“I AM who I AM” Gen. 2:4-9; Exo. 3:1-15; John 6:16-21; 35; 47-51
Introduction
I. God and His Name
A. The meaning: Yahweh/YHWH, “ego eimi”
B. Revelation in the name (Psa. 2:7; Isa. 6:1; Psa. 95:7-11)
“All we can learn about God from His revelation is designated His Name in Scripture. There is an intimate link between God and His name. According to Scripture, this link is forged by God Himself. In the foreground here is the name as a revelation on the part of God. In this case God’s name is identical with the attributes or perfections that He exhibits in and to the world: His glory (Ps. 8:1; 72:19), honor (Lev. 18:21; Ps. 86:10–11; 102:16), His redeeming power (Exod. 15:3; Isa. 47:4); His service (Isa. 56:6; Jer. 23:27); His holiness (1 Chron. 16:10; Ps. 105:3).”—Herman Bavinck
II. God’s Name and His Gospel
A. A Covenant name (Gen. 2:4-3:1; Exo. 3:1-15)
B. A gracious and saving name
[The name Yahweh] “gives expression to the self-determination, the independence of God, that which, especially in soteric [saving] associations, we are accustomed to call His sovereignty … The name signifies primarily that in all that God does for His people, He is from-within-determined, not moved upon by outside influences.”—Geerhardus Vos, Biblical Theology
“I AM (ego eimi) the bread of life; the light of the world; the door; the good shepherd; the resurrection and the life; the way, truth, and life; the true vine.”
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Pastor Jason Ryce
I AM who I AM Book of John Springs Reformed Church,...
Rev. Ryce and Janine, his wife of 20 years, were born and raised in the Pittsburgh area and previously served in ministry at Tucson Reformed Church (2010-14) and Springs Reformed Church (2014-22), the Christian & Missionary Alliance (2007-09), and the Evangelical Presbyterian...
