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Introduction

The name of Jesus, the Christ, holds profound significance within Christian theology and practice. It is not merely a label but a declaration of His identity, mission, and authority. The act of confessing His name is central to the Christian faith, symbolizing acknowledgment, allegiance, and worship.

Biblical Foundation

The New Testament emphasizes the importance of confessing the name of Jesus. In Philippians 2:9-11 , the Apostle Paul writes, "Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name above all names, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father." This passage underscores the universal recognition and reverence due to Jesus' name, highlighting its divine authority and the ultimate submission of all creation to Him.

Confession as a Declaration of Faith

Confessing the name of Jesus is a fundamental aspect of Christian belief and practice. Romans 10:9-10 states, "If you confess with your mouth, 'Jesus is Lord,' and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For with your heart you believe and are justified, and with your mouth you confess and are saved." This confession is both a verbal acknowledgment and a heartfelt belief in Jesus' lordship and resurrection, essential for salvation.

The Power and Authority of His Name

The name of Jesus carries inherent power and authority. In Acts 4:12 , Peter declares, "Salvation exists in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved." This exclusivity highlights the unique and unparalleled role of Jesus in God's redemptive plan. The early church consistently invoked His name in prayer, healing, and preaching, demonstrating its transformative power (Acts 3:6, 16; Acts 16:18).

Confession in Worship and Witness

Confessing Jesus' name is integral to Christian worship and witness. In worship, believers proclaim His name in songs, prayers, and liturgies, exalting Him as Savior and Lord. In witness, Christians are called to boldly declare His name to the world, fulfilling the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20). This public confession serves as a testimony to His saving grace and a call to others to believe.

Conclusion

The confession of Jesus' name is a vital expression of Christian faith, encapsulating the believer's recognition of His divine authority, redemptive work, and lordship. It is an act of worship, a declaration of allegiance, and a proclamation of the gospel. As believers confess His name, they participate in the fulfillment of God's redemptive purposes, bringing glory to the Father and advancing His kingdom on earth.

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2 Timothy 2:19
Nevertheless the foundation of God stands sure, having this seal, The Lord knows them that are his. And, Let every one that names the name of Christ depart from iniquity.
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The Divine Christ Confessed, the Suffering Christ Denied
... and made solid by like faith, and only on such, can Christ build His Church. Of
course, the metaphor here regards Jesus, not as the foundation, as the ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture b/the divine christ confessed the.htm

Book xi. The Apostle in his Letter to the Ephesians, Reviewing in ...
... We cannot be ignorant that the Lord Jesus Christ rose again from ... of His might, which
He wrought in Christ, when He ... dead, and made Him to sit at His right hand ...
/.../the life and writings of st hilary of poitiers/book xi the apostle in.htm

The Name Jesus and Also the Name Christ were Known from the ...
... with these matters in order that no one, judging from the date of his incarnation,
may think that our Saviour and Lord Jesus, the Christ, has but ...
/.../pamphilius/church history/chapter iii the name jesus and.htm

In Reply to the Questions as to his Authority, Jesus Gives the ...
... people would justify Jesus in thus declining to submit the question of his authority
to judges who at that very moment publicly confessed their inability to ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/mcgarvey/the four-fold gospel/cviii in reply to the.htm

Rejected in his Own Country
... should they abase themselves before the claims of Jesus? ... as it would seem, Nazareth
rejected Christ because He ... His wisdom was confessed, and His miracles were ...
/.../chadwick/the gospel of st mark/chapter 6 1-6 rejected in his.htm

Once More He Challenges Him to the Profession of the Creed of ...
... you say that He was a mere man at His birth from the Virgin, whom you confessed
to be ... You said by your Creed, that Jesus Christ was begotten before the ...
/.../cassian/the seven books of john cassian /chapter vi once more he.htm

Cii. Bartim??us and his Companion Healed.
... and he had asked this mercy of Christ as the ... The Lord therefore in his royal majesty
asked Bartim??us to name ... to blame for this.] ^a 34 And Jesus, being moved ...
/.../mcgarvey/the four-fold gospel/cii bartimaeus and his companion.htm

The Holy Spirit in the Glorified Christ.
... that "if the Spirit of Him that raised up Jesus from the ... Paul induces us to apply
these three to Christ; for He compares our resurrection with His, not only ...
/.../kuyper/the work of the holy spirit/xxiii the holy spirit in.htm

The King's Charge to his Ambassadors
... a cup of cold water only in the name of a ... in persuading generations unborn to yield
His demand, when ... day there are millions who do love Jesus Christ more than ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture b/the kings charge to his.htm

Epistle xx. Celerinus to Lucian.
... rejoicing in that I had heard that you had been tried on behalf of the name of our
Lord Jesus Christ our Saviour, and had confessed His name in the presence of ...
/.../cyprian/the epistles of cyprian/epistle xx celerinus to lucian.htm