Lewis smedes for years i have been asked to list the top twenty christian books i have read. In this powerful book, not only are the names of god explored by meaning, but the reader is given practical, lifechanging application that they can use in their daily life. We aim to spread the teaching of gods word through christian media with the goal of transforming lives. Read more i love connecting over coffee, but this is the next best thing. Knowing god by name opens our eyes to the many facets of gods love and mercy, letting us see him more clearly and know him more deeply. Though their voices are distinct, their message and mission are seamless, weaving personal stories, biblical truths, and lifechanging application into a truly meaningful devotional. Special features include journaling pages and a pronunciation guide for gods hebrew and greek names. A girlfriends in god faith adventure jaynes, sharon, smith, gwen, southerland, mary on. But god has made it very clear in the bible how we can know him. Knowing god by name in ancient times, names held power and significance, representing a persons future or personality. In the process, you will be wooed and wowed by the stunning power, perfection, and presence found in each of his names.
One of the top 50 books that have shaped evangelicals christianity today, 2006 platinum book award, evangelical christian publishing association. In this 31day study of the names of god, internationally known speaker and author dick purnell leads you into an understanding of how gods names reveal his character and identity. Liz curtis higgs, author of the girls still got it. Knowing god has been on that list since the mid1970s. Packers volume says it simply, says it best joni eareckson tada.
Throughout scripture, god reveals his complex character by identifying himself by different namesnames that shed light on who he is and how we should relate to him. Top 15 bible verses about knowing god enlightening scripture. We offer sermons, sermon outlines, books, prayers, bible studies and more on topics such as christian living, marriage, discipleship, and spiritual growth, as taught by tony evans. Discover the best bible verses about knowing god from this collection. Instead, he offers a more personal study, the names that have impacted him the most and applied powerfully and personally to his life and ministry. As you learn the significance of each ancient word, youll be awestruck by the lords magnificence and your heart compelled to worship and praise him. Packer has written could fill shelves, but he is still known best for his fine work in knowing god. As you learn the significance of each ancient word, you ll be awestruck by the lord s magnificence and your heart compelled to worship and praise him. Throughout scripture, god reveals his complex character by identifying himself by different names names that shed light on who he is and how we should relate to him. Every name of god has special significance for the christian. A personal encounter, author mary kassian focuses on 35 hebrew names of god that describe his character, his relationships, and. Knowing god by name is a powerful eightweek devotional on the names of god that explores every aspect of his ability to transform your life.
The people of god will be superbly served by this wonderful gift. Knowing god can be a feeling as much as an understanding. Save up to 80% by choosing the etextbook option for isbn. Considering that the bible is deemed as the word of god, you could say to better know god is the entire purpose of scripture. This 20th anniversary edition of packers classic has new americanized text, readerfriendly type, and a. Schick and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. It is one the most recommended books for christians to read and it is worth adding one more recommendation for those who have not yet added this to their reading list. Packers classic has been an important tool to help christians around the world discover the wonder, the glory and the joy of knowing god. Wilkerson reminds us, our help is in the name of the lord. What does it take to begin a relationship with god. Do you need to devote yourself to unselfish religious deeds. Knowing god by name published by multnomah books 12265 oracle boulevard, suite 200 colorado springs, colorado 80921 all scripture quotations, unless.
Packers knowing god has become a classic of the christian faith. Begin today with knowing god by nameand grow closer to the one who knows you by name. Kenneth copeland ministries mission is to minister the word of faith, by teaching believers who they are in christ jesus. It is a book that serves up real meata thoughtprovoking call to apply ourselves to knowing who god is and to develop a close relationship with him. During the month of march, here at intervarsitys emerging scholars blog, we offered a distraction away from the tomfoolery of the ncaa and held a little tournament of our own what are the best christian books of all time. God s names answer to our insecurities, fears, anxieties, and troubleswhatever is going on in our lives, knowing and trusting god s name will meet us right where we are. He ministered to people worldwide, and on the day of his death, he was still ministering. Packer, and is his bestknown work, having sold over 1,000,000 copies in north america alone. Knowing god by name is important knowledge because one must know god before one can ever hope to enter into an intimate love relationship with god. In scripture he revealed these names to his people only as they needed them. Liz curtis higgs, author of the girls still got it knowing god by name is a treasure of blessing for us biblestudy junkies. Knowing the difference makes all the difference by michael wm.
Packers knowing god was published in 1973 and has sold over 1 million copies. Sadly, the beauty of gods personality is hidden from those who do not know him by name. Must you become a better person so that god will accept you. What people say about knowing god the books and essays dr. Apr, 2014 this is a book for weary or hurting believers needing assurance in time of trial. In this short book david wilkerson takes the reader on a devotional journey into the heart of god by studying the names of god as he revealed them in the bible. Knowing god by name each of gods names reveals a defining quality about the lords nature and character. Packers classic has been an important tool to help christians around the world discover the. Something must be said for the staying power of a book like j. Gods names were usually revealed at a significant turning point in a persons life, often at the point of their deepest need.
Knowing god is a book by the britishborn canadian christian theologian j. Read knowing god by name names of god that bring hope and healing by david wilkerson available from rakuten kobo. In this 31day study of the names of god, internationally known speaker and author dick purnell leads you into an understanding of how god s names reveal his character and identity. Knowing god by name ebook by david wilkerson rakuten kobo. Can knowing these names bring the comfort, hope or healing you are seeking. Names of god that bring hope and healing ebook written by david wilkerson. In this engaging book, the popular girlfriends in god devotional team. Praise for knowing god by name when these girlfriends get together, god is definitely at the center. Originally written as a series of articles for the evangelical magazine, it was first published as a book in 1973, and has been reprinted several times. While it gives us information about god with clarity and grace, it does much moreit aids us in actually knowing him, in building our relationship with him, and helps draw us closer to him in love and worship. Pdf knowing god by his names download full pdf book. This tenweek study offers you an intimate approach to knowing god by name.
An an exercise in spiritual growth and discipleship using the book by j. By studying the bible, however, you can appreciate jehovahs roles as a wise counselor, a powerful savior, and a generous provider, to name just a few. Knowing god by his names 9780736958578 by dick purnell. Knowing god by name opens our eyes to the many facets of god s love and mercy, letting us see him more clearly and know him more deeply. During the month of march, here at intervarsitys emerging scholars blog, we offered a distraction away from the tomfoolery of the ncaa and held a little tournament of our own. Not only do we better know god on an informal basis by reading the bible, we also establish a personal relationship with the holiness of god. Originally written as a series of articles for the evangelical magazine, it was first published as a. While many books and authors have passed through christian awareness over the centuries, periodically a book comes along that strikes a cord deep. Interestingly enough, a very large and growing neopentecostal. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read knowing god by name.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. A personal encounter, author mary kassian focuses on 35 hebrew names of god that describe his character, his relationships, and his purpose. Knowing god by name, author carrie rogers invites you to look deeply into the character of god as she introduces eleven of his names. One of the ongoing debates in latin american protestant circles revolves around the use of the name jehova. Using scripture and powerful reallife examples, joyce reveals practical ways that you can increase your level of intimacy with god. Knowing god by name by david wilkerson and publisher chosen books. As you learn the significance of each ancient word, youll be awestruck by the lords magnificence and. In his book, knowing god by name, david wilkerson didnt try to cover every name of god.
In addition, churches have hindered latin americans from knowing god by name. Our english translations miss the power of god s names but an indepth study of the hebrew and greek show the power of the names of god. Names of god that bring hope and healing by david wilkerson, more than ten hebrew names of god are explored. Discovering the meaning of gods names can change your life. Knowing jehovah by name thus involves understanding and appreciating his many roles. A personal encounter, author mary kassian focuses on 35 hebrew names of god that describe his character, his. God s names were usually revealed at a significant turning point in a persons life, often at the point of their deepest need. Buy a cheap copy of knowing god by name bible study book by mary a. He authored more than thirty books, including the bestselling the cross and the switchblade and knowing god by name. Knowing god by his names christian books, bibles, gifts. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading knowing god by name. You may be surprised that none of those things will work. The member book includes brief daily study with fun and engaging learning. This is a book that urges us to know about god and then to know god in jesus christ.
Knowing god is one of the most significant and popular christian books of our time and has deepened the faith and understanding of millions of people around the world. Others may have followed with books about desiring, loving, serving or seeking god, but dr. Steven voth, a translation consultant for the united bible societies ubs, writes. He authored more than forty books, including the bestselling the cross and the switchblade and knowing god by name.
Through bible teaching and personal anecdotes, bestselling author and beloved pastor david wilkerson explores ten hebrew names for god, showing how men and women throughout scripture found strength and encouragement in the powerful name of the lord. Knowing god by name published by multnomah books 12265 oracle boulevard, suite 200 colorado springs, colorado 80921 all scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the holy bible, new. Knowing god by name opens our eyes to the many facets of gods. Most parents search baby name books and the internet for name ideasyet ancient names carried even more significance. Packers classic, knowing god, alive is reason to celebrate. David wilkerson 19312011 was the founder of teen challenge and world challenge and longtime senior pastor of times square church. Dr packer says were cruel to ourselves if we try to live in his world without knowing about the god whose world it is and who runs it. In ancient times, names held power and significance, representing a persons future or personality. Names of god that bring hope and healing kindle edition by wilkerson, david. Knowing god by name ebook by sharon jaynes rakuten kobo. Sep 26, 2011 2016 world magazines topping the top 50one of the top 50 books that have shaped evangelicals christianity today, 2006platinum book award, evangelical christian publishing association for over 40 years, j. In this engaging book, the popular girlfriends in god devotional. Knowing god by name david wilkerson 9780800795757 netgalley.
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