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The Name of God

An exploration of the significance and revelation of God's Name throughout Scripture.

1. The Old Testament Foundation

1.1 The Revelation of 'I AM'

Verses: Exodus 3:13-15
  • Moses asks God for His name so he can tell the Israelites who sent him.
  • God reveals Himself as 'I AM WHO I AM' (YHWH), signifying His eternal self-existence.
  • This name is a memorial for all generations, signifying God's unchanging nature.

1.2 YHWH: The Most High

Verses: Psalm 83:18
  • This verse declares that God, whose name alone is YHWH, is the Most High over all the earth.
  • It emphasizes the uniqueness and supremacy of God.
  • Understanding this name leads to reverence and worship.

2. The New Testament Fulfillment

2.1 Jesus: The Savior

Verses: Matthew 1:21
  • The angel instructs Joseph to name the child Jesus, meaning 'The Lord saves'.
  • This name reveals the purpose of Jesus's coming: to save humanity from their sins.
  • The name Jesus connects His identity to the saving power of God.

2.2 Baptism in Jesus' Name

Verses: Acts 2:38
  • Peter commands repentance and baptism in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins.
  • Baptism in Jesus' name signifies identification with His death, burial, and resurrection.
  • It is through the name of Jesus that we receive forgiveness and the gift of the Holy Spirit.

2.3 Jesus: Revealer of the Father's Name

Verses: John 5:43; John 10:25; John 17:11-12
  • Jesus came in His Father's name, indicating He represents and reveals the Father.
  • Jesus performed miracles in His Father's name, demonstrating the Father's power working through Him.
  • The disciples were kept in the Father's name through Jesus, showing the unity between them.

3. The Application of the Name

3.1 Living in the Name

Verses: Colossians 3:17
  • Everything we do, in word or deed, should be done in the name of the Lord Jesus.
  • This signifies that our actions should reflect His character and purpose.
  • It also means giving thanks to God the Father through Him.

3.2 The Power of the Name

Verses: Acts 4:12
  • Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.
  • This emphasizes the exclusivity and power of the name of Jesus.
  • It calls for a complete reliance on Jesus for salvation.