The disciples were to carry their work forward in Christ's name. Their every word and act was to fasten attention on His name, as possessing that vital power by which sinners may be saved. Their faith was to center in Him who is the source of mercy and power. In His name they were to present their petitions to the Father, and they would receive answer. They were to baptize in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Christ's name was to be their watchword, their badge of distinction, their bond of union, the authority for their course of action, and the source of their success. Nothing was to be recognized in His kingdom that did not bear His name and superscription.

Disciplene skulle udføre deres hverv i Kristi navn. Hvert af deres ord og hver af deres handlinger skulle henlede opmærksomheden til hans navn som det, der ejede den livskraft, hvorved syndere kunne frelses. Deres tro skulle have sit midtpunkt i ham, som er nådens og kraftens kilde. I hans navn skulle de frembære deres bønner til Faderen, og de skulle få svar. De skulle døbe i Faderens, Sønnens og Helligåndens navn. Kristi navn skulle være deres løsen, deres hæderstegn, deres enhedsmærke, den øverste myndighed for deres handlemåde og kilden til deres lykke. Intet kunne anerkendes i hans rige, som ikke bar hans navn og påskrift.