|
Name |
Description |
Reference(s) |
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Alpha and Omega |
The Beginning and the End of all things |
Rev. 21:6 |
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Bread of Life |
The one essential food |
John 6:35 |
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Chief Cornerstone |
A sure foundation of life |
Eph. 2:20 |
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Christ (the Anointed One) |
This title makes clear Jesus’ redemptive mission and affirms Him as the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy |
Matt. 16:16, Heb 5:5; 13:8 |
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God |
The Father of All |
Heb. 1:8 |
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High Priest |
The Perfect Mediator |
Heb. 3:1; 4:14 |
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Immanuel (God with us) |
The One who always stands with us |
Matt. 1:23 |
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Jesus (Yahweh saves) |
His personal name |
Matt. 1:21; Heb. 2:9, 13:8 |
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King of Kings, Lord of Lords |
The Sovereign Almighty |
Rev. 19:16 |
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Lamb of God |
Offered His life as a sacrifice for sins |
John 1:29 |
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Light of the World |
One who brings hope and gives guidance |
John 9:5 |
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Lord |
Sovereign Creator and Redeemer |
Rom 10:9, Heb. 7:14, 1 Cor. 2:8 |
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Mediator |
Redeemer who brings forgiven sinners into the presence of God |
1 Tim. 2:5, Heb. 8:6; 9:15 |
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Messiah(the Anointed One) |
The title connecting Christ with the Old Testament prophecy of a coming Prophet, Priest and King |
John 1:41 |
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Prophet |
Faithful Proclaimer of God’s Word |
Luke 13:33 |
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Rabbi/Teacher |
A title of respect for one who teachers the Scripture |
John 3:2 |
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Savior |
One who delivers from sin and death |
John 4:42 |
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Shepherd |
One who gives guidance and protection |
John 10:11,1 Pet. 5:4, Heb. 13:20 |
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Son of David |
A title connecting Jesus with the Davidic throne, affirming God’s covenant with David |
Matt. 9:27 |
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Son of God |
A title of deity, signifying Jesus’ unique intimacy with the Father |
Matt. 27:54, John 20:31 |
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Son of Man |
A title identifying Jesus with us |
Matt. 20:28 |
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Word |
A unique communication of God to man from creation until now |
John 1:1 |
This table was derived from the Names of Jesus table listed in
The
Woman's Study Bible, New King James Version by Thomas Nelson
Publishers.
Also review the Names
of God.
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