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Isaiah the prophet wrote that a “new name” would be given to the Lord’s people. It was to be given only after the Gentiles were invited to become partakers of salvation through Christ (Isa. 62:2; 65:15). It could not have appeared before Acts 10 when the Gentiles were recognized as being heirs of salvation. Is it not significant that in the chapter immediately following, Acts 11:26, that the “NEW NAME”— the name
“CHRISTIAN”—was given? No other name, however ancient, honorable or distinguished can meet the demands of the inspired prophet.
I.D. Byars
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