Why don't Christians use their god's name when asking a question?

Question

Don't they realize that god is a title and not a name. Pagans use their gods' and goddesses' names. Is it that they don't know it?

Deborah we refer to the president as President Bush. Just as I refer to my Matron Goddess as the Goddess Aine. So why don't Christians refer to the god as the God Jehovah or whatever name you prefer?

Answer 1

Most Christians really don't know their god's name.

Answer 2

They know is Jehovah but that would be admitting that Jehovah´s witnesses are the only one that use that name are telling the truth about God´s name.

Jesus is the son of the most high (Luke 1:32) and the name of the most high is Jehovah (Psalms 83:18)

Answer 3

There are several ways of saying His name, depending on your basic language. Some say Yahweh, some say Jehovah (as in Jehova's Witnesses). Most of the time I use GOD as His title although I know that is what he is not who he is. Most christians use His title as His name because we don't know all the different names he is called by other ethnicities or religions. Hope this helps answer you.

Answer 4

I use the term 'God' because I am referring to what I believe is the one Light that all paths reach. To call it YHWH would be to refer to only one perception and one path to that Light.

I'd rather refer to God as 'the Presence,' but that would be copying off of Zenna Henderson--even though I believe 'Presence' is a more accurate term than 'God.'

Answer 5

As Moises_Friar said, admitting to the name Jehovah is admitting to the fact that the Jehovah's Witnesses have been right all along.

We can't have that, now can we?????

Answer 6

'God's' name is sacred. Blaspheming this name is a sin unforgivable. So, it's not a good idea to pass it out to a world where people just seek to destroy themselves and others.

It also denotes a sense of respect and reverence.
Ex. How we call the President, the President and not by his first name.

Answer 7

not that legalistic, nor care about disputes over words, that's the Spirit of the law far more excellent than the letter (legalism).

Answer 8

God doesn't have a name, just the names we give him.
Would it make you happier if I called Him a Jehovah?

Answer 9

Like:

1) Elohim: The plural form of EL, meaning “strong one.” It is used of false gods, but when used of the true God, it is a plural of majesty and intimates the trinity. It is especially used of God’s sovereignty, creative work, mighty work for Israel and in relation to His sovereignty (Isa. 54:5; Jer. 32:27; Gen. 1:1; Isa. 45:18; Deut. 5:23; 8:15; Ps. 68:7).

Compounds of El:

El Shaddai: “God Almighty.” The derivation is uncertain. Some think it stresses God’s loving supply and comfort; others His power as the Almighty one standing on a mountain and who corrects and chastens (Gen. 17:1; 28:3; 35:11; Ex. 6:31; Ps. 91:1, 2).
El Elyon: “The Most High God.” Stresses God’s strength, sovereignty, and supremacy (Gen. 14:19; Ps. 9:2; Dan. 7:18, 22, 25).
El Olam: “The Everlasting God.” Emphasizes God’s unchangeableness and is connected with His inexhaustibleness (Gen. 16:13).
(2) Yahweh (YHWH): Comes from a verb which means “to exist, be.” This, plus its usage, shows that this name stresses God as the independent and self-existent God of revelation and redemption (Gen. 4:3; Ex. 6:3 (cf. 3:14); 3:12).

Compounds of Yahweh: Strictly speaking, these compounds are designations or titles which reveal additional facts about God’s character.

Yahweh Jireh (Yireh): “The Lord will provide.” Stresses God’s provision for His people (Gen. 22:14).
Yahweh Nissi: “The Lord is my Banner.” Stresses that God is our rallying point and our means of victory; the one who fights for His people (Ex. 17:15).
Yahweh Shalom: “The Lord is Peace.” Points to the Lord as the means of our peace and rest (Jud. 6:24).
Yahweh Sabbaoth: “The Lord of Hosts.” A military figure portraying the Lord as the commander of the armies of heaven (1 Sam. 1:3; 17:45).
Yahweh Maccaddeshcem: “The Lord your Sanctifier.” Portrays the Lord as our means of sanctification or as the one who sets believers apart for His purposes (Ex. 31:13).
Yahweh Ro’i: “The Lord my Shepherd.” Portrays the Lord as the Shepherd who cares for His people as a shepherd cares for the sheep of his pasture (Ps. 23:1).
Yahweh Tsidkenu: “The Lord our Righteousness.” Portrays the Lord as the means of our righteousness (Jer. 23:6).
Yahweh Shammah: “The Lord is there.” Portrays the Lord’s personal presence in the millennial kingdom (Ezek. 48:35).
Yahweh Elohim Israel: “The Lord, the God of Israel.” Identifies Yahweh as the God of Israel in contrast to the false gods of the nations (Jud. 5:3.; Isa. 17:6).
(3) Adonai: Like Elohim, this too is a plural of majesty. The singular form means “master, owner.” Stresses man’s relationship to God as his master, authority, and provider (Gen. 18:2; 40:1; 1 Sam. 1:15; Ex. 21:1-6; Josh. 5:14).

(4) Theos: Greek word translated “God.” Primary name for God used in the New Testament. Its use teaches: (1) He is the only true God (Matt. 23:9; Rom. 3:30); (2) He is unique (1 Tim. 1:17; John 17:3; Rev. 15:4; 16:27); (3) He is transcendent (Acts 17:24; Heb. 3:4; Rev. 10:6); (4) He is the Savior (John 3:16; 1 Tim. 1:1; 2:3; 4:10). This name is used of Christ as God in John 1:1, 18; 20:28; 1 John 5:20; Tit. 2:13; Rom. 9:5; Heb. 1:8; 2 Pet. 1:1.

(5) Kurios: Greek word translated “Lord.” Stresses authority and supremacy. While it can mean sir (John 4:11), owner (Luke 19:33), master (Col. 3:22), or even refer to idols (1 Cor. 8:5) or husbands (1 Pet. 3:6), it is used mostly as the equivalent of Yahweh of the Old Testament. It too is used of Jesus Christ meaning (1) Rabbi or Sir (Matt. 8:6); (2) God or Deity (John 20:28; Acts 2:36; Rom. 10:9; Phil. 2:11).

(6) Despotes: Greek word translated “Master.” Carries the idea of ownership while kurios stressed supreme authority (Luke 2:29; Acts 4:24; Rev. 6:10; 2 Pet. 2:1; Jude 4).

(7) Father: A distinctive New Testament revelation is that through faith in Christ, God becomes our personal Father. Father is used of God in the Old Testament only 15 times while it is used of God 245 times in the New Testament. As a name of God, it stresses God’s loving care, provision, discipline, and the way we are to address God in prayer (Matt. 7:11; Jam. 1:17; Heb. 12:5-11; John 15:16; 16:23; Eph. 2:18; 3:15; 1 Thess. 3:11).


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Answer 10

exactly, which is why i refer to my God as Jesus. If they dont refer to Jesus Christ they may not be a CHRISTian