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The Power and Significance of the Name of Jesus

An exploration of the significance and power of the name of Jesus in Scripture.

1. The Saving Name

1.1 Salvation Through His Name

Verses: Matthew 1:21; Acts 4:12
  • Jesus' name means 'The Lord saves,' signifying His divine purpose.
  • Salvation is exclusively found in the name of Jesus, as there is no other name given among men by which we must be saved.

1.2 Jesus: The Only Mediator

Verses: John 14:6; 1 Timothy 2:5
  • Jesus declared Himself to be the only way to the Father.
  • He is the one mediator between God and humanity.

2. The Authoritative Name in Water Baptism

2.1 Baptism in Jesus' Name

Verses: Acts 2:38; Acts 10:48
  • Apostolic practice was to baptize converts in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins.
  • Baptism in Jesus' name is an act of obedience and identification with Him.

2.2 The Significance of One Name

Verses: Acts 19:5; Romans 6:3-4
  • Early believers were rebaptized in the name of Jesus, demonstrating the importance of the correct formula.
  • Baptism into Christ signifies a burial and resurrection with Him.

3. The Healing Name

3.1 Healing in Jesus' Name

Verses: Acts 3:6; Acts 9:34
  • Miracles and healings are performed through the power of Jesus' name.
  • Faith in Jesus' name brings wholeness and restoration.

3.2 The Power Over Sickness

Verses: Mark 16:17-18; James 5:14-15
  • Believers can lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover through Jesus' name.
  • Anointing with oil in the name of the Lord can bring healing.

4. The Prevailing Name in Prayer

4.1 Prayer in Jesus' Name

Verses: John 14:13-14; John 16:23-24
  • We are instructed to ask the Father for anything in Jesus' name, and He will do it.
  • Praying in Jesus' name signifies praying according to His will and authority.

4.2 Living in His Name

Verses: Colossians 3:17; 1 Peter 4:11
  • Everything we do, in word or deed, should be done in the name of the Lord Jesus.
  • Speaking and ministering as if Christ is speaking and ministering through us.

5. The Supreme Name

5.1 The Exalted Name

Verses: Revelation 19:16; Philippians 2:9-11
  • Jesus has a name written on His robe and on His thigh: King of Kings and Lord of Lords.
  • God has highly exalted Him and given Him the name that is above every name.

5.2 The Divine Name

Verses: Isaiah 9:6; John 10:30
  • Jesus is the Mighty God, the Everlasting Father.
  • Jesus declared, 'I and the Father are one.'