This is an answer from Ray to an email on Jesus name.
Hi Ray,
I have learned alot from you and Lew White. My question is, what is your understanding of our creator's actual name and the name of his son. YHWH? Yeshua? My apologies if the answer is already on your page somewhere.
Keep the truth coming brother.
Jeff
[Ray Replies]
Dear Jeff:
FACTS:
The New Testament was written and preserved in GREEK manuscripts.
GOD said through HIS ANGEL, that HIS SON's Name should be called: "Jesus" [Gk: "Iesous"].
All of the Apostles called God's Son, their Lord, JESUS, the Christ.
God calls His Son, "My SON."
Jesus calls His God, "My FATHER."
Now those are the facts of the New Testament. Hundreds of thousands of idol worshippers call what I have just presented to you, HERESY. No, this is not heresy, but the facts of Scriptures.
God be with you,
Ray
But now with those out of the way, I come an issue (of sorts).
I have, through a search, found a couple of Webster's most proper names for most (not all) Bible Prophets, Apostles and The name for Jesus and God (who is sometimes called Jehovah).
Should I now (seeing that I have a good Idea of what God and Jesus' name is) continue to use these translated words? or Should I use the Hebrew Name?
While were on the topic of consistency, How Does Rotherham and Concordant Render their Names?
To make a rather long story short, is it okay that I use these "translated" Names in Prayer? or should I use the Names of The Hebrew and Greek.
I don't mean to sound sarcastic, rude, impolite and such is not intended.
Ps: yes I understand the response of your last letter dealing with Faith and how it's impossible to permanently lose grace.
[Ray Replies]
Jeff it is good to know the MEANING of Greek and Hebrew names, but when it comes to how one pronounces them, that is sheer folly. I have groups virtually make a NEW RELIGION out of how we pronounce and spell the names and titles of Jesus and His Father.
Translating "aions" into English "eternities" COMPLETELY changes the meaning of the original word. Calling Jesus by His Greek, Latin, or whatever, as opposed to how His name is pronounced in Hebrew proves NOTHING. And certainly is NOT a sign of spirituality. Besides most of the population of the world who is familiar with the KJV wouldn't even know who you are talking about. Paul became ALL things to ALL people that he might gain some.
We can even call God the Father "Pappa" if we want to, so give me a break!
Now those are the facts of the New Testament. Hundreds of thousands of idol worshippers call what I have just presented to you, HERESY. No, this is not heresy, but the facts of Scriptures.
God be with you,
Ray