How should Ezekiel 39:7 influence our witness to non-believers? A Holy Name Revealed “So I will make known My holy name among My people Israel and will no longer allow it to be profaned. Then the nations will know that I am the LORD—the Holy One in Israel.” (Ezekiel 39:7) Core Truths the Verse Carries • God Himself safeguards the honor of His name; He will not permit ridicule or misuse forever (Exodus 20:7; Isaiah 42:8). • Revelation of His holiness is not limited to Israel; the nations must recognize that He alone is LORD (Psalm 46:10). • The certainty of this promise underscores the reliability of every word in Scripture (Matthew 24:35). Shaping Our Witness to Non-Believers • Speak His name with reverence – Avoid flippant or casual talk about God; our tone teaches as loudly as our words (Malachi 1:11). • Present a clear, exclusive message – Declare that salvation is found “in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved” (Acts 4:12). • Highlight fulfilled prophecy – Show how God’s past faithfulness (such as the events described in Ezekiel 38–39) validates His future promises. This builds confidence in skeptical hearts (Isaiah 46:9-10). • Emphasize His holiness alongside His love – Balance John 3:16 with 1 Peter 1:16. People need the full picture of a holy, loving God who judges sin yet provides grace. • Live distinctly so His name is not profaned through us – Our conduct must match our confession (Titus 2:7-8; Matthew 5:16). Practical Steps for Everyday Conversations 1. Begin gospel discussions by declaring who God is—holy, unique, unchanging. 2. Use Scripture naturally; let verses like Ezekiel 39:7 speak for themselves. 3. Share personal testimony of how God’s holiness exposed sin and led to repentance (Psalm 66:16). 4. Correct misconceptions gently but firmly, guarding the integrity of His name (2 Timothy 2:24-25). 5. Close conversations by pointing friends to Christ, the fullest revelation of God’s holy name (John 17:26; Colossians 1:19-20). |
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