Believing in the Name
from The Truth Church
Reverend Wodoslawsky takes his text from Matthew 16:13-20, where Jesus asks His disciples, 'Whom do men say that I am?' and Peter declares, 'Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.' The sermon emphasizes that this is not merely an intellectual assent but a divine revelation, as Jesus said flesh and blood did not reveal it to Peter but the Father in heaven. The preacher argues that the central issue throughout history is the identity of Jesus, which is tied to His name. He explains that the name 'Jesus' means 'Jehovah salvation,' and that believing in His name means believing He is exactly who He claimed to be—Jehovah Savior. The preacher contrasts those who refuse to use Jesus' name, like the Pharisees who addressed Him only as 'Rabbi' or 'Teacher,' with those who called on His name for mercy and healing. He stresses that John 3:18 says condemnation comes from not believing in the name of the only begotten Son of God. This belief demands action: repentance and baptism in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, as Peter commanded on the Day of Pentecost. The preacher illustrates that faith in the name, not human holiness or power, brings healing and deliverance, as seen in Acts. The sermon's spiritual purpose is to call listeners to a personal revelation of the name above every name, leading them to full obedience in baptism and a life of calling on that powerful name.
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