Should i call him by one of his proper titles such as "I Am or Elohim or God?" Does it state specifically in the Bible what he prefers to be called? I know any of them are probably o.k. but does he prefer one more than another?
2007-04-10 02:43:19 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I think it is important to be talking to the right person when you pray, and so the term that Jesus gave us is appropriate, "Our Father who art in heaven.." I also pray to the "God of Abraham, Isaac,and Jacob.." as a defining term. The terms "I AM" and "God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob" are both mentioned by God as terms that He could be called by.
Exodus 3:15 God, furthermore, said to Moses, "Thus you shall say to the sons of Israel, `The LORD, the God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, has sent me to you.' This is My name forever, and this is My memorial-name to all generations.
2007-04-10 02:57:31 · answer #1 · answered by oldguy63 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I choose to call him father. To me this helps maintain the close personal relationship that I want with him. To call him God, Elohim or other names seems impersonal to me. I am his child, therefore he is truly my father with all his love, caring, concern, discipline, etc. i.e. just like my dad on earth but much wiser, much more forgiving.
2007-04-10 02:51:22 · answer #2 · answered by flatpicker23 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-04-10 02:54:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Beginning with the words, "Heavenly Father" or "Father in Heaven" will avoid the overuse of the holy names associated with God. Repetition of His name is not recommended because of the sacredness of its association.
We should pray to the Father, but close in the name of Jesus Christ.
2007-04-10 03:02:11 · answer #4 · answered by Guitarpicker 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Really, you are to call God just by his name which is God or Jehovah. You can call him by the other names because he hears them all only because you are adressing him. The main way to get what you really need from God is to pray in the name which is above every name and that is in Jesus name.
2007-04-10 02:52:57 · answer #5 · answered by Jimmie S 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Jesus gave an example when he used the Lord's Prayer. Our Father which art in Heaven.
2007-04-10 02:48:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
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2016-10-28 08:20:58 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the more time you spend in prayer, the more you will get to know the Lord, and because of that personal relationship, you will know in your Spirit what name to call Him!
2007-04-10 02:56:28 · answer #8 · answered by livinintheword † 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
father. or heavenly father. i however start with dear God.
father is what the bible tells us . you should refer to the lords prayer that is where we are taught how to pray.
2007-04-10 02:51:00 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
We pray To the father THROUGH Christ. Only Jesus forgives sins.
2007-04-10 03:35:27 · answer #10 · answered by josie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋