The Peace and Power of Knowing God's Name

by Kay Arthur

Why do we hesitate to run to the arms of our all-sufficient God?
Why is it that so many collapse in the day of trouble and testing?
Why are we immobilized in the face of fear?

I think it’s because most of us don’t really know our God. We don’t understand his great power and might. We don’t comprehend his fierce love and unspeakable tenderness. And because we don’t know him as we should, we don’t trust in him.

With every fiber of my being I believe that every problem in our lives can be traced back to an inadequate or incorrect knowledge of God, or a lack of faith and trust in his person and his ways. We know so little of this wonderful God who loves us!

Beloved, if your heart is constantly troubled, if fear lurks in the shadows of your consciousness, if you are exhausted and in despair–come with me. Within these pages, we will explore together God’s names in Scripture. And in the end, you will know far more than his names. You will know his boundless joy, power, peace, and presence.
--Kay Arthur

Genres: Christian

144 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2002

About the author

Kay Lee Arthur was an American Christian author, Bible teacher, and co-founder of Precept Ministries International. Renowned for her accessible and inductive approach to Bible study, she helped millions engage deeply with Scripture. Arthur began her ministry informally, teaching teenagers in her living room alongside her second husband, Jack Arthur. Their work soon grew into a global outreach, headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee, under the name Precept Ministries International. She hosted the daily Bible teaching program Precepts for Life and became a respected voice in evangelical circles. Arthur authored numerous books and was a four-time winner of the ECPA Christian Book Award for titles such as A Marriage Without Regrets and The New Inductive Study Bible. Her ministry was rooted in a personal reawakening to faith in the early 1960s, following a divorce and a return to religious life. She and Jack also served briefly as missionaries in Mexico before founding their ministry. Arthur remained active in public faith-based initiatives into her later years and was known for her firm stances on social issues. She passed away on 2025 leaving behind a lasting legacy in Christian education and publishing.

Reviews

[Nderitu Pius · Rating 5 out of 5]

This ia great book for daily devotional. You need to slow down with this book. It is not to be rushed. Every day you have a great glimpse into the wonder working power of the NAMES OF GOD, A name a day. Once you know these NAMES, you will understand Proverbs 18:10. Great read!!! Grab it!!

[Reid · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really beautifully done picture book. I am not usually into devotionals with photographs and flowery stuff.

This is a beautiful book. The content is super. Arthur reviews 15 names of God from the Bible. Most readable book on the names of God I have read. Great application based on God's name.

Elohim The Creator
El Elyon The God Most High
El Roi The God Who Sees
El Shaddai The All Sufficient One
Adonai The Lord, Master, Owner
Jehovah The Self-Existent One
Jehovah-Jireh The Lord Will Provide
Jehovah-rapha The Lord Who Heals
Jehovah-nissi The Lord My Banner
Jehovah-mekoddishken The Lord Who Sanctifies You
Jehovah-shalom The Lord is Peace
Jehovah-sabaoth The Lord of Hosts
Jehovah-raah The Lord is My Shepherd
Jehovah-tsidkenu The Lord Our Righteousness
Jehovah-shammah The Lord is There

Good book to digest and deepen one's prayer-life

[Ramonita Rodriguez · Rating 5 out of 5]

a blessing to read this book...all the powerful names of God!