Elohim: The First Name of God Revealed in the Bible

About this episode

Pastor Sam Rainer explores the meaning of Elohim, the first name of God revealed in the Bible, and its implications.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series about God’s names in the Bible. God has many names that reveal His various characteristics. To take His name in vain is to drag that holy name into something empty or false. This sermon unpacks the meaning of Elohim, the Creator God.

People in this episode

Host: Pastor Sam Rainer

Topics covered

• God's names
• Elohim
• Creator God
• characteristics of God
• taking God's name in vain

Keywords

• Elohim
• God's names
• Bible
• Creator God
• sermon

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Elohim

Places: Bible

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