Inspirational Quote by J. Evan Johnson
““It is a shame, the amount of people who are turned off by the name of Jesus simply because of the mouths that say that name...””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Name of Jesus, 2015
People reject Jesus because of negative associations with those who speak his name, not the name itself.
In simple terms: Rejection stems from speakers, not the name.
Key Takeaway
Address misconceptions about the name.
Themes
faith
perception
identity
Mood
hopeful
concerned
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- church outreach
- interfaith dialogue
- media messaging
Key Concepts
theology
social influence
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you reshape perceptions of the name?
- What stories illustrate this bias?
A Different Perspective
Changing deep‑seated biases is challenging.
