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The Power and Significance of the Name of Jesus

An exploration of the multifaceted importance of the name of Jesus in salvation, worship, and daily living.

1. The Authority Inherent in the Name

1.1 Healing and Miracles

Verses: Acts 3:6; Acts 4:30
  • Physical healing is manifested through the invocation of Jesus' name.
  • Miracles and wonders are performed by the authority residing in His name.

1.2 Deliverance from Evil

Verses: Mark 16:17; Acts 16:18
  • Demons are subject to the name of Jesus and must obey.
  • The name of Jesus provides protection and freedom from spiritual oppression.

2. Salvation Through the Name

2.1 Baptism in Jesus' Name

Verses: Acts 2:38; Acts 10:48
  • Baptism is to be administered in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins.
  • It is a vital step of obedience and identification with Christ's death, burial, and resurrection.

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.
  • There is no other name under heaven given among men whereby we must be saved.

3. The Revelation of God in Jesus' Name

3.1 Jesus: God Manifest in Flesh

Verses: John 1:1, 14; 1 Timothy 3:16
  • Jesus is the Word who was with God, and the Word was God, and the Word became flesh.
  • God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached among Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.

3.2 The Fullness of the Godhead

Verses: Colossians 2:9; John 14:9
  • In Jesus dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily.
  • He that has seen Jesus has seen the Father.

4. Living in the Power of the Name

4.1 Prayer in Jesus' Name

Verses: John 14:13-14; John 16:23-24
  • Whatever we ask in Jesus' name, He will do it, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
  • Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full.

4.2 Walking Worthy of the Name

Verses: Philippians 1:27; 1 Peter 4:14
  • Let your conversation be as it becomes the gospel of Christ.
  • If you are reproached for the name of Christ, happy are you; for the spirit of glory and of God rests upon you.