Why shouldn't we call the Lord just Jesus today?
In the post-resurrection era and age of grace, it is not appropriate to refer to the Lord as simply Jesus, because that was His name of the flesh in humiliation. In this age, He is not to be called only by that earthly name.
Les explains that in this age of grace, in the post-resurrection era, it is not appropriate to refer to the Lord as simply Jesus. That was His name of the flesh in humiliation. He notes that a listener sent a pastor's sermon, and one point the pastor made—agreeing with Les explicitly—was this same instruction. While discussing Stephen's death, Les transitions to this point, stressing that the name Jesus belongs to His humiliation in the flesh, not to this post-resurrection age of grace.
And they stoned Stephen, calling upon God, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.
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What is the appropriate way to address Jesus today?
The only appropriate ways to address Jesus today are 'Christ,' 'the Lord Jesus,' 'the Lord Jesus Christ,' or 'the Lord,' not just 'Jesus.'