The LORD's name is not love, nor is it mercy, grace, patience nor goodness. Rather, His name is Jealous & Holy. No place in Scripture does God give His name as love, i.e., “my name is Love.” God's character is love, mercy, grace, &c. But His character traits must all operate within His holiness: His name is Holy and Jealous. In His love, mercy, grace, &c, He provided the means for his people to uphold His name, Jealous & Holy. |