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The Name Quest, by John Avery is slated for release Oct. 7 by Morgan James Publishing in New York. An insightful journey into deeper relationship with God through his biblical names, The Name Quest begins in Babel and ends with a burning Babylon.
Avery says the names of God are like a rainbow—each name expressing part of the spectrum of the character and attributes of God. God is a personality, with a multifaceted character too integrated and dynamic to compartmentalize. God’s names are best examined in clusters, around common themes. So that is how the chapters are organized.
In the book, the author answers some 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”? and
* 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 15 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 (this introduces a chapter about the Good Shepherd), and the story of a Hungarian political prisoner that 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.
For a review copy, or to pre-order, contact BibleMaturity at gmail.com For more information visit www.NamesForGod.net/name-quest