When God named himself it was more than a label. He stressed
that his name represented his character and those who bore it must
accurately display that character in their words and deeds.
Misunderstanding this basic biblical truth has led to the reduction
of the third commandment to simply a language issue in popular
culture. However, its correct understanding and preaching should be
the start of knowing God's dealings with his Old and New Testament
people as well as the template for today's believers. Initially
establishing the consistency of the testamental record through
themes and the use of the Old Testament by Jesus and the New
Testament writers, the author displays some of God's
characteristics found in both testaments, which illustrate ethical
requirements for his church and inspire the responses of his
people.
"The fruit of a lifetime of study of the Old Testament,
distilling biblical wisdom, written concisely, and understandable
to the average church member, though informed by much scholarly
reading. As a gifted biblical expositor and much-loved classroom
teacher, Leggett again pushes us into Old Testament study to inform
us of the New and inspires us to more whole-hearted devotion to the
God who has called us by his name." -Dr. Terrance Tiessen, emeritus
professor of theology and ethics, Providence Seminary
"Don Leggett's final work captures his love for Scripture as he
carefully explores the theme of Christian identity, drawing on his
thorough familiarity with the biblical texts and his impressive
knowledge of Old Testament scholarship. Accessibility in style and
practical insights make it a valuable resource for the lay person
to deepen their understanding of the Scriptures and the God of whom
they speak." -John Franklin, IMAGO director; adjunct at Tyndale
Seminary and Trinity College, Toronto
"With warmth and passion the author traces specific themes
through both testaments, illustrating their unity of witness to the
character of God. (The chapter on holiness is worth the price of
the book ). He demonstrates that drawing deeply from the well of
truth about God's purposes is critical in understanding the
relevance of the person and work of Christ and the nature of the
church." -Steve Males, former student and co-pastor
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