The Power, Authority, and Revelation of the Name of Jesus
An in-depth Bible study exploring the divine revelation, saving authority, apostolic application, and daily significance of the Name of Jesus.
1. The Revelation of the Divine Name
1.1 Progressive Revelation of God's Covenant Name
Verses: Exodus 6:3; Isaiah 52:6; Zechariah 14:9
- God revealed aspects of His character through various redemptive titles in the Old Testament.
- The prophets foretold a future time when God's people would know a single, supreme covenant name.
1.2 The Divine Announcement to Humanity
Verses: Matthew 1:21; Luke 1:31
- An angel directly commanded that the incarnate Lord be named Jesus, defining His mission to save His people.
- The name Jesus literally translates to 'Jehovah is Salvation', uniting the Old Testament Creator with New Testament redemption.
1.3 Jesus Inherited and Declared the Father's Name
Verses: John 5:43; John 17:11; Hebrews 1:4
- Jesus explicitly stated that He came in His Father's name, revealing the singular identity of the Godhead.
- Through divine inheritance and identity, Jesus possesses the name that is exalted above every other name.
2. The Name in Salvation and Water Baptism
2.1 Fulfilling the Command of the Great Commission
Verses: Matthew 28:19; Luke 24:47
- The singular 'name' of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit is fully revealed and realized in the Lord Jesus.
- Jesus commanded that repentance and remission of sins be preached in His name among all nations.
2.2 The Apostolic Pattern of Baptism in the Name of Jesus
Verses: Acts 2:38; Acts 8:16; Acts 19:5
- The New Testament church uniformly executed the baptismal command by invoking the name of Jesus Christ.
- Every detailed account of water baptism in the Book of Acts uses the name of Jesus rather than titles.
2.3 Spiritual Identification and Remission of Sins
Verses: Acts 22:16; Romans 6:3-4; Galatians 3:27
- Water baptism in Jesus' name represents taking on the divine family name and being spiritually buried with Christ.
- Calling on the name of the Lord during baptism seals the washing away of sins through His cleansing blood.
3. Authority and Power Delegated in the Name
3.1 Exclusive Agency for Salvation
Verses: Acts 4:12; John 20:31
- Salvation is uniquely deposited in the name of Jesus, with no other name given under heaven for human redemption.
- Believing on His name provides immediate access to eternal life and righteous standing before God.
3.2 Signs, Wonders, and Spiritual Warfare
Verses: Mark 16:17-18; Acts 3:6; Acts 16:18
- Believers are granted authority to cast out spiritual forces and minister healing specifically using Jesus' name.
- Miracles in the early church occurred not by personal holiness, but through faith in the authority of His name.
4. Living and Exalting the Name Daily
4.1 Doing All Things in the Name of Jesus
Verses: Colossians 3:17; 2 Thessalonians 1:12
- Believers are instructed to conduct every word, action, and act of service under the authority of Jesus' name.
- Living under His name brings glory to God in daily conduct, worship, and spiritual representation.
4.2 Effective Prayer and Access to God
Verses: John 14:13-14; John 16:23-24
- Approaching the Father in the name of Jesus serves as our full spiritual endorsement and access in prayer.
- Asking in His name guarantees that the Son will perform the request to bring glory to the Father.
4.3 The Eternal Exaltation of the Supreme Name
Verses: Philippians 2:9-11; Revelation 22:4
- God has supreme exulted the name of Jesus, establishing that every knee will bow and every tongue confess His Lordship.
- The redeemed will wear His name upon their foreheads, enjoying eternal fellowship under His sovereign identity.