The Bible Reference Notes for today are on the subject of Whose Name? I put these together a while back when debating with some Jehovah’s Witnesses on exactly whose name is above all other names. I thought readers would be interested in this (especially if this topic comes up with a JW).
To find out the purpose and exactly how to use these Bible Reference Notes, check out the explanation in my first installment The Holy Scriptures. I also highly recommend Hell and the Eternal Soul (another good one for dealing with Jehovah’s Witnesses).
WHOSE NAME?
Who are we to be witnesses of?
Acts 1:8 Hint… it’s not Jehovah!
Whose name is most important?
Matthew 10:22 Hated because of Jesus’ name
Matthew 12:15-21 Gentiles will hope in Jesus’ name
Matthew 18:5 Whoever Receives a child in Jesus’ name receives Him
Matthew 18:20 Where two or more is gathered in Jesus’ name
Matthew 19:29 Whoever suffers loss for Jesus’ name will receive much
Matthew 24:9 Hated by all nations because of Jesus’ name
Matthew 28:19-20 Baptized in the name of Jesus, the Father and Holy Spirit
Luke 10:17 Demons are subject to Jesus’ name
Luke 24:47 Repentance is preached in Jesus’ name
John 14:13-14 Ask for anything in Jesus’ name
John 15:16 Ask the Father in Jesus’ name
John 16:23-24 Ask in Jesus’ name and you will receive
Acts 16:18 Demon exercised in Jesus’ name
1 Corinthians 1:2 Saints in every place call on Jesus’ name
1 Corinthians 5:4 When we’re assembled in the name of Jesus
Colossians 3:17 Whatever you do, do it in Jesus’ name
Whose name is above all other names?
Acts 4:12 No other name under heaven
Ephesians 1:20-21 Christ above every name
Philippians 2:9 The name which is above every name
Who do we bow down to?
Philippians 2:10 Jesus Christ
Equal honor given?
John 5:22-23 Honor the Son as you honor the Father
Can we pray directly to Jesus?
Acts 7:59 Stephen did
Who was responsible for the resurrection?
Acts 17:31 Jehovah God
1 Thessalonians 1:10 Jehovah God
John 2:18-22 Jesus Christ
Interchangeable terms?
Romans 8:9-11 Spirit of Jehovah and Christ in you
Who dwells in the believer?
1 Corinthians 3:16-17 The Spirit of Jehovah God
1 Corinthians 6:19 The Spirit of Jehovah God
2 Corinthians 6:16 Jehovah God Himself
Galatians 2:20 Jesus Christ (lives in me)
Galatians 4:6 Spirit of Jesus
Ephesians 2:22 God in the Spirit
Ephesians 3:17 Jesus Christ Himself (by faith—no mention of works)
Philippians 1:19-20 Spirit of Jesus / Jesus Himself
Colossians 1:26-27 Jesus Christ Himself (the hidden mystery revealed)
John 14:23 Jehovah God & Jesus Christ
2 Timothy 1:14 Holy Spirit
1 John 4:13, 15, 17 Jehovah God & Holy Spirit
Is Jehovah the only name we can use, or can we be more personal?
Matthew 6:9 Our Father
Mark 14:36 Abba Father
Romans 8:15 Abba Father
Galatians 4:6 Abba Father
Reading this post reminded me of the time when Jesus was taken to Pontius Pilate. Even in trial, all Jesus cared about was the salvation of the Roman’s soul.
Sometimes, knowing what is right and knowing what the Bible says is very important. But I think, it’s more important to know what to say to “save” the other person.
(Sorry… this probably had nothing to do with the post… but it’s what came to my mind when I was reading through.)
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Carolyn,
No one denies that the gospel is the message that saves (Romans 1:16). However knowing doctrine, and knowing why you believe what you believe what you believe is always important. They don’t seem to be seperable to me.
2 Tim. 2:15 says, “Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.”
Pilgrim,
Good post! You already have John 14:14 on the list, but I think it would also go well under “praying to Jesus.”
Thanks,
Bill
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“For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins ACCORDING TO THE SCRIPTURES; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day ACCORDING TO THE SCRIPTURES:” (I Corinthians 15:3-4 – emphasis added)
The doctrine of the Scriptures is an integral part of the Gospel.
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It was a beautiful posting!! Thank you so much!!
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Jahova was fully emphasized in Old Testament,whereas Jesus is stressed in NewT.
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