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TIME WITH GOD FOR BUSY PEOPLE |
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JIM LAWS |
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As you read the scriptures, you will find many titles by which Jesus is referred. Sometimes, these references to Christ may become confusing; however, it was not meant to be so. Take a moment to study some of the titles referring to Jesus, and gain insight into the nature of Jesus, as well, as learn of your relationship and responsibility to Him. |
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First, there is the reference to Jesus as “Lord.” I Thessalonians 1:1, 2 states, |
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“Paul, and Silas, and Timothy, unto the
church of the Thessalonians, |
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which is in God the Father and in the
Lord Jesus Christ: Grace be |
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unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and
the Lord Jesus Christ.” |
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The word Lord can be used both as a noun and an adjective, which means “one |
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having power or authority”, hence, owner” or “master.” The Bible teaches in I Corinthians 6:19-20 and Titus
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“Or do you not know that your body is the
temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are
not your own? For you were bought at a
price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are
God’s.” |
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“who gave Himself
for us, that he might redeem us from every lawless deed and purify for
Himself His own special people, zealous for good works.” |
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In Romans 6:17-22 the fact is presented that we at one time have given ourselves over to sin and were the servants of sin, but when we became Christians, Christ became our master and we are his servants; he is Lord. |
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Second, there is a reference to
our Lord as “Jesus.” Notice that Paul
refers to him in the passages as Lord Jesus Christ. It is a transliteration of the Hebrew word
“Joshua,” which means “Jehovah is Salvation” or “Jehovah is the Savior.” The name Joshua or Jesus was a common name
among the Jews. Remember that names
were often given because of their significance of meaning. For example, “Jacob” means supplanter, (literally Heel Grabber” Gen. 25:24-26). The name “Jesus” was given, as God had
commanded (Mt. Third, there is the reference
to Jesus as the “Christ.” The word
means “anointed;” the Hebrew word is Messiah.
The High Priests were anointed with oil. The prophets were called “the anointed of
God” (with the Spirit). The OT kings
were anointed. This name would certainly
apply to Jesus for He is King of Kings (I Tim. Fourth, there is the reference to Jesus as our “advocate.” I John 2:1 states, |
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“My little children, these things write I unto you, that you sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate
with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous.” Literally the word “advocate”
means “to call to one’s side or to one’s aid.” It is the same word translated “comforter”
referring to the Holy Spirit (John |