Sandra Jean (5 Apr 2011)
"To Tompson re JESUS OF NAZARETH"


Tompson, your posting of April 2 stated you "hate it when people call Jesus that name...because that is what the demons called him."
 
However, that specific identifying phrase, Jesus of Nazareth, was also used by the apostles, the angels of God, and our Lord (Acts 22:8: And He said to me, "I am Jesus of Nazareth whom you are persecuting").  Please see the many examples listed below (taken from NASB & NKJV).
  1. John 1:45
    Philip found Nathanael and said to him, "We have found Him of whom Moses in the Law and also the Prophets wrote--Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph." John 1:44-46 (in Context) John 1 (Whole Chapter)
  2. Acts 10:38
    "You know of Jesus of Nazareth, how God anointed Him with the Holy Spirit and with power, and how He went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with Him. Acts 10:37-39 (in Context) Acts 10 (Whole Chapter)
  3. Acts 26:9
    "So then, I thought to myself that I had to do many things hostile to the name of Jesus of Nazareth. Acts 26:8-10 (in Context) Acts 26 (Whole Chapter)
  4. Mark 16:6
    But he said to them, "Do not be alarmed. You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He is risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid Him.
    Mark 16:5-7 (in Context) Mark 16 (Whole Chapter)
  5. Luke 4:34
    saying, "Let us alone! What have we to do with You, Jesus of Nazareth? Did You come to destroy us? I know who You are-the Holy One of God!"
    Luke 4:33-35 (in Context) Luke 4 (Whole Chapter)
  6. Luke 18:37
    So they told him that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by.
    Luke 18:36-38 (in Context) Luke 18 (Whole Chapter)
  7. Luke 24:19
    And He said to them, "What things?" So they said to Him, "The things concerning Jesus of Nazareth, who was a Prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people, Luke 24:18-20 (in Context) Luke 24 (Whole Chapter)
  8. John 18:5
    They answered Him, "Jesus of Nazareth." Jesus said to them, "I am He." And Judas, who betrayed Him, also stood with them.
    John 18:4-6 (in Context) John 18 (Whole Chapter)
  9. John 19:19
    Now Pilate wrote a title and put it on the cross. And the writing was: JESUS OF NAZARETH, THE KING OF THE JEWS.
    John 19:18-20 (in Context) John 19 (Whole Chapter)
  10. Acts 2:22
    "Men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a Man attested by God to you by miracles, wonders, and signs which God did through Him in your midst, as you yourselves also know-
    Acts 2:21-23 (in Context) Acts 2 (Whole Chapter)
  11. Acts 3:6
    Then Peter said, "Silver and gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk."
    Acts 3:5-7 (in Context) Acts 3 (Whole Chapter)
  12. Acts 4:10
    let it be known to you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead, by Him this man stands here before you whole. Acts 4:9-11 (in Context) Acts 4 (Whole Chapter)
  13. Acts 6:14
    for we have heard him say that this Jesus of Nazareth will destroy this place and change the customs which Moses delivered to us."
    Acts 6:13-15 (in Context) Acts 6 (Whole Chapter)
  14. Acts 10:38
    how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with Him.  Acts 10:37-39 (in Context) Acts 10 (Whole Chapter)
  15. Acts 22:8
    So I answered, 'Who are You, Lord?' And He said to me, 'I am Jesus of Nazareth, whom you are persecuting.'
    Acts 22:7-9 (in Context) Acts 22 (Whole Chapter)
Blessings, Sandra Jean!