Jesus names listed alphabetically prayer today online. Names, titles and characters of jesus christ includes the son, the father, god, jehovah, the almighty, the word, the man, the babe, jesus, the lamb of. Names and references are based on the king james version kjv of the holy bible. But paul uses this title probably intentionally to show the horrible evil of the crucifixion to say that jesus was crucified. Names of god complete list from hebrew and the bible. This is the ninth of the compound names for jehovah. Hearing and seeing the amazing names of god helps us know who god is, and it gives us a deep sense of awe for our wonderful and great god and father.
Jesus christ, gods son, savior, is known by many names and titles within the writings of the new testament. The hebrew yeshua or yehoshua, meaning jehovah saves, is transliterated into english as the name joshua. In the bible and other christian texts, jesus christ is known by a variety of names and titles, from the lamb of god to the almighty to the light of the world. Titles would include rabbi, messiah, lord, king of kings, son of man, son of god. Names, titles, metaphors, and descriptors of jesus. Youll examine dozens of core titles, with literally hundreds of variations.
The bible itself informs the reader what the meaning of many biblical persons are, men of renown such as adam, cain, seth, noah, abraham, isaac, jacob and all his 12 sons. This thesis will study the titles names of jesus as they are portrayed in the synoptic gospels. At the close of each lesson youll find songs to sing and prayers to. In the litany of the holy name of jesus, we proclaim the many names by which jesus has been known to the faithful throughout history. Names, titles and characters of jesus christ includes the son, the father, god, jehovah, the almighty, the word, the man, the babe, jesus, the lamb of god. Beyond that, the primary message spread by the lord himself and his followers was to go directly to jesus himself, place a trustingsubmittingobedient faith in him and continue endure to the end for salvation mt.
Easter, 2011 jesus, king of the patriarchs litany of the holy name king of victory christ the lord is risen today. Chart 816 lists alphabetically over 150 such proper names or descriptive expressions. The following is a list of names and titles of christ, together with their biblical citations, that appear in the new testament. Descriptors are functional, such as savior and redeemer. Beyond that, the primary message spread by the lord himself and his followers was to go directly to jesus himself, place a submissiveobedient faith and trust in him and continue. Part of the name calling has required much study in the attempt to determine what these names mean and what the significance behind each title name is. Two names and a variety of titles are used to refer to jesus in the new testament. This name appears only one time in the old testament. I listed in the appendix more than 100 of his names and titles. Scriptural names and descriptions of the lord and saviour jesus christ. Jehovahel gmolah the sixteenth name we want to consider is jehovahel gmolah. Jesuss twelve disciples names and details table 2 lists details and a loser trait for each disciple from my book, losers like us redefining discipleship after.
Chart lists alphabetically over 150 such proper names or. Even though jesus divine nature was not crucified, it was true of jesus as a person that he was crucified, and paul affirms that about him even though he uses the title the lord of glory. Jesus christ is referred to by two specific names and approximately two hundred titles in the bible. Our proper response to him is to fall down in fear and awe of the one who possesses all authority.
Of the more than 700 names and titles of the lord jesus christ in scripture, none is perhaps more venerated by christians than the name jesus itself. This document serves as an appendix for our study of the names and titles of jesus in scripture, including. Much can be learned and gleaned by pondering each of these terms. In bible times names had other significant functions. Names and titles of jesus in the new testament wikipedia. Names and titles of jesus a discipleship study, 190page. The many names and titles of jesus christ thoughtco. In honor of january being dedicated to the holy name of jesus, i put together two versions of a free printable names of jesus word search.
In numbers, he is the pillar of cloud by day and the pillar of fire by night. Chart lists alphabetically over 150 such proper names or descriptive. To call on gods name in prayer is to appeal to that aspect of his character that relates to. Participant handouts for names and titles of god 1 list of the names and titles of god. In our culture names serve primarily to distinguish one person from another. List of scriptural names of jesus christ references. In the appendix, i listed more than 800 names, titles and references to jesus. We exaggerate the talents and virtues of those who can do this and we are ready to repay their powers with lifelong devotion. There are some 200 names and titles of christ found in the bible. Jesus christ, name and titles of bakers evangelical.
What are the different names and titles of jesus christ. Metaphors are plentiful lion, lamb, shepherd, cornerstone, physician, bread, vine, the i am. The salvational names of jesus many of the names of jesus reveal aspects of his principal work of. William lyons phelps writes, we are all so vain that we love to have our names remembered by those who have met us but once. Let him call for the elders of the church and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the lord. Heres a fairly comprehensive list of the names of god grouped according to the chapter classification of names in names and titles of god jesuswalk, 2010, by dr. You can do this in confidence because each of gods names in scripture reveals an aspect of his nature suited to the need of the moment. As we read through, we cant help but give him thanks and praise, our. Youll be encouraged to embark on weekly exercises to put into practice. Nouns show usually show better promise as titles of christ. Jesus christs names, titles and characters study resources. However, from what i have seen, the exact meanings of those titles are not very well understood by many christians. Jesus christ, names and titles of the encyclopedia of.
Jesus is used as his given name in both matthew and luke. Heres just some of those names, titles, and verses from gods word. Jesus in every book of the bible author unknown in genesis, jesus christ is the seed of the woman. Names and titles of jesus sermon by david fox, 2 peter 1. Following are some of the more prominent ones, organized in three sections relating to names that reflect the nature of christ, his position in the triunity of god, and his work on earth on our behalf. Youll typically find 4 to 6 questions for each lesson, depending on. There are some over 200 names and titles of christ found in the bible. Thou shalt call his name jesus, for he shall save his people from their sins. The divine redeemer explanation jesus christ, gods son, savior, is known by many names and titles within the writings of the new testament.
At the close of each lesson youll find songs to sing and prayers to pray. Who is jesus christ titles and names of jesus christ. See jesus, the christ, son of man son of the blessed one god mr 14. Three of the titles of jesus introduction jesus is given many titles, or designations, in scripture. Then i wrote my fathers names regal books, 1991, primarily analyzing the names of god in the old testament.
Since jesus christ is the central focus both in church devotion and in scripture, he is naturally known under many names and titles, including the following. Jesus, the christ, names, appellations, and titles of. In the new testament, names that were applied to jesus often had special meanings that went back into old testament and intertestamental times. Almighty one who is and who was and who is to come, the almighty. Praying through the names of god is a tool you can use to call on the name of god for a specific need.
Names or titles of jesus in the book of revelation print out this handy list of the 36 names and titles of jesus found in the book of revelation. We have listed many of them below with the scriptural references. Some titles, such as the savior, express christs role within the theological framework of. The two specific names used in reference to him include jesus and emmanuel. There is power in jesus name to be healed of sicknesses james 5. Throughout the bible, of course, jesus is not the only name or term used to name him. I have also placed this article in pdf format here. Jesus, the christ, names, appellations, and titles of adam 1co 15.
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