Defending_the_name_of_JESUS_against_the_Yeshua_Crowd

Pastor Steven Anderson from Faithful Word Baptist Church in Tempe, Arizona, has spoken about defending the name of Jesus against the “Yeshua” crowd. He argues that if God wanted people to call their savior by the name Yeshua, it would be found in the Bible, but it is not. Anderson emphasizes the importance of using the name Jesus as it appears in the King James Bible, which he considers his final authority.

The name Yeshua is the original Hebrew name of Jesus, meaning “God saves.” Some Christians prefer using Yeshua to emphasize the Jewish roots of Christianity and to avoid the Greek influence that led to the name Jesus. However, Anderson and others who defend the name Jesus argue that this change is unnecessary and detracts from the established biblical tradition.

In theological discussions, the name Jesus is considered sacred and powerful, representing the presence and power of Christ. The name is invoked in prayer and is believed to hold significant spiritual importance. The debate over the name reflects broader discussions about the preservation of religious traditions and the interpretation of biblical texts.