Study the Names of Jesus

The Bible contains around 200 names and titles for Christ. Everyone of them constitutes an amazing bible study in and of themselves.

Here are a few of them with an invitation to reflect on them and see how they resonate with something you need to ponder about Jesus today.

Chief Cornerstone: (Ephesians 2:20) – Jesus serves as the foundational stone of His church, uniting people from every background—Jews and Gentiles, men and women, saints across time and place—into a single structure grounded in faith in Him, a faith that binds them all together.

The Firstborn Over All Creation: (Colossians 1:15) – Far from being the first created being, as some misunderstand, Jesus holds the highest rank over all existence. Verse 16 clarifies that everything was made through Him and for Him, establishing His supreme authority and unrivaled position at the head of the universe.

Head of the Church: (Ephesians 1:22; 4:15; 5:23) – No earthly ruler, whether king or pontiff, holds ultimate authority over the Church. That role belongs solely to Jesus Christ, who reigns as its sovereign leader, having given His life for those who trust in Him alone for their salvation.

Holy One: (Acts 3:14; Psalm 16:10) – Jesus embodies holiness in both His divine essence and human form, serving as the source of purity for His followers. Through His sacrifice, He cleanses us, making us acceptable in God’s sight.

Judge: (Acts 10:42; 2 Timothy 4:8) – Appointed by God, Jesus holds the authority to judge humanity and distribute eternal rewards, a role that underscores His divine justice and sovereignty.

King of Kings and Lord of Lords: (1 Timothy 6:15; Revelation 19:16) – Jesus reigns supreme over every earthly and every spiritual power and authority. No ruler can thwart His will, and He governs all according to His divine purpose.

Light of the World: (John 8:12) – Entering a world shadowed by sin, Jesus brought the illumination of truth and life. Those who follow Him find their vision cleared, walking confidently in His radiant guidance.

Prince of Peace: (Isaiah 9:6) – Jesus bridges the divide between a holy God and sinful humanity. His death restores that broken relationship, offering reconciliation. One day he will end all world conflict.

Son of God: (Luke 1:35; John 1:49) – Described as the Father’s “only begotten,” a term used 42 times in the New Testament, this title affirms Jesus’ divine nature and unique relationship with God.

Son of Man: (John 5:27) – Highlighting His humanity alongside His deity, this title also ties Jesus to the Messianic figure prophesied in Daniel, emphasizing His role in God’s redemptive plan.

Word: (John 1:1; 1 John 5:7-8) – As the second Person of the Trinity, Jesus is the creative force who spoke existence into being. Eternal and divine, He was with the Father from the beginning and brought all things into existence.

????? (Revelation 19:12-13) – This mysterious name, known only to Christ Himself, reflects the enigma of His divine identity, pointing to His transcendent nature.

Word of Life: (1 John 1:1) – Jesus not only delivers messages of eternal joy and purpose but embodies the very essence of life everlasting, offering it to all who believe.

Alpha and Omega: (Revelation 1:8; 22:13) – By claiming to be the start and finish of all things, Jesus asserts His eternal nature, a characteristic exclusive to the one true God.

Emmanuel: (Isaiah 9:6; Matthew 1:23) – Meaning “God with us,” this title reveals that the child born in Bethlehem was God incarnate, dwelling among humanity to share in our existence.

I Am: (John 8:58, with Exodus 3:14) – When Jesus applied this name to Himself, it sparked outrage among the Jews, who recognized it as a claim to be the timeless, unchanging God of the Old Testament.

Lord of All: (Acts 10:36) – Jesus exercises dominion over the entire world, its nations, and especially God’s chosen people, encompassing both Jews and Gentiles under His rule.

True God: (1 John 5:20) – This title unequivocally declares Jesus as fully divine, part of the one Godhead, affirming His essential role in the Trinity.

Author and Perfecter of Our Faith: (Hebrews 12:2) – Jesus initiates and completes the faith that saves us, a gift from God. He is both its origin and its fulfillment, sustaining believers from beginning to end.

Bread of Life: (John 6:35; 6:48) – Just as bread nourishes our bodies, Jesus provides and sustains eternal life, a gift foreshadowed by the manna given to Israel in the wilderness.

Bridegroom: (Matthew 9:15) – Depicting Christ as the Bridegroom and the Church as His Bride illustrates the intimate, unbreakable bond of grace He shares with His people.

Deliverer: (Romans 11:26) – As God rescued Israel from slavery, Jesus liberates us from sin’s captivity, breaking its chains through His redemptive power.

Good Shepherd: (John 10:11, 14) – Like a shepherd risking his life for his flock, Jesus sacrificed Himself for us, tending to our needs and guiding us with care.

High Priest: (Hebrews 2:17) – Unlike the annual sacrifices of the Jewish priests, Jesus offered Himself once for all, securing eternal atonement for His people’s sins.

Lamb of God: (John 1:29) – Fulfilling the requirement for a perfect sacrifice, Jesus willingly gave His life, demonstrating patience and love in His submission to the cross.

Mediator: (1 Timothy 2:5) – Standing between God and humanity, Jesus alone reconciles us to the Father, making appeals to anyone else unnecessary and misguided.

Rock: (1 Corinthians 10:4) – Just as water sprang from the rock in the desert, Jesus provides the living water of salvation, a firm foundation for our spiritual lives.

Resurrection and Life: (John 11:25) – Jesus holds the power to raise the dead to life, burying our sins with Him and granting us a new existence through His resurrection.

Savior: (Matthew 1:21; Luke 2:11) – Through His death, renewal by the Spirit, and ultimate victory, Jesus rescues His people, upholding them through trials and into eternity.

True Vine: (John 15:1) – As the Vine, Jesus nourishes believers, enabling them to bear spiritual fruit through the sustenance of His salvation and Word.

Way, Truth, Life: (John 14:6) – Jesus is the sole route to God, the embodiment of truth in a deceptive world, and the source of everlasting life, both now and forever.