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The Third Commandment
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughYHWH-Ropheka identifies God our healer according to Exodus 15:26. This name forms one of several combinations with Yahweh that produce more specific descriptions of God. Psalm 23 expands upon eight such names in its first five verses. Each name supplies building blocks of knowledge. These blocks strengthen and encourage the use of faith. The names reveal attributes of God for application in conduct and trust.
The Names of God
'Ready Answer' by Martin G. CollinsGod reveals various names in Scripture to describe distinct aspects of His character. One such name is YHWH-Ropheka, rendered as the Eternal that heals. This name appears among others including El Shaddai, meaning Almighty God, and El Elyon, meaning Most High God. God demands fear and reverence for the attributes that His names represent, such as healer. The proper attitude toward these names remains crucial to worshiping Him appropriately.
The Third Commandment (1997)
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughYHWH-Ropheka identifies God our healer as shown in Exodus 15:26. This name combines with YHWH to form one of the specific descriptions of God that reveal an aspect of His nature and what He does. In Psalm 23 verse 3 the implication of how God serves appears through the aspect of restoring us as indicated by Ropheka. Names such as YHWH-Ropheka function as signposts of His nature and reminders of what can be expected from Him when living by faith.
The Commandments (Part Four)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe prohibition against taking God's name in vain is the least understood commandment. When we bear God's name, we are to bear His character and nature.
The Third Commandment: Idolatry
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughIn the the Third Commandment, God's name describes His character, attributes, and nature. If we bear God's name, we must reflect His image and His character.
Holiness (Part 1)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughTo appropriate the name of God means to represent His attributes, character and nature. Our behavior must imitate Christ just as Christ revealed God the Father.
The Gift of a Leper
Article by StaffThe leper's healing teaches that, while Jesus freely healed the man, his cleansing was not really free. The gift he was told to present contains vital instruction.
Is God a Magician?
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughTechnology makes us susceptible to the 'quick fix' mentality, expecting miraculous solutions to all problems, making us susceptible to false miracles.
Faith Over Fear
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughWhen it looks like things are out of control, God is busily at work behind the scenes. If we replace anxiety with faith, God will grant us divine peace.
Was Jesus Dead?
Herbert W. Armstrong BookletCan God die? Was Jesus really dead, or did only His body die? Was Jesus the Divine One alive during the three days and three nights a body was in the tomb?