Names of Jesus

Name

Description

Reference(s)

Alpha and Omega

The Beginning and the End of all things

Rev. 21:6

Bread of Life

The one essential food

John 6:35

Chief Cornerstone

A sure foundation of life

Eph. 2:20

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

God

The Father of All

Heb. 1:8

High Priest

The Perfect Mediator

Heb. 3:1; 4:14

Immanuel (God with us)

The One who always stands with us

Matt. 1:23

Jesus (Yahweh saves)

His personal name

Matt. 1:21; Heb. 2:9, 13:8

King of Kings, Lord of Lords

The Sovereign Almighty

Rev. 19:16

Lamb of God

Offered His life as a sacrifice for sins

John 1:29

Light of the World

One who brings hope and gives guidance

John 9:5

Lord

Sovereign Creator and Redeemer

Rom 10:9, Heb. 7:14, 1 Cor. 2:8

Mediator

Redeemer who brings forgiven sinners into the presence of God

1 Tim. 2:5, Heb. 8:6; 9:15

Messiah(the Anointed One)

The title connecting Christ with the Old Testament prophecy of a coming Prophet, Priest and King

John 1:41

Prophet

Faithful Proclaimer of God’s Word

Luke 13:33

Rabbi/Teacher

A title of respect for one who teachers the Scripture

John 3:2

Savior

One who delivers from sin and death

John 4:42

Shepherd

One who gives guidance and protection

John 10:11,1 Pet. 5:4, Heb. 13:20

Son of David

A title connecting Jesus with the Davidic throne, affirming God’s covenant with David

Matt. 9:27

Son of God

A title of deity, signifying Jesus’ unique intimacy with the Father

Matt. 27:54, John 20:31

Son of Man

A title identifying Jesus with us

Matt. 20:28

Word

A unique communication of God to man from creation until now

John 1:1