Blog Post 26 - 99 Names of God

Kiaya Nickens

Mr. Sanchez

Christian in the World – p.8

April 30, 2013

 

Blog Post 26: 99 Names of God

Feminine Titles:

1. The Merciful (Feminine)*

The title merciful can be viewed upon as feminine because women are commonly seen as the more sympathetic gender in comparison to males. Males are viewed as the strong and non-compassionate gender females are seen as the compassionate and easygoing gender that are more likely to be merciful and forgiving in certain situations. Although this term through society is viewed as a feminine term, God who is known to be The Father is very merciful. God mercifully forgives us for all of our sins, he bestows mercy upon us despite of the actions that humans have partook in. In addition he doesn’t hold any grudges after he has shown mercy upon us. Mercy is viewed as feminine because it implies in some cases a nurturing nature, which is society has always been a more feminine role, God is our nurturer despite his gender.

 

2. The Fashioner (Feminine)*

Fashion, throughout society has been seen as a feminine attribute. This is seen as feminine because women are known to be “obsessed” with their appearances. Women desire to look a certain way, women seek the new trends and love to be in tune with what is new in society or in other words, what is fashionable. Being fashionable goes beyond being able to dress, it is being aware of what society is now like. This clearly relates to the actions and intentions of God. God desires to know what is fashionable in our lives. He wants us to talk to him on a daily basis. He wants all of his children to self-communicate with him what is new within their lives. He doesn’t want to find out through his own ways, he wants testimonials from his children. Same as women in society, women seek fashionable trends threw testimonials of other individuals which mirrors God in many ways.

 

Masculine Titles:

3. The Masterful (Masculine)*

The title masterful can be viewed as masculine because men in society are seen and in history have always been seen as the domineering force in society, or in other words the master. Men are the head of the household, they are the breadwinners, the keep the house in order are some of the messages that are embedded into societal minds on a daily basis. Without men being the orderly figures or the master then society, families, etc. will be in disarray. This can be mirrored perfectly with the image and likeness of God. God is the breadwinner in society, keeps everyone in society intact. Without God being in a masterful position then the entire world would be in disarray. The theory of the man in society being the controller within society being embedded into the minds of society, God also being the controller within society and the master of all things has been embedded into society.

 

4.  The Proud (Masculine)*

            The title of The Proud is viewed in society as masculine because men within society are seen as needing to be proud and honoring what their role is in society, their job, or their family life. Their duty as father one of the most important roles in a child’s life, fathers are the role that helps mold a child. And for some fathers, hopefully they take pride in the role they have acquired. The pride that comes in being such an important influence in someone’s life creates a sense of pride for that person. This can be communicated through the likeness of God because he takes pride in being all of the world’s father and protector. God realizes the influence he has on individuals lives on a daily basis, people devote their entire lives to serving the Lord is beyond and influence on individuals. And he has great pride with acknowledging that he is our father and protector.