God's Last Name is not Damn

M any people strive to make a name for themselves.
A person's name symbolizes not only what they
have accomplished in their lifetime, but it also reveals
their character, whether good or bad. The Bible states, "A
good name is rather to be chosen than great riches..."
(Proverbs 22:1) In fact, God values His name so much that
He gave the following command: "Thou shalt not take
the name of the Lord thy God in vain; for the Lord will not
hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain." (Exodus
20:7)

The Bible is the record of God's love for mankind.
Throughout the Bible, many names referring to God are
given, and each name gives a di erent aspect of God's
character. For instance, Isaiah 9:6 states, "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." These names refer to the
precious Son of God, and each name gives a glimpse of
God's character.

Not only does the Bible show the character of God,
but it also reveals the depravity of man. Romans 3:12
states, "...there is none that doeth good, no, not one." "For
all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;"
(Romans 3:23) Your sin has earned spiritual death,
separation from a Holy God, and an eternity in hell. "For
the wages of sin is death..." (Romans 6:23a) "And death
and hell were cast into the lake of re. This is the second
death. And whosoever was not found written in the book
of life was cast into the lake of re." (Revelation 20:14-15)

The good news is that God's love for you gives you a
way of escape. This way is revealed in His name. Matthew
1:21 states, "And she shall bring forth a son, and thou
shalt call his name Jesus: for he shall save his people
from their sins." God loves you so much that He sent His
Son to pay the penalty for your sins. "But God
commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were
yet sinners, Christ died for us." (Romans 5:8) Jesus' death
on the cross paid your sin debt, if you will only believe in
Him. Jesus stated in John 5:24, "Verily, verily, I say unto
you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that
sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into
condemnation; but is passed from death unto life."

The Bible was "...written, that ye might believe that
Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye
might have life through his name." (John 20:30-31) There
is no other way to obtain salvation. "Neither is there
salvation in any other: for there is none other name
under heaven given among men, whereby we must be
saved." (Acts 4:12) Doing good deeds will not earn your
salvation. God said, "He that believeth on him is not
condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned
already, because he hath not believed in the name of the
only begotten Son of God." (John 3:18)

Obtaining salvation and an eternity in heaven is so
simple. God gives you this promise: "That if thou shalt
confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe
in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead,
thou shalt be saved...For whosoever shall call upon the
name of the Lord shall be saved." (Romans 10:9-13)

If it is your desire to be saved, please pray this
prayer, or one similar to it: Dear God, I admit I am a
sinner, going to hell. I know that I cannot save
myself. I repent of my sins and put my faith in the
blood that you shed for me on the cross to pay for
all my sins. I now accept you as my Saviour and
trust you to take me to heaven. Thank you for
saving me. Amen.

What's in a name? Philippians 2:9-11 says that the
name of Jesus is "...above every name: That at the
name of Jesus every knee should bow...And that
every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord,
to the glory of God the Father." One day, you will
believe in God, but will you be too late? Please do
not take your salvation lightly. Trust in Christ today.

If you have decided to trust Jesus Christ as your Saviour
after reading this tract, please write and let us know.

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