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Parent Post: Christianity.
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j.k.harwood2
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5/23/2026, 10:04:14 AM
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When people ask why Christians pray "in Jesus' name," it's a really good and honest question. Here's the straight answer from the Bible: Jesus Himself taught His followers to pray in His name. "And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it." (John 14:13-14) Why "in Jesus’ name"? Jesus is the only way to the Father The Bible teaches that sin has separated us from God. Jesus is the bridge. He said:"I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." (John 14:6)Praying in His name is acknowledging that we don’t have a right to approach God on our own - we come through what Jesus has done for us. He is our Mediator There is one God and one mediator between God and people - Jesus Christ (1 Timothy 2:5). When we pray in His name, we’re coming to God based on Jesus’ perfect life, His death that paid for our sins, and His resurrection. It’s about relationship and authority Praying in Jesus’ name isn’t a magic phrase you tack on at the end. It means: Praying with His approval Praying according to His character and will Trusting in His authority and power It’s like having a family name. Because we are adopted into God’s family through Jesus, we now have the right to come to God as Father and ask in the name of the Son. It glorifies God Jesus said the reason we pray in His name is so the Father is glorified through the Son. It keeps the focus on what Jesus has done, not on how good we are. Simple way to think about it: Imagine you broke the law and needed help. You can’t just walk into the judge’s chambers. But the judge’s own son (who paid your fine) says, “Come with me - you can come in my name.” That’s the idea.
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5/27/2026, 6:46:03 PM
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j.k.harwood2: Jesus Himself taught His followers to pray in His name. However, don't we get the idea that Jesus was subordinate to God? Luke 23:46 Jesus called out with a loud voice, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.” When he had said this, he breathed his last. John 20:17 Jesus said, “Do not hold on to me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father. Go instead to my brothers and tell them, ‘I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.’”
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j.k.harwood2
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5/27/2026, 9:00:48 PM
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We probably don't see it the same, but I am sure there are other things we do see the same and I would rather build from there.
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