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. This inspiring video shows several of the most important hebrew names of god. Jesus names listed alphabetically prayer today online. Names of god complete list from hebrew and the bible. Almighty one who is and who was and who is to come, the almighty. The divine redeemer explanation jesus christ, gods son, savior, is known by many names and titles within the writings of the new testament. Who is jesus christ titles and names of jesus christ. 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. There are some 200 names and titles of christ found in the bible. Youll typically find 4 to 6 questions for each lesson, depending on. There is power in jesus name to be healed of sicknesses james 5. We have listed many of them below with the scriptural references. The two specific names used in reference to him include jesus and emmanuel.
Thou shalt call his name jesus, for he shall save his people from their sins. Throughout the bible, of course, jesus is not the only name or term used to name him. 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. Jesus christ is referred to by two specific names and approximately two hundred titles in the bible. 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. List of scriptural names of jesus christ references. Chart lists alphabetically over 150 such proper names or descriptive. 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. Names and titles of jesus a discipleship study, 190page. 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. 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.
The meaning of a name was very important in bible days. 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. 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. Much can be learned and gleaned by pondering each of these terms. Jesus is used as his given name in both matthew and luke. Youll examine dozens of core titles, with literally hundreds of variations. This thesis will study the titles names of jesus as they are portrayed in the synoptic gospels. Names and titles of jesus sermon by david fox, 2 peter 1. This is the ninth of the compound names for jehovah. Names, titles, metaphors, and descriptors of jesus.
We exaggerate the talents and virtues of those who can do this and we are ready to repay their powers with lifelong devotion. 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. Chart 816 lists alphabetically over 150 such proper names or descriptive expressions. To call on gods name in prayer is to appeal to that aspect of his character that relates to. What are the different names and titles of jesus christ. 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. Names and titles of jesus in the new testament wikipedia. 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. Praying through the names of god is a tool you can use to call on the name of god for a specific need. In our culture names serve primarily to distinguish one person from another.
Jesus christ, names and titles of the encyclopedia of. Then i wrote my fathers names regal books, 1991, primarily analyzing the names of god in the old testament. Jesus, the christ, names, appellations, and titles of. The salvational names of jesus many of the names of jesus reveal aspects of his principal work of. Our proper response to him is to fall down in fear and awe of the one who possesses all authority. Heres just some of those names, titles, and verses from gods word. Two names and a variety of titles are used to refer to jesus in the new testament. I have also placed this article in pdf format here. Metaphors are plentiful lion, lamb, shepherd, cornerstone, physician, bread, vine, the i am. 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. 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.
I listed in the appendix more than 100 of his names and titles. This document serves as an appendix for our study of the names and titles of jesus in scripture, including. Easter, 2011 jesus, king of the patriarchs litany of the holy name king of victory christ the lord is risen today. Wilson, jesuswalk bible study series, names and titles of jesus. There are some over 200 names and titles of christ found in the bible. The hebrew yeshua or yehoshua, meaning jehovah saves, is transliterated into english as the name joshua. Chart lists alphabetically over 150 such proper names or. Names and references are based on the king james version kjv of the holy bible.
As we read through, we cant help but give him thanks and praise, our. 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. But paul uses this title probably intentionally to show the horrible evil of the crucifixion to say that jesus was crucified. In the new testament, names that were applied to jesus often had special meanings that went back into old testament and intertestamental times. Participant handouts for names and titles of god 1 list of the names and titles of god.
Youll be encouraged to embark on weekly exercises to put into practice. 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. Jesus christ, name and titles of bakers evangelical. The following is a list of names and titles of christ, together with their biblical citations, that appear in the new testament. Nouns show usually show better promise as titles of christ. Jesus christ, gods son, savior, is known by many names and titles within the writings of the new testament. Titles would include rabbi, messiah, lord, king of kings, son of man, son of god. See jesus, the christ, son of man son of the blessed one god mr 14.
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. Scriptural names and descriptions of the lord and saviour jesus christ. 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. Jesus in every book of the bible author unknown in genesis, jesus christ is the seed of the woman. At the close of each lesson youll find songs to sing and prayers to pray. The many names and titles of jesus christ thoughtco. Descriptors are functional, such as savior and redeemer. 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. In numbers, he is the pillar of cloud by day and the pillar of fire by night.
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