Holy Name of God: A Biblical Perspective

The name of God is not merely a label-it is a revelation of His being, His covenant, and His redemptive love. Throughout Scripture, God reveals Himself by name, inviting His people into a relationship grounded in truth, reverence, and intimacy. Among all the titles by which He has made Himself known, Yahweh stands preeminent as His personal and covenantal name. It expresses the fullness of who He is: eternal, unchanging, and ever present.
This book, The Holy Name of God: A Biblical Perspective, is a theological reflection on the divine name "Yahweh" as it appears in the Hebrew Scriptures and its significance for Christian theology and worship. It traces the sacred use of God's name from the earliest biblical texts to its central place in Christian proclamation. The book emphasizes that the name Yahweh is not a mere relic of the past but a living name that speaks of the eternal and faithful God who is Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
A key focus of this study is to uncover how the name Yahweh reveals the nature of God as the only true God and the heavenly Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. It also reflects on how the early Church, especially the Apostles, the Evangelists, and the Church Fathers, recognized and honored this name in the person and work of Christ. The book features a modern rendering of select biblical texts, where the name of God has been restored or clarified to reflect the original Hebrew expression, providing deeper insight into the Scriptures.
My sincere hope is that this work will inspire a renewed reverence for the name of God, a deeper understanding of His self-revelation, and a fuller appreciation of the unity between the Old and New Testaments. May the reader come to know the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob-the One who is, who was, and who is to come-by His holy name: Yahweh.
St. Mark Preaching Ministry