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The Name Above Every Name: A Biblical Study

An in-depth exploration of the significance, revelation, and application of the name of Jesus in the life of the believer and the plan of salvation.

1. The Revelation of the Divine Name

1.1 The Prophetic Expectation

Verses: Isaiah 9:6; Zechariah 14:9
  • The Old Testament foretold a child who would be called the Mighty God and Everlasting Father.
  • The prophets looked forward to a day when the Lord would be one and His name one.

1.2 The Manifestation of the Father's Name

Verses: John 5:43; John 17:6
  • Jesus declared that He came in His Father's name, representing the Father's person and authority.
  • The name of Jesus is the means by which the Father's identity was manifested to the world.

1.3 The Fullness of Deity in Jesus

Verses: Colossians 2:9; John 14:9
  • All the fullness of the Godhead dwells bodily in the person of Jesus Christ.
  • To see and know Jesus is to see and know the Father, for He is the visible image of the invisible God.

2. The Name in the Apostolic Commission

2.1 The Singular Name of the Godhead

Verses: Matthew 28:19; Acts 2:38
  • The command to baptize in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit refers to the singular name of Jesus.
  • The Apostles fulfilled the Great Commission by baptizing specifically in the name of Jesus Christ.

2.2 The Practice of the Early Church

Verses: Acts 8:16; Acts 19:5
  • Biblical history records that believers in Samaria and Ephesus were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.
  • The early church consistently invoked the name of Jesus during the rite of water baptism.

2.3 The Necessity of the Name for Salvation

Verses: Acts 4:12; Luke 24:47
  • There is no other name under heaven given among men whereby we must be saved.
  • Repentance and remission of sins are to be preached in His name among all nations.

3. The Power and Authority of the Name

3.1 Authority over Spiritual Forces

Verses: Luke 10:17; Acts 16:18
  • The name of Jesus carries absolute authority over all demonic powers and spiritual darkness.
  • Believers are empowered to cast out spirits and find spiritual victory through the invocation of His name.

3.2 Healing and Restoration

Verses: Acts 3:6; Acts 3:16
  • Physical healing is ministered through faith in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth.
  • The name itself, when combined with faith, provides the strength and wholeness required for restoration.

3.3 Access in Prayer

Verses: John 14:13-14; John 16:23
  • Jesus promised that whatever is asked in His name, He will do it to glorify the Father.
  • The name of Jesus serves as our legal standing and access point before the throne of God.

4. The Believer's Identification with the Name

4.1 Walking in the Name

Verses: Colossians 3:17; Micah 4:5
  • Every word and deed in the life of a believer should be done in the name of the Lord Jesus.
  • Identifying with the name means living a life that reflects His character and submits to His Lordship.

4.2 Suffering for the Name

Verses: Acts 5:41; 1 Peter 4:14
  • The early disciples rejoiced that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for His name.
  • Bearing the name of Christ may bring reproach from the world but results in the Spirit of glory resting upon the believer.