What's in a Name?

About this episode

This episode explores the deeper meaning of the third commandment and the significance of God's name in relation to obedience.

When we look at the third commandment it seems, on the surface, and easy one to avoid breaking: just don’t swear using the name of God. Simple, let’s move to the fourth commandment. If that’s all that is at stake, a little self-control would bring compliance. But names in the Bible do more than identify and individual and delving into the name of God is key to a deeper obedience to the command. It is more than misusing God’s name, but ensuring we honour him. Passage: Exodus 20:7 Preache...

Topics covered

• commandments
• theology
• Bible study
• spirituality
• obedience

Keywords

• third commandment
• name of God
• honour
• Exodus 20:7
• self-control

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Bible, Exodus 20:7 Preache

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