you -- Before Abraham was, I AM." (John 8:48-58)

God manifest in the flesh. (I Timothy 3:16) 

"Who being the brightness of [His] glory, and the express image of His person, and upholding all things by the Word of His power, when He had by Himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high; being made so much better than the angels, as He hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they, for unto which of the angels said He at any time, "Thou art My begotten Son. This day have I begotten Thee?" And, again, "I will be to Him a Father and He shall be to Me a Son?" (John 1:14; II Corinthians 4:4; Colossians 1:17; Hebrews 7:27; Psalm 110:1)

And, again, when He brings in the first begotten into the world, He saith, "And let all the angels of God worship Him." And of the angels, He saith, "Who makes His angels spirits, and His ministers a flame of fire." But unto the Son [He saith], "Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever, a sceptre of righteousness is the sceptre of Thy Kingdom. Thou hast loved righteousness and hated iniquity; therefore, before God, even Thy God, hath appointed Thee with the oil of gladness above Thy fellows. (Psalm 45:6-7; Isaiah 61:1-3; Psalm 89:27; Romans 8:29; Deuteronomy 32:43; I Peter 3:22; Revelation 5:11-13) 

And, Thou Lord, in the beginning hast laid the foundation of the earth, and the heavens are the works of Thine hands. They shall perish; but Thou remainest, and they all shall wax old as doth a garment, and as a vesture shalt Thou fold them up, and they shall be changed; but Thou art the same, and Thy years shall not fail." (Hebrews 13:8; Isaiah 34:4; Isaiah 50:9; Isaiah 51:6; Psalm 102:25-27)

But to which of the angels, said He at any time, "Sit on My right hand, until I make Thine enemies Thy footstool?" Are they not all ministering spirits sent forth to minister to them who shall be heirs of salvation?" (Hebrews 1:1-14; Psalm 103:29; Romans 8:17; Psalm 110:1)

This prophecy (repeated in the first chapter of Hebrews) is so that we, in this current dispensation of grace could understand how God revealed Himself to us -- as a Son, robed in a sin-prone flesh but yet without sin. All the fullness of the Godhead dwelling bodily in Him. (Colossians 2:9) The Word that was with God and was God made flesh and dwelt among us. (John 1:14)

"He was in the world and the world was made by Him and the world knew Him not. He came unto His own and His own received Him not." (John 1:10-11)

The mystery that was hid in the bosom of the Father until this particular time was about to be revealed in His fullness to those that believed. "But we see Jesus ... for it became Him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings -- for both He that sanctifies and they who are sanctified are all of one; for which cause He is not ashamed to call them brethren, saying, "I will declare Thy name unto My brethren, in the midst of the church will I sing praise unto Thee" and, again, "I will put My trust in Him." and, again, "Behold, I and the children which God hath given Me." (Hebrews 2:9-13; Philippians 2:7-9; Acts 2:33; Acts 3:13; John 3:16-17; Colossians 1:16; Hebrews 5:8-9; Hebrews 7:28; Hebrews 10:10; Acts 17:26; Matthew 28:10; Psalm 22:22; II Samuel 22:3; Isaiah 8:17-18)

Are you starting to see a pattern here? The prophecies of old are beginning to unfold, and the same words that were told afore, are the exact same words that Jesus used. 

"For as much then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, He also Himself likewise took part of the same; that through death He might destroy him that had the power of death; that is, the devil, and deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage, for verily He took NOT on Him the nature of angels, but He took on Him the seed of Abraham." (Hebrews 2:14-16)

Why? Because in all things, it behoved Him to be made like unto His brethren, that He might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things [pertaining] to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people. For in that He Himself hath suffered being tempted, He is able to succour them that are tempted." (Hebrews 2:17-18; Hebrews 5:1-6))

Indeed, when the Holy Ghost overshadowed Mary, she brought forth a son. "And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call His name JESUS for He shall save His people from their sin .... Emmanuel, which being interpreted is God with us." (Matthew 1:21-23) 

From this point forward, we see scripture after scripture confirming the prophecies of old through our Lord God who willingly became our Saviour. The Lord coming forth as a mighty man so that we could inherit eternal life. 

Mary didn't question her son's name. Rather, she proclaimed, "My soul doth magnify the Lord, and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour." (Luke 1:46-47) 

Was there any doubt as to whom Jesus was? "As He spoke to our fathers, to Abraham, and to His seed forever." (Luke 1:55; Genesis 17:17-19; Romans 11:28) 

"Wherefore God also hath highly exalted Him, and given Him a name which is ABOVE every name ..." (Philippians 2:9) Acts 4:12 takes this thought one step further, stating, "Neither is there salvation in any other for there is NONE OTHER NAME UNDER HEAVEN GIVEN AMONG MEN whereby we must be saved." 

As we study the gospels, we see Jesus spending considerable time sharing how the Father will send the Holy Ghost "in My name." (John 14:1-26)   

As believers in Jesus by faith, we have been instructed that "whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by Him." (Colossians 3:17) 

And when our life is over, we have an assurance "that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father." (Philippians 2:10-11) 

But that isn't all. As Jesus Himself said, "And whatsoever ye shall ask in My name, that will I do that the Father may be glorified in the Son." (John 14:13) 

Yes, Jesus - King of kings and Lord of lords, Alpha and Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the ending ... (Revelation 1:8, 11; Revelation 22:13)

No Saviour besides Me. (Isaiah 43:11) We knew from the prophets that God Himself would be sold for 30 pieces of silver. (Zechariah 11:12-13) The I AM (John 8:58) God purchased the church with His own blood. (Acts 20:28) 

Jesus said, "And now I am no more in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to Thee. Holy Father, keep through Thine Own Name those whom Thou hast given Me, that they may be One, as we are." (John 17:11)

" ... that God in ALL things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen." (I Peter 4:11)

Stand in the offering plate.