The Name of Our God
Pastor Erickson teaches from Zechariah 14:9 that there is one Lord and his name is one, tracing the revealed name of God from Moses to the name of Jesus and showing how that name is placed on believers in baptism. He calls people to be baptized in Jesus name for authority, to be filled with the Holy Ghost for power, and to use that authority in prayer and witness.
The message in 6 points
One Lord and his name one
From Zechariah 14:9 he builds on Pastor Carpenter's teaching that there is only one God. God did not reveal his name just so we would know what to call him, but so a people could be called by it and bear it at home, at work and in battle.
43:48The name revealed
Moses asks God's name at the burning bush, Isaiah says God's people shall know his name, and the angel tells Joseph to call him Jesus. Peter declares there is no other name under heaven whereby we must be saved, so Jesus is the revealed saving name of the one God.
48:51The name put upon us
In the priestly blessing God tells Aaron to put his name upon Israel, and Acts 15 speaks of the Gentiles upon whom his name is called. In Jesus name baptism that name is called over the believer, so the past, sin and this world no longer own us.
55:59Authority with a mission
Jesus has all power and sends his church to baptize in his name. That authority flows from relationship and submission, and it is given for a purpose: to make his name known, to pray for people, and to stand against darkness, as Peter did when the lame man walked.
1:04:27Living under the name
The name is the authority we live under every day, and the real test is whether our lives represent Jesus to our families and coworkers. The seven sons of Sceva used the name without belonging to him, a warning that knowing the name is not the same as having it.
1:18:21Authority and power together
Baptism in Jesus name gives authority and the Holy Ghost gives power, and each needs the other. Closing with words he heard from a bishop years ago, he calls people to be baptized in Jesus name, receive the Holy Ghost, and take authority in their homes, workplaces and schools.
1:25:05
In his words
“I don't need another name when life falls apart. I don't need another name when I face fear. I don't need another name when my family needs prayer. I know the name is Jesus.”
“I don't have authority because I know the name. I have authority because I belong to the one whose name I bear.”
“Stop waiting to feel power before you start obeying. Use your authority.”
Taken word for word from the video, with punctuation added.
Scripture
He reads
Zechariah 14:9
9And the LORD shall be king over all the earth: in that day shall there be one LORD, and his name one.
King James Version.
Isaiah 52:6
6Therefore my people shall know my name: therefore they shall know in that day that I am he that doth speak: behold, it is I.
King James Version.
Matthew 1:21
21And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.
King James Version.
Acts 4:12
12Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.
King James Version.
Numbers 6:22-27
22And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, 23Speak unto Aaron and unto his sons, saying, On this wise ye shall bless the children of Israel, saying unto them, 24The LORD bless thee, and keep thee: 25The LORD make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: 26The LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace. 27And they shall put my name upon the children of Israel, and I will bless them.
King James Version.
Acts 15:17
17That the residue of men might seek after the Lord, and all the Gentiles, upon whom my name is called, saith the Lord, who doeth all these things.
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Acts 2:38
38Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
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Philippians 2:9-11
9Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: 10That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; 11And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
King James Version.
Galatians 3:27
27For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ.
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Matthew 28:18-19
18And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. 19Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
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Luke 24:46-47
46And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day: 47And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.
King James Version.
Acts 3:6
6Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk.
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Acts 3:11-12
11And as the lame man which was healed held Peter and John, all the people ran together unto them in the porch that is called Solomon’s, greatly wondering. 12And when Peter saw it, he answered unto the people, Ye men of Israel, why marvel ye at this? or why look ye so earnestly on us, as though by our own power or holiness we had made this man to walk?
King James Version.
Acts 3:16
16And his name through faith in his name hath made this man strong, whom ye see and know: yea, the faith which is by him hath given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all.
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Luke 10:17
17And the seventy returned again with joy, saying, Lord, even the devils are subject unto us through thy name.
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James 4:7
7Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
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Acts 1:8
8But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.
King James Version.
John 3:5
5Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.
King James Version.
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