June 15, 2026 4:00 am
Jesus Christ's three names - Jesus, Christ, and Lord - represent his human, messianic, and divine roles, linking him to humanity, prophecy, and Deity. The New Testament emphasizes a chronological pattern, with Jesus as his human name, Christ as his messianic name, and Lord as his divine name. His threefold office and work include prophet, priest, and king, and mankind's relationship with him follows this pattern.
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Welcome to the Days of Praise podcast, a daily devotional by the Institute for Creation Research. Jesus Christ is Lord. And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Philippians two eleven. Throughout the New Testament, there are three names that are primarily used for the Son of God: Jesus, Christ, and Lord.
The name Jesus, meaning Jehovah is the Savior, is his human name, linking him to humanity whom he came to save. Christ, meaning anointed, is his messianic name, linking him with the prophecy that he came to fulfill. The New Testament equivalent to the Hebrew word Jehovah is the word Lord, linking him with Deity, whom he came to represent and reveal and to whom is due homage. These three names have a chronological emphasis, for until His crucifixion He was known primarily as Jesus, but after His resurrection and ascension, He was pre-eminent as Christ. when he returns it will be as lord to reign.
To be sure, there is overlap. for he is simultaneously all three and has been throughout history. but the general pattern is clear. The three names also indicate his threefold office and work. Jesus suggests his career as a prophet teaching men the truth, while Christ suggests his priesthood, atoning for sin.
and Lord His kingship ruling over men. Mankind's relationship and responsibility to him follow this same pattern. obey him as prophet, have faith in him as priest, and surrender to him as king. There is no effort on the part of the scripture writers to separate these names into different individuals, for on many, if not most, occasions, two or three of the names are combined, showing that these three names reference one and the same person. Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly that God hath made that same Jesus whom ye have crucified both Lord and Christ.
Acts two thirty six. If you've enjoyed today's devotional, be sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. And please rate and review so more listeners can find us. To support ICR's ministry, visit icr.org/slash donate. Your gift of any amount helps us to reach others with biblical truth and encouragement.
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