Know YHWH
“And this is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.” — John 17:3
Welcome to Know YHWH, a comprehensive resource for understanding the God of the Bible — His nature, His names, His covenants, and His plan of redemption through Jesus Christ.
Why “Know YHWH”?
Section titled “Why “Know YHWH”?”The Hebrew name YHWH (יהוה) is the personal, covenant name of God, revealed to Moses at the burning bush (Exodus 3:14). To know God is not merely intellectual assent but intimate, relational understanding — the kind of knowledge Scripture calls us to pursue above all else.
“Let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows me, that I am the LORD who practices steadfast love, justice, and righteousness in the earth. For in these things I delight, declares the LORD.” — Jeremiah 9:24
Explore the Faith
Section titled “Explore the Faith”- God’s Nature — Holiness, sovereignty, love, immutability, mercy, and justice
- Names of God — YHWH, Elohim, El Shaddai, Adonai, El Elyon, and more
- The Trinity — One God in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
Creation & the Spiritual World
Section titled “Creation & the Spiritual World”- Creation & Humanity — The image of God, the fall, and sin
- Angels, Demons & Spiritual Warfare — The unseen realm and the battle against evil
Scripture
Section titled “Scripture”- Scripture — Authority, inspiration, canon, and hermeneutics
- Typology & Biblical Theology — Types, shadows, and the unity of the Bible
- Wisdom Literature — Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Job, and the Psalms
- Prophecy — Messianic prophecy, Daniel, Revelation, and fulfillment patterns
Jesus Christ
Section titled “Jesus Christ”- Jesus Christ — His deity, incarnation, death, resurrection, ascension, and threefold office
- Covenants — From Noah to Abraham to David to the New Covenant in Christ
The Holy Spirit
Section titled “The Holy Spirit”- Holy Spirit — Person, gifts, fruit, baptism, indwelling, and sealing
Salvation
Section titled “Salvation”- Salvation — Gospel, grace, justification, repentance, faith, adoption, and perseverance
- Sanctification & Discipleship — Growth in holiness and the spiritual disciplines
The Christian Life
Section titled “The Christian Life”- The Law & Ethics — The Ten Commandments, moral law, and the Sermon on the Mount
- Prayer & Worship — Prayer, the Lord’s Prayer, fasting, worship, and sacred song
- Spiritual Formation & Mysticism — Contemplative prayer, the Desert Fathers, and union with God
- Christian Life & Vocation — Work, stewardship, justice, mercy, and loving neighbor
- Marriage, Family & Sexuality — God’s design for marriage, family, and sexual ethics
- Suffering, Evil & Theodicy — Why suffering exists and how the cross answers it
The Church & the World
Section titled “The Church & the World”- The Church — The body of Christ, sacraments, and mission
- Israel & the Nations — God’s plan for Israel, the church, and global mission
- Church History & Tradition — From the early councils to the Reformation to today
- World Religions & Comparative Theology — Christianity and Judaism, Islam, and the uniqueness of Christ
Last Things
Section titled “Last Things”- Last Things — The second coming, resurrection, judgment, and new creation
- Heaven, Hell & the Afterlife — The intermediate state, heaven, hell, and the resurrection body
Apologetics
Section titled “Apologetics”- Apologetics & Worldview — Arguments for God, the problem of evil, and the reliability of Scripture
- Science & Faith — Creation and evolution, miracles, and faith and reason