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In 1999, God gave vision for an evangelistic ministry
for the specific purpose of outreach. The visionary intent of this ministry is to claim and reclaim souls for Christ. After
much deliberation and prayer, and some four years later,...the Lord permitted the name "EL" to be lifted up in Rev. Scott's
spirit. His wife, Joyce, having confessed a call on her life, has long been a prayer partner and encouraging participant
in the pastoral and evangelistic ministry of Rev. Scott as he facilitated a labor of love in 22 years of pastoral ministry
at the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Virginia Beach, Virginia. She has been, and continues to be a tremendous inspiration
for ministry that gives God the glory. Together they sought the leading of the Holy Spirit, and prayerfully asked directions
for a name and purpose for this ministry. We believe that the Lord has supplied that focus, and also already opened doors
for effectual service in this extension of evangelistic ministry through E.L. Ministries.
The name of EL is very
important in scripture. "EL" is one of the first words that is given as a name that is ascribed in the Hebrew for God.
Hence,...E.L. Ministries..........God's ministries,...and Everlasting Life Ministries. God has already blessed this site
through your visitation. We are glad you stopped by and we solicit your prayers as we continue to build this site for His
glory. May this ministry site be a blessing to all who willingly labor in His vineyard, and ascribe to the lifting up of
our fellowman through the empowerment of God's Holy Word in our daily walk and purposes.
What's
In A Name?
Names are tremendously important to us. In olden days, they were used to reveal something of the character
or nature of the person named. One's name is a personal connection, a unique part of who an individual is.
Names in
Biblical times were very important. They were given to reveal a person's character. As we read through Scripture we can see
the importance of names. But the greatest name has to be the names of God! He has been given many names and each reveals
Him in a different way.
God's names represent His attributes, His nature.
I think it is important that we know God by
name.....I hope you are encouraged and uplifted as you read these names of God and I would urge you to take time to worship
Him daily by calling upon Him and even learning to use His various names....to do so will be an awesome experience in knowing
God.
OLD TESTAMENT NAMES FOR GOD
ELOHIM......Genesis 1:1, Psalm 19:1
meaning "God",
a reference to God's power and might.
ADONAI......Malachi 1:6
meaning "Lord", a reference to the Lordship of God.
JEHOVAH--YAHWEH.....Genesis 2:4
a reference to God's divine salvation.
JEHOVAH-MACCADDESHEM.......Exodus 31:13
meaning "The Lord thy sanctifier"
JEHOVAH-ROHI......Psalm 23:1
meaning "The Lord my shepherd"
JEHOVAH-SHAMMAH.......Ezekiel
48:35
meaning "The Lord who is present"
JEHOVAH-RAPHA.........Exodus 15:26
meaning "The Lord our healer"
JEHOVAH-TSIDKENU......Jeremiah
23:6
meaning "The Lord our righteousness"
JEHOVAH-JIREH.........Genesis 22:13-14
meaning "The Lord will provide"
JEHOVAH-NISSI.........Exodus 17:15
meaning "The Lord our banner"
JEHOVAH-SHALOM........Judges 6:24
meaning
"The Lord is peace"
JEHOVAH-SABBAOTH......Isaiah 6:1-3
meaning "The Lord of Hosts"
EL-ELYON..............Genesis
14:17-20,Isaiah 14:13-14
meaning "The most high God"
EL-ROI................Genesis 16:13
meaning "The strong one
who sees"
EL-SHADDAI............Genesis 17:1,Psalm 91:1
meaning "The God of the mountains or God Almighty"
EL-OLAM...............Isaiah
40:28-31
meaning "The everlasting God"
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