One or Three Names? (Philippians 2:9-11)

Ever notice that when someone is a celebrity, their name morphs into either one or three names? Oprah Winfrey is Oprah, John Cougar is John Cougar Mellencamp, Prince is, well, still Prince. He never really was known by another name!

Even popular and familiar consumer retail outlets have their original names shortened to one or three letters.  The YMCA is simply the Y. Kentucky Fried Chicken is KFC.

Having one or three names certainly draws attention to yourself or to your company. When you are a celebrity or in business, more attention is a necessity.

Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
Philippians 2:9-11

Jesus only had one name. Christ is His title and it means the anointed or Messiah. We often speak of Jesus Christ but He is truly Christ Jesus. We know Him by many titles, Lord, the Great Shepherd, Son of God, the Way, the Truth, and the Light. The Bible records over 200 titles for Jesus. Simply speaking the name of Jesus will never leave any doubt in anyone’s mind as to whom you are referring. Jesus is God! His name is so glorious, so powerful, so compelling, that even with all these titles, it does not begin to express His magnificence.  Someday, everyone who has ever lived will acknowledge that there is no greater name than Jesus!

One or three names? For Jesus, one name but many titles.

Worship Him and acknowledge Him as Lord and Savior.

Jesus is God!

Love and respect the Lord; seek His will in your life.