The Name of Christ

2002-9-20 04:39:00

I received a letter basically asking what we should call Jesus if we should meet Him again.

Some think He is the same as the Biblical Jehovah and thus should be addressed as YHWH, Yahweh or as close as one can get to the correct pronunciation.

Others think that it is sacrilege to use the English name, Jesus but should call Him by the Greek IESUOS, approximately pronounced Yaysoos. Still others tell us that IESUOS is derived from the Greek Zeus and that Christ is offended that the masses are using it. Some say instead we should use the Hebrew name because it is most ancient. Suggested are Yahwehshua Yahoshua.

Question: Do you think the Christ would be offended if you met Him and you called Him by a wrong version of His name? Does it matter what you call Him? Why or why not?

If you were Jesus would you use some ancient name when you came again or would you choose a new name?

In Revelations we read:
Rev 3:12 Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go no more out: and I will write upon him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, which is new Jerusalem, which cometh down out of heaven from my God: and I will write upon him my new name.

What do you suppose this new name of Christ is and how is it written upon the disciple?

We also read:
Rev 3:8 I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name.

Question: How does one deny the name of Jesus Christ?