The Names of God 17

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The Names of God, Lesson 17, focuses on the purpose of the introduction of the name of YHWH as a bridge between God and man, presented for man to see and understand God from his human viewpoint but updating his thinking to see things from the divine viewpoint. YHWH is that viewpoint changing name that will always be the correct way to view and understand the character and actions of God toward mankind. HEMET/EMET is introduced as a descriptor of YHWH - communicating the aspect of YHWH that reflect the reliability and stability of YHWH in His faithfulness, loyalty, and integrity, and fidelity to those He covenants with.