Colossians 3:17
And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.
Primary
What this passage establishes
Every word and deed is to be done in the name of the Lord Jesus.
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