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With so much attention given to the name of the Lord in the Old Testament, the casual New Testament reader might wonder what connection exists between the third commandment and the work of Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus himself often mentioned that the work...

We Speak, with Caution, in His Name Two biblical themes connected with the third commandment are the taking of the name of the Lord lightly (i.e. in cursing or casual speech) and speaking falsely in the name of the Lord (i.e. false prophecy or...

We Speak, with Caution, in His Name Two biblical themes connected with the third commandment are the taking of the name of the Lord lightly (i.e. in cursing or casual speech) and speaking falsely in the name of the Lord (i.e. false prophecy or...

Kyle Strobel is the co-founder of Metamorpha, a spiritual formation ministry seeking to walk alongside fellow believers in their search for discernment, faithfulness and life with God. He is the author of Formed for the Glory of God: Learning from...

Kyle Strobel is the co-founder of Metamorpha, a spiritual formation ministry seeking to walk alongside fellow believers in their search for discernment, faithfulness and life with God. He is the author of Formed for the Glory of God: Learning from...

The third commandment in its negative form is often taken to be one of the more trivial of the commandments. But in its positive form, the command not only prohibits us from profaning the name of the Lord, it challenges us to sanctify and revere the...

In the NT Paul advances the second commandment by warning his readers against making theological images of God that do not represent reality. In Romans he addresses the tendency to adapt our vision of God to suit our own sinful habits or personal...

In the NT Paul advances the second commandment by warning his readers against making theological images of God that do not represent reality. In Romans he addresses the tendency to adapt our vision of God to suit our own sinful habits or personal...

Part of the problem with making images is that they very easily become idols. This was clearly the case with the golden calf, which was created by Aaron at the insistence of the people. The same can be said for two other examples which, in this...

Part of the problem with making images is that they very easily become idols. This was clearly the case with the golden calf, which was created by Aaron at the insistence of the people. The same can be said for two other examples which, in this...