...the Name which is above every name
by S J Camp
( http://www.stevenjcamp.blogspot.com/ )
Phil. 2:5-11 Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus, (6) who, although He existed in the form of God, did not regard equality with God a thing to be grasped, (7) but emptied Himself, taking the form of a bond-servant, and being made in the likeness of men. (8) Being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. (9) For this reason also, God highly exalted Him, and bestowed on Him the name which is above every name, (10) so that at the name of Jesus EVERY KNEE WILL BOW, of those who are in heaven and on earth and under the earth, (11) and that every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
Acts 4:10-12 let it be known to all of you and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead - by this name this man stands here before you in good health. (11) "He is the STONE WHICH WAS REJECTED by you, THE BUILDERS, but WHICH BECAME THE CHIEF CORNER stone." (12) "And there is salvation in no one else; for there is no other name under heaven that has been given among men by which we must be saved."
• Jesus Christ is completely sufficient for all matters of life and godliness (2 Peter 1:3-4) -
2 Peter 1:3-4 as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue, (4) by which have been given to us exceedingly great and precious promises, that through these you may be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.
• Sufficient for creation (Colossians 1:16-17) -
Colossians 1:16-17 For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him. (17) And He is before all things, and in Him all things consist.
• He is our salvation (Hebrews 10:10-12) -
Hebrews 10:10-12 By that will we have been sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all. (11) And every priest stands ministering daily and offering repeatedly the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins. (12) But this Man, after He had offered one sacrifice for sins forever, sat down at the right hand of God,
• He is our sanctification (Ephesians 5:26-27) -
Ephesians 5:26-27 that He might sanctify and cleanse her with the washing of water by the word, (27) that He might present her to Himself a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing, but that she should be holy and without blemish.
• He is our glorification (1 John 3:2) -
1 John 3:2 Beloved, now we are children of God; and it has not yet been revealed what we shall be, but we know that when He is revealed, we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is.
• So pure is He that there is no blemish, stain, spot of sin, defilement, lying, deception, corruption,
error or imperfection in Him (1 Peter 1:18-20) -
1 Peter 1:18-20 knowing that you were not redeemed with corruptible things, like silver or gold, from your aimless conduct received by tradition from your fathers, (19) but with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot. (20) He indeed was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you
• There is no other God besides Him (Isaiah 45:5) -
Isaiah 45:5 I am the LORD, and there is no other; There is no God besides Me. I will gird you, though you have not known Me,
• He is the only begotten Son (John 1:14,18) -
John 1:14,18 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth. (18) No one has seen God at any time. The only begotten Son, who is in the bosom of the Father, He has declared Him.
• All the treasures of wisdom and knowledge are in Him (Colossians 2:3) -
Colossians 2:3 in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
• All the fullness of the Godhead dwells bodily in Him (Colossians 2:9) -
Colossians 2:9 For in Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily;
• He is heir of all things (Hebrews 1:2) -
Hebrews 1:2 has in these last days spoken to us by His Son, whom He has appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the worlds;
• He created all things and all things were made by Him, through Him and for Him (Colossians 1:16-17) -
Colossians 1:16-17 For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him. (17) And He is before all things, and in Him all things consist.
• He upholds all things by the word of His power (Hebrews 1:3) -
Hebrews 1:3 who being the brightness of His glory and the express image of His person, and upholding all things by the word of His power, when He had by Himself purged our sins, sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high,
• He is the first-born of all creation (Colossians 1:15) -
Colossians 1:15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation.
• He is the exact representation of God (Hebrews 1:3) -
Hebrews 1:3 who being the brightness of His glory and the express image of His person, and upholding all things by the word of His power, when He had by Himself purged our sins, sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high,
• He is the only Mediator between God and man (1 Timothy 1:5) -
1 Timothy 1:5 Now the purpose of the commandment is love from a pure heart, from a good conscience, and from sincere faith,
• He is the Son that enlightens (Hebrews 1:3) -
Hebrews 1:3 who being the brightness of His glory and the express image of His person, and upholding all things by the word of His power, when He had by Himself purged our sins, sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high,
• the Physician that heals (Luke 4:23-24; 5:31) -
Luke 4:23-24 He said to them, "You will surely say this proverb to Me, 'Physician, heal yourself! Whatever we have heard done in Capernaum, do also here in Your country.'" (24) Then He said, "Assuredly, I say to you, no prophet is accepted in his own country.
Luke 5:31 Jesus answered and said to them, "Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick.
• the Wall of Fire that defends (Exodus 13:21) -
Exodus 13:21 And the LORD went before them by day in a pillar of cloud to lead the way, and by night in a pillar of fire to give them light, so as to go by day and night.
• the Friend that comforts (John 15:14-15) -
John 15:14-15 "You are My friends if you do whatever I command you. (15) "No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all things that I heard from My Father I have made known to you.
• the Pearl that enriches (Matthew 13:45-46) -
Matthew 13:45-46 "Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking beautiful pearls, (46) "who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had and bought it.
• the Ark that supports (Genesis 6:18; Revelation 11:19) -
Genesis 6:18 "But I will establish My covenant with you; and you shall go into the ark; you, your sons, your wife, and your sons' wives with you.
Revelation 11:19 Then the temple of God was opened in heaven, and the ark of His covenant was seen in His temple. And there were lightnings, noises, thunderings, an earthquake, and great hail.
• and the Rock to sustain under the heaviest of pressures (Deuteronomy 32:18; 1 Corinthians 10:4) -
Deuteronomy 32:18 Of the Rock who begot you, you are unmindful, And have forgotten the God who fathered you.
1 Corinthians 10:4 and all drank the same spiritual drink. For they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them, and that Rock was Christ.
• He is the Deliverer (Romans 11:26) -
Romans 11:26 And so all Israel will be saved, as it is written: "The Deliverer will come out of Zion, And He will turn away ungodliness from Jacob;
• He is seated at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty on high (Acts 2:34; Hebrews 1:3; 8:1) -
Acts 2:34 "For David did not ascend into the heavens, but he says himself: 'The LORD said to my Lord, "Sit at My right hand,
Hebrews 1:3 who being the brightness of His glory and the express image of His person, and upholding all things by the word of His power, when He had by Himself purged our sins, sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high,
Hebrews 8:1 Now this is the main point of the things we are saying: We have such a High Priest, who is seated at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens,
• He is better than the angels (Hebrews 1:4-14) -
Hebrews 1:4-14 having become so much better than the angels, as He has by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they. (5) For to which of the angels did He ever say: "You are My Son, Today I have begotten You"? And again: "I will be to Him a Father, And He shall be to Me a Son"? (6) But when He again brings the firstborn into the world, He says: "Let all the angels of God worship Him." (7) And of the angels He says: "Who makes His angels spirits And His ministers a flame of fire." (8) But to the Son He says: "Your throne, O God, is forever and ever; A scepter of righteousness is the scepter of Your Kingdom. (9) You have loved righteousness and hated lawlessness; Therefore God, Your God, has anointed You With the oil of gladness more than Your companions." (10) And: "You, LORD, in the beginning laid the foundation of the earth, And the heavens are the work of Your hands. (11) They will perish, but You remain; And they will all grow old like a garment; (12) Like a cloak You will fold them up, And they will be changed. But You are the same, And Your years will not fail." (13) But to which of the angels has He ever said: "Sit at My right hand, Till I make Your enemies Your footstool"? (14) Are they not all ministering spirits sent forth to minister for those who will inherit salvation?
• He is better than Moses (Hebrews 3:3); better than Aaron (5:1-10); better than Joshua (4:8);
better than Melchizedek (7:1-3); better than all the prophets (Ephesians 2:20; Hebrews 1:1) -
Hebrews 3:3 For this One has been counted worthy of more glory than Moses, inasmuch as He who built the house has more honor than the house.
Hebrews 5:1-10 For every high priest taken from among men is appointed for men in things pertaining to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins. (2) He can have compassion on those who are ignorant and going astray, since he himself is also subject to weakness. (3) Because of this he is required as for the people, so also for himself, to offer sacrifices for sins. (4) And no man takes this honor to himself, but he who is called by God, just as Aaron was. (5) So also Christ did not glorify Himself to become High Priest, but it was He who said to Him: "You are My Son, Today I have begotten You." (6) As He also says in another place: "You are a priest forever According to the order of Melchizedek"; (7) who, in the days of His flesh, when He had offered up prayers and supplications, with vehement cries and tears to Him who was able to save Him from death, and was heard because of His godly fear, (8) though He was a Son, yet He learned obedience by the things which He suffered. (9) And having been perfected, He became the author of eternal salvation to all who obey Him, (10) called by God as High Priest "according to the order of Melchizedek,"
Hebrews 4:8 For if Joshua had given them rest, then He would not afterward have spoken of another day.
Hebrews 7:1-3 For this Melchizedek, king of Salem, priest of the Most High God, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings and blessed him, (2) to whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all, first being translated "king of righteousness," and then also king of Salem, meaning "king of peace," (3) without father, without mother, without genealogy, having neither beginning of days nor end of life, but made like the Son of God, remains a priest continually.
Ephesians 2:20 having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief corner stone,
Hebrews 1:1 God, who at various times and in various ways spoke in time past to the fathers by the prophets,
• He is greater than Satan (Luke 4:1-12; John 14:30) -
Luke 4:1-12 Then Jesus, being filled with the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, (2) being tempted for forty days by the devil. And in those days He ate nothing, and afterward, when they had ended, He was hungry. (3) And the devil said to Him, "If You are the Son of God, command this stone to become bread." (4) But Jesus answered him, saying, "It is written, 'Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God.'" (5) Then the devil, taking Him up on a high mountain, showed Him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time. (6) And the devil said to Him, "All this authority I will give You, and their glory; for this has been delivered to me, and I give it to whomever I wish. (7) "Therefore, if You will worship before me, all will be Yours." (8) And Jesus answered and said to him, "Get behind Me, Satan! For it is written, 'You shall worship the LORD your God, and Him only you shall serve.'" (9) Then he brought Him to Jerusalem, set Him on the pinnacle of the temple, and said to Him, "If You are the Son of God, throw Yourself down from here. (10) "For it is written: 'He shall give His angels charge over you, To keep you,' (11) "and, 'In their hands they shall bear you up, Lest you dash your foot against a stone.'" (12) And Jesus answered and said to him, "It has been said, 'You shall not tempt the LORD your God.'"
John 14:30 "I will no longer talk much with you, for the ruler of this world is coming, and he has nothing in Me.
• He is stronger than death (1 Corinthians 15:55; Hebrews 2:14) -
1 Corinthians 15:55 "O Death, where is your sting? O Hades, where is your victory?"
Hebrews 2:14 Inasmuch then as the children have partaken of flesh and blood, He Himself likewise shared in the same, that through death He might destroy him who had the power of death, that is, the devil,
• He is the First and the Last (Revelation 1:17-18) -
Revelation 1:17-18 And when I saw Him, I fell at His feet as dead. But He laid His right hand on me, saying to me, "Do not be afraid; I am the First and the Last. (18) "I am He who lives, and was dead, and behold, I am alive forevermore. Amen. And I have the keys of Hades and of Death.
• He is the Lamb of God (John 1:29) -
John 1:29 The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, "Behold! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!
• He is our peace (Ephesians 2:14) -
Ephesians 2:14 For He Himself is our peace, who has made both one, and has broken down the middle wall of separation,
• He is our hope (1 Timothy 1:1) -
1 Timothy 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ, by the commandment of God our Savior and the Lord Jesus Christ, our hope,
• He is our Life (Colossians.3:4) -
Colossians 3:4 When Christ who is our life appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory.
• He is the Way, the Truth and the Life (John 14:6) -
John 14:6 Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.
• He is the Author and Finisher of our faith (Hebrews 12:1-2) -
Hebrews 12:1-2 Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, (2) looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
• He is the Captain of our Salvation (Hebrews 2:10) -
Hebrews 2:10 For it was fitting for Him, for whom are all things and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons to glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings.
• He is the Champion (Isaiah 19:20) -
Isaiah 19:20 And it will be for a sign and for a witness to the LORD of hosts in the land of Egypt; for they will cry to the LORD because of the oppressors, and He will send them a Savior and a Mighty One, and He will deliver them.
• He is the Apostle and High Priest of our confession (Hebrews 3:1) -
Hebrews 3:1 Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our confession, Christ Jesus,
• He is the Righteous Servant (Isaiah 53:11) -
Isaiah 53:11 He shall see the labor of His soul, and be satisfied. By His knowledge My righteous Servant shall justify many, For He shall bear their iniquities.
• He is the Light (John 1:7; 1 John 1:5) -
John 1:7 This man came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all through him might believe.
1 John 1:5 This is the message which we have heard from Him and declare to you, that God is light and in Him is no darkness at all.
• He is the Son of Man (Matthew 20:28) -
Matthew 20:28 "just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many."
• He is the Vine (John 15:5) -
John 15:5 "I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.
• He is the Bread of Life (John 6:48) -
John 6:48 "I am the bread of life.
• He is the Door (John 10:7) -
John 10:7 Then Jesus said to them again, "Most assuredly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep.
• He is Lord and Christ (Acts 2:36; Philippians 2:10-13) -
Acts 2:36 "Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ."
Philippians 2:10-13 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, (11) and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. (12) Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; (13) for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.
• He is Prophet, Priest and King (Hebrews 1:1-3) -
Hebrews 1:1-3 God, who at various times and in various ways spoke in time past to the fathers by the prophets, (2) has in these last days spoken to us by His Son, whom He has appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the worlds; (3) who being the brightness of His glory and the express image of His person, and upholding all things by the word of His power, when He had by Himself purged our sins, sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high,
• He is our Righteousness (Jeremiah 23:6; 1 Corinthians 1:30) -
Jeremiah 23:6 In His days Judah will be saved, And Israel will dwell safely; Now this is His name by which He will be called: THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS.
1 Corinthians 1:30 But of Him you are in Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God; and righteousness and sanctification and redemption;
• He is the Lion of Judah (Revelation 5:5) -
Revelation 5:5 But one of the elders said to me, "Do not weep. Behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has prevailed to open the scroll and to loose its seven seals."
• the Rock of Salvation (Psalm 62:2; 89:26; 95:1) -
Psalms 62:2 He only is my rock and my salvation; He is my defense; I shall not be greatly moved.
Psalms 89:26 He shall cry to Me, 'You are my Father, My God, and the rock of my salvation.'
Psalms 95:1 Oh come, let us sing to the LORD! Let us shout joyfully to the Rock of our salvation.
• the Eternal Spirit (Hebrews 9:14) -
Hebrews 9:14 how much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself without spot to God, cleanse your conscience from dead works to serve the living God?
• He is the Ancient of Days (Daniel 7:9) He is the Wonderful Counselor, the Mighty God,
the Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6) -
Daniel 7:9 "I watched till thrones were put in place, And the Ancient of Days was seated; His garment was white as snow, And the hair of His head was like pure wool. His throne was a fiery flame, Its wheels a burning fire;
Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
• and He is the great I AM (John 8:58) -
John 8:58 Jesus said to them, "Most assuredly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I AM."