0623. Jesus, Lord, Christ

Jesus, Lord, Christ

"Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved" (Act_16:31).

1. The name "Jesus" takes us to the Cross. "Thou shalt call His name Jesus, for He shall save His people from their sins."

The name "Jesus" carries with it, "God manifest in the flesh." It is the name that leads us from the manger and to Calvary’s Cross, where the atonement was made.

It is no marvel that saints delight to sing about "Jesus," but saints should remember that "Jesus" means far more than Mary’s son, and the "Son of Man." Jesus was begotten of the Holy Ghost; He was that Holy One, the sinless One, the One Who knew no sin, Who did no sin, and in Whom is no sin.

The name "Jesus," links us to the earth-life of our Lord, and to the sufferings of His Cross. It is the name of Calvary and of Golgotha.

2. We have the name "Lord." This name is particularly used in reference to Christ, ascended and seated at the Father’s right hand. It is the name that suggests "authority" and "power," Christ as Lord, sits far above all principality and powers, and far above the world rulers of this darkness.

No man can call Jesus, "Lord," but by the Holy Ghost. After Jesus had suffered and died; after He had been raised from the dead; after He had ascended up on high; after He had been seated at the right hand of power–there was given Him the name, "Lord." God proclaimed Him, both Lord and Christ.

Those of us, who are saved, should delight in speaking of Him as Lord.

3. Christ. This is His Messianic name. He is Christ because He is the anointed. He is Christ because He is to come again.

No wonder then that Paul told the jailer to believe on Him as Jesus and as Lord and as Christ. This we all should do. It is not enough to see Him crucified and risen–we must see Him the Anointed of God.

Autor: R.E. NEIGHBOUR