MORE THAN A NAME

        By A. W. Tozer
 
        Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure,
         having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his.
         And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ
         depart from iniquity.   - 2 Timothy 2:19


                     There have always been professing Christians who
         argue and insist: "I am all right - I worship in the name of
         Jesus." They seem to believe that worship of God is based
         on a formula.  They seem to think there is a kind of magic
         in saying the name of Jesus!


                     Study the Bible carefully with the help of the Holy
         Spirit and you will find that the name and the nature of Jesus
         are one.  It is not enough to know how to spell Jesus' name!


                     If we have come to be like Him in nature, if we have
         Come  to the  place  of  being able to ask in accordance with
         His will. He will give us the good things we desire and need.


                     We worship God as the result of a new birth from
         above in which God has been pleased to give us more than
         a name.


                     He has given us a nature transformed, and Peter
         expresses that truth in this way:

         And by that same mighty power he has given us
         all the other rich and wonderful blessings he promised;
         for instance, the promise to save us from the lust and
         rottenness all around us, and to give us His
         own character.
            - 2 Peter 1:4

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         Yours in Christ,
         Paul N. F.