Are you just passing through life by chance, or were you meticulously designed with divine intent?
Every single day, we hear names, write names, and respond to names without ever pausing to consider their weight. In modern culture, a name is often reduced to a casual label—a simple tool for identification. But in biblical culture, names were never random; they were highly intentional declarations. A name could mark a defining moment, describe a heavy condition, or boldly prophesy a future destiny.
In WHAT'S IN A NAME: From Meaning to Purpose, veteran pastor and author Frederick Perry Sr. takes you on a transformative spiritual journey. Moving step-by-step from Meaning to Identity, from Identity to Purpose, and from Purpose to Destiny, this book uncovers the deep spiritual principles hidden behind what we are called. Through rich biblical character profiles and profound personal application, you will learn how to break free from the labels imposed by your past and step boldly into who God says you are.
Inside This Powerful Guide, You Will Discover:
The Power of Circumstantial Names: Examine how figures like Jabez and Ichabod were named in environments of intense pain and national tragedy—and how God works across a lifetime to ensure your beginning does not define your ending.
Names That Preach God’s Character: Unpack the bold faith declarations behind names like Elijah ("My God is Yahweh") and Danyel ("God is my judge"), and learn how anchoring your identity in God's character produces unshakeable consistency.
The Mechanics of Divine Transformation: Dive deep into the monumental name changes of Scripture—Abram to Abraham, Sarai to Sarah, Jacob to Israel, and Simon to Peter—to see how God redefines us by our future purpose, not our past limitations.
The Truth About Spiritual Delay: Discover why a waiting season between a divine promise and its fulfillment is actually a period of strategic development, preparing your character to carry what you are called to hold.
A Complete A-to-Z Biblical Name Study: Access a comprehensive topical index mapping out the spiritual meaning, identity anchors, and purpose pathways of names from Aaron to Zion.
Stop Living Beneath Your Identity. Start Walking in Your Destiny.
Complete with introspective reflection questions, practical daily alignment strategies, and a closing prayer for identity and purpose, this book is an invaluable resource for personal study, small groups, and sermon preparation.
"I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine." — Isaiah 43:1
Your life is not an accident.