No Other Name
Scripture Reference: Acts 4:5-12 (ESV)
When Peter and John stood before the council in Acts 4, they faced questions about the power and authority behind the miraculous healing of the lame man. The religious leaders demanded an explanation, yet Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, declared boldly that it was through the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth that the man was healed. He proclaimed the cornerstone truth of the Christian faith: “There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.”
The Power of the Name of Jesus
The name of Jesus is not just a label. It carries authority, life, and power. In Acts 4, Peter emphasizes that healing and salvation come only through Jesus. This message was not popular with the council then, and it is often resisted today. Yet the reality is unchanged. Every healing, every transformation, and every victory in the Christian life flows from the name of Jesus.
For believers, this means that prayer in the name of Jesus is more than a ritual. It is an acknowledgment of His authority and the only source of true salvation. When we speak His name with faith, we declare that we trust not in our own strength but in the risen Christ who has conquered sin and death.
Jesus, the Rejected Cornerstone
Peter also reminds the leaders that Jesus, though rejected by men, became the cornerstone of God’s redemptive plan. The image of the cornerstone is powerful for searchers today. A cornerstone is the foundation stone, the one that sets the direction for the entire structure. Without it, the building cannot stand.
Our lives are no different. Without Christ as the cornerstone, everything else eventually crumbles. When Jesus is at the center, our faith, relationships, and purpose align with the truth of God’s plan.
Salvation Found in No One Else
The heart of this passage is clear and unshakable. Salvation is not found in good works, wealth, religion, or self-effort. Salvation is found in Christ alone. There is no other name that brings forgiveness of sin. No other name that brings reconciliation with God. No other name that guarantees eternal life.
In a world filled with competing voices and philosophies, Acts 4:12 remains the unchanging anchor for believers. To preach Christ is to preach salvation, and to call on His name is to receive life everlasting.
Living Boldly in the Name of Jesus
Peter and John did not shrink back when challenged. Instead, they spoke with courage, filled with the Spirit. Today, we are called to the same boldness. To live and speak in the name of Jesus means to represent Him in every part of our lives. At work, at home, and in the community, believers are called to show that there is no other name that saves and no other name that transforms.
Conclusion
Acts 4:5-12 is a powerful reminder that the Christian faith rests on one name alone. Jesus Christ of Nazareth, crucified and risen, is the only Savior. He is the cornerstone of life and faith. For anyone searching for hope, healing, or salvation, the answer has never changed. There is no other name.