The Power and Significance of the Name of Jesus
An exploration of the significance and power of the name of Jesus in Scripture.
1. The Authority in the Name
1.1 Jesus' Declaration of Authority
Verses: Matthew 28:18; John 5:22-23
- All authority in heaven and earth is given to Jesus.
- Honoring the Son is equivalent to honoring the Father, demonstrating their unity.
- Jesus exercises divine judgment, a function of deity.
1.2 Exercising Authority Through the Name
Verses: Acts 3:6; Acts 4:10; Acts 16:18
- Miracles are performed through the invocation of the name of Jesus.
- The name of Jesus is the basis for healing and deliverance.
- Believers are empowered to command evil spirits in the name of Jesus.
2. Salvation and the Name
2.1 Baptism in Jesus' Name
Verses: Acts 2:38; Acts 10:48; Acts 19:5
- Repentance and baptism in the name of Jesus are essential for the remission of sins.
- Baptism is specifically commanded to be administered in the name of Jesus.
- Early church practice consistently reflects baptism in Jesus' name.
2.2 Calling on the Name for Salvation
Verses: Romans 10:13; Acts 4:12
- Whosoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.
- Salvation is found in no other name under heaven given among men.
- The name of Jesus is the single, divinely appointed means of salvation.
3. The Revelation of God in the Name
3.1 Jesus as the Manifestation of God
Verses: John 14:9; Colossians 2:9; 1 Timothy 3:16
- Seeing Jesus is equivalent to seeing the Father, revealing their identity.
- The fullness of the Godhead dwells bodily in Jesus.
- God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.
3.2 The Oneness of God
Verses: Isaiah 9:6; John 10:30
- Jesus embodies all the attributes and roles of God.
- The Father and Jesus are one, not separate persons but a single divine being.
- The name of Jesus represents the totality of God's self-revelation.