Philippians 2:9-11

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9 Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: 10 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; 11 And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

What this passage establishes

Jesus receives the name above every name, and universal worship confesses Him as Lord.

Why it matters in the argument

In Scripture, the divine name carries God’s identity, authority, presence, and saving action. The New Testament centers that saving revelation in Jesus.

Apostolic connection

Jesus is not a competing name beside the Father; His name is the saving name in which the one God has made Himself known and acted for redemption.

Common misunderstanding

Calling on Jesus’ name is not a verbal charm. It is an obedient appeal to His identity, authority, and saving work.

How to use it in conversation

Trace the name from God’s Old Testament self-revelation into Jesus’ birth, ministry, salvation, baptism, and universal lordship.

Scripture connections

See which passages advance, clarify, or answer the argument

Nearby curated context

Philippians 2:5-8The One in God’s form truly took servant form, entered human likeness, humbled Himself, and died.Philippians 2:12-13Believers work out salvation because God is actively working within them to will and do.