The name jesus is a transliteration of the hebrew word for joshua, jehovah is salvation, or is the savior. Several events were witnessed only by simon peter and the two sons of zebedee, including the transfiguration matthew 17, the raising of. He who overcomes shall be clothed in white garments, and i will not blot out his name from the book of life. Jesus is a greater priest than aaron, because he is sinless and immortal heb 7. We exercise our godgiven authority only in the name of jesus. Therefore god also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name. We would then read the devotional from the book for that name.
Some insist that new testament water baptism is not valid unless the one doing the baptism vocally utters in jesus name. As the author continues down the cosmological road from jesus sitting on a throne in heaven to angels to ancestors moses, the next stop is current religious leaders or priests. Most christians believe he is the incarnation of god the son and the awaited messiah the christ prophesied in the old testament. Latterday saint scholar susan easton black counted over 100 different name titles for the savior in the book of mormon. The list is grouped by date, and sorted within each group except for the very earliest works alphabetically by name of author. Thus, in the new testament, jesus is commonly referred to as jesus of nazareth e. If there are any new children, have extra name tags available and a book of names to look up the meaning of their names. Never does scripture say that god erases a believers name from the lambs book of lifethere is never even a warning that he is contemplating it. I think the greater works jesus has in mind are not greater miracles in terms of signs and wonders. You can say let there be in jesus name and there will be. When jesus was born into this world the angel instructed joseph to give him the name of jesus, she will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name jesus, because he will save his people from their sins matthew 1.
Tony evans other fantastic book, praying the names of jesus. Sep 30, 2016 so jesus you brought heaven down my sin was great your love was greater what could separate us now chorus 2. The book of ruth is not the only old testament ot book with a genealogy, but it is the only one with a genealogy in its closing verses. Angels are servants of god, but jesus is gods only begotten son, sitting at the right hand of the majesty on high hebrews 1.
Aug 31, 2016 jesus is greater than moses, because while moses was a servant of god, jesus is the son of god heb 3. David bernard accurately reveals the power and authority of the name of jesus. The catholic encyclopedia, citing the texts contained in the apocryphal writings, writes that. They decide, therefore, that they cant find jesus in the book of job. Understanding the power in the name of jesus steps with god. The protoevangelium of james explicitly claims that joseph was a widower, with children, at the time that mary is entrusted to his care. Why does an angel reveal the name of christ to jacob. The same verses also mention unnamed sisters of jesus. James barzebedee, also known as james the greater, was one of jesus twelve apostles. Hebrews was written for christians who had been in the church for a while. But for the folks to whom the book of hebrews was written, that is a significant statement because they werent sure about jesus. Ad 30 33, also referred to as jesus of nazareth or jesus christ, was a firstcentury jewish preacher and religious leader. Millions of people claim the truths of the religion that bears his name.
The book of mormon uses many names and titles for jesus christ. Jesusreligion will help readers abandon dead, dry, rulekeeping and. In his steps is a bestselling religious fiction novel written by charles monroe sheldon. The father loves the son and shows him all he does. When jefferson bethkes video went viral in early 2012, what impressed me even more than his spoken word poetry was how he responded to his critics. Mark tells about jesus mother and brothers looking for jesus. Mar 20, 20 whatever jesus can do, the power in the name will do it when you use it. Jesus christ is god in the flesh, and john challenges us to believe in him. What jesus has done for these people, he can do for you. A typical jew in jesus time had only one name, sometimes followed by the phrase son of, or the individuals hometown. I was compensated for my honest opinon of this book by receiving the free copy of.
I have over two dozen books on prayer on my shelf, and only one. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the. Just as jesus is greater than the aforementioned authorities, so jesus is greater than priests. Jesus is greater than moses, because while moses was a servant of god, jesus is the son of god heb 3. Jesus is greater than joshua, because jesus brings a greater rest to the people of god heb 4. Reportedly, nevertheless, more books have been written about the historical jesus in the last twenty years than in the previous nineteen centuries. Jan 02, 2020 yeshua is the hebrew name, and its english spelling is joshua.
Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book. One day all principalities and powers in heaven and on earth will bow before christ philippians 2. This sixsession bible study for all students is based on jefferson bethkes book by the same name. This book was written by a disciple whom jesus lovedthe church traditionally attributes it to john john is the fourth and last gospel an account of jesus life and ministry in the new testament. Since the story in the book of ruth took place during the predavidic period of the. Jesusreligion will help readers abandon dead, dry, rulekeeping and embrace the promise of. Oct 30, 2012 if there are any new children, have extra name tags available and a book of names to look up the meaning of their names. Apr 25, 2018 he who overcomes shall be clothed in white garments, and i will not blot out his name from the book of life. The books central purpose, however, is found on its title page. James the great also known as james, son of zebedee or as saint james the greater hebrew. Yeshua is the hebrew name, and its english spelling is joshua. They were unsure about jesus, but they had high regard for angels. Ancient jews usually had only one name, and, when greater specificity was needed, it was customary to add the fathers name or the place of origin. The book of hebrews is a long list of reasons to cling to jesus.
Power in the name of jesus you have authority to use it. Explain that just like our names have meaning, so does jesus name, but his is even greater. Thus, the names joshua and jesus are essentially the same. The fact is, jesus, the contemporary christ, is far different from the historical jesus of 2,000 years ago. It is the conclusion of this study that the verbal utterance is never an issue in scripture. Jan 02, 2020 in fact, i will erase your name from the book of life. Latterday saint scholar susan easton black counted over 100 different nametitles for the savior in the book of mormon. When we believe in jesus and pray in his name we will do greater works. Iesous is the greek transliteration of the hebrew name, and its english spelling is jesus.
Lucado discusses christs role in the creation, in his disclaimer. Oct 27, 2018 the gospel of john makes a strong argument for jesus as the exclusive savior, and the only way to know god jn 1. Jesus, your name is sweet to me for it saved me from sin. You soon realize jeffs entire life isnt filled with sainthood. I would buy these two together at the same time as they complement each other so well. Dec 30, 2016 22 ways to find jesus in the book of job december 30, 2016 by admin some people struggle with the book of job because, when they look at the life of jesus, they cant find anything in the ministry of jesus that corresponds to jobs story. How is jesus greater than all the other great people in. Any genre theology, novels, biblical studies, historical, biographies, religious or secular, positive or negative, fiction or nonfiction.
The real something greater is a vision of jesus so glorious that everything else fades in comparison. Like most of nouwens works, it took me less than a day to read it but it is a book i will not forget. With john, he was also known as one of the sons of thunder. We will have nothing to do with those who use and demean the name of christ in order to further their own wealth, fame and power. James is described as one of the first disciples to join jesus.
His name is jesus is a beautiful volume chronicling the life of christ. What a wonderful name it is what a wonderful name it is the name of jesus christ my. Paula whites new book something greater is revealing. Like most of nouwens works, it took me less than a. Thus, in his lifetime jesus was called jesus son of joseph luke 4. He communicates a strong message of how jesus is greater than religion. Despite the title of her book, paula white offers us something lesser. Jesus is greater than the jewish heroes moses and abraham jn 1. Whatever jesus can do, the power in the name will do it when you use it. Jesus a name uttered in anger and cursing by some and in devout worship by others. If you are looking for greater understanding into the name of jesus, you will want to read and study this book, in the name of jesus. This is an amazing book that opened up my eyes to the way we live and how its religion and not jesus. Jesus is greater than religion jefferson bethke book.
Jesus is dynamic and always present and coming in and through his kingdom. This is a bibliography of works with information or interpretations of the life and teachings of jesus. Catholic tradition states that his mother was salome. To the convincing of the jew and gentile that jesus is. I purchased the power of jesus name book as a companion to ps. Some people struggle with the book of job because, when they look at the life of jesus, they cant find anything in the ministry of jesus that corresponds to jobs story. Jesus is greater, so hold fast to him overviewbible. This treasure of a book came up in an amazon search of names of jesus. Bursting onto the scene with his youtube sensation why i hate religion but love jesus, bethke challenged viewers to take a new look at christ.
Your name is powerful to me for it gives me strength and hope. Jesus neighbors in nazareth refer to him as the carpenter, the son of mary and brother of james and joses and judas and simon mark 6. So, when the holy spirit made the stunning statement that jesus is better, is greater or is superior to angels, that was extremely significant. One name each evening to find along with whatever else was put in the box. Whatever god can do you can do in the name of jesus. That is, in the name above all names, the name that imparts eternal life to those who accept him, the wonderful name of jesus. When i saw that he had written in the name of jesus, a book specifically on christian leadership, i could not wait to read it. More books have been written about jesus christ than anyone else in history. Jesus is greater than religion, leader guide student edition. Joyce meyer enjoying everyday life tv the name of jesus. Not simply biological life, but eternal life in heaven, in the wondrous presence of god the father, jesus his son, the holy spirit, the holy angels, and the millions of redeemed believers from all ages. First published in 1896, the book has sold more than 50,000,000 copies, and ranks as one of the bestselling books of all time.
The gospel of mark and the gospel of matthew mention james, josephjoses, judasjude and simon as brothers of jesus, the son of mary. James the greater christianity knowledge base fandom. Abandon dead, dry, rulekeeping and embrace the promise of being. Therefore god has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that jesus christ is lord, to the glory of god the father. Two billion inhabitants of this earth identify themselves as followers of jesus. Tony writes in an easy to understand way but without a lot of fluff he gets right to the point and i love that about this book. The resounding theme of the book is everything is about jesus. In the name of jesus kindle edition by bernard, david k. And one day jesus will return to take believers home. They should have gone a bit further and looked at his cross. In this videoenhanced study, bethke will help students. Throughout jesusreligion, jefferson does a great job of pointing the reader to a true picture of who jesus by referring to biblical texts unfortunately he does close the book with the messages version of matthew 11. John focuses on the deity of christ more so than the other four. Today, joyce shares about the privilege of prayer and the power thats made available to us when we pray in jesus name.
Lucados goal is that anyone who reads this book will gain a deeper understanding and a greater desire to follow our savior. Different book of mormon personalities display a preference for certain names and titles over others. Remind the children that last week we talked about peter and john healing the lame man in the name of jesus. Jesus speaks as the angel gabriel had mentioned at the annunciation. The book is a version of an address nouwen gave to an event in washington, d. I believe it is among the books that fills the gap and answers the so what. Jesus is greater than religion dvd member book jefferson bethke on. Why he is so much better than trying harder, doing more, and being good enough. The name of jesus is greater than that of every apostle, including paul, because jesus called them, empowered them, commissioned them, and used them. A verse in the epistle to the galatians mentions seeing james, the lords brother, and none other of the. Speaking to the overcomersall those redeemed by the blood of the lambjesus gives his word that he. Books about jesus 238 books meet your next favorite book. After reading henri nouwens the way of the heart recently during some times of fasting, i decided to move on to another book by nouwen, in the name of jesus.
Just perfect for listing one name of jesus in order of the book to find on a slip of paper in the treasure box each evening. And to your amazement, he will show him even greater works than these. Sep 26, 2010 when jesus was born into this world the angel instructed joseph to give him the name of jesus, she will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name jesus, because he will save his people from their sins matthew 1. So jesus you brought heaven down my sin was great your love was greater what could separate us now chorus 2. The book, the greater jesus, is a refreshing paradigm in the preterist stream of interpretation. That at the name of jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth. The synoptic gospels say that james and john were with their father by the seashore.
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