Part 8.The Victory and Prayer Battles

          Part 8. The Victory and Prayer Battles

Dear Friends,
We have concluded who and what satan is and does. Only Jesus has more names than satan. These names also are His characterstics. First I would like to present the Names of The Father, The Almighty God in Hebrew;

THE NAMES OF GOD

NAME MEANING PRIMARY REFERENCE

Adonai Master, Owner -

shown

as “Lord” in Scripture

Genesis 15:2 (KJV)

And Abram said, Lord GOD,

what wilt thou give me, seeing I go childless,

and the steward of my house is this Eliezer of

Damascus?

El Shaddai

All sufficient,

bountiful, suppling

Genesis 17:1 (KJV)

And when Abram was

ninety years old and nine, the LORD

appeared to Abram, and said unto him, I am

the

Almighty God; walk before me, and be

thou perfect.

El Olam Everlasting GOD

Genesis 21:33 (KJV) And Abraham planted a

grove in Beersheba, and called there on the

name of the LORD, the

everlasting God.

El Elyon Most High GOD

Genesis 14:18 (KJV) And Melchizedek king of

Salem brought forth bread and wine: and he

was the priest of the

most high God.

El Gibbor Mighty GOD

Isaiah 9:6 (KJV) For unto us a child is born,

unto us a son is given: and the government

shall be upon his shoulder: and his name

shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The

mighty God

, The everlasting Father, The

Prince of Peace.

El Ro'i

The Seeing One Genesis 16:13 (KJV) And she called the name

of the LORD that spake unto her,

Thou God

seest me

: for she said, Have I also here

looked after him that seeth me?

El Rachuwn The Merciful

(Compassionate) One

Deuteronomy 4:31 (KJV)

(For the LORD thy

God is a

merciful God;) he will not forsake

thee, neither destroy thee, nor forget the

covenant of thy fathers which he sware unto

them.

El Na'sa

The Forgiving One Psalms 99:8 (KJV) Thou answeredst them, O

LORD our God: thou wast a

God that

forgavest them

, though thou tookest

vengeance of their inventions.

El Hannun The Gracious One

Jonah 4:2 (KJV) And he prayed unto the

LORD, and said, I pray thee, O LORD, was

not this my saying, when I was yet in my

country? Therefore I fled before unto

Tarshish: for I knew that thou art a

gracious

God

, and merciful, slow to anger, and of

great kindness, and repentest thee of the

evil.

El Kanna

The Jealous One Exodus 34:14 (KJV) For thou shalt worship

no other god: for the LORD,

whose name is

Jealous, is a jealous God:

Jehovah

I (Je) Be (havah) -

shown as “LORD” in

Scripture

Psalms 83:18 (KJV)

That men may know that

thou,

whose name alone is JEHOVAH, art the

most high over all the earth.

Jehovah-jireh

The LORD our

Provider

Genesis 22:14 (KJV)

14 And Abraham called

the name of that place

Jehovahjireh: as it is

said to this day, In the mount of the LORD it

shall be seen.

Jehovah-rapha The LORD our Healer

Exodus 15:26 (KJV) And said, If thou wilt

diligently hearken to the voice of the LORD

thy God, and wilt do that which is right in

his sight, and wilt give ear to his

commandments, and keep all his statutes, I

will put none of these diseases upon thee,

which I have brought upon the Egyptians: for

I am

the LORD that healeth thee.

Jehovah-nissi The LORD our Banner

Exodus 17:15 (KJV) And Moses built an altar,

and called the name of it

Jehovahnissi:

Jehovah-shalom The LORD our Peace

Judges 6:24 (KJV) Then Gideon built an altar

there unto the LORD, and called it

Jehovahshalom

: unto this day it is yet in

Ophrah of the Abiezrites.

Jehovah-tsidkenu

The LORD our

Righteousness

Jeremiah 23:6 (KJV)

In his days Judah shall

be saved, and Israel shall dwell safely: and

this is his name whereby he shall be called,

THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS.

Jehovah-shammah

The LORD is there

{present}

Ezekiel 48:35 (KJV)

It was round about

eighteen thousand measures: and the name

of the city from that day shall be,

The LORD

is there.

Jehovah-ra'ah

(rohi)

The LORD our

Shepherd

Psalms 23:1 (KJV)

The LORD is my shepherd;

I shall not want.

Jehovah-saboath

The LORD of Hosts 1 Samuel 1:3 (KJV) And this man went up out

of his city yearly to worship and to sacrifice

unto the

LORD of hosts in Shiloh. And the

two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, the

priests of the LORD, were there.

Jehovah-makkeh

The LORD who

smiteth

Ezekiel 7:9 (KJV)

And mine eye shall not

spare, neither will I have pity: I will

recompense thee according to thy ways and

thine abominations that are in the midst of

thee; and ye shall know that I am the

LORD

that smiteth.

Jehovah-hoseen(u) The LORD our Maker

Psalms 95:6 (KJV) O come, let us worship and

bow down: let us kneel before the

LORD our

maker

.

Jehovah-

M’Kaddesh

The LORD who

Sanctifies

Leviticus 20:8 (KJV)

And ye shall keep my

statutes, and do them: I am the

LORD which

sanctify you.


 

Now the names of Jesus and His Characterstics:

Names, Titles and Characters of Jesus Christ

I.—And Simon Peter Answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the Living God. Mat 16:16
The Son	1Jo 4:14
The Son of God	Jhn 1:34
The Son of the living God	Mat 16:16
His only begotten Son	Jhn 3:16
The Son of the Father	1Jo 1:3
The only begotten of the Father	Jhn 1:14
The only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father	Jhn 1:18
The first-born of every creature	Col 1:15
His own Son	Rom 8:32
A Son given	Isa 9:6
One Son (his well-beloved)	Mar 12:6
My Son	Psa 2:7
His dear Son (or the Son of his love)	Col 1:13
The Son of the Highest	Luk 1:32
The Son of the Blessed	Mar 14:61
Secret	Jdg 13:18
Wonderful	Isa 9:6

Testimony borne to the Son by the Father, by Jesus Himself, by the Spirit, by Angels, saints, men and devils.
The Father, "My Beloved Son."	Mat 17:5
Jesus Himself, "I am the Son of God."	Jhn 10:36
The Spirit, "The Son of God."	Mar 1:1
Gabriel, "The Son of God."	Luk 1:35; 2:11
John Baptist, "This is the Son of God."	Jhn 1:34
John, Apostle, "The Christ, the Son of God."	Jhn 20:31
Paul, Apostle, "He is the Son of God."	Act 9:20
Disciples, "Thou art the Son of God."	Mat 14:33
Nathaniel, "Rabbi, thou art the Son of God."	Jhn 1:49
Martha, "The Christ, the Son of God."	Jhn 11:27
Eunuch, "Jesus Christ is the Son of God."	Act 8:37
Centurion, "Truly this was the Son of God."	Mar 15:39
Unclean spirits, "Thou art the Son of God."	Mar 3:11
The Legion, "Thou Son of the Most High God."	Mar 5:7

II.—Unto the Son he saith, Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever. Hbr 1:8
God	Jhn 1:1; Mat 1:23; Isa 40:3
Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever	Hbr 1:8
The Mighty God	Isa 9:6
The Everlasting God	Isa 40:28
The True God	1Jo 5:20
My Lord and my God	Jhn 20:28
God my Saviour	Luk 1:47
Over all, God blessed for ever. Amen	Rom 9:5
The God of the whole earth	Isa 54:5
God manifest in the flesh	1Ti 3:16
Our God and Savior	2Pe 1:1
The great God and our Saviour, Jesus Christ	Tts 2:13
Emanuel, God with us	Mat 1:23
The God of Abraham, The God of Isaac, The God of Jacob	Exd 3:2, 6
The Highest	Luk 1:76

III.—Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I am. Jhn 8:58. Holy, Holy, Holy is Jehovah of Hosts. Isa 6:3
Jehovah	Isa 40:3
The Lord Jehovah	Isa 40:10
Jehovah my God	Zec 14:5
Jehovah of Hosts	Isa 6:3; Jhn 12:41
Jehovah, God of Hosts	Hsa 12:4, 5; Gen 32:24
The King, Jehovah of Hosts	Isa 6:5
The Strong and Mighty Jehovah	Psa 24:8
Jehovah, mighty in battle	Psa 24:8
The Man, Jehovah's Fellow	Zec 13:7
Jehovah-tsidkenu (the Lord our righteousness)	Jer 23:6
The Lord	Rom 10:13; Joe 2:32
The Lord of Glory	1Cr 2:8
The Same	Hbr 1:12; Psa 102:27
I am	Exd 3:14; Jhn 8:24
I am (before Abraham was)	Jhn 8:58
I am (whom they sought to kill)	Jhn 18:5, 6
I am (the Son of Man lifted up)	Jhn 8:28
I am (the Resurrection and the Life)	Jhn 11:25

IV.—He is before All things, and by Him All things consist. Col 1:17
The Almighty, which is, and which was, and which is to come	Rev 1:8
The Creator of all things	Col 1:16
The Upholder of all things	Hbr 1:3
The Everlasting Father (or Father of Eternity)	Isa 9:6
The Beginning	Col 1:18
The Beginning and the Ending	Rev 1:8
The Alpha and the Omega	Rev 1:8
The First and the Last	Rev 1:17
The Life	1Jo 1:2
Eternal Life	1Jo 5:20
That Eternal Life which was with the Father	1Jo 1:2
He that liveth	Rev 1:18

V.—No man hath seen God at any time; he hath Declared Him. Jhn 1:18
The Word	Jhn 1:1
The Word was with God	Jhn 1:1
The Word was God	Jhn 1:1
The Word of God	Rev 19:13
The Word of Life	1Jo 1:1
The Word was made flesh	Jhn 1:14
The Image of God	2Cr 4:4
The Image of the Invisible God	Col 1:15
The Express Image of his Person	Hbr 1:3
The Brightness of his Glory	Hbr 1:3
Wisdom	Pro 8:12, 22
The Wisdom of God	1Cr 1:24
The Power of God	1Cr 1:24
My Messenger	Isa 42:19
The Messenger of the Covenant	Mal 3:1
The Angel of Jehovah	Gen 22:15
The Angel of God	Gen 31:11, 13; Exd 14:19
The Angel of his presence	Isa 63:9

VI.—Thou hast made Him a little lower than the angels. Hbr 2:7
The Man	Jhn 19:5
The Man Christ Jesus	1Ti 2:5
A Man approved of God	Act 2:22
The Second Man, the Lord from heaven	1Cr 15:47
The Son of Man	Mar 10:33
The Son of Abraham	Mat 1:1
The Son of David	Mat 1:1
The Son of Mary	Mar 6:3
The Son of Joseph (reputed)	Jhn 1:45
The Seed of the Woman	Gen 3:15
The Seed of Abraham	Gal 3:16, 19
Of the Seed of David	Rom 1:3

VII.—Lo, I Come, to do thy will, O God. Hbr 10:9
The Babe	Luk 2:12
The Child	Isa 7:16
The Young Child	Mat 2:20
A Child Born	Isa 9:6
The Child Jesus	Luk 2:43
Her First-Born Son	Luk 2:7
The Sent of the Father	Jhn 10:36
The Apostle	Hbr 3:1
A Prophet	Act 3:22, 23
A Great Prophet	Luk 7:16
The Prophet of Nazareth	Mat 21:11
A Prophet mighty in deed and word	Luk 24:19
A Servant	Phl 2:7
The Servant of the Father	Mat 12:18
My Servant, O Israel	Isa 49:3
My Servant, the Branch	Zec 3:8
My Righteous Servant	Isa 53:11
A Servant of Rulers	Isa 49:7
A Nazarene, or Nazarite	Mat 2:23
The Carpenter	Mar 6:3
The Carpenter's Son (reputed)	Mat 13:55
He Humbled Himself unto death	Phl 2:8
A Stranger and an Alien	Psa 69:8
A Man of Sorrows	Isa 53:3
A Worm, and no Man	Psa 22:6
Accursed of God (or the Curse of God)	Deu 21:23

VIII.—God hath given him A Name which is above every name. Phl 2:9, 10
Jesus	Mat 1:21
Jesus Himself	Luk 24:15
I, Jesus	Rev 22:16
A Saviour, Jesus	Act 13:23
The Saviour of the World	1Jo 4:14
A Saviour, which is Christ the Lord	Luk 2:11
Jesus Christ	Rev 1:5
The Lord Jesus Christ	Col 1:2
Our Lord Jesus Christ Himself	2Th 2:16
Jesus the Christ	Mat 16:20
Jesus Christ our Lord	Rom 5:21
Jesus Christ the Righteous	1Jo 2:1
Jesus Christ, the same yesterday, to-day and for ever	Hbr 13:8
Jesus of Nazareth	Act 22:8
Jesus Christ of Nazareth	Act 4:10
Lord Jesus	Act 7:59
Christ Jesus	1Ti 1:15
Christ	Mat 23:8
Messiah, which is called Christ	Jhn 4:25
Anointed	Psa 2:2; Act 4:27
Christ the Lord	Luk 2:11
The Lord Christ	Col 3:24
The Christ of God	Luk 9:20
The Lord's Christ	Luk 2:26
The Christ, the Son of the Blessed	Mar 14:61
The Christ, the Saviour of the World	Jhn 4:42

IX.—Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, riches, wisdom, strength, honor, glory and blessing. Rev 5:12
The Lamb of God	Jhn 1:29
A Lamb without blemish and without spot	1Pe 1:19
The Lamb that was slain	Rev 5:12
A Lamb as it had been slain	Rev 5:6
The Lamb in the midst of the throne	Rev 7:17
The Bridegroom	Mat 9:15; Rev 21:9
The Lamb (the Temple of the City)	Rev 21:22
The Lamb (the Light of the City)	Rev 21:23
The Lamb (the Overcomer)	Rev 17:14

X.—I will set up One Shepherd over them, and he shall feed them. Eze 34:23
One Shepherd	Jhn 10:16
Jehovah's Shepherd	Zec 13:7
The Shepherd of the Sheep	Hbr 13:20
The Way	Jhn 14:6
The Door of the Sheep	Jhn 10:7
The Shepherd of Israel	Eze 34:23
The Shepherd and Bishop of Souls	1Pe 2:25
The Good Shepherd (that laid down his life)	Jhn 10:11
The Great Shepherd (that was brought again from the dead)	Hbr 13:20
The Chief Shepherd (that shall again appear)	1Pe 5:4

XI.—The Tree of Life in the midst of the Paradise of God. Rev 2:7
The Root of Jesse	Isa 11:10
The Root of David	Rev 5:5
The Root and Offspring of David	Rev 22:16
A Rod out of the stem of Jesse	Isa 11:1
A Branch out of his roots	Isa 11:1
The Branch	Zec 6:12
The Branch of the Lord	Isa 4:2
The Branch of Righteousness	Jer 33:15
A Righteous Branch	Jer 23:5
The Branch strong for thyself	Psa 80:15
The Vine	Jhn 15:5
The True Vine	Jhn 15:1
The Tree of Life	Rev 2:7
The Corn of Wheat	Jhn 12:24
The Bread of God	Jhn 6:33
The True Bread from Heaven	Jhn 6:32
The Bread which came down from Heaven	Jhn 6:41
The Bread which cometh down from Heaven	Jhn 6:50
The Bread of Life	Jhn 6:35
The Living Bread	Jhn 6:51
The Hidden Manna	Rev 2:17
A Plant of Renown	Eze 34:29
The Rose of Sharon	Sgs 2:1
The Lily of the Valley	Sgs 2:1
A Bundle of Myrrh	Sgs 1:13
A Cluster of Camphire	Sgs 1:14

XII.—I am the Light of the world; he that followeth me shall have the Light of Life. Jhn 8:12
The Light	Jhn 12:35
The True Light	Jhn 1:9
A Great Light	Isa 9:2
A Light came into the world	Jhn 12:46
The Light of the world	Jhn 8:12
The Light of men	Jhn 1:4
A Light to lighten the Gentiles	Luk 2:32
A Light of the Gentiles	Isa 42:6
A Star	Num 24:17
The Morning Star	Rev 2:28
The Bright and Morning Star	Rev 22:16
The Day Star	2Pe 1:19
The Day-spring from on High	Luk 1:78
The Sun of Righteousness	Mal 4:2

XIII.—The name of the Lord is a Strong Tower. Pro 18:10
The Strength of the children of Israel	Joe 3:12-16
A Strength to the Poor	Isa 25:4
A Strength to the needy in distress	Isa 25:4
A Refuge from the Storm	Isa 25:4
A Covert from the Tempest	Isa 32:2
The Hope of his people	Joe 3:12-16
A Horn of Salvation	Luk 1:69

XIV.—They drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them, and that Rock was Christ. 1Cr 10:4
The Rock	Mat 16:18
My Strong Rock	Psa 31:2
The Rock of Ages	Isa 26:4
The Rock that is higher than I	Psa 61:2
My Rock and my Fortress	Psa 31:3
The Rock of my Strength	Psa 62:7
The Rock of my Refuge	Psa 94:22
A Rock of Habitation	Psa 71:3
The Rock of my Heart	Psa 73:26
The Rock of my Salvation	2Sa 22:47
My Rock and my Redeemer	Psa 19:14
That Spiritual Rock	1Cr 10:4
The Rock that followed them	1Cr 10:4
A Shadow from the Heat	Isa 25:4

XV.—Other Foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ. 1Cr 3:11
The Builder	Hbr 3:3; Mat 16:18
The Foundation	1Cr 3:11
A Sure Foundation	Isa 28:16
A Stone	Isa 28:16
A Living Stone	1Pe 2:4
A Tried Stone	Isa 28:16
A Chief Corner-stone	1Pe 2:6
An Elect Stone	1Pe 2:6
A Precious Stone	1Pe 2:6
The Head Stone of the Corner	Psa 118:22
A Stone cut out without hands	Dan 2:34, 45
But unto them which are disobedient,	-
A Stone of Stumbling	1Pe 2:8
A Rock of Offence	1Pe 2:8

XVI.—In His Temple every Whit of it uttereth His glory. Psa 29:9
The Temple	Rev 21:22
A Sanctuary	Isa 8:14
The Minister of the Sanctuary and of the True Tabernacle	Hbr 8:2
Minister of the Circumcision	Rom 15:8
The Veil (his flesh)	Hbr 10:20
The Altar	Hbr 13:10
The Offerer	Hbr 7:27
The Offering	Eph 5:2
The Sacrifice	Eph 5:2
A Ransom (his life)	Mar 10:49
The Lamb	Rev 7:9
The Lamb Slain	Rev 13:8
Within the Veil-	-
The Forerunner (for us entered, even Jesus)	Hbr 6:20
The Mercy-seat (or Propitiation)	Rom 3:25
The Priest	Hbr 5:6
The High Priest	Hbr 3:1
The Great High Priest	Hbr 4:14
The Mediator	1Ti 2:5
The Daysman	Job 9:33
The Interpreter	Job 33:23
The Intercessor	Hbr 7:25
The Advocate	1Jo 2:1
The Surety	Hbr 7:22

XVII.—A Gift is a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it; whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth. Pro 17:8
The Gift of God	Jhn 4:10; 3:16
His Unspeakable Gift	2Cr 9:15
My Beloved, in whom my soul is well pleased	Mat 12:18
Mine Elect, in whom my soul delighteth	Isa 42:1
The Holy Child Jesus	Act 4:27
The Chosen of God	Luk 23:35
The Salvation of God	Luk 2:30
The Salvation of the daughter of Zion	Isa 62:11
The Redeemer	Isa 59:20
The Shiloh (Peace-Maker)	Gen 49:10
The Consolation of Israel	Luk 2:25
The Blessed	Psa 77:17
The Most Blessed for ever	Psa 21:6

XVIII.—Who was Faithful to Him that appointed him. Hbr 3:2
The Truth	Jhn 14:6
The Faithful and True	Rev 19:11
A Covenant of the people	Isa 42:6
The Testator or Covenanter	Hbr 9:16, 17
The Faithful Witness	Rev 1:5
The Faithful and True Witness	Rev 3:14
A Witness to the People	Isa 55:4
The Amen	Rev 3:14

XIX.—He that is Holy, he that is True. Rev 3:7
The Just	1Pe 3:18
The Just One	Act 7:52
Thine Holy One	Act 2:27
The Holy One and the Just	Act 3:14
The Holy One of Israel	Isa 49:7
The Holy One of God	Mar 1:24
Holy, Holy, Holy	Isa 6:3; Jhn 12:41

XX.—That in All things he might have the Pre-Eminence. Col 1:18
The Beginning of the Creation of God	Rev 3:14
My First-Born	Psa 89:27
The First-Born from the dead	Col 1:18
The First-Begotten of the dead	Rev 1:5
The First-Born among many Brethren	Rom 8:29
The First-Fruits of them that slept	1Cr 15:20
The Last Adam	1Cr 15:45
The Resurrection	Jhn 11:25
A Quickening Spirit	1Cr 15:45
The Head (even Christ)	Eph 4:15
The Head of the Body, the Church	Col 1:18
The Head over all things to the Church	Eph 1:22
The Head of every Man	1Cr 11:3
The Head of all Principality and Power	Col 2:10

XXI.—Gird thy Sword upon thy thigh, O Most Mighty, with thy glory and thy majesty. Psa 45:3
The Captain of the Host of the Lord	Jos 5:14
The Captain of Salvation	Hbr 2:10
The Author and Finisher of Faith	Hbr 12:2
A Leader	Isa 55:4
A Commander	Isa 55:4
A Ruler	Mic 5:2
A Governor	Mat 2:6
The Deliverer	Rom 11:26
The Lion of the Tribe of Judah	Rev 5:5
An Ensign of the People	Isa 11:10
The Chiefest among Ten Thousand (in an army)	Sgs 5:10
A Polished Shaft	Isa 49:2
The Shield	Psa 84:9

XXII.—All Power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Mat 28:18
The Lord	1Cr 12:3
One Lord	Eph 4:5
God hath made that same Jesus both Lord and Christ	Act 2:36
Lord of Lords	Rev 17:14
King of Kings	Rev 17:14
Lord both of the dead and living	Rom 14:9
Lord of the Sabbath	Luk 6:5
Lord of Peace	2Th 3:16
Lord of all	Act 10:36
Lord over all	Rom 10:12

XXIII.—Him hath God Exalted to be a Prince and a Saviour. Act 5:31
The Messiah the Prince	Dan 9:25
The Prince of Life	Act 3:15
A Prince and a Saviour	Act 5:31
The Prince of Peace	Isa 9:6
The Prince of Princes	Dan 8:25
The Prince of the Kings of the earth	Rev 1:5
A Prince (among Israel)	Eze 34:24
The Glory of thy people Israel	Luk 2:32
He that filleth all in all	Eph 1:23

XXIV.—He shall reign for ever and ever. Rev 11:15
The Judge	Act 17:31
The Righteous Judge	2Ti 4:8
The King	Zec 14:16
The King of Kings	Rev 19:16
Lord of Lords	Rev 19:16
A Sceptre (out of Israel)	Num 24:17
The King's Son	Psa 72:1
David their King	Jer 30:9
The King of Israel	Jhn 1:49
King of the daughter of Zion	Jhn 12:15
The King of the Jews (born)	Mat 2:2; 15:2
The King of the Jews (crucified)	Jhn 19:19
The King of Saints or King of Nations	Rev 15:3
King over all the Earth	Zec 14:4, 5, 9
The King of Righteousness	Hbr 7:2
The King of Peace	Hbr 7:2
The King of Glory	Psa 24:10
The King in his beauty	Isa 33:17
He sitteth King for ever	Psa 29:10
Crowned with a Crown of Thorns	Jhn 19:2
Crowned with Glory and Honor	Hbr 2:9
Crowned with a Crown of Pure Gold	Psa 21:3
Crowned with many Crowns	Rev 19:12

Allusions, Characteristics and Epithets
As a Refiner's Fire. As Fuller's Soap	Mal 3:2
As the Light of the Morning when the sun riseth, a morning without clouds. As the Tender Grass by clear shining after rain	2Sa 23:4
As a Tender Plant (to God). As a Root out of a dry ground (to man)	Isa 53:2
As Rain upon the mown grass. As Showers that water the earth	Psa 72:6
As Rivers of Water in a dry place. As the Shadow of a great Rock in a weary land. As an Hiding-place from the wind	Isa 32:2
As Ointment poured forth	Sgs 1:3
Fairer than the Children of Men	Psa 45:2
A glorious high Throne from the beginning is the place of our sanctuary	Jer 17:12
For a Glorious Throne to his father's house	Isa 22:23
A Crown of Glory and Beauty	Isa 28:5
A Stone of Grace	Pro 17:8
Nail fastened in a sure place	Isa 22:23
A Brother born for adversity	Pro 17:17
A Friend that sticketh closer than a brother	Pro 18:24
A Friend that loveth at all times	Pro 17:17
His Countenance is as the sun	Rev 1:16
His Countenance is as Lebanon	Sgs 5:15
Yea. He is altogether lovely. This is my beloved and my Friend	Sgs 5:16

Consider Him
He was Obedient	Phl 2:8
He was Meek, Lowly	Mat 11:29
He was Guileless	1Pe 2:22
He was Tempted	Hbr 4:15
He was Oppressed	Isa 53:7
He was Despised	Isa 53:3
He was Rejected	Isa 53:3
He was Betrayed	Mat 27:3
He was Condemned	Mar 14:64
He was Reviled	1Pe 2:23
He was Scourged	Jhn 19:1
He was Mocked	Mat 27:29
He was Wounded	Isa 53:5
He was Bruised	Isa 53:5
He was Stricken	Isa 53:4
He was Smitten	Isa 53:4
He was Crucified	Mat 27:35
He was Forsaken	Psa 22:1
He is Merciful	Hbr 2:17
He is Faithful	Hbr 2:17
He is Holy, Harmless	Hbr 7:26
He is Undefiled	Hbr 7:26
He is Separate	Hbr 7:26
He is Perfect	Hbr 5:9
He is Glorious	Isa 49:5
He is Mighty	Isa 63:1
He is Justified	1Ti 3:16
He is Exalted	Act 2:33
He is Risen	Luk 24:6
He is Glorified	Act 3:13

The Lord is my Portion
My Maker, Husband	Isa 54:5
My Well-beloved	Sgs 1:13
My Saviour	2Pe 3:18
My Hope	1Ti 1:1
My Brother	Mar 3:35
My Portion	Jer 10:16
My Helper	Hbr 13:6
My Physician	Jer 8:22
My Healer	Luk 9:11
My Refiner	Mal 3:3
My Purifier	Mal 3:3
My Lord, Master	Jhn 13:13
My Servant	Luk 12:37
My Example	Jhn 13:15
My Teacher	Jhn 3:2
My Shepherd	Psa 23:1
My Keeper	Jhn 17:12
My Feeder	Eze 34:23
My Leader	Isa 40:11
My Restorer	Psa 23:3
My Resting-place	Jer 50:6
My Meat (his flesh)	Jhn 6:55
My Drink (his blood)	Jhn 6:55
My Passover	1Cr 5:7
My Peace	Eph 2:14
My Wisdom	1Cr 1:30
My Righteousness	1Cr 1:30
My Sanctification	1Cr 1:30
My Redemption	1Cr 1:30
My All in All	Col 3:11

Jesus mentioned by Non Christian Historians:

Some claim Jesus was not real or that they deny His Divinity. Who can blame those people? Israel was not born again until 1948. The Jews were scattered and there was no internet, plus the prophecies of Jesus regarding the Christian persecution was taking place.

Please note when reading these historical accounts where the historians even in their contempt for christians do not accuse the christians of any violent crime. They were framed not actually accussed of any, i repeat any violent crime.

 

So when you call on the name of Jesus you are actually calling on all His names plus His Characterics plus the Names of The Father and All His Characterstics which are the same. Thus, what you can get when calling on Jesus are all the promises of His Name. Who doesn't want that?

 

Please study the nature and the characterstics of these first Century christians, and then you will know what they had to go through during their persecution.

 

Here are the historical accounts from non- christians:

 

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Probe Ministries > Reasons to Believe: Apologetics > Ancient Evidence for Jesus from Non-Christian Sources Ancient Evidence for Jesus from Non-Christian Sources Written by Michael Gleghorn Evidence from Tacitus Although there is overwhelming evidence that the New Testament is an accurate and trustworthy historical document, many people are still reluctant to believe what it says unless there is also some independent, non-biblical testimony that corroborates its statements. In the introduction to one of his books, F.F. Bruce tells about a Christian correspondent who was told by an agnostic friend that "apart from obscure references in Josephus and the like," there was no historical evidence for the life of Jesus outside the Bible.{1} This, he wrote to Bruce, had caused him "great concern and some little upset in [his] spiritual life."{2} He concludes his letter by asking, "Is such collateral proof available, and if not, are there reasons for the lack of it?"{3} The answer to this question is, "Yes, such collateral proof is available," and we will be looking at some of it in this article. Let's begin our inquiry with a passage that historian Edwin Yamauchi calls "probably the most important reference to Jesus outside the New Testament."{4} Reporting on Emperor Nero's decision to blame the Christians for the fire that had destroyed Rome in A.D. 64, the Roman historian Tacitus wrote: Nero fastened the guilt . . . on a class hated for their abominations, called Christians by the populace. Christus, from whom the name had its origin, suffered the extreme penalty during the reign of Tiberius at the hands of . . . Pontius Pilatus, and a most mischievous superstition, thus checked for the moment, again broke out not only in Judaea, the first source of the evil, but even in Rome. . . .{5} What all can we learn from this ancient (and rather unsympathetic) reference to Jesus and the early Christians? Notice, first, that Tacitus reports Christians derived their name from a historical person called Christus (from the Latin), or Christ. He is said to have "suffered the extreme penalty," obviously alluding to the Roman method of execution known as crucifixion. This is said to have occurred during the reign of Tiberius and by the sentence of Pontius Pilatus. This confirms much of what the Gospels tell us about the death of Jesus. But what are we to make of Tacitus' rather enigmatic statement that Christ's death briefly checked "a most mischievous superstition," which subsequently arose not only in Judaea, but also in Rome? One historian suggests that Tacitus is here "bearing indirect . . . testimony to the conviction of the early church that the Christ who had been crucified had risen from the grave."{6} While this interpretation is admittedly speculative, it does help explain the otherwise bizarre occurrence of a rapidly growing religion based on the worship of a man who had been crucified as a criminal.{7} How else might one explain that? Evidence from Pliny the Younger Another important source of evidence about Jesus and early Christianity can be found in the letters of Pliny the Younger to Emperor Trajan. Pliny was the Roman governor of Bithynia in Asia Minor. In one of his letters, dated around A.D. 112, he asks Trajan's advice about the appropriate way to conduct legal proceedings against those accused of being Christians.{8} Pliny says that he needed to consult the emperor about this issue because a great multitude of every age, class, and sex stood accused of Christianity.{9} At one point in his letter, Pliny relates some of the information he has learned about these Christians: They were in the habit of meeting on a certain fixed day before it was light, when they sang in alternate verses a hymn to Christ, as to a god, and bound themselves by a solemn oath, not to any wicked deeds, but never to commit any fraud, theft or adultery, never to falsify their word, nor deny a trust when they should be called upon to deliver it up; after which it was their custom to separate, and then reassemble to partake of food--but food of an ordinary and innocent kind.{10} This passage provides us with a number of interesting insights into the beliefs and practices of early Christians. First, we see that Christians regularly met on a certain fixed day for worship. Second, their worship was directed to Christ, demonstrating that they firmly believed in His divinity. Furthermore, one scholar interprets Pliny's statement that hymns were sung to Christ, as to a god, as a reference to the rather distinctive fact that, "unlike other gods who were worshipped, Christ was a person who had lived on earth."{11} If this interpretation is correct, Pliny understood that Christians were worshipping an actual historical person as God! Of course, this agrees perfectly with the New Testament doctrine that Jesus was both God and man. Not only does Pliny's letter help us understand what early Christians believed about Jesus' person, it also reveals the high esteem to which they held His teachings. For instance, Pliny notes that Christians bound themselves by a solemn oath not to violate various moral standards, which find their source in the ethical teachings of Jesus. In addition, Pliny's reference to the Christian custom of sharing a common meal likely alludes to their observance of communion and the "love feast."{12} This interpretation helps explain the Christian claim that the meal was merely food of an ordinary and innocent kind. They were attempting to counter the charge, sometimes made by non-Christians, of practicing "ritual cannibalism."{13} The Christians of that day humbly repudiated such slanderous attacks on Jesus' teachings. We must sometimes do the same today. Evidence from Josephus Perhaps the most remarkable reference to Jesus outside the Bible can be found in the writings of Josephus, a first century Jewish historian. On two occasions, in his Jewish Antiquities, he mentions Jesus. The second, less revealing, reference describes the condemnation of one "James" by the Jewish Sanhedrin. This James, says Josephus, was "the brother of Jesus the so-called Christ."{14} F.F. Bruce points out how this agrees with Paul's description of James in Galatians 1:19 as "the Lord's brother."{15} And Edwin Yamauchi informs us that "few scholars have questioned" that Josephus actually penned this passage.{16} As interesting as this brief reference is, there is an earlier one, which is truly astonishing. Called the "Testimonium Flavianum," the relevant portion declares: About this time there lived Jesus, a wise man, if indeed one ought to call him a man. For he . . . wrought surprising feats. . . . He was the Christ. When Pilate . . .condemned him to be crucified, those who had . . . come to love him did not give up their affection for him. On the third day he appeared . . . restored to life. . . . And the tribe of Christians . . . has . . . not disappeared.{17} Did Josephus really write this? Most scholars think the core of the passage originated with Josephus, but that it was later altered by a Christian editor, possibly between the third and fourth century A.D.{18} But why do they think it was altered? Josephus was not a Christian, and it is difficult to believe that anyone but a Christian would have made some of these statements.{19} For instance, the claim that Jesus was a wise man seems authentic, but the qualifying phrase, "if indeed one ought to call him a man," is suspect. It implies that Jesus was more than human, and it is quite unlikely that Josephus would have said that! It is also difficult to believe he would have flatly asserted that Jesus was the Christ, especially when he later refers to Jesus as "the so-called" Christ. Finally, the claim that on the third day Jesus appeared to His disciples restored to life, inasmuch as it affirms Jesus' resurrection, is quite unlikely to come from a non-Christian! But even if we disregard the questionable parts of this passage, we are still left with a good deal of corroborating information about the biblical Jesus. We read that he was a wise man who performed surprising feats. And although He was crucified under Pilate, His followers continued their discipleship and became known as Christians. When we combine these statements with Josephus' later reference to Jesus as "the so-called Christ," a rather detailed picture emerges which harmonizes quite well with the biblical record. It increasingly appears that the "biblical Jesus" and the "historical Jesus" are one and the same! Evidence from the Babylonian Talmud There are only a few clear references to Jesus in the Babylonian Talmud, a collection of Jewish rabbinical writings compiled between approximately A.D. 70-500. Given this time frame, it is naturally supposed that earlier references to Jesus are more likely to be historically reliable than later ones. In the case of the Talmud, the earliest period of compilation occurred between A.D. 70-200.{20} The most significant reference to Jesus from this period states: On the eve of the Passover Yeshu was hanged. For forty days before the execution took place, a herald . . . cried, "He is going forth to be stoned because he has practiced sorcery and enticed Israel to apostasy."{21} Let's examine this passage. You may have noticed that it refers to someone named "Yeshu." So why do we think this is Jesus? Actually, "Yeshu" (or "Yeshua") is how Jesus' name is pronounced in Hebrew. But what does the passage mean by saying that Jesus "was hanged"? Doesn't the New Testament say he was crucified? Indeed it does. But the term "hanged" can function as a synonym for "crucified." For instance, Galatians 3:13 declares that Christ was "hanged", and Luke 23:39 applies this term to the criminals who were crucified with Jesus.{22} So the Talmud declares that Jesus was crucified on the eve of Passover. But what of the cry of the herald that Jesus was to be stoned? This may simply indicate what the Jewish leaders were planning to do.{23} If so, Roman involvement changed their plans!{24} The passage also tells us why Jesus was crucified. It claims He practiced sorcery and enticed Israel to apostasy! Since this accusation comes from a rather hostile source, we should not be too surprised if Jesus is described somewhat differently than in the New Testament. But if we make allowances for this, what might such charges imply about Jesus? Interestingly, both accusations have close parallels in the canonical gospels. For instance, the charge of sorcery is similar to the Pharisees' accusation that Jesus cast out demons "by Beelzebul the ruler of the demons."{25} But notice this: such a charge actually tends to confirm the New Testament claim that Jesus performed miraculous feats. Apparently Jesus' miracles were too well attested to deny. The only alternative was to ascribe them to sorcery! Likewise, the charge of enticing Israel to apostasy parallels Luke's account of the Jewish leaders who accused Jesus of misleading the nation with his teaching.{26} Such a charge tends to corroborate the New Testament record of Jesus' powerful teaching ministry. Thus, if read carefully, this passage from the Talmud confirms much of our knowledge about Jesus from the New Testament. Evidence from Lucian Lucian of Samosata was a second century Greek satirist. In one of his works, he wrote of the early Christians as follows: The Christians . . . worship a man to this day--the distinguished personage who introduced their novel rites, and was crucified on that account. . . . [It] was impressed on them by their original lawgiver that they are all brothers, from the moment that they are converted, and deny the gods of Greece, and worship the crucified sage, and live after his laws.{27} Although Lucian is jesting here at the early Christians, he does make some significant comments about their founder. For instance, he says the Christians worshipped a man, "who introduced their novel rites." And though this man's followers clearly thought quite highly of Him, He so angered many of His contemporaries with His teaching that He "was crucified on that account." Although Lucian does not mention his name, he is clearly referring to Jesus. But what did Jesus teach to arouse such wrath? According to Lucian, he taught that all men are brothers from the moment of their conversion. That's harmless enough. But what did this conversion involve? It involved denying the Greek gods, worshipping Jesus, and living according to His teachings. It's not too difficult to imagine someone being killed for teaching that. Though Lucian doesn't say so explicitly, the Christian denial of other gods combined with their worship of Jesus implies the belief that Jesus was more than human. Since they denied other gods in order to worship Him, they apparently thought Jesus a greater God than any that Greece had to offer! Let's summarize what we've learned about Jesus from this examination of ancient non-Christian sources. First, both Josephus and Lucian indicate that Jesus was regarded as wise. Second, Pliny, the Talmud, and Lucian imply He was a powerful and revered teacher. Third, both Josephus and the Talmud indicate He performed miraculous feats. Fourth, Tacitus, Josephus, the Talmud, and Lucian all mention that He was crucified. Tacitus and Josephus say this occurred under Pontius Pilate. And the Talmud declares it happened on the eve of Passover. Fifth, there are possible references to the Christian belief in Jesus' resurrection in both Tacitus and Josephus. Sixth, Josephus records that Jesus' followers believed He was the Christ, or Messiah. And finally, both Pliny and Lucian indicate that Christians worshipped Jesus as God! I hope you see how this small selection of ancient non-Christian sources helps corroborate our knowledge of Jesus from the gospels. Of course, there are many ancient Christian sources of information about Jesus as well. But since the historical reliability of the canonical gospels is so well established, I invite you to read those for an authoritative "life of Jesus!" Notes 1. F. F. Bruce, Jesus and Christian Origins Outside the New Testament (Grand Rapids, Michigan: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1974), 13. 2. Ibid. 3. Ibid. 4. Edwin Yamauchi, quoted in Lee Strobel, The Case for Christ (Grand Rapids, Michigan: Zondervan Publishing House, 1998), 82. 5. Tacitus, Annals 15.44, cited in Strobel, The Case for Christ, 82. 6. N.D. Anderson, Christianity: The Witness of History (London: Tyndale, 1969), 19, cited in Gary R. Habermas, The Historical Jesus (Joplin, Missouri: College Press Publishing Company, 1996), 189-190. 7. Edwin Yamauchi, cited in Strobel, The Case for Christ, 82. 8. Pliny, Epistles x. 96, cited in Bruce, Christian Origins, 25; Habermas, The Historical Jesus, 198. 9. Ibid., 27. 10. Pliny, Letters, transl. by William Melmoth, rev. by W.M.L. Hutchinson (Cambridge: Harvard Univ. Press, 1935), vol. II, X:96, cited in Habermas, The Historical Jesus, 199. 11. M. Harris, "References to Jesus in Early Classical Authors," in Gospel Perspectives V, 354-55, cited in E. Yamauchi, "Jesus Outside the New Testament: What is the Evidence?", in Jesus Under Fire, ed. by Michael J. Wilkins and J.P. Moreland (Grand Rapids, Michigan: Zondervan Publishing House, 1995), p. 227, note 66. 12. Habermas, The Historical Jesus, 199. 13. Bruce, Christian Origins, 28. 14. Josephus, Antiquities xx. 200, cited in Bruce, Christian Origins, 36. 15. Ibid. 16. Yamauchi, "Jesus Outside the New Testament", 212. 17. Josephus, Antiquities 18.63-64, cited in Yamauchi, "Jesus Outside the New Testament", 212. 18. Ibid. 19. Although time would not permit me to mention it on the radio, another version of Josephus' "Testimonium Flavianum" survives in a tenth-century Arabic version (Bruce, Christian Origins, 41). In 1971, Professor Schlomo Pines published a study on this passage. The passage is interesting because it lacks most of the questionable elements that many scholars believe to be Christian interpolations. Indeed, "as Schlomo Pines and David Flusser...stated, it is quite plausible that none of the arguments against Josephus writing the original words even applies to the Arabic text, especially since the latter would have had less chance of being censored by the church" (Habermas, The Historical Jesus, 194). The passage reads as follows: "At this time there was a wise man who was called Jesus. His conduct was good and (he) was known to be virtuous. And many people from among the Jews and the other nations became his disciples. Pilate condemned him to be crucified and to die. But those who had become his disciples did not abandon his discipleship. They reported that he had appeared to them three days after his crucifixion, and that he was alive; accordingly he was perhaps the Messiah, concerning whom the prophets have recounted wonders." (Quoted in James H. Charlesworth, Jesus Within Judaism, (Garden City: Doubleday, 1988), 95, cited in Habermas, The Historical Jesus, 194). 20. Habermas, The Historical Jesus, 202-03. 21. The Babylonian Talmud, transl. by I. Epstein (London: Soncino, 1935), vol. III, Sanhedrin 43a, 281, cited in Habermas, The Historical Jesus, 203. 22. Habermas, The Historical Jesus, 203. 23. See John 8:58-59 and 10:31-33. 24. Habermas, The Historical Jesus, 204. See also John 18:31-32. 25. Matt. 12:24. I gleaned this observation from Bruce, Christian Origins, 56. 26. Luke 23:2, 5. 27. Lucian, The Death of Peregrine, 11-13, in The Works of Lucian of Samosata, transl. by H.W. Fowler and F.G. Fowler, 4 vols. (Oxford: Clarendon, 1949), vol. 4., cited in Habermas, The Historical Jesus, 206. ©2001 Probe Ministries. What God has purposed will happen! Thus, we have now seen there is a fierce battle in the Spiritual Realm for our souls. Who do we want on our side? Prayer Battles: Some spiritual truths and facts about prayer battles. In Context | Full Chapter | Other Translations Ephesians 6:12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.   Please note: The calling of a Christian is not to fight against any human being. But against the Army of satan. Please note Paul doesn't say we will defeat the enemy( as Christ is the only one who can defeat satan once and for all) but says "our struggle".   Hence the the "good fight of faith". I hope this is all making sense now. So, now we understand that why Jesus keeps on repeating, " Fear Not" in most of His teachings.   We are not to fear but called as God's army to fight. Like a good soldier we need armour, Spiritual Armour. We also fight not standing up, but on our knees in humility. We fight not with weapons, but with prayer and the Word of God (one of Christs name by the way)   We do not fight with anger, bloodlust, or vengence, but rather with humility, forgiveness and God's grace.   We do not have earthly allies to gather around, but we have prayers of other Believers and the Heavenly Host of Angels of Whom Christ is Commander. We are expected to be wounded, hurt, tired, weary and scarred, but not discouraged. For we know the outcome now. So, why chose the losing side?   Let me bring into the reader's rememberance Job 38: 22-23;   “Have you entered the storehouses of the snow or seen the storehouses of the hail, 23 which I reserve for times of trouble, for days of war and battle?   The Lord has appointed the days. We have to battle till the end. Oppression will not cease, for one thing is certain, satan is relentless. He does not give up easily. Just this fact is enough to scare many people from accepting Christ. Now do you remember the Parable of the Sower and the The Seeds.   That is why it was necessary to understand what transpired in the beginning. Why God sent His only Son. Why we have to know our enemy satan, and also know The God Who Saves, and His Names which are also His promises.   We know now the whole truth, the prophecies fulfilled as a sign of His Promise and His Kingdom, and most of all His Return and His Everlasting Reign!   Remember that what God has declared will come to pass. We may not like the circumstances, events, people, or instances that world presents to us. What is a blessing is that Jesus says about Jerusalem and His coming.....another overlooked prophecy In Matthew 23 verse 37-39:   37 “Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those sent to you, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, and you were not willing. 38 Look, your house is left to you desolate. 39 For I tell you, you will not see me again until you say, ‘Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.’[c]”     The Parable of the Fig Tree:     In Context | Full Chapter | Other Translations Mark 13:28 “Now learn this lesson from the fig tree: As soon as its twigs get tender and its leaves come out, you know that summer is near.   Jesus compared Jerusalem to the fig tree. When you see the signs of His Second coming, as spoken in the previous parts, Know that the end of age is near.   Jerusalem being the key and clock of the Prophecies. Is it not a mystery that Jerusalem lost it's entity and name during the captivity of the Jews and even after the Jews were dispersed from the land. How come God restores the land and the prophesies about Jerusalem being a cup of trembling for all Nations. Why does Jesus weep for Jerusalem, and say you will see me again only when they say" blessed is the One who comes in the name of The Lord".   So just the fact that Jerusalem is mentioned in the prophecy for end times is the sign of the latter days, nearing the end of age of Dispensation of Grace, and the Rapture.   We are called to fight a spiritual battle. A battle for God's will to be done.   Jesus says in :   Matthew 6:33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.   We now know after going through all the parts of this blog that the Kingdom of Heaven is the Word of God ie. Jesus' name, ie Jesus Himself.   So when we seek Jesus, He gives us all things that we need.....not what we want necessarily.   Seek Him and know His Plans, designs, and salvation.   Our Prayer is of One accord.......The battle is fought in the Lord's Prayer, A Prayer that Jesus taught Himself. What is unique is that every christian knows this Prayer, but not every one understands it completly.   UNDERSTANDING THE LORD'S PRAYER AS OUR BATTLE CRY.   The Lord's Prayer;   Matthew 6:9-13   New International Version (NIV)   9 “This, then, is how you should pray: “‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, 10 your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. 11 Give us today our daily bread. 12 And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. 13 And lead us not into temptation,[a] but deliver us from the evil one.[b]’ For Yours is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever.AMEN."""     This Awesome prayer contains a lot more meaning than just these few words. That is why we needed to know the names and characterstics of both the devil and God/Jesus. Points to note: 1.The Kingdom of Heaven is Jesus. 2.  Jesus is called the bread of Life. 3. Hallowed means:   hal·lowed (hld) adj. 1. Sanctified; consecrated: a hallowed cemetery. 2. Highly venerated; sacrosanct: our hallowed war heroes. The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition copyright ©2000 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Updated in 2009. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. hallowed (ˈhæləʊd; liturgical ˈhæləʊɪd) adj 1. (Ecclesiastical Terms) set apart as sacred 2. (Ecclesiastical Terms) consecrated or holy ˈhallowedness n Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged© HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003 hal•lowed (ˈhæl oʊd; in liturgical use often ˈhæl oʊ ɪd) adj. regarded as holy;   4. Debts mean sin, trespasses, and wicked ways.   5. Evil one refers to the devil and all his names and characterstics.   6. Temptation is also the devil and his attacks on the minds, one word but many meanings, here are a few:   Thesaurus Legend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms Noun 1. temptation - something that seduces or has the quality to seduce enticement influence - a cognitive factor that tends to have an effect on what you do; "her wishes had a great influence on his thinking" forbidden fruit - originally an apple from the tree of knowledge of good and evil in the Garden of Eden; it is now used to refer to anything that is tempting but dangerous (as sexuality) bait, come-on, lure, sweetener, hook - anything that serves as an enticement allurement - attractiveness; "its allurement was its remoteness" 2. temptation - the desire to have or do something that you know you should avoid; "he felt the temptation and his will power weakened" desire - the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state 3. temptation - the act of influencing by exciting hope or desire; "his enticements were shameless" enticement influence - causing something without any direct or apparent effort wheedling, blandishment - the act of urging by means of teasing or flattery leading astray, leading off - the act of enticing others into sinful ways seduction - enticing someone astray from right behavior allurement, solicitation - the act of enticing a person to do something wrong (as an offer of sex in return for money)   Now lets look at the prayer:   “‘Our Father in heaven, sacred,holy and consecrated be your Names ie. All Your names and Characterstics, 10 your Word/Jesus come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. 11 Give us today our Jesus/Word. 12 And forgive us our sins, trespasses, and wicked ways as we also have forgiven sins, trespasses and wicked ways of others . 13 And lead us not into allurement, enticement, leading away, leading off,solicitation. seduction,wheedling, teasing others, offending others, influencing others wrongly,[a] but deliver us from the evil one, satan and all his names and characterstics.[b]’ For Yours is Jesus/Word and the power and the glory forever.AMEN."""     Now look at the interesting verse: Let Your will be done on earth as it is in Heaven. Does it not make sense now that God has a Will. Have we not proved consistantly that His Will is for every man and woman to be saved so they can Dwell with The Most High and have eternal Life. It is so in Heaven. Have we not seen what the devil does to prevent us from going to God?   So Jesus is asking the disciples agree to God's plan and pray that all men and women be saved. That is God's will. God's will is also that Jesus Comes back and establishes His everlasting Kingdom.   So Jesus is asking for His disciples to pray that He comes back to fulfill God's Will. How Amazing!   Continuing:   Give us today Gods Word and Rememberance of Jesus and His promise to forgive us of all our sins, trespasses and wicked ways, just as we forgive those who did us wrong through Your Mercy and Grace. But deliver us through Your Spirit from all evil deeds, and satanic attacks by the evil one called the devil and his demons Because Your Word and Jesus has the power and Glory. SO BE IT!     This is what Jesus wants us to pray daily.   Now I hope all the dots have been connected, That the Reader may Verify and conclude for themselves the truth. My job was to present and preach. The rest lies in God's Word and the Power of His Name.     In Part 9, I will present End of Days prophecies of other Religions. I also would be presenting the Beautitudes of Jesus preached on the Mount of Olives. Now you will understand why and what the meanings of Jesus really mean. Many things will definitely come to light that were hidden. There are more Prophecies that I have to share from the Bible as well.   God Bless you all and may you all recieve the understanding from God.