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have come from a greater than man.
11. Its Fruit. No other book will do for man what the Bible does. The spread of its truths
makes man better. Wherever the Bible goes civilization and enlightenment follow. This is
so, no matter what the former condition of the people. Where everything else fails, the
Bible succeeds in lifting men out of ignorance and shame.
12. Its Own Claims to Divine Origin. (1) It clearly claims to be the the word of God. (a)
All scripture is given by inspiration Of God. 2 Tim. 3:16. (b) God spake unto the fathers
by the prophets, Heb. 1:1. (c) Holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy
Ghost. 2 Peter 1:21. (d) He spake by the mouth of his holy prophets, Luke 1:70. (e)
Which the Holy Ghost by the mouth of David spake. Acts 1:16. (f) God showed by the
mouth of all his prophets. Acts 3:18. (g) By the revelation of Jesus Christ, Gal. 1:12. (h)

Not as the word of men, but as it is in truth the word of God, 1 Thes. 2:13. (2) It claims to
be a good book and to be given for man's good. Both of these claims have been amply
justified. But it could not be a good book and claim what is not true. This it would do if it
ware not the Word of God.
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Chapter II.
The Names of God.
Several names are used for God, each having its own significance, and every Bible reader
should in some general way know the meaning of each name. We cannot always
distinguish the exact meaning, but the following, while not all, will be of use in reading
the English translation.
1. God. This comes from one word and two of its compound or forms and will mean
accordingly: (1) The Strong one used 225 times in the Old Testament; (2) The Strong one
as an object of worship; (3) The Strong one who is faithful and, therefore, to be trusted
and obeyed. This last is a plural term and is used 2300 times in the Old Testament. It is
the name used when God said. "Let us make man" and "God created man in his own
image," etc., Gen. 1:26-27. It was by this name that God the Trinity covenanted for the
good of man before man was created.
2. LORD. Small capitals in the old version and translated Jehovah in the in the revised
translation. It means: (1) The self-existing one who reveals himself; (2) God as Redeemer.
It was under this name that he sought man after the fall and clothed him with skins. Gen.
3:9-17; (3) God who makesand keeps his covenants. It is used more than 100 times in
connection with the covenants, as in Jer. 31:31-34 where he promises a new covenant.
3. Lord. Small letters except the L and always denotes God as Master in his relation to us
as servants. There are two kinds of servants- hired and bought servants, the latter being
always superior and more beloved. The servant is expected to obey and is guaranteed
protection and support for his service.
4. Almighty God. This means a Strong-breasted one, the Pourer or Shredder forth of
spiritual and temporal blessings. It refers to God: (1) As a nourisher, strength-giver,
satisfier and a strong one who gives; (2) As the giver of fruitfulness which comes through
nourishment. He was to make Abraham fruitful, Gen. 17:1-8; (3) As Giver of chastening.
This he does in the way of pruning that there may be more fruit.
5. The Most High or Most High God. This means: (1) The Possessor of heaven and earth,
who as owner distributes the earth among the nations; (2) The one who, as possessor, has
dominion and authority over both, Dan. 4:18, 37; Ps. 91:9-13.

6. Everlasting God, This represents him as: (1) The God of the mystery of the ages and,
therefore, (2) The God of secrets; (3) The God of everlasting existence whose
understanding is past finding out, Is. 40:28.
7. LORD (Jehovah) God, This name is used: (1) Of the relation of Deity to man, (a) as
Creator, creating and controlling his destiny, especially of his earthly relations, (b) as
having moral authority over him, (c) as redeemer; (2) Of his relation to Israel, whose
destiny he made and controlled.
8. Lord (Jehovah) of Hosts. This refer: Usually to the host of heaven, especially of angels;
(2) To all the divine or heavenly power available for the people of God; (3) The special
name of deity used to comfort Israel in time of division and defeat or failure, Is. 1:9,
8:11-14.
Note. Drill on the use of these names and find some