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Yes, title/position (Name) would be a direct association with Authority (power), would it not?Is there not a direct association between 'Name' and 'Authority' ???
Indeed! He did so with his Father's Authority/power (Name).Did Jesus not keep His flock safe with the authority of His Fathers Name which was given to Him...
John 17
11 And now I am no more in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to thee. Holy Father, keep through thine own name those whom thou hast given me, that they may be one, as we are.
12 While I was with them in the world, I kept them in thy name: those that thou gavest me I have kept, and none of them is lost, but the son of perdition; that the scripture might be fulfilled.
Yes, that's a good way to look at it. But a bit strange when the actual name of an authority is unknown.Is there not a direct association between 'Name' and 'Authority' ???
what is the Name above every Name - this is important as we need to be confident that we are appealing to the highest authority.
Hi folks.
Here goes - lower you heresy shields...
I have been pondering this issue for a while and invite comment.
In John 17 we have clear statements concerning the Father giving Jesus His Name ("I have kept them in Your Name, the Name You gave me.")
Further to this the 'Name above every name' is JESUS. Not just on earth but on heaven as well.
Jesus simply means God Saves.
So this will ruffle a few feathers but I can only conclude that God Himself has raised the Name of Jesus higher than any other name He has.
Our messianic brothers in particularly want the claim YHWH is eternally the highest name.
So what is the Name above every Name - this is important as we need to be confident that we are appealing to the highest authority.
Carl I know you hate to use commentaries but look those scriptures up and you will have your answer.Is the Name of Jesus above every other name or not ???
Eph 1
20 Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places,
21 Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come:
22 And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church...
Phil 2
8 And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.
9 Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name:
10 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;
Yes, title/position (Name) would be a direct association with Authority (power), would it not?
Indeed! He did so with his Father's Authority/power (Name).
Carl I know you hate to use commentaries but look those scriptures up and you will have your answer.
Oh course, "Jesus" is the NT Greek for Y'shua. (Joshua in English?)So as I see it the Name of Jesus was a name of the Father given by the Father to Jesus and was the highest authority for eternity.
He was not given the name I AM or YHWH or Elohim but Jesus.
I suspect many have not appreciated the significance of this.
Oh course, "Jesus" is the NT Greek for Y'shua. (Joshua in English?)
So, which name has authority?
Hi folks.
Here goes - lower you heresy shields...
I have been pondering this issue for a while and invite comment.
In John 17 we have clear statements concerning the Father giving Jesus His Name ("I have kept them in Your Name, the Name You gave me.")
Further to this the 'Name above every name' is JESUS. Not just on earth but on heaven as well.
Jesus simply means God Saves.
So this will ruffle a few feathers but I can only conclude that God Himself has raised the Name of Jesus higher than any other name He has.
Our messianic brothers in particularly want the claim YHWH is eternally the highest name.
So what is the Name above every Name - this is important as we need to be confident that we are appealing to the highest authority.
Well, a name was more than a title, it was the sum of one's life and reputation. "Have you not heard about king [blank], his name is spread across the land, known far and wide." When Jesus' name is considered higher than any other, it is apparent that it refers to his works and fame, not simply a few characters put together to form syllables.
That is, is in His work and reputation, that we are saved and have spiritual authority. That's what is in his name, especially when you end prayer with it.It is in His Name that we have spiritual authority...
...and that is a positional statement - using His Name without being 'in Him' has disastrous consequences.
That is, is in His work and reputation, that we are saved and have spiritual authority. That's what is in his name, especially when you end prayer with it.
This begs a question. Did Jesus receive this authority, or did he resume his divine authority?More than that, is the fact that the Father gave Him His Name and ultimate authority forever.
This begs a question. Did Jesus receive this authority, or did he resume his divine authority?
God doesn't actually dwell in a particular place, that is simply language.Authority and empowerment are two different things.
He could only do what He saw the Father doing.
He couldn't begin ministry before receiving the Power of the Spirit at baptism.
However he showed authority as a young child. So He resumed divine authority being indwelled by the Holy Spirit at birth.
God doesn't actually indwell in a particular place, that is simply language.
What sort of danger?John the Baptist was told that the one upon whom the Spirit would come upon and remain upon was the awaited Messiah.
I think there is a danger in saying the scripture is 'simply language' as it is inspired by Him and not just words.
So as I see it the Name of Jesus was a name of the Father given by the Father to Jesus and was the highest authority for eternity.
He was not given the name I AM or YHWH or Elohim but Jesus.
I suspect many have not appreciated the significance of this.
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