1. What’s In A Name?

2. Bea Sting Heaven Lee Bill Board Robin Banks Bell E. Flopp Ella Mentry
What do you think was going on in the minds
of parents when they gave their children the
following names?
Bea Sting
Heaven Lee
Bill Board
Robin Banks
Bell E. Flopp
Ella Mentry
Candi Dish
Lily
Isabelle
Ella
Amelia
Emily
Oscar
George
Oliver
Thomas
Charlie

3. What purposes do names serve?
They provide identity.
They can identify us with a group.
They can describe one’s character.
They can provide direction

4. Christian? What Does This Have To Do With the Name
The name itself is mentioned three times in Scripture (Acts 11:26; 26:28; 1 Pet. 4:16) and…
Directly or indirectly refers to individuals who had exhibited a particular lifestyle
A specific allegiance to another (Christ),
A commitment to a unique teaching.
Name is special because of Isaiah 62:2

5. Christian? The Name It provides identity- Acts 4:13
It identifies us with a group- Acts 2:47
It describes our character- 1 Peter 2:12,15,16
It provides direction- Acts 9:12; 16;17
Do these things mean we never make mistakes?
Do we think we are perfect?

6. UNIQUE CHRISTIAN Acts 4:8-12 Philippians 2:9-11
God Meant for this name to be
UNIQUE
CHRISTIAN
Acts 4:8-12
Philippians 2:9-11

7. Have an IMPACT On Mankind CHRISTIAN Acts 17:6 Ephesians 3:9-12
God Meant for this name to
Have an IMPACT
On Mankind
CHRISTIAN
Acts 17:6
Ephesians 3:9-12