The Savior's name
Our Lord and Savior has many names: Christ, Messiah, Jesus, Son of David, Prince of Peace, Lamb of God, Lion of Judah, Good Shepherd, the Word, and so on. So great.
The name "Christ" usually flows most easily out of me when I speak or write. It's a short and beautiful name, and I can easily associate it with the transcendent. However, I have been making an effort to use the name "Jesus" more often, because in my mind it is much more personal and human. It reminds me that Jesus is a man. He's not merely a man, of course, but he is a man. It reminds me that our heavenly Lord is also a historical figure, whom we believe to be God incarnate. Jesus is God. Jesus is Lord of all.
The name "Christ" usually flows most easily out of me when I speak or write. It's a short and beautiful name, and I can easily associate it with the transcendent. However, I have been making an effort to use the name "Jesus" more often, because in my mind it is much more personal and human. It reminds me that Jesus is a man. He's not merely a man, of course, but he is a man. It reminds me that our heavenly Lord is also a historical figure, whom we believe to be God incarnate. Jesus is God. Jesus is Lord of all.