Suppose: a busy Galilean street, the sidewalks thronged with Aramaic chatter, and someone cries out Yeshua! Heads turn ...

Here’s a brain-teaser: the name “Jesus” would have meant absolutely nothing to the man from Nazareth himself. In fact, the ...

His name had a second coming. Scientists say that the name of Christianity’s central figure wasn’t originally Jesus Christ — he went by another title in his mother tongue that&#82… ...

David Rives, a Christian author and columnist, reflects on Matthew 3:17, "This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased." This verse is from the story of Jesus' baptism.

Though this does not appear to be Jesus’ personal name that he is known by throughout his life. It is, however, a very significant name that highlights a key aspect of his identity.

Jesus wanted us, moreover, to preach in his name (Acts 9:15; 9:27) and act in his name, giving the apostles the ability to work miracles, speak new languages and do exorcisms in his name (Mark 16: ...