1. IN the name of the Lord Jesus. Colossians 3:17
St James/Luke
Glossop

2. Meaning of: In the name of
1. By the authority of.
2. On behalf of,
3. For the sake of.
4. Under the designation of.
5. Under the possession

3. By the authority of
Then Peter said, "Silver or gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.“ (Acts 3:6)

4. Greek: presbeuó: to be the elder Qualifications Duties.
On behalf of
“Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ …” 2 Corinthians 5:20.
Greek: presbeuó: to be the elder
Qualifications
Duties.

5. What are we willing to do for the sake of Christ?
“Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human authority: whether to the emperor, as the supreme authority.(1 Peter 2:13 )
What are we willing to do for the sake of Christ?

6. As Christ’s Possession
“You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body.”( 1 Corinthians 6:19-20)
“But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God's special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.” (1 Peter 2:9)

7. Application
The key verse is: “And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus.” and “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.”(3:23)
Wives, submit yourselves to your husbands (v 18).
Husbands, love your wives.
Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord (v 20)
Fathers, do not embitter your children (v21)

8. Speak on Behalf of Christ Acknowledge Ownership by Christ.
summary
Speak on Behalf of Christ
Acknowledge Ownership by Christ.
Speak with the Authority of Christ.
Live as one Designated to Christ.
Do things for the Sake of Christ.