Significance of name of God
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· 19 viewsGod’s name is synonymous with his person, his presence and his power, and is therefore held in the highest honour.
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God is referred to as the Name
God is referred to as the Name
So they went on their way from the presence of the Council, rejoicing that they had been considered worthy to suffer shame for His name.
See also Le 24:10–16; 2 Sa 6:2; 3 Jn 7
God’s person is revealed in his name
God’s person is revealed in his name
The Lord descended in the cloud and stood there with him as he called upon the name of the Lord.
Then the Lord passed by in front of him and proclaimed, “The Lord, the Lord God, compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in lovingkindness and truth;
who keeps lovingkindness for thousands, who forgives iniquity, transgression and sin; yet He will by no means leave the guilty unpunished, visiting the iniquity of fathers on the children and on the grandchildren to the third and fourth generations.”
See also Ge 14:18–20; Ge 17:1; Ge 21:33; Ge 32:29–30; Ex 3:13–15; Ex 6:3; Ex 33:19; Jdg 13:17–18; Je 16:21
God’s name is synonymous with his presence
God’s name is synonymous with his presence
Then the Lord spoke to Moses, saying,
“Speak to Aaron and to his sons, saying, ‘Thus you shall bless the sons of Israel. You shall say to them:
The Lord bless you, and keep you;
The Lord make His face shine on you,
And be gracious to you;
The Lord lift up His countenance on you,
And give you peace.’
“So they shall invoke My name on the sons of Israel, and I then will bless them.”
See also Dt 12:5–7; 1 Ki 8:15–21; Ne 1:9; Ps 20:1; Ps 54:1; Ps 74:7; Ps 75:1; Is 30:27; Jn 17:11–12
The name of God identifies his people
The name of God identifies his people
“So all the peoples of the earth will see that you are called by the name of the Lord, and they will be afraid of you.
See also 2 Ch 7:14; Is 43:6–7; Mic 4:5; Mic 5:4
Dishonouring God’s name is a serious offence
Dishonouring God’s name is a serious offence
“You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain, for the Lord will not leave him unpunished who takes His name in vain.
See also Le 19:12; Le 22:2; Le 22:32; Ps 74:10; Ps 74:18; Ps 139:20; Eze 43:7–8; Mal 1:6
The righteous honour God’s name
The righteous honour God’s name
Ascribe to the Lord the glory due to His name;
Worship the Lord in holy array.
See also Ne 1:11; Ps 86:11–12; Is 26:13; Mal 2:5; Mal 3:16–4:2
The name of Jesus Christ
The name of Jesus Christ
Supplication is to be made in the name of Jesus Christ
Supplication is to be made in the name of Jesus Christ
“Whatever you ask in My name, that will I do, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
“If you ask Me anything in My name, I will do it.
See also Mt 18:19–20; Jn 15:16; Jn 16:23–24
Healing and other miracles performed in the name of Jesus Christ
Healing and other miracles performed in the name of Jesus Christ
But Peter said, “I do not possess silver and gold, but what I do have I give to you: In the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene—walk!”
And seizing him by the right hand, he raised him up; and immediately his feet and his ankles were strengthened.
With a leap he stood upright and began to walk; and he entered the temple with them, walking and leaping and praising God.
See also Ac 3:16; Ac 4:30
Baptism is in Jesus Christ’s name
Baptism is in Jesus Christ’s name
Peter said to them, “Repent, and each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
See also Mt 28:19; Ac 8:12; Ac 8:15–16; Ac 10:48; Ac 19:5
Salvation is in the name of Jesus Christ
Salvation is in the name of Jesus Christ
“And there is salvation in no one else; for there is no other name under heaven that has been given among men by which we must be saved.”
See also Jn 14:6; Jn 20:31; Ac 2:21; Joe 2:32; 1 Co 6:11; 1 Jn 2:12; Php 2:9–11