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Originally Posted by mizpeh
I don't agree that it's as CLEAR as you say it is. I believe it is the utterance of the name, Jesus, along with the authority we are given to call on that name by faith. It's not a magical name but the name of the Lord. When you call on the name of Jesus in faith, God answers. Who would ever imply that the name of Jesus was magical? Maybe someone with utter disrespect for that name.
John 20:31 But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.
Who's name do you call on when someone needs to be healed or delivered? We do have authority through the name but when we call on that name, God is there, he answers, he is working with us. It is not the name alone but the one whom the name represents.
Acts 26:9 I verily thought with myself, that I ought to do many things contrary to the name of Jesus of Nazareth.
How was Paul doing things against a 'Name'? Why did the Lord say to Paul on the road to Damascus "why persecutest thou me?"
Man, I feel like I'm speaking to Trinitarians on CARM. |
I know I owe you a post on the other issue. But let me jump in here for a second. Realize in the time of Jesus, there where many with the name of Jesus. In fact you’ll notice the tags of designation applied for clarity
Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God
of Nazareth
This important point of delineation was provided to distinguish Jesus Christ from the many other men named Jesus of that time. The point of contention is this. We do all things through the authority of Jesus… His righteousness, His holiness, His blood, and so on… therefore this works fine with J-Roc’s conclusion – we do not find life though His name, for many shall call “Lord – Lord” but they do not know Him. We find life through His cross, and His resurrection, and the impartation of the Holy Spirit. Therefore life does come through His power and authority, not merely the vocalization of His name… right?
The manner that Paul was doing something against Jesus was – He was fighting the plan and authority of the mighty God. This being said – I love the name of Jesus!!!! However, I was shocked at the common place of it among Hispanics, during one of my many visits to the southwest…..
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