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The Sacred Name Movement

CGG Weekly by John Reiss

The Bible's books, penned by about forty different authors, do not hesitate to refer to our Savior as Iesous in Greek. It raises the question of why it would be incorrect for modern English-speaking people to use the term Jesus when referring to the Son of God. Furthermore, it is not wrong for people of different languages, such as Chinese or Spanish, to use their own spellings and pronunciations for His name. In the New Testament, written in Greek, Greek terms are used for the Son, not the Hebrew ones of the Old Testament. For instance, in Mark 15:34, Jesus cries out in Aramaic, saying, 'Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?' which translates to 'My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?' This was then translated into Greek, not Hebrew, showing that even in His most excruciating moment, Jesus did not use a specific Hebrew name for God.

'Arguments Over Words'

CGG Weekly by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The word Jesus, often criticized as being derived from the name of the Greek god Zeus, is actually a Latinized spelling of the Greek *Iesous*. This term itself is a transliteration of the Hebrew *Yahshua* or Joshua, meaning "Yah saves" or "Savior." The notion that Jesus could in any way originate from Zeus is entirely unfounded.

The Plain Truth About the "Sacred Name"

Herbert W. Armstrong Booklet

The New Testament was originally written in the Greek language, inspired by the living Word of God, Jesus Christ, through the Holy Spirit. By inspiration of the Holy Spirit, the names of Jesus and of God, as well as the titles, were written in the Greek language, not Hebrew. Much of the New Testament contains quotations or citations from the Old Testament, and wherever those Old Testament passages contained the names or titles of God, the Holy Spirit inspired them to be written into the New Testament in the Greek language. To suggest that the New Testament was originally inspired and written in Hebrew, with Greek copies being uninspired and erroneous translations, implies that there are no preserved copies of the inspired original writings, only error-laden translations. If translations into Greek were inspired, then the Holy Spirit inspired the names of God and of Jesus to be written in Greek, not Hebrew.

The Names of God

'Ready Answer' by Martin G. Collins

The name of God is important—so important that He included its proper use in His Ten Commandments. However, His emphasis is on His character, not a pronunciation.

What Is the Prophesied 'Pure Language'? (Part Three)

CGG Weekly by David C. Grabbe

God's people need spiritual lips, not carnal lips speaking Hebrew. The angel told Mary that she should call her son Iesous, which is not a Hebrew name.

A Pure Language

Sermonette by David C. Grabbe

We don't need to be experts in Hebrew or use Hebrew names to call on the name of the Lord, nor is Hebrew sacred. Pure language comes from an undefiled heart.

Extremes of Idolatry: Graven Images and Sacred Names

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Some stretch the second commandment to condemn the use of all paintings, photographs, and sculptures. Others claim only Hebrew names for God can be used.

Where God Places His Name (Part One)

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The re-establishment of Jerusalem as the world capitol demonstrates that even when God is angry, He still restores His people.

God Expects a Return on His Investment (Part Five)

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by David F. Maas

The sanctification process is slow and methodical with no dazzling pyrotechnics. Each of us are given a basic set of gifts to serve our spiritual siblings.

Psalms: Book Four: A New Day Dawns

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Psalms 97 and 98 describe the military exploits of Jesus and the saints cleaning up the defiled earth preparing for a future event described in Revelation 21:2-13.