Use the Name of Jesus
(Matthew 1:21; Phillipians 2:9-11)
Sermon Notes
Philippians 2:9–11 (NKJV)
9 Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, 10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, 11 and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
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Matthew 1:21 (NKJV)
21 And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.”
- Save – to rescue, deliver, protect, heal
- Sins – to act contrary to the will and law of God
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“God emptied Himself of His divine privilege when He took on the form of a man.” – Pastor Billy Johnson
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FOUR OBSERVATIONS ABOUT “THE NAME OF JESUS”
Given by God –v. 9
- Given – graciously grant
Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name
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Above every name – v. 9
- Above – superior to
Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name
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Should be submitted to – v. 10
- Bow – the gesture of full inner submission in worship to the one before whom we bow the knee.. (Theological Dictionary of the NT – Kittel)
… that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth
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Should be honored – v. 11
- Confess – to acknowledge or agree fully
- Lord – one who exercises supreme supernatural authority over mankind
… and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
This, the earliest Christian creed, meant that Jesus Christ is Yahweh-God. One day all will be made to acknowledge that Jesus Christ is all He claimed to be—very God of very God. Unfortunately, for many it will be too late for the salvation of their souls. (The Bible Knowledge Commentary)
BENEFITS OF USING THE NAME OF JESUS
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God’s Power is Released Through Faith in His Name
Acts 3:16 (NKJV)
16 And His name, through faith in His name, has made this man strong, whom you see and know. Yes, the faith which comes through Him has given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all.
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“Do you know what you do have?” – Pastor Billy Johnson
