What is the meaning of the name Jesus which you give to Him?#GC32Sharešfāā§It means Saviour, and was given to Him by the angel at the command of God (Mat 1:21). Prev Next Related questions#WLC41Why was our Mediator called Jesus? (Westminster Larger Catechism)Our Mediator was called Jesus, because he saveth his people from their sins.#HC29Why is the Son of God called Jesus, that is, Saviour? (Heidelberg Catechism)Because He saves us from all our sins, and because salvation is not to be sought or found in anyone else.#AOC28Why is the Son of God called Jesus, that is, a Saviour? (An Orthodox Catechism)Because he saveth us from our sins; neither ought any safety to be sought for from any other, nor can elsewhere be found.
