The Power and Significance of the Name of Jesus
An exploration of the multifaceted importance of the name of Jesus in salvation, authority, and relationship with God.
1. Salvation Through the Name
1.1 Baptism in Jesus' Name
Verses: Acts 2:38; Acts 10:48; Acts 19:5
- Baptism is commanded to be administered in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins.
- This act signifies a believer's identification with the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus.
- It is an essential step in obeying the gospel.
1.2 Calling on the Name
Verses: Romans 10:13; Acts 4:12
- Whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
- Salvation is found in no other name, for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.
- This demonstrates the exclusivity and power inherent in the name of Jesus.
2. Authority in the Name
2.1 Casting Out Demons
Verses: Mark 16:17; Acts 16:18
- Believers are given authority to cast out demons in the name of Jesus.
- This demonstrates the power of Jesus over spiritual forces of darkness.
- It is a sign that follows those who believe.
2.2 Healing the Sick
Verses: Acts 3:6-8; Acts 9:34
- Miracles of healing are performed through the invocation of the name of Jesus.
- The name of Jesus carries divine power to overcome physical ailments.
- Faith in the name is essential for receiving healing.
2.3 Prayer in Jesus' Name
Verses: John 14:13-14; John 16:23-24
- Jesus promises that whatever we ask in His name, He will do it, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
- Praying in Jesus' name signifies praying according to His will and authority.
- It is a key to receiving answers to prayer.
3. The Revelation of God in the Name
3.1 Jesus as the Manifestation of God
Verses: John 1:1, 14; 1 Timothy 3:16; Colossians 2:9
- Jesus is the Word made flesh, fully God and fully man.
- 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.
- In Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily.
3.2 The Oneness of God
Verses: Deuteronomy 6:4; Isaiah 9:6; John 10:30
- The Lord our God is one Lord.
- Jesus is the mighty God, the everlasting Father.
- Jesus said, 'I and my Father are one.'