TITLES FOR JESUS IN SCRIPTURE

 

TITLE

SIGNIFICANCE

REFERENCE

Alpha and Omega

The Beginning and Ending of all things

Revelation 21:6

Bread of Life

The one essential food

John 6:35

Chief Cornerstone

A Sure Foundation of life

Ephesians 2:20

Chief Shepherd

Gives guidance and protection

1 Peter 5:4

Christ

The Anointed One of God foreseen by Old Testament prophets

Matthew 16:16

Firstborn from the Dead

Leads us into resurrection

Colossians 1:18

Good Shepherd

Gives guidance and protection

John 10:11

High Priest

The Perfect Mediator

Hebrews 3:1

Holy One of God

Perfect and sinless

Mark 1:24

Immanuel

God with us

Matthew 1:23

Jesus

His personal name meaning Yahweh Saves

Matthew 1:21

King of Kings, Lord of Lords

The Sovereign Almighty

Revelation 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

Romans 10:9

Lord of Glory

The power of the Living God

1 Corinthians 2:8

Mediator

Redeemer who brings forgiven sinners into the presence of God

1 Timothy 2:5

Prophet

One who speaks for God

Luke 13:33

Rabbi/Teacher

A title of respect for one who taught  the Scriptures

John 3:2

Savior

One who delivers from sin

John 4:42

Son of David

One who brings in the Kingdom

Matthew 9:27

Son of God

A title of Deity signifying Jesus’ unique and special intimacy with the Father

John 20:31

Son of Man

A divine title of suffering and exaltation

Matthew 20:28

Word

Eternal God who ultimately reveals God

John 1:1