The Names of Jesus - Elmer Towns
The Names of Jesus - Elmer Towns The Names of Jesus - Elmer Towns
caused some confusion among Christians in trying to understand the mystery of the Trinity. Jesus is not here called the Father as God the Father is the Father. He is a distinct Person of the Trinity. The Persons of the Trinity are equal in nature but distinguishable in Person and distinct in duties. The title “Father” is used here of Christ in the sense of a “founding father. “ People will talk about the founding fathers of a country or movement, meaning those persons who were the pioneers of an idea and gave birth to the movement or nation. In this sense, Jesus is the founding father of eternity, existing before it began and giving birth to time and history. THE PRINCE OF PEACE Isaiah also calls Jesus “the Prince of Peace.” He is a Prince now and will ultimately be recognized not only as a king but as the King of kings (Revelation 19:16). As the Prince of Peace, Jesus can meet the deepest need in the human heart-that of peace with God, with himself, and with others round about him. Peace with God is a result of our justification and based on his shed blood at the cross (Romans 5: 1; Ephesians 2:13; Colossians 1:20). He is both the God of Peace (Philippians 4:9) and Jehovah Shalom (Judges 6:24). Notice how these five names suggested by Isaiah relate to the ministry of Christ. He was Wonderful in life as He performed various signs and wonders to demonstrate who He was. He was our Counselor by example and teaching. And He perpetuated His counsel by giving us the New Testament. In His resurrection He demonstrated Himself to be the Mighty God. He ascended into glory as our Everlasting Father, and when He returns, He will do so as the Prince of Peace. CONCLUSION When parents choose a name for their child, they often strive to select one which expresses their hopes for what the child will be someday. Parents name children after people whom they admire and respect. When God inspired His prophets to select names for the Christ Child, He had the advantage of omniscience. His names not only expressed desire but affirmed the very nature and character of the Child. Jesus is the Dayspring from on High, Immanuel, Wonderful, Counselor, the Mighty God, the Everlasting Father, and the Prince of Peace. Have you acknowledged Him to be each of these in your life? For Discussion: 1. Of all the individuals in Scripture with supernatural births, why is the birth of Christ the greatest? 2. How is Christ our Dayspring? 3. How should the name and work of Christ as Immanuel affect our daily lives? 4. Name several ways Christians may express their worship of our “Wonderful” Christ.
5. How and when does Christ counsel the believer? 6. Is Jesus the Prince of Peace today, or is this a future event?
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caused some confusion among Christians in trying to understand the mystery <strong>of</strong> the Trinity.<br />
<strong>Jesus</strong> is not here called the Father as God the Father is the Father. He is a distinct Person <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Trinity. <strong>The</strong> Persons <strong>of</strong> the Trinity are equal in nature but distinguishable in Person and distinct<br />
in duties.<br />
<strong>The</strong> title “Father” is used here <strong>of</strong> Christ in the sense <strong>of</strong> a “founding father. “ People will<br />
talk about the founding fathers <strong>of</strong> a country or movement, meaning those persons who were the<br />
pioneers <strong>of</strong> an idea and gave birth to the movement or nation. In this sense, <strong>Jesus</strong> is the founding<br />
father <strong>of</strong> eternity, existing before it began and giving birth to time and history.<br />
THE PRINCE OF PEACE<br />
Isaiah also calls <strong>Jesus</strong> “the Prince <strong>of</strong> Peace.” He is a Prince now and will ultimately be<br />
recognized not only as a king but as the King <strong>of</strong> kings (Revelation 19:16). As the Prince <strong>of</strong><br />
Peace, <strong>Jesus</strong> can meet the deepest need in the human heart-that <strong>of</strong> peace with God, with himself,<br />
and with others round about him. Peace with God is a result <strong>of</strong> our justification and based on his<br />
shed blood at the cross (Romans 5: 1; Ephesians 2:13; Colossians 1:20). He is both the God <strong>of</strong><br />
Peace (Philippians 4:9) and Jehovah Shalom (Judges 6:24).<br />
Notice how these five names suggested by Isaiah relate to the ministry <strong>of</strong> Christ. He was<br />
Wonderful in life as He performed various signs and wonders to demonstrate who He was. He<br />
was our Counselor by example and teaching. And He perpetuated His counsel by giving us the<br />
New Testament. In His resurrection He demonstrated Himself to be the Mighty God. He<br />
ascended into glory as our Everlasting Father, and when He returns, He will do so as the Prince<br />
<strong>of</strong> Peace.<br />
CONCLUSION<br />
When parents choose a name for their child, they <strong>of</strong>ten strive to select one which<br />
expresses their hopes for what the child will be someday. Parents name children after people<br />
whom they admire and respect. When God inspired His prophets to select names for the Christ<br />
Child, He had the advantage <strong>of</strong> omniscience. His names not only expressed desire but affirmed<br />
the very nature and character <strong>of</strong> the Child. <strong>Jesus</strong> is the Dayspring from on High, Immanuel,<br />
Wonderful, Counselor, the Mighty God, the Everlasting Father, and the Prince <strong>of</strong> Peace. Have<br />
you acknowledged Him to be each <strong>of</strong> these in your life?<br />
For Discussion:<br />
1. Of all the individuals in Scripture with supernatural births, why is the birth <strong>of</strong> Christ<br />
the greatest?<br />
2. How is Christ our Dayspring?<br />
3. How should the name and work <strong>of</strong> Christ as Immanuel affect our daily lives?<br />
4. Name several ways Christians may express their worship <strong>of</strong> our “Wonderful” Christ.
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