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Understanding the Descriptive Titles of God's People in the Bible

This text explores the profound meanings behind the names and titles given to key biblical figures and God's people. Examples such as Abram's transformation into Abraham, Isaac's joyful name reflecting laughter, and Jacob's renaming as Israel highlight the significance of identity in God's purpose. The descriptions of God's people—including the Church, Kingdom, Temple, Body of Christ, and House of God—underscore the divine characteristics, purposes, and importance within the framework of faith, emphasizing the call to holiness and alignment with God's will.

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Understanding the Descriptive Titles of God's People in the Bible

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  1. Examples of Names: • Abram (exalted father) was renamed Abraham (father of a multitude) (Gen 17:5) • Isaac (laughter) was named to reflect the laughter of his mother at birth (Gen 21:6) • Esau (hairy) was so named because of his physical appearance (Gen 25:25) • Jacob (supplanter) was so named because he grabbed his brother's heel (Gen 25:26) • Jacob later renamed Israel (God strives) because he strove with God – and man had prevailed (Gen 32:28) • God revealed Himself Jehovah (I AM WHO I AM)

  2. Descriptive Titles of God's People • Church (1 Cor 1:2) • “ekklesia” – “call out” • “ek” – “out of” or “from” • “kalw” – “call” • More meaning than a mere assembly • Used in reference to state officials – senate • Used in reference to a “gathering” in honor of a god • Means our OFFICIAL office for the Master • Importance (Acts 20:28) • Purpose – to do God's purpose (Luke 2:49)

  3. Descriptive Titles of God's People • Kingdom (Col 1:13) • Characteristic – Government Description • (Heb 12:28) • Christ is the King – not a democracy (Matt 28:18-19) • Importance – Above all Kingdoms • (1 Tim 6:14-15; Isaiah 2:2-4) • Purpose – Subjects of God • Need to have the attitude of Paul (Acts 9:6)

  4. Descriptive Titles of God's People • Temple of God (Eph 2:20-22) • Characteristics – Purity and Worship • (1 Cor 3:16-17) • Importance • God can only dwell in that which is holy • (1 Peter 1:16) “You shall be holy, for I am holy.” • Purpose • Only way we can render acceptable worship • (John 4:23-24)

  5. Descriptive Titles of God's People • Body of Christ (Eph 5:23) • Characteristic – Organization, organism • (1 Cor 12:20; Eph 5:29-30) • Importance – Divinely Created • (Eph 3:6, 9-11) • Purpose – Perfect Fellowship & Perfect Work • (Eph 5:31-33; 1 John 1:7)

  6. Descriptive Titles of God's People • House of God (1 Tim 3:15) • Characteristic – Family, brotherhood of God's people • (Eph 3:14-15) • Importance – Seed – True inheritance • (John 3:3, 5) • Purpose – Act as Sons of God • (1 Peter 2:21-22) “ 21 For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps. 22 He committed no sin, neither was deceit found in his mouth.”

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