God is not a name, God is a title.

FreeInChrist

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I am posting this under the Trinity section only because it is within the the context of this subject that arise some of the longest debates and discussions.

This one should be one of the shortest yet this one we will just have to wait and see.

Ai makes this rather odd statement and so inquiring minds want to know more.

""God" is considered a title rather than a personal name, similar to how "human" is a category of being"
  • "God" is primarily considered a title rather than a personal name.
  • In Hebrew, the term used for God is "Elohim," which categorizes a deity but does not specify a personal name.

Biblical Principle #39: The Word ‘God’ is a Title, Not a Name​


Biblical Principles List Principle The word 'God' is a title, not a name. Explanation GOD is a Spirit being. Today, it is common for people to refer to this Spirit being as "God." "Do you believe in God? Yes, I believe in God." Generally, I think this fact is a good thing. But when it comes to understanding the message of the Bible, this can introduce confusion.

Lord Vs God​

When reading the Bible, you’ve probably noticed the word “god” capitalized sometimes but not at other times. When this word is capitalized in the Bible, it means the One God, the only true God, the Creator, and King of the universe.

As previously mentioned, the Hebrew word YHVH is sometimes translated as “Lord,” especially when paired with Elohim. For instance, in the following passage, “LORD” is YHVH and “God” is Elohim:


Is Lord another word for God?

Yes and no. Yes, they both refer to God. And yes, the Bible translators translate the Hebrew word YHVH as both “LORD” and “God.”

Is Jesus Lord or God?

He is both!! The New Testament uses Theos over 1,000 times when speaking of Jesus. This Greek word Theos carries the meaning of the Supreme God, the Creator, Owner, and Sustainer of the universe. For instance:

  • “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God (Theos), and the Word was God (Theos.) He was in the beginning with God (Theos). (John 1:1-2)
  • “Behold, the virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call Him ‘Immanuel’ (which means, ‘God [Theos] with us’).” (Matthew 1:23)
Conclusion

After His resurrection, when people called Jesus “Lord,” it meant infinitely more than a title of respect. It meant they recognized Jesus was divine – He was their God and Master. For instance, when Thomas first saw the resurrected Jesus, he cried out, “My Lord and my God!” (John 20:28)

When God poured out the Holy Spirit on the Day of Pentecost, Peter boldly proclaimed:

  • “Let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and
  • Messiah” (Acts 2:36).



Is God a title not a name?​

December 1, 2023
“God” is not God’s name—it’s a title. In Hebrew, it’s the word elohim, which is a category of being (deity, in this case), just like “human” is a category of being (but not a name).

I will stop with these as there are many that explain the word God is a title.

And will await any comments, if there are, before I say more
 
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