Why We Call Him Jesus -- Santosh Poonen -- December 25, 2021
http://rlcf.church/media/sermons/why-we-call-him-jesus River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The speaker encourages listeners to move beyond merely knowing the name of Jesus and instead experience the fullness of who He is. He details Jesus' divine attributes using Isaiah 9, describing Him as the one whose government rests on His shoulders, the Wonderful Counselor, the Mighty God, the Eternal Father, and the Prince of Peace. Ultimately, the message emphasizes that the name Jesus signifies salvation—a freedom from being defeated by sin, lust, anger, or anxiety.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Examining our lives to truly experience who Jesus isThough Christmas is historically mistimed, we can use this time of year to examine whether we are truly experiencing the reality of Jesus.
Comparing earthly treasures to eternal onesEarthly money is trivial compared to the treasures of eternity, with Jesus Christ being the foremost of all.
Experiencing the power in the name of JesusThe Bible tells us that the name of Jesus has power, and we are called to experience that reality in our lives.
The government rests on his shouldersAs prophesied in Isaiah, the government rests on Christ's shoulders, meaning no earthly authority can affect your eternal destiny.Isaiah 9:6
Wonderful Counselor and Mighty GodJesus is a personal counselor who wants to give specific guidance, and a mighty god for whom no circumstance is impossible.
Eternal Father and Prince of PeaceJesus came to show us the Father so we can know Him intimately, and He is the Prince of Peace who keeps us in perfect peace when we trust Him.
The power and meaning in the name JesusThe first promise of the New Testament in Matthew shows that Jesus was given His name because He would save His people from their sins.Matthew 1:21
Saved from the power of ongoing defeatBeing saved means more than just forgiveness; it means being set free from being continually defeated by lust, anger, anxiety, jealousy, and bad moods.
A prayer to experience the fullness of ChristThe speaker prays that in the coming year, listeners will set a goal to experience the complete fullness of who Jesus is.
