Uttering the name of Jesus and the realisation of salvation: A study of confession of faith as a speech act

This study applied the speech act theory to investigate the theological significance of the utterance of the name of Jesus, interpreting it as a performative act that generates the reality of faith and salvation. Rather than a mere verbal expression, the invocation of Jesus’ name is analysed as a li...

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Main Author: Cho, Anna (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: 2025
In: HTS teologiese studies
Year: 2025, Volume: 81, Issue: 1
Further subjects:B Salvation
B Invocation Event
B Jesus’ Name
B Profession of faith
B Speech Act Theory
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