LEGALLY
NAMED CHRIST

Topics: Arrogance; Control; Jesus Christ; Lordship; Pride; Reality; Rebellion; Submission; Surrender; Will

References: Exodus 3:14–15; 34:14; Acts 4:12; 19:13–20; Philippians 2:9–11; James 4:6; 1 Peter 3:15

In 2006, a judge in New York allowed Jose Luis Espinal to legally change his name to Jesus Christ. Following the decision, Espinal said he was happy and grateful that the judge approved the change. He also said that he was moved to seek the name change about a year prior to the decision when he realized, “I am the person that is that name.”

We’re all a little like Jose—we’re just more subtle. We grab at the title of “Lord” every time we reclaim the management of our life.

—Samuel Maull, “Judge Lets Man Change Name to Jesus Christ,” Breitbart.com (December 23, 2005)