John 17:11
And now I am no more in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to thee. Holy Father, keep through thine own name those whom thou hast given me, that they may be one, as we are.
What this passage establishes
Jesus asks the Father to keep the disciples through the divine name given to Him.
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.