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1 | Why don't we address God as Yahweh? | Bible general Archive 2 | Rowdy | 112355 | ||
I can only respond with a few I just found such as: Hebrews 13 7Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith. 8Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. We all know our God's thoughts and ways are far above our thoughts and ways, even farther than we are above the insects. So I'm quite confident if we approach Him as our Father, he'll respond just like we respond to our children when they approach us with proper respect. I know, I'm appealing more to common sense than scripture that I call upon. But I just did think of something else from Galations, Chapter 4: 1 Now I say that the heir, as long as he is a child, does not differ at all from a slave, though he is master of all, 2but is under guardians and stewards until the time appointed by the father. 3Even so we, when we were children, were in bondage under the elements of the world. 4But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the law, 5to redeem those who were under the law, that we might receive the adoption as sons. 6And because you are sons, God has sent forth the Spirit of His Son into your hearts, crying out, "Abba, Father!" 7Therefore you are no longer a slave but a son, and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ. I don't think Christ meant for Himself to be the only One to be able to call His Father "Abba," which is an Aramaic term of endearment but it's conclusive with Paul's words to the Galations. As you may have already noticed, I'm not quite as much of a stickler for having scriptures for everything pertaining to God's Word. I like to think that God being a God of reason and logical good order, he allows us to infer certain things from His Word. As long as a position or an opinion is not in conflict with God's Word, I tend to think open-mindedly about it. BUT please allow me to also say I sincerely appreciate Bible students such as yourself for it's you folks who keep people like me out of trouble and remind me where we get such liberties. I hope all this is clear, at least somewhat and God bless. Let me know what your response might be, especially if you have scriptures in support of your position. Thanks for the reminder. |
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2 | Why don't we address God as Yahweh? | Bible general Archive 2 | justme | 112365 | ||
Rowdy: Thank you for suck a kind response. Often it is easier to say the Scriptures say thuss and so, than o actually dig and find the passage. I know because I am guilty of this often myself. Psalm 148:13 and 14 sum it up very well. That the entire universe is summoned to praise the LORD Almighty. We are sure that the LORD told Moses He was "I AM". Jesus refered to the LORD as "Holy Father". I am concerned when I hear it said "God is my friend or close buddy". That to me is way out of line any not in accord with Scripture. There suould be a deep desire to show not only respect but a Holy awareness that we are addressing the Higest of any thing we will ever have the privledge to address. I have always wanted to just see a President of the united States. I would consider that to be a real exciting moment. I would especially like to see President Jimmy Carter. I respect his office, but even more his Christian efforts after leaving the office. As a retired Navy person I can relate to your experience as a retired Military person. Which I say thank you for serving our country. Perhaps you can relate to me wanting to see a President/ If I would feel so privledged to see President Carter, how much more to address our Holy Father! That Rodwy is where I am coming from. Thank you for allowing me to dialogue with you on this very important issue. Blessings brother Rowdy. justme |
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3 | Why don't we address God as Yahweh? | Bible general Archive 2 | Rowdy | 112374 | ||
I have to agree with the overall gist of your statement. We absolutely MUST approach God, our Father with the utmost in respect and reverence but I also believe there's nothing with developing a very close and personal relationship with Him. I agree with you. When I hear about people praying to God, in public and addressing Him as "Buddy" I cringe in horror. Basically, my post was motivated from the perspective of being able to refer to God with virtually any legitimate name in any language on earth that means the same thing. I'm hoping that there is a similar Noun or Pronoun meaning the same as God in all those languages. God bless you and thanks for your post. |
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