Did you read the story about how Christian signs and symbols at Georgetown University had to be covered,at the request of Obama's people, when Obama spoke about his economic policies at the university? Among the signs that were covered was the monogram IHS, a symbol for the name of Jesus.
Why is Jesus' name either honored or derided? Let's see what the Bible says about the name of Jesus.
1. We are commanded to believe in the name of God's Son, Jesus Christ. 1 John 3:23
2. Those who believe that Jesus is the Christ, have life in his name. John 20:31
3. Believers are washed, sanctified and justified in name of Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 6:11
4. Even demons listen to commands in Jesus' name. Acts 16:18, Mark 5:10
5. Jesus' name has the power to heal. Acts 3:16, Acts 4:30, Acts 16:18,
And most importantly,
6. Jesus' name is above all names, and every knee will bow, in heaven and on earth at the name of Jesus and every tongue will confess that He is Lord. Philippians 2:10
Is it any wonder that the name of Jesus is honored by those who put their faith in Him, and derided and used as a curse word by others who refused to acknowledge his Lordship?
Those who use Jesus' name as a curse word know that, whether they acknowledge it or not, there is power in that name. Have you heard anyone use the name of Buddha, or Krishna, or even Mohammad as a curse word? Why not? Because none of those names has the kind of power that Jesus' name has.
Personal Application:
Am I a worthy ambassador for Christ? (2 Corinthians 5:20). Does my conduct bring honor or dishonor to God?
Help me, Lord, to never knowingly take your name in vain!
Here are the reasons to obey God and be baptized by faith in the name of Jesus. Mark 16:15-18 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover. Matthew 28:18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Colossians 3:17 And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him. Acts 4:10-12 Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole. This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner. Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. 1 Corinthians 1:24 But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God. Acts 10:36 The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:) Jude 1:25 To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen.
ReplyDeleteYou should cont. to blog! AMEN!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for dropping by! Yes, I know I should blog more often!
ReplyDeleteI randomly searched for "the power of christ" and i clicked on this site, and i neva thought of it that way, the reason why people really LOVES to use His name for the wrong reasons... Thanx man
ReplyDeleteNeeded that word. Thanks for allowing God to use you mightily!!
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