The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.
Romans 16:24**
The Lord Jesus Christ is the most complete of all the titles given to the Savior because it speaks of both who He is and what He has done.
“Lord” conveys His majesty and deity. It is a commanding title of authority, position, and power. Every knee will bow before the Lord, and obedience is to be given without question. It places Him above all things and gives Him the preeminence.
“Jesus” was His personal name. From the birth of baby Jesus in Bethlehem to the death of Jesus of Nazareth on the cross of Calvary, the human experience of Christ is portrayed. His disciples called Him by His name in the confidence of friendship, yet He is no less approachable now than He was 2000 years ago.
“Christ” was anointed to fulfill a purpose. He came to earth to destroy the power of sin and death and to restore mankind to fellowship with God. It was only by being fully God and fully man that full redemption could be attained.
Lord Jesus Christ, we seek Thy face;
Within the veil we bow the knee;
Oh, let Thy glory fill the place,
And bless us while we wait on Thee.
– Alexander Stewart (1843- 1923)
*The last title of Christ used in the New Testament
**1 Corinthians 1:7; Titus 1:4; 2 Peter 1:8; Revelation 22:21; plus 90 other references
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