Is Rick Warren's Purpose God's Purpose

[zeke25]

(12-09-2008 03:11 PM)Vic Wrote:  Rick Warren's Purpose Driven Life and similar writings are being used worldwide, but is what he offering relevant to believers and more importantly does it stand the test of Scripture?

A good place to find info on Rick Warren is to read "Deceived on Purpose" by Warren Smith. Bottomline answer is that Rick Warren does not espouse Christianity. He has his own agenda.

I've looked all over the discussion boards and am unable to find where you have discussed God's name, so that I could join in the discussion there. I may have missed it. So, I'll ask my question here. Perhaps you would prefer to start a thread, since I, as a newbie, cannot.

Dear Vicky,

In your article "What is His Sacred Name or True Name?" ( http://www.seekgod.ca/htname.htm ) you wrote:

9. Ehyeh Asher Ehyeh as I AM WHO I AM

I believe that much of this name confusion originated, due to the fact that English speaking people do not fully understand the meaning of the Hebrew word shem, which is often times translated as name in our English Bibles. I would like to discuss the Hebrew meaning of the word shem, found in Exodus 3:15, where God Almighty stated this:

"This is My Name forever"

The word shemiy, which is from the root word shem (H8034), is often translated into English as name. The word shem, has a much deeper meaning than just name in the Hebrew language. Shem can also mean likeness, authority, character, renown, report, memorial, mark, fame, rank, majesty, and a representation of who someone is.
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When God Almighty said to Moses I AM WHO I AM (Ehyeh Asher Ehyeh), He was describing who He was, is, and will be. He is the Eternal, without beginning or end.

My question: Are you saying that His name forever is I AM WHO I AM?

zeke25