Revelation 3:12No matter what a person's name means, it identifies him. Our new names will identify us with a person ("God"), a place ("New Jerusalem"), and very likely a function or responsibility in God's government ("My new name"). Obadiah 1:17, 21 gives us an insight of what our function may be:
John W. Ritenbaugh
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| God's Government
| God's Promises
| Government of God
| Name
| Name, New
| Name, Value of
| New Jerusalem
| New Name
| Positions of Authority
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What the Bible says about Name, New
(From Forerunner Commentary)
When God resurrects us into His Kingdom, He will give us names to designate our existence, nature, and responsibility in the Kingdom. We are assured of carrying God's own name if we overcome sin. What a tremendous reward to bear His name for all eternity! Martin G. Collins
Revelation 3:12
The Third Commandment
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| God's Name
| God's Promises
| Name
| Name of God, Honoring
| Name of God, Taking in Vain
| Name, New
| Name, Value of
| Overcoming
| Positions of Authority
| The Third Commandment
| Third Commandment
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