Skip to content
Scripture Mapping

The Name of Jesus

Referenced in 4 chapter analyses

Walk these chapters over 4 days — the corpus’s own order, divided. Not a curated plan.

Overview

The name of Jesus holds profound significance in Christian theology, representing His identity, authority, and the salvation He offers to humanity.

In the Jewish tradition, names often carried significant meaning, reflecting character and purpose. The name 'Jesus' (Yeshua) means 'Yahweh is salvation,' which is central to His mission.

Key themes

  • Authority of Jesus
  • Salvation through Jesus
  • The Power of His Name
  • The Name as a Revelation of Character

Key verses

  1. Acts 4:12Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.
  2. John 20:31These are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name.

Notable passages

  1. Matthew 1:21The angel tells Joseph that Mary will bear a son, and he is to name Him Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.
  2. Philippians 2:9-11God has highly exalted Jesus and given Him the name that is above every name, emphasizing His supreme authority.
  3. John 14:13-14Jesus promises that whatever is asked in His name will be done, highlighting the power and authority of His name in prayer.

Practical applications

  • Invoke the name of Jesus in prayer, recognizing His authority and power.
  • Share the significance of Jesus' name in evangelism, emphasizing salvation through Him.
  • Live in a manner that honors the name of Jesus, reflecting His character in daily life.

Theological significance

  • The name of Jesus encapsulates His divine nature and mission as the Savior.
  • It emphasizes the exclusivity of Christ as the only way to salvation.
  • The name signifies the authority of Jesus over all creation and spiritual realms.

Connected topics

  • Authority

    The authority of Jesus is demonstrated through His miracles and teachings, which are performed in His name.

  • Salvation

    The name of Jesus is directly linked to the concept of salvation, as it signifies the means by which humanity is reconciled to God.

Chapters that reference this

New Testament

  • John 16Liturgical Usage · Study Questions · Theological Insights
  • Acts 3Cross-References · Key Events · Liturgical Usage · Study Questions
  • Acts 4Study Questions
  • Acts 19Key Events · Theological Insights

← All topics