Topical Encyclopedia 1. Jesus The name "Jesus" is derived from the Hebrew name "Yeshua," meaning "Yahweh is salvation." This name was given to Him by divine instruction, as recorded in Matthew 1:21 : "She will give birth to a Son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus, because He will save His people from their sins." 2. Christ "Christ" is the Greek equivalent of the Hebrew "Messiah," meaning "Anointed One." This title signifies Jesus as the one chosen and consecrated by God to fulfill the messianic prophecies. In Matthew 16:16 , Peter declares, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God." 3. Son of God This title emphasizes Jesus' divine nature and unique relationship with God the Father. In John 3:16 , it is stated, "For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life." 4. Son of Man Used frequently by Jesus Himself, this title highlights His humanity and His role as the representative of humankind. In Mark 10:45 , Jesus says, "For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many." 5. Lamb of God This title reflects Jesus' role as the sacrificial offering for the sins of the world. John the Baptist identifies Him in John 1:29 : "Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!" 6. King of Kings and Lord of Lords This title affirms Jesus' supreme authority over all earthly and heavenly powers. Revelation 19:16 states, "And He has a name written on His robe and on His thigh: King of Kings and Lord of Lords." 7. The Word In John 1:1 , Jesus is described as the eternal Word of God: "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God." This title underscores His preexistence and divine nature. 8. Emmanuel Meaning "God with us," this title signifies the incarnation of God in Jesus Christ. Matthew 1:23 quotes the prophecy: "Behold, the virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call Him Immanuel" (which means, "God with us"). 9. The Good Shepherd Jesus describes Himself as the Good Shepherd who lays down His life for the sheep, illustrating His care and sacrifice for His followers. In John 10:11 , He states, "I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep." 10. The Light of the World This title emphasizes Jesus as the source of spiritual illumination and truth. In John 8:12 , Jesus declares, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life." 11. The Bread of Life Jesus uses this title to express that He is essential for spiritual sustenance and eternal life. In John 6:35 , He says, "I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to Me will never hunger, and whoever believes in Me will never thirst." 12. The Way, the Truth, and the Life In John 14:6 , Jesus proclaims, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me." This title encapsulates His role as the exclusive path to salvation and eternal life. 13. The Alpha and the Omega This title, found in Revelation 22:13 , signifies Jesus as the beginning and the end of all things: "I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End." These names, appellations, and titles of Jesus, the Christ, reflect His multifaceted identity and mission as the Savior, Redeemer, and Lord. Each title reveals a different aspect of His divine nature and His work in the world. Nave's Topical Index John 14:6Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man comes to the Father, but by me. Nave's Topical Index Library On the Clause, and in one Lord Jesus Christ, with a Reading from ... Cli. Letter or Address of Theodoret to the Monks of the ... Introduction Answer to Eunomius' Second Book . Resources Who is Jesus Christ? | GotQuestions.orgIs there power in the name of Jesus? | GotQuestions.org Is Jesus God? Did Jesus ever claim to be God? | GotQuestions.org Jesus: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus |