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I have confidence God has revealed His truth and has not left us with uncertainty. I believe a deeper knowledge of God's Sacred Name will lead to deeper understanding and a closer walk with our God.

13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.
John 16:13

You may ask, "Why are a name and its pronunciation so important?" Let me give you an illustration. I have worked with many people from other countries whose names are difficult and unusual to an English-speaking person. I have seen many times how these people have changed their names to something easier.

I always felt it was condescending, disrespectful and inconsiderate to be unwilling to learn a person's true name. I have always made a point of learning the person's true name and doing my best to pronounce it as accurately as I can. I have always received appreciation for my efforts. How can I extend any less consideration and respect to my heavenly Father?

How would you feel if you went to a foreign country and they changed your name?

Public usage

It may be necessary in the uninformed public to avoid confusing people leading to disagreement and arguments and retain the use of "the LORD" when reading scripture. There is no problem with the word "LORD", which is not objectionable.

I am uncomfortable with the words "Jesus" and "Christ" in conversation. Jesus is an English adaptation of the German influence on a Greek transliteration of a shortened form of His actual name. Christ is an English adaptation of a Greek translation for a Hebrew title, which has an English adaptation, Messiah. There is nothing wrong with using the terms "Jesus" and "Christ". I usually use them when reading from Holy Scriptures. I prefer and usually use the term Messiah or Saviour in discussion.

Among informed listeners I will not hesitate to substitute "IAUA" for "the LORD" and "IAUShUO" for "Jesus".

Please understand, even though I am eager and zealous to propose the use of the name of IAUA, I am not criticizing or condemning those who do not know or use the name of IAUA. It took years of study and meditation for me to become comfortable with the use of the name of IAUA. I am not saying you must use the name of IAUA. This is information I have provided for you to consider in your own time guided by the Holy Spirit.

David suggests in the Bible the emphasis of the Word of God above the Name of God.

13 I will worship toward thy holy temple, and praise thy name for thy lovingkindness and for thy truth: for thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name.
Psalms 138:2

Summary

  • The name of our God needs to be known and used by His people.
  • The word IAUA as an English representation is highly accurate and makes the Sacred Name of God easier to understand and pronounce.
  • The name of the Messiah is not "Jesus".
  • The Messiah may be properly referred to as IAUA.
  • If His Jewish name needs to be used it is IAUShUO.
  • The word "Christ" is best substituted with Messiah.
  • It is acceptable to use the titles God and Lord.
  • It is confusing to emphasize and teach the use of the Hebrew words and titles among those who do not understand.

It is confusing to over emphasize and teach the general use of Hebrew words and titles in public settings among those who do not understand. This practice creates a wall of exclusivity and separation between those who begin considering themselves "educated" and those we are trying to reach with truth.

I love this quote and I echo its sentiment:

I recommend to you, dear reader, the Word of God as the rule of your faith and practice. By that Word we are to be judged. God has, in that Word, promised to give visions in the "last days"; not for a new rule of faith, but for the comfort of His people, and to correct those who err from Bible truth. Thus God dealt with Peter when He was about to send him to preach to the Gentiles. (Acts 10.) {EW 78.1} {ExV 64.3}

To those who may circulate this little work, I would say that it is designed for the sincere only and not for those who would ridicule the things of the Spirit of God. {EW 78.2} {ExV 64.4}

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