ABUNDANT LIFE VISION
The Name of Jesus. Acts of the Apostles 4:11-12
For Jesus is the one referred to in the Scriptures, where it says, ‘The stone that you builders rejected has now become the cornerstone.’ [12]There is salvation in no one else! God has given no other name under heaven by which we must be saved.” NLT.

Good morning dear friends, I welcome you to today’s teaching. It is my prayer as always that God will interpret His word in our hearts in Jesus name. Our topic this morning is the name of Jesus. The name of Jesus signals many things in the world. It is like a pass or key in doing something. Let me explain better, if I want to enter my friend’s house when he is not at home and his house is locked, I need the keys to his house. If not, I cannot enter. The name of Jesus is like that, it is an access granting name to a world of possibilities. The question is what are the possibilities the name of Jesus is meant to give everyone on earth?

1. Salvation: John 3:16-17
“For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. [17]God sent his Son into the world not to judge the world, but to save the world through him. NLT.

Jesus came to die for our sins and to save us from the power of sin that had taken over our lives. The promise of salvation is to everyone that believes in the name of Jesus. There is no name in the world that can save man from sin except the name of Jesus. Acts of the Apostles 4:12: There is salvation in no one else! God has given no other name under heaven by which we must be saved.” NLT.

2. Power over demons, poisons, and sicknesses: Mark 16:17-18
These miraculous signs will accompany those who believe: They will cast out demons in my name, and they will speak in new languages. [18]They will be able to handle snakes with safety, and if they drink anything poisonous, it won’t hurt them. They will be able to place their hands on the sick, and they will be healed.” NLT.

Everyone who has come to Jesus for salvation has a right through the name of Jesus to be empowered to have dominion over demons, poisonous things, and sicknesses. This is not reserved to pastors alone or the people of the Bible era. It is a gift available to all men in Christ.

3. Wisdom: James 1:5
If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking. NLT.

Wisdom is a crucial thing to have. A man without wisdom can make decisions that will destroy his life and that of the people around him. Do you remember the story of Jonah? One of the things he lacked was wisdom. However, all glory to God who is generous in showering on us divine wisdom when we need it as long as we ask in faith and in the name of Jesus.

4. Eternal life: 1 John 5:11-12
And this is what God has testified: He has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. [12]Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have God’s Son does not have life. NLT.

Jesus did not just die for us to get saved here on earth alone, He died, resurrected, and ascended to heaven so that we will live with him forever. John 14:1-6: “Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me. [2]There is more than enough room in my Father’s home. If this were not so, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you? [3]When everything is ready, I will come and get you, so that you will always be with me where I am. [4]And you know the way to where I am going.” [5]“No, we don’t know, Lord,” Thomas said. “We have no idea where you are going, so how can we know the way?” [6]Jesus told him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me. NLT.

Therefore, if you are reading this and you have not said yes to the name of Jesus to save you from sin talk less of enjoying the benefits in the name of Jesus, I urge you to come to Jesus Christ and be saved from sin by saying this prayer with all of your heart; Lord Jesus, I confess you as my Lord and saviour today, please save me and be my lord and bring me into your fold. Amen. If you have recited the prayer wholeheartedly, I congratulate you and I welcome you to the family of God. Make sure you join a bible believing church as you start your journey in Christ
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God bless you.