In the Name of the Lord
Colossians 3:17
Introduction
What does this phrase mean?
How is it used in the NT?
Is this a phrase that must be spoken?
Does this phrase describe the authority under which we work and serve?
7 Uses of – “In the name of”
Jesus
Matthew 21:9
Matthew 23:39
Mark 11:9-10
Luke 13:35
Luke 19:38
John 12:13 (1-6 = Jesus triumphal entry into Jerusalem)
John 14:26 H S sent
Worship / Assemble
1 Corinthians 5:4 assemble
Matthew 18:20 2 or 3 gathered
Matthew 24:5 false claims
Luke 21:8 false claims
Prayer
Ephesians 5:20 thanks
James 5:14 sick
John 14:13-14 ask
John 15:16 ask
John 16:23-24, 26 ask
Teach / Speak
Acts 4:18 speak
Acts 5:40 speak
Acts 9:27, 29 speak
James 5:10 prophets
Mark 9:39 power
Good works
Matthew 10:41-42 (Mark 9:41) Prophet, cold water
Acts 3:6 healing
Acts 16:18 healing
Colossians 3:17 everything
Mark 16:17 miracles
Baptism
Matthew 28:19 great commission
Acts 2:38 Pentecost
Acts 8:16 Samaria
Acts 10:48 Cornelius
Acts 19:5 Ephesus
1 Corinthians 1:13
Salvation
John 3:18 believe
1 Corinthians 6:11 washed, sanctified, justified
Conclusions
In the name of = under the direction, control or authority
It is – WHAT WE DO – NOT ALWAYS WHAT WE PUBLICLY ANNOUNCE
It is not wrong to say - “in Jesus name” in prayer, at a baptism or any of the other ways it is used in the NT
OK to say it
Not required to say it.