One other teaching often connected to the preaching of the Gospel is that of the Name of Jesus.
But when they believed Philip preaching good news concerning the Kingdom of God and the name of JesusChrist, they were baptized, both men and women. (Acts 8:12)
The apostle John tells us that our salvation lies in this Name:
but these are written, that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in his name. (John 20:31)
These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life, and that you may continue to believe in the name of the Son of God. (1 John 5:13)
Learning about and experiencing the Name of Jesus, God's Son and Christ, will bring us into greater union with Him and thereby, His Father and Spirit as well.
17Following Paul and us, she cried out, "These men are servants of the Most High God, who proclaim to us the way of salvation!" 18She was doing this for many days. But Paul, becoming greatly annoyed, turned and said to the spirit, "I charge you in the name of JesusChrist to come out of her!" It came out that very hour. (Acts 16:17-18)
Scripture Quotes: World English Bible Translation.
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