Kingdom Disciples

Following his baptism in the Jordan, the voice from heaven identified Jesus as the Son of God and the Servant of Yahweh . The theme of fulfillment is prominent in Matthew’s gospel. In Jesus of Nazareth, the promises of God have found their prophesied fulfillments. He is the Son of God, the one who is destined to rule the nations of the Earth, albeit in unexpected and unprecedented ways.

The Incommunicable Name of God, its meaning and significance, according to Joseph Bryant Rotherham . The following article is from the Introduction to the 1902 edition of  The  Emphasized  Bible  by Joseph Bryant Rotherham ( Public Domain ). It explains the background and meaning of the Hebrew name of God,  Yahweh , and the key reasons why it has been lost to a great many Christians over the centuries.

Jesus means ‘Yahweh saves.’ Through Jesus of Nazareth, the God of Abraham brought His promised salvation to the world . The child carried by Mary was “ begotten of the Holy Spirit .” The angel instructed Joseph to name the child ‘Jesus’, because he came to deliver his people from their sins. His name pointed to the saving act of God for humanity that was about to unfold. Ever since then, men and women have experienced the ‘ Salvation of Yahweh ’ through Jesus of Nazareth.

Jésus signifie ‘Yahvé sauve.’ Par Jésus de Nazareth, le Dieu d'Abraham a apporté au monde Son salut promis . L'enfant porté par Marie était “ engendré de l'Esprit Saint .” L'ange a demandé à Joseph de nommer l'enfant ‘Jésus', parce qu'il est venu délivrer son peuple de leurs péchés. Son nom indiquait l'acte salvifique de Dieu pour l'humanité qui était sur le point de se dérouler. Depuis lors, des hommes et des femmes ont fait l'expérience du ‘ Salut de Yahvé ’ à travers Jésus de Nazareth.

The Good News announced by Jesus of Nazareth offers salvation and life to the men and women of every nation . After his resurrection, Jesus declared that “ all authority in heaven and on earth is given to me; therefore, go and make disciples of all nations !” Thus, he sent his disciples to announce his lordship and salvation to “ the ends of the Earth .” Christ’s  life-giving  message must be announced to all men and in every nation under heaven.

Le salut et la Rédemption ne se trouvent dans aucun autre nom que ‘Jésus’. Lui seul a remporté la victoire sur le Péché, Satan et la Mort . Jésus de Nazareth a déclaré: “ Tout pouvoir m'a été donné au ciel et sur la terre, allez donc et faites de toutes les nations des disciples .” Il envoya ses disciples annoncer le salut acquis par sa mort “ jusqu'aux extrémités de la Terre .” L'ère du Salut a commencé avec sa Mort et sa Résurrection; par conséquent, son message vivifiant doit être annoncé à tous les hommes. Le Fils de Dieu a obtenu le salut pour son peuple!

Salvation and Redemption are found in no other name than ‘Jesus’. He alone achieved victory over Sin, Satan, and Death . Jesus of Nazareth declared: “ All authority in heaven and on earth is given to me, therefore, go and make disciples of all nations .” He sent his disciples to announce the salvation purchased by his death to the “ ends of the Earth .” The Age of Salvation commenced with his Death and Resurrection; therefore, his  life-giving  message must be announced to all men. The Son of God has achieved salvation for his people!

Le nom “Jésus” signifie “Yahvé sauve.” En cet homme, le Salut promis par le Dieu d'Abraham est arrivé . L'enfant porté par Marie était “ engendré de l'Esprit Saint .” L'ange a demandé à Joseph de nommer cet enfant ‘Jésus’: “ Appelez-le Jésus, car il sauvera son peuple de ses péchés .” Son nom indiquait l'acte salvifique de Dieu qui était sur le point de se dérouler dans l'Histoire.

The name ‘Jesus’ means “Yahweh saves.” In this man, the Salvation promised by the God of Abraham has arrived . The child carried by Mary was “ begotten of the Holy Spirit .” The angel instructed Joseph to name this child ‘Jesus’: “ Call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins .” His name pointed to the saving act of God that was about to unfold in History.

The fullness, grace, and truth of God are found only in the Word that became flesh, namely, Jesus of Nazareth  – John 1:14-18. The Prologue of the  Gospel of John  introduces key themes that are expanded in the book, including  Life ,  Light ,  Witness ,  Truth , and  Grace .  Jesus is the light of the world, the source of grace and truth, the true tabernacle, and the only born Son of God who dwells in “ the bosom of the Father .” Moreover, only Jesus is qualified to interpret the unseen God since he alone has seen Him.