Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 2000 Jesus Christ » 2200 Jesus Christ, titles and descriptions of » 2203 Jesus Christ, titles and names of These, in their rich variety, throw light on either the person of Jesus Christ or on some aspect of his ministry. Titles relating to Jesus Christ's identity The exact image of God Hebrews 1:3 See also John 14:9; 2 Corinthians 4:4; Colossians 1:15 The first and last, the Alpha and Omega Revelation 22:13 “Alpha” and “Omega” are the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet. See also Revelation 1:17; Revelation 2:8; Revelation 21:6 The Word of God John 1:1 See also Malachi 3:1; John 1:14; 1 John 1:1; Revelation 19:13 The last Adam 1 Corinthians 15:45 See also Romans 5:14 The bright Morning Star Revelation 22:16 See also 2 Peter 1:19 The rising sun The Living One Revelation 1:18 See also John 5:26; John 11:25 The Amen Revelation 3:14 See also 2 Corinthians 1:20 The true light John 1:3-9 See also Isaiah 9:2; Luke 2:32; John 3:19-21; John 8:12; John 12:46 The Righteous One Acts 3:14 See also Jeremiah 23:6; Jeremiah 33:15-16; Acts 7:52; Acts 22:14 The Lion of Judah The king of the Jews The “I am” sayings of John's Gospel John 8:58 See also John 6:35 the bread of life The light of the world: John 8:12; John 9:5 John 10:7-10 the gate; John 10:11-14 the good shepherd; John 11:25 the resurrection and the life; John 14:6 the way, the truth and the life; John 15:1-5 the true vine Titles relating to Jesus Christ's ministry The seed of Abraham Galatians 3:16 See also Genesis 12:7; Genesis 13:15; Genesis 24:7 The Root and Offspring of David The faithful witness Revelation 1:5 See also Isaiah 55:4; John 18:37; Revelation 3:14 Immanuel Matthew 1:23 See also Isaiah 7:14; Isaiah 8:8 The capstone Matthew 21:42 pp Mark 12:10 pp Luke 20:17 See also Psalm 118:22; Acts 4:11; Ephesians 2:20-21; 1 Peter 2:6-7 The rock 1 Corinthians 10:4 See also Isaiah 8:14; Isaiah 28:16; Romans 9:32-33; 1 Peter 2:8 The bridegroom John 3:29 John the Baptist describing himself as the bridegroom's friend, and Jesus Christ as the bridegroom. See also Matthew 9:15 pp Mark 2:19-20 pp Luke 5:34-35; Matthew 25:1-10; Revelation 19:7; Revelation 21:2 The firstborn among many brothers The firstfruits The firstborn from the dead The heir of all things Titles relating to Jesus Christ's authority Lord Acts 2:25 See also Matthew 7:21; Luke 6:46; John 6:68; Romans 10:13; 1 Corinthians 3:5; Colossians 3:23; 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17; 2 Peter 1:11 The head of the church Ephesians 1:22-23; Ephesians 4:15; Ephesians 5:23; Colossians 2:19 The Chief Shepherd 1 Peter 5:4 See also Matthew 2:6; Micah 5:2; John 10:11; 1 Peter 2:25; Hebrews 13:20 Prince Rabbi John 1:38,49; John 20:16 Titles emphasising Jesus Christ's saving work Jesus: the LORD saves Man of sorrows See also Isaiah 53:3 The Passover lamb A horn of salvation See also Luke 1:69 The consolation of Israel The deliverer and Redeemer The author and perfecter of salvation Hebrews 2:10 See also Hebrews 5:9; Hebrews 12:2 Titles stressing Jesus Christ's mediatory status The Mediator The high priest Hebrews 3:1 See also Hebrews 2:17; Hebrews 6:20 The Son of Man Luke 19:10 See also Matthew 11:19; Luke 5:24; John 3:13; John 6:53; Acts 7:56; Revelation 1:13 See also
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