Yes — after His resurrection, referring to Jesus only as 'Jesus' is inappropriate because it omits His exalted, post-resurrection office.
Les Feldick teaches that 'Jesus' was His name of humiliation, tied to His earthly ministry and His pathway to the cross. Once He rose from the dead in power and glory, it is no longer appropriate to refer to Him by that name alone; instead, the fuller titles 'Lord Jesus,' 'Jesus Christ,' or 'Lord Jesus Christ' should be used (Clips 2, 3).
Acts 1:6 — The disciples addressed the risen Christ as 'Lord,' not by the single name 'Jesus,' illustrating the honor due Him after resurrection.
John 20:14 — Shows a post-resurrection appearance where the name 'Jesus' is used, but Mary did not recognize Him, reflecting His risen, glorified state.
After His resurrection, the disciples gathered with the risen Christ on the Mount of Olives and asked Him, 'Lord, wilt thou at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel?' (Acts 1:6). At the tomb, Mary Magdalene 'turned herself back, and saw Jesus standing, and knew not that it was Jesus' (John 20:14). Scripture thus uses both the personal name 'Jesus' and the title 'Lord' in post-resurrection contexts.
Les Feldick teaches that the name 'Jesus' was the Lord's name of humiliation—the name He carried as the sin-bearer on His way to the cross (Clip 3). Once He rose from the dead in power and glory, Les says it is no longer appropriate to refer to Him by that name alone. The more fitting titles are 'the Lord Jesus,' 'Jesus Christ,' or 'the Lord Jesus Christ' (Clip 3). He points out that the twelve never once addressed Him as just 'Jesus' during His earthly ministry; instead they used 'Master' or 'Lord Jesus' (Clips 1, 4). Paul, too, seldom used the name alone, preferring 'the Lord Jesus Christ' or 'Christ' (Clip 1). For believers today, Les says the most inclusive title is 'the Lord Jesus Christ,' which combines His lordship, His humanity, and His Messiahship in His post-resurrection experience (Clip 2). Additionally, Paul's epistles come from the same Jesus, but now from His glorified, ascended position (Clip 5).
No, according to Les. He challenges readers to search the Gospel accounts and find even a single instance where the twelve called Him just 'Jesus' (Clip 4). Instead, they addressed Him as 'Master' or 'the Lord Jesus' (Clip 1). Paul also rarely used the name alone, usually writing 'the Lord Jesus Christ,' 'Christ,' or 'Lord Jesus' (Clip 1).
Les says that when you put those three words together, that is everything He is to believers in His post-resurrection experience. He is Lord of lords, the Jesus of Nazareth the man God, and the Christ the Messiah of Israel. That threefold title is the most inclusive way to refer to Him (Clip 2).
No. Les says there is nothing wrong with studying His earthly ministry, but it is not the basis of our salvation today. His earthly ministry was to the nation of Israel, and the name 'Jesus' was His name of humiliation. Paul's epistles reveal the words of the same Jesus from His glorified, ascended position as the resurrected Lord and Savior (Clips 3, 5).
In Acts 1:6, the disciples address the risen Christ as 'Lord.' In John 20:14, the text says Mary saw Jesus standing and did not know it was Jesus. These passages show the post-resurrection reality and how Scripture presents Him both by name and by title.
Why Paul Persecuted the Early Church — Galatians Chapter 1
not agree with me, but that's fine. So he says, I persecuted the assembly of God, and wasted it. Now let's go back to Acts chapter 7, and let's just jump in at verse 57. Here we have Stephen now who has addressed the leaders of the nation of Israel, and he's gone through that whole historical record of the nation, and he brings them up to the time of Christ's crucifixion and rejection, and proclai…
No Just 'Jesus'
Les points out that the disciples never addressed the Lord as just 'Jesus' during His earthly ministry; they used Master or Lord Jesus, and Paul seldom used the name alone.
Lord Jesus Christ
The threefold title 'Lord Jesus Christ' describes everything Jesus is to believers in His post-resurrection experience and is the most inclusive way to refer to Him.
Name of Humiliation
'Jesus' was His name of humiliation as the sin-bearer going to the cross; after His resurrection in power and glory, it is no longer appropriate to refer to Him only as Jesus.
Search the Gospels
Les challenges readers to search the Gospel accounts to see that the twelve never referred to Jesus as just 'Jesus.'
Glorified Ascended Position
Paul reveals the same Jesus from His glorified, ascended position as the resurrected Lord and Savior, showing why post-resurrection revelation differs.
Titles Convey Office
When Peter used the name 'Jesus of Nazareth' or 'Jesus the Christ,' it was to remind Israel of His office as Messiah, King, Savior, and Redeemer.
Post-Resurrection Appearance
At the tomb, Mary saw Jesus standing and did not recognize Him; the post-resurrection Jesus is the risen Lord, not merely the earthly Jesus of His humiliation.
Acts 1:6: When they therefore were come together, they asked of him, saying, Lord, wilt thou at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel?
Shows the disciples addressing the risen Christ as 'Lord' after His resurrection.
John 20:14: And when she had said thus, she turned herself back, and saw Jesus standing, and knew not that it was Jesus.
Describes Mary Magdalene's encounter with the resurrected Jesus, using His name while showing she did not recognize Him.
Les teaches that 'Jesus' was His name of humiliation during His earthly ministry and pathway to the cross. After His resurrection, His position is one of power and glory, so the fuller titles 'Lord Jesus' or 'Lord Jesus Christ' better reflect who He is to believers today.
Les says Paul seldom uses just 'Jesus' — perhaps once or twice in all his epistles. Paul typically writes 'the Lord Jesus Christ,' 'Christ,' or 'Lord Jesus.'
No. Les says there is nothing wrong with studying His earthly ministry, but it is not the basis of our salvation. His earthly ministry was to the nation of Israel, while Paul reveals the same Jesus from His glorified, ascended position.
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