What does the name “Jesus” mean? Where did it come from? How was Jesus given this name, and why? And what about “Christ”? It’s a title rather than a name, but what does it mean? Why was it applied to Jesus of Nazareth? Understanding this name and title are crucial to grasping who and what Jesus Christ was, why He came, what He is doing now, what He will do in the future, and what He does in bringing about God’s plan for salvation. Without understanding the meaning of this name and title, we miss a large part of the picture of God’s love and plan for us.

Scott Ashley

United Church of God Pastor, Beyond Today Managing Editor

Scott Ashley is managing editor of Beyond Today magazine, United Church of God booklets and its printed Bible Study Course. He and his wife, Connie, live near Denver, Colorado. 
Mr. Ashley attended Ambassador College in Big Sandy, Texas, graduating in 1976 with a theology major and minors in journalism and speech. It was there that he first became interested in publishing, an industry in which he has worked for 50 years.