The Names of Jesus - Elmer Towns
The Names of Jesus - Elmer Towns
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INTRODUCTION<br />
CONTENTS<br />
PART ONE: OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST<br />
1. THE NAME OF JESUS<br />
<strong>Jesus</strong> was a popular name for new baby boys at the time Mary had a son,<br />
but within a few decades it became virtually unused because it was special<br />
to Christians. Still today it is the sweetest <strong>of</strong> our Lord's names because it is<br />
His personal name.<br />
2. THE TITLE “LORD”<br />
When people addressed <strong>Jesus</strong> as Lord in the New Testament, that title<br />
demonstrated an attitude <strong>of</strong> either respect or reverence. But in the early<br />
church, Christians were martyred because they affirmed "<strong>Jesus</strong> is Lord. "<br />
To there "Lord" meant only one thing - <strong>Jesus</strong> was the Jehovah <strong>of</strong> the Old<br />
Testament.<br />
3. THE OFFICE OF CHRIST<br />
Throughout the pages <strong>of</strong> the Old Testament, the prophets wrote <strong>of</strong> a<br />
coming Messiah who functioned as prophet, priest, and king. <strong>The</strong> name<br />
"Christ" meant "anointed." He was anointed to that <strong>of</strong>fice. But He was<br />
more than that! Paul revered this <strong>of</strong>fice and made it his favorite name <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Jesus</strong> and the foundation to the Christian's position in grace.<br />
PART TWO: GROUPINGS OF THE NAMES<br />
OF JESUS CHRIST<br />
4. THE OLD TESTAMENT PROPHETIC NAMES OF JESUS<br />
Hidden in the pages <strong>of</strong> law, history, poetry, and prophecy is a myriad <strong>of</strong><br />
names and titles <strong>of</strong> <strong>Jesus</strong>. He is revealed in every book by type and<br />
teaching. Among the many Old Testament prophetic names <strong>of</strong> <strong>Jesus</strong> are<br />
Shiloh, the Prophet,<br />
the Branch, the Desire <strong>of</strong> all Nations, the Ensign for the Peoples, and El<br />
Shaddai.<br />
5. THE SALVATIONAL NAMES OF JESUS<br />
Many <strong>of</strong> the names <strong>of</strong> <strong>Jesus</strong> reveal aspects <strong>of</strong> His principal work <strong>of</strong><br />
redeeming the lost. Some <strong>of</strong> them focus upon His work and, therefore, He<br />
is the Redeemer, Saviour, and Mediator. Others call attention primarily to<br />
His Person; as such, <strong>Jesus</strong> is the Lamb <strong>of</strong> God and the Propitiation for our<br />
sins. Still others reveal the mystery <strong>of</strong> the One who both produces<br />
salvation and is Himself our salvation. In this regard, He is the Last Adam,<br />
the Second Man, and the Author <strong>of</strong> Eternal Salvation.<br />
6. THE BIRTH NAMES OF CHRIST<br />
When it comes to naming babies, it seems everybody has some suggestion<br />
about a name. It was no different with <strong>Jesus</strong>. Hundreds <strong>of</strong> years before He<br />
was born, people began calling the Christ child by a variety <strong>of</strong> names. By<br />
the time He was born, He had been called the Dayspring from on High,
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