The Names of Jesus - Elmer Towns

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Secondly, there is a legal or federal aspect of this union. In this sense, our union with Christ becomes the basis of our justification and adoption. It is legal or federal in the sense that we are in our lawyer or senator while he represents us before the court or in government. Again, although this is one aspect of our union, it also goes much deeper. Our union is of an organic nature in which not only does the believer become a member of the body of Christ, but Christ also becomes a part of the believer. Furthermore the Christian life is the result of a vital union with Christ. It is Christ living in us, not merely influencing us from without. Because the Holy Spirit is the author of this union, we call it a spiritual union. Moreover, this union is both indissoluble and inscrutable. The believer is so bonded to Christ that he has entered into an indissoluble relationship with Him. The omnipresence of Christ makes this union possible. Also, because this union involves the nature of God, there is a sense in which we can never fully understand it. Finally, the union of the believer and Christ must be regarded as both complete and completed. To speak of a believer partially united with Christ is as impossible as to speak of a woman who is only partially pregnant. Although we may grow in the realization of this truth, we are never more deeply united with Christ by any means than we are at conversion. Communion with Christ-Our Experience on Earth Not only are we “in Christ,” but Christ is also in us. This is the basis of our communion with Christ, which is an experience of our sanctification. The writings of Paul sometimes use the title “Christ” without the article. Paul does this consistently in order to signify the One who by the Holy Spirit and also His own Person indwells the believer and molds the believer's character into a closer conformity to Christ (Romans 8:10; Galatians 2:20; 4:19; Ephesians 3:17). The practical application of this truth results in our abiding in Christ. Many writers distinguish two aspects of abiding in Christ. First, it means to have no known sin unjudged and unconfessed so as to hinder our communion or fellowship with Christ. Secondly, it assumes that we give all burdens and concerns to Him and rely upon Him for the strength, wisdom, faith, and character we need to meet the particular challenges of life. Not only is His position our position (union), but His life is also our life (communion). CONCLUSION When the prophets of Israel and Judah spoke of the coming Messiah, their highest thoughts of Him were those of Prophet, Priest, and King. Jesus functions today in each of those offices in the life of the believer. But He is also far more. He is no longer merely “the Christ” but also “Christ,” the One in whom we dwell and depend upon for the very essence of spiritual life and the One who lives within, providing all that is necessary for effective Christian living. For Discussion: 1. What is the literal meaning of the name Christ? Why was it Paul's favorite name for the Saviour?
2. How did Christ fulfill His office as prophet? 3. As an anointed priest, how does Christ minister to us today? 4. Describe the kingdom and rule of Jesus Christ, the King. 5. God's Word teaches that believers are “in Christ” and Christ abides in believers. What effect does this have on your everyday life?
Page 1 and 2: THE NAMES OF JESUS Over 700 names o
Page 3 and 4: INTRODUCTION CONTENTS PART ONE: OUR
Page 5 and 6: 5. THE NAME OF THE LORD (JEHOVAH) I
Page 7 and 8: CHAPTER ONE THE NAME OF JESUS “An
Page 9 and 10: One who made this world and created
Page 11 and 12: has certainly inspired its share of
Page 13 and 14: THE MEANING OF THIS NAME In calling
Page 15 and 16: Lordship means surrender. In a meet
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Page 19 and 20: There are no fewer than five design
Page 21 and 22: The Anointed Priest A second anoint
Page 23: THE CHRIST IN THE NEW TESTAMENT Man
Page 27 and 28: Isaiah 11:1, was choter, this refer
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Page 31 and 32: CHAPTER FIVE THE SALVATIONAL NAMES
Page 33 and 34: Thirdly, he will be saved at the re
Page 35 and 36: story line. And when the book is co
Page 37 and 38: CHAPTER SIX THE BIRTH NAMES OF CHRI
Page 39 and 40: life on earth. As the light of the
Page 41 and 42: But in the New Testament, that rela
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Page 45 and 46: functions of this One called alongs
Page 47 and 48: 5. How and when does Christ counsel
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Page 51 and 52: who influences or guides a student
Page 53 and 54: for our failings. His defense rests
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Page 57 and 58: The name “only begotten Son” (J
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Because Jesus is the vine and we ar
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CHAPTER TWELVE THE APOCALYPTIC NAME
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The second of these three titles in
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to be encouraged that he was in the
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The second name John records in thi
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A-21 APPENDIX THE NAMES AND TITLES
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A Cleft of the Rock (Exodus 33:22)
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A Friend that Sticketh Closer than
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The Horn of David (Psalm 132:17) Th
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Lord Also of the Sabbath (Mark 2:28
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An Owl of the Desert (Psalm 102:6)
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A Rock of Offense (Romans 9:33) The
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A Strength to the Needy in Distress
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Y-2 The Yokefellow (Matthew 11:29-3
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Thou Who Saveth by Thy Right Hand (
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Hamelech Jehovah - The Lord the Kin
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