Question concerning heaven and getting new names

[DRDS]

Hey everyone, I've got a question concerning the afterlife for us believers. Does the Bible directly or at least indirectly teach that in heaven we will have brand new names? For instance if in this life my name was John Smith but after I die and be with God will I get a name change and have my name changed to.... I don't know, Nathan Haseleu , Chuck Hossfeld or some other kind of name other than the one I have? Or will I still be known as John Smith and my family and friends still be known by their names?

I can't think right off where the Bible talks about it but I think it's in Revelations. And being the kind of book that Revelations is this may be a thing that has multiple interpretations and or may be symbolic. If anyone here has good knowledge on the topic and has a good formulated view on what this area of scripture is referring to, please feel free to extrapolate on it. Anyway as always, thank you all for your time. GB.

[neo-x]

its a metaphor indicating a new being, not a real name change but rather a change of identity...as in infront of God...more like being in the family of God, adopted, thus changed names.

[Sam1995]

its a metaphor indicating a new being, not a real name change but rather a change of identity...as in infront of God...more like being in the family of God, adopted, thus changed names.

Aw I wanted a cooler name but I guess this one will have to do....

[Silvertusk]

Why wait till you die then - you can get your name changed by Depoll. Only cost a few quid.

[Sam1995]

Why wait till you die then - you can get your name changed by Depoll. Only cost a few quid.

[theophilus]

He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who conquers I will give some of the hidden manna, and I will give him a white stone, with a new name written on the stone that no one knows except the one who receives it.
(Revelation 2:17 ESV)

God has often given new names to his servants. Abram became Abraham, Jacob became Israel, and Simon became Peter. In the Bible names are intended to signify a person's character. When someone is born again there is a change in what his character is, so it seems logical that he should receive a new name to reflect that fact. It is possible that when someone is saved God gives him a new name but doesn't reveal the name to him until he reaches heaven.

[DRDS]

He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who conquers I will give some of the hidden manna, and I will give him a white stone, with a new name written on the stone that no one knows except the one who receives it.
(Revelation 2:17 ESV)

God has often given new names to his servants. Abram became Abraham, Jacob became Israel, and Simon became Peter. In the Bible names are intended to signify a person's character. When someone is born again there is a change in what his character is, so it seems logical that he should receive a new name to reflect that fact. It is possible that when someone is saved God gives him a new name but doesn't reveal the name to him until he reaches heaven.

Ok, so are you taking this verse quite literally, that yes, everyone will receive literal new names or do you see it in some symbolic fashion, sort of like what Neo-x is saying?

[lexy]

How do we look like when we are in Heaven? Can I change my look or racial background, say from White to Black, or Black to Asian or something like that . I havent decided which ethnic background I wanna be. ?

[Philip]

Hello, Lexy, welcome to the forum!

Why don't you introduce and tell us a bit about yourself here: http://discussions.godandscience.org/vi ... ns#p142648

Philip

[Kurieuo]

How do we look like when we are in Heaven? Can I change my look or racial background, say from White to Black, or Black to Asian or something like that . I havent decided which ethnic background I wanna be. ?

Well... I'd like to remain male thanks.

[1over137]

How do we look like when we are in Heaven? Can I change my look or racial background, say from White to Black, or Black to Asian or something like that . I havent decided which ethnic background I wanna be. ?

Well... I'd like to remain male thanks.

I could be some substance with my mind. That would suffice me. Or wait, with hands too. I like hugs.