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The Name Quest: Explore the Names of God to Grow in Faith and Get to Know Him Better Kindle Edition

by John Avery (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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An insightful journey through all the biblical names of God, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit. Beginning in Babel and ending with a burning Babylon, "The Name Quest" explains the significance that the different names for God have for an everyday relationship with God and for spiritual growth. The names of God are like a rainbow--each name expresses part of the spectrum of the character and attributes of God.Along the way, the author tenderly answers tough questions:
Which of the Hebrew names of God is His personal name--Yahweh or Jehovah?
What does it mean to pray in Jesus' name?
How can we relate to the Holy God and the Judge?
Why is a God of love called the "Jealous God"?
What does it mean to call Jesus the Messiah?
"The Name Quest" mentions all the names of God in the Bible while explaining their significance in ordinary language. The author weaves together fifteen years of Bible study research with plentiful illustrations and humorous anecdotes. These include lessons learned as a pastor on a Caribbean island. A visit to a Welsh hill farm introduces a chapter about the Good Shepherd. The story of a Hungarian political prisoner illustrates the meaning of Immanuel (or is it Emmanuel?) A rescue from the slopes of an active volcano helps explain salvation and the meaning of Jesus' Hebrew name Yeshua. Even the clever advertisement on a packet of potato chips offers a lesson about how to grow in faith in God.
Unlike chasing rainbows, the spiritual journey has an end. "The Name Quest" is a road map for every Christian's spiritual journey and it points to the destination--being formed into the image of Jesus Christ.
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Each chapter highlights an idea about God's character. This is more effective than the name-by-name format of many books. Typesetting names in bold and inserting pull quotes (with the name in English, then in its original language, then a verse) makes the book easy to skim and use as a reference. While many Christians will be familiar with some of the names of God that Avery discusses, the average layperson will find much to learn.
The book equips people, rather than talking at them. Avery's style is well thought out. His voice is warm, clear, and inviting.

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I wrote The Name Quest because, after preaching a series of messages about the names of God to my church, I realized that most books about God's names focus on information. Few go very far in explaining how much His names are about relationship with Him and faith.God reveals His names so that we get to know Him better. As we get to know Him, our faith grows and we become more like Him in spiritual maturity. The Bible is packed with names for God and there are life-building lessons to glean from them.Some people asked why I did not write The Name Quest in more than one volume to make it shorter and easier. But God is a personality and whenever we break Him into pieces or try to simplify Him we are in danger of creating a God of our own making. Let's get to Know Him as He is described in the Bible. No book will ever substitute for a living relationship with God, but I hope The Name Quest will help many people in their relationships with Him.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00L4O80K8
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Morgan James Faith (August 1, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 1, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4389 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 558 pages
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John Avery is a trained teacher with over thirty years experience as a Bible teaching pastor, small group leader, and missionary. He has lived in England, Israel, Africa, and the Caribbean, ministering with Youth With A Mission (YWAM) and local churches. He and his wife, Janet, now make their home in Oregon. John likes to hike, snowshoe, and cross country ski. John writes a Bible devotional on www.BibleMaturity.com and maintains a comprehensive resource for all the names of God at www.NamesForGod.net.

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What’s in a name?
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What’s in a name?
Review via http://epicbookquest.comWhat’s in a name?Have you ever stopped and meditated on the names of God? Yahweh shalom. Wonderful Counselor. Bread of Life. LORD of hosts. Righteous Judge. Just what exactly do these names mean- and more importantly, what do they tell us about who God is?In The Name Quest, pastor and author John Avery takes readers on a fascinating journey through the names of God, using profound word studies and wonderful scriptural insight that give a deeper understanding of God’s character and His word.Full of wonderful analogies and anecdotes, this exhaustive resource is anything but dry. Rather, it inspires readers to take a deeper look at the love, grace, and righteousness of God revealed through His names- and how our understanding of who He is can transform our lives and our relationship with Him.As the author puts it- “This book is about God’s names. More importantly, it’s about God branding His character into our lives- the character to which His names point. As we spend time getting to know God, we grow more like Him. Understanding His names helps us understand His nature.”Based on sound Biblical doctrine, the book also addresses issues such as sin, punishment, and hell -all the while offering readers hope through the message of salvation. Avery explores scripture from Old Testament to New, including the book of Revelation, with nuggets of insight that will leave you wanting more.Powerful and Spirit-filled, The Name Quest is sure to recharge your spiritual batteries and help you to grow in your faith. Christians will be empowered and encouraged as Avery examines the completeness of Christ’s victory over the enemy, examining our task as believers to “drive back satan’s defeated gang and free his captives.” For those who are struggling with guilt, anxiety, or depression, this book will overwhelm you with the healing love of God and remove any doubts about His will to make you whole again.This book is one of the most encouraging, faith-building books I’ve read in quite a while. Not only is it well studied and put together, Avery writes in a down-to-earth and conversational way that makes reading this book a pleasure. A fantastic resource for deep scriptural study, I cannot recommend this book highly enough!Rating: 5 starsI received a free copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book every Christian should read!
Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2023
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My personal library collection of books I like to have in print form.
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LarryG
5.0 out of 5 stars Makes the names of God interesting
Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2022
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I appreciate the vast number of names of God that the author explained and flushed out. His background research and how he used everyday scenarios to help illustrate the depth of the names makes it easy for the reader to understand why there are so many different names that describe God.
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Jill P. Jones
3.0 out of 5 stars Good for research and study..
Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2015
"The Name Quest" by John Avery captured my attention because I believed it to be about learning the character of God through His names. I anticipated the author would dedicate his writing to providing insight into God's names listed in the Scriptures and how each one reveals His character.

While Avery does touch on God's names, "The Name Quest" is little more than a tool to show the author's knowledge. Some of the information was relevant to his topic while others deviated into other theological subjects. He also weaves in some anecdotes some of which I did not consider pertinent enough to add to the topic.

His website, NamesForGod.net is actually a better resource than the book if you are looking for a list of names and meanings. The author's research was extensive and he knows Scripture well . The book may have been better if the material had been better organized. It is a great research and study tool but it is difficult to read through.

John Avery is a Bible teaching pastor, small group leader and missionary. He writes a regular Bible devotion at BibleMaturity.com and maintains a comprehensive resource for all the names of God at NamesForGod.net.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from BookCrash, as part of their Book Review Blogger Program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
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deha
5.0 out of 5 stars Thank you
Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2014
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Thank you for sharing, offering this great book up for us laymen is splendid. I so appreciate your knowledge on this subject. I often wondered over all the names that God was addressed by, but never in my wildest dreams did I ever believe I would find it in one place. I highly recommend this book to everyone that often wondered. You are a blessing. Debra
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MarjoV
4.0 out of 5 stars In-depth study!
Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2015
This is a large paperback book exploring the names of God. With such a simple explanation, you would expect a basic book. But instead, the author brings the reader on an in-depth study of every name and title given to God throughout the Bible. I was impressed by the depth and value of this book. The author uses great care and detail and relies heavily on his knowledge of Hebrew to help the reader glimpse the greatness of God through His names and titles throughout the Bible.
To be honest, it took me some time to gain motivation to read this book since it is so large, and initially appeared quite intense what with all the Hebrew words in the margins. However, as I began reading this book, I was drawn into the interesting chapters without much effort. I still admit it is a long book, but that isn't a bad thing!
Secondly, the author does include many personal illustrations from his life which can be bad or good, depending on the reader. These stories and examples helped me get into the book, yet at the same time distracted me from remembering the point of each chapter. Nevertheless, I believe these examples will help most readers gain the point of each chapter.
Lastly, I would have preferred more organization to the book. I found it hard to understand the structure the author had in mind when publishing the book.
Again, I emphasize that this is an incredibly in-depth book! As the title in whole insinuates, The Name Quest: Explore the Names of God to Grow in Faith and Get to Know Him Better
goes further to draw readers to a deeper relationship with their Saviour! The author is evidently a passionate student of God's word who leaves no detail unmentioned.
I recommend The Name Quest, but encourage you to be motivated to read it, because it isn't the casual reading style of book. It is great for the devoted, studious reader.

The publisher has provided me with a complimentary copy of The Name Quest through BookCrash.com
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5.0 out of 5 stars An easy written book with a whole lot of revailings about ...
Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2015
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An easy written book with a whole lot of revailings about who the Lord is. Avery takes Him out of the box of our own making and shows Him as He realy is. A must read for every christian.
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Karyn
5.0 out of 5 stars This is a great book! Great insight and research
Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2014
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This is a great book! Great insight and research! I highly recommend you purchase this for your Bible study.
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Robert E Hill
3.0 out of 5 stars Targeted and focused
Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2014
Overall I felt the information in the book was very insightful and dove deeply into the varying aspects of God in relation to the names or descriptions that have been used to describe him throughout the Bible. There were plenty of Biblical references, commentary, and anecdotal compliments to expand on each point.

Unfortunately, I felt the presentation to be a little chaotic. It seemed at times that the information was being poured down my throat without any recognizable organization. However, that may be just the way I absorb information. For example, I expected the names to be neatly packaged into broader compartments that shared common characteristics – instead what I discovered was a continual exposure to information that I found hard to digest and retain.

In all fairness to the author, I believe the book would serve a reader with a more distinct purpose (research or study guide) than it did me, reading for pleasure. Even though I do find the subject matter intriguing and helpful, the organization caused me to have difficulty navigating my way through it.

If someone were doing research or specifically focused on the subject I would recommend this book, but if you just searching for casual reading this book may not be for you.
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Cornelia Pop
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Reviewed in Germany on May 7, 2023
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Liz
5.0 out of 5 stars Readable and an aid to devotions
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 30, 2017
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Found this book very helpful in helping me to understand more about the character of God. In particular, it has been fascinating to look at the different names of God in their context. An aid to understanding and to devotion.
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Emma K
4.0 out of 5 stars Very In-depth study
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 6, 2018
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A very in-depth study of the various names for God, scattered throughout the Bible, including many of the Greek and Hebrew translations. A little dry at times, as in parts it reads a bit like a text book. However, the authors’ humanity and sense of humour, helps bring entertainment to what could be a laborious ride. Very thorough in it’s analysis of the revelation of God’s character, as described by an exhaustive list of the many Names for God. However, I was left a little disappointed there weren’t more of the beautiful Hebrew translations - the author choosing instead to stick mostly to the Greek. But that’s just my pernickety little gripe, considering this is a rather clever and well-put-together study of a plethora of Divine Names. In fairness to the author, you’d be hard-pressed to find a more detailed analysis of God’s Character as revealed by these various Titles. For that reason alone, it’s well worth the read.
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Cynthia
4.0 out of 5 stars thoroughly researched and beautifully written. Liberally illustrated with interesting and sometimes amusing ...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 12, 2014
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An impressive, painstaking, in depth study of God's Name/s, thoroughly researched and beautifully written. Liberally illustrated with interesting and sometimes amusing anecdotes, and with moving, personal testimony. Crammed full of Biblical truths and sound doctrine, so this is serious stuff, but never for a moment 'heavy; or 'dry' - as even some of the most worthy commentaries can be - but a truly enjoyable read. My only difficulty was getting my head around all the Hebrew names, not even knowing how to pronounce many of them, but this did not spoil my reading of the book at all, as I simply concentrated on the English translation, as they revealed more and more facets of God's nature. I cannot recommend John Avery's book too highly.
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