The Sacred Names movement, emerging in the 1930s, teaches that God must be called only by Hebrew names like YHWH and Jesus by Yeshua, claiming other names are pagan or blasphemous. However, the Bible provides no command requiring Hebrew-only pronunciation. Scripture's authors freely used Elohim, Theos, Kurios, and Iesous across languages, and even Jesus cried out "Eloi" in Aramaic. Adherents cannot agree on correct pronunciation, which God never provided a guide for. The third commandment forbids taking His name in vain, focusing on honor rather than a specific sound. God bears many names revealing His character, and reverence lies in obedience and respect for His attributes, not in idolizing a single spelling or pronunciation. Also see sermons and articles about 'Sacred' Names.
Matthew 1:21 And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name JESUS, for He will save His people from their sins."
Matthew 7:21 "Not everyone who says to Me, "Lord, Lord," shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven.
Exodus 20:7 "You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not hold him guiltless who takes His name in vain.
Matthew 1:25 and did not know her till she had brought forth her firstborn Son. And he called His name JESUS.
Luke 1:31 And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bring forth a Son, and shall call His name JESUS.
Luke 2:21 And when eight days were completed for the circumcision of the Child, His name was called JESUS, the name given by the angel before He was conceived in the womb.
