An ancient Christian principle reminds us that the way we pray and sing inevitably shapes what we believe. John 4:24 God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth. Colossians 3:16 commands believers to let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. YHWH I am who I am The Declaration of Divine Majesty: "His Name Is Wonderful" Isaiah 9:6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Colossians 2:3 in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. Romans 5:1 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Incarnation and Redemptive Authority: "What a Beautiful Name" John 1:1,14 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God… And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory… CREATION ---> THE FALL ---> REDEMPTION ---> RESTORATION Philippians 2:9–10 Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow… Practical Theology: Living Under the Authority of the Name John 4:24 God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth. Jude 1:3 Dear friends, although I was very eager to write to you about the salvation we share, I felt compelled to write and urge you to contend for the faith that was once for all entrusted to God’s holy people. Acts 4:12 Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved. Revelation 5:11–12 Then I looked and heard the voice of many angels, numbering thousands upon thousands, and ten thousand times ten thousand… In a loud voice they were saying: ‘Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and praise!’