Jesus reveals throughout the gospel of john that he is the messiah and gods son in human form as he performs miracles and calls people to believe in his name. There are literally dozens more names that are given referring to jesus christ. The apostle john introduces the themes he will develop in his gospel by relating them to the names he employs of jesus in chapter one. In the final moments of the message, i gave a quick tour of how god reveals himself in every book of the bible. Names or titles of jesus in the book of revelation. Names and titles of jesus in the new testament wikipedia. The names of jesus in the gospel of john individuals are transformed by knowing the real jesus and following him. John declares, but these are written that you may believe that jesus is the messiah, the son of god, and that by believing you may have life in his name john 20. Here are 50 names of jesus that will inspire and encourage your walk of faith. He was prominent in the early church but is not mentioned by name in this gospel which would be natural if he wrote it, but hard to explain otherwise. Christs identity and work are outlined by his various names in this great book. The 15 names of jesus given in the book of john women.
List of scriptural names of jesus christ references based. The names of jesus christ in the bible god is real. Names and titles of jesus are like glittering facets of a cut diamond. 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. Over and above all, this site affirms that god, in a manner totally contrary to how we would think and act, has provided in and through jesus christ his eternal son, a way of forgiveness in which we can live in his. In our first study of john chapter 1 we went through the seven names of jesus the son of god. But these are written that you may believe that jesus is the christ, the son of god, and that by believing you may have life in his name. He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty. The gospel of john reveals that jesus is god in human form. Ezekiel, as thats the name god called that prophet throughout most of his book. And the word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only son from the father, full of. Scriptural names and descriptions of the lord and saviour jesus christ. From a short distance, it presents jesus in all of his majesty by the listing of numerous names for him found in the bible.
Jesus christs names, titles and characters study resources. O ne of my favorite posters is one that is filled with the names of jesus. The purpose of johns gospel is to present jesus, the messiah, the son of god by providing his readers with real stories and eyewitness. Some titles, such as the savior, express christs role within the theological framework of christianity, while others are primarily metaphorical. According to church tradition, their mother was salome he was first a disciple of john the baptist. As jesus walks away, john tells his two disciples that jesus is the lamb of god verse 35. Immediately, john begins to declare that jesus is the one of whom he has been speaking. He was the brother of james and the son of zebedee. Jesus was known by people in his village as jesus, son of joseph luke 3. Jesus in every book of the bible author unknown in genesis, jesus christ is the seed of the woman. Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly bible studies to share with family and friends.
The bible is filled with many references to who jesus is, his life, his lordship, and what he came to do. Book of john the glorious scripture the book of john is addressed to all the people of the world and reveals the glorious truth of jesus christ. John begins with the profound announcement that jesus is the in the beginning creative word of god who had become embodied incarnated as a human being to be the light of life for the world. Names and titles of jesus in gospel of john abide in christ. Shortly afterward, the lord walks by john and two of his disciples. The names of jesus in the gospel of john mica pruitt. Some titles, such as the savior, express christs role within the theological framework of. Mar 31, 2014 concluding thoughts about jesus in the book of luke.
Revelation is a book which presents the great revealing. By far, the most frequent name jesus called himself was son of man, recorded over 100 times in the gospels. In fact, we attended a church while we lived in florida that had the names of jesus engraved in glass and illuminated on the back wall behind the pulpit. Jun 25, 2019 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 the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god. Direct descriptions by luke that jesus is the instrument of salvation, responses from other characters that jesus is the awaited messiah, jesus own thoughts and words addressing god. Ive always found john the baptist interesting because i was born on the feast day of st. Titles of christ in john 1 by charles inglis blue letter bible. The terms bread of life and life of the world are also applied by jesus to himself in johns gospel in the same christological sense. The word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. The theme of the gospel of john is that jesus is the son of god.
What the names of jesus tell us about his character. John the baptist june 24th and was actually named john for this reason. John bible book with full chapters king james version. John is traditionally believed to be one of two disciples the other being andrew recounted in john 1. Well let the scripture speak for itself in the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god john 1. Print out this handy list of the 36 names and titles of jesus found in the book of revelation. In the gospel of john we see jesus in a way we dont see him in any of the other three gospels. Names and titles referring to the fact that christ reveals the truth about god. Jesus and the foundation to the christians position in grace. The names and titles of jesus from johns gospel life, love.
The gospel of john is the fourth of the canonical gospels. Names and references are based on the king james version kjv of the holy bible. 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. Names of jesus in the book of revelation a virtuous woman. There are many different names for jesus used in the book of john. Book of john the wonderful good news the book of john proclaims the wonderful good news of jesus christ. The historical grounding of such a well documented and researched book as luke sheds light on who jesus is. The old testament prophetic names of jesus hidden in the pages of law, history, poetry, and prophecy is a myriad of names and titles of jesus. Click on any of the map markers and more information about that place will pop up.
Towns covers both the old and new testament names of jesus and god the father enumerating the hebrew, aramaic and greek names accurately and. It gives a highly schematic account of the ministry of jesus, with seven signs culminating in the raising of lazarus foreshadowing the resurrection of jesus and seven i am discourses culminating in thomass proclamation of the risen jesus as my lord and my god. What are the different names and titles of jesus christ. Appendix 1 lists the names and titles of jesus occuring in this gospel.
Meaning god is gracious john was originally the disciple of john the baptist john 1. The names of jesus story and maze kids korner biblewise. I would recommend this book to anyone who is seeking after a deeper walk with the lord. Names and titles of jesus a discipleship study, 190page. Interactive bible map of israel and places associated with jesus. In verse 48, jesus simply says, i am the bread of life.
One way we can learn more about jesus is to know the names given to him in the bible. The 15 names of jesus given in the book of john women living. It is apparent that john considered jesus more than a man and more than an angel. It discloses the full character and identity of jesus of nazareth by lifting the veil. In the scriptures, someones name had great significance.
Titles of jesus in the gospel of john jesus christ. He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will never be. The author is the apostle john, the disciple whom jesus loved. Bible, lesson plan, dry erase markers or chart paper and markers, names of god cross puzzle, jesus in the names of god puzzles, and string art cross printables, cardboard, red embroidery floss, push pins, or red yarn and paint. As theologian george knight says, we know how jesus used the title. John 1 niv the word became flesh in the bible gateway. After this comes the proclamation that this jesus is the son of god sent from the father to finish the fathers work in the world see 4.
In the book of revelation, jesus is called the alpha and omega. It has definitely changed my perspective on our great lord and saviorand has changed my prayer life too. Aug 28, 2007 most people know that jesus and john the baptist were second cousins, but few know that the apostles james and john were jesus first cousins. John the apostle was the son of zebedee and the younger brother of james, son of zebedee james the greater. The purpose of johns gospel is to present jesus, the messiah, the son of god by providing his readers with real stories and eyewitness testimony that gives evidence so that you will believe and receive life.
In just going through the gospel of john which is the source of our study this month, i find such richness of names as these. This book reveals timeless truths about the many names of jesus, but they go deeper into a fuller understanding of those names. The identity of jesus as the messiah is revealed to john at the lords baptism 1. Jesus cousins were the apostles james and john the.
Lets look at 10 specific names of jesus used in the bible. There seems to be a progressive unfolding of his major theme which is to show that jesus is the son of god john 20. Apr 25, 2014 this study examines the many names of jesus christ in the book of revelation. List of scriptural names of jesus christ references.
This study examines the many names of jesus christ in the book of revelation. During my last message of the real questions people ask series, i ended it by teaching about the bible itself. Matt slick is the president and founder of the christian apologetics. Seven i am statements of jesus in the book of john and the. If we want to be like jesusif we want our lives to reflect his characterwe need to know more about what he was like. Most people know that jesus and john the baptist were second cousins, but few know that the apostles james and john were jesus first cousins. Names and titles of jesus a discipleship study, 190page book. The majority of scholars see four sections in johns gospel. For example, we know that he is our shepherd because he is called the good shepherd. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of john in the bible king james version. Youve heard of jesus as messiah, prince of peace, lamb of god but you probably havent spent much time digging into the truths these titles reveal about jesus. Map shows many of the places in the land of israel that jesus visited about 2000 years ago, as noted in the four gospels the books of matthew, mark, luke and john. We also know that he is the light of the world, and the king of kings. John these are all of the chapters of the book of john.
Names, titles and characters of jesus christ includes the son, the father, god, jehovah, the almighty, the. The statement regarding the paraclete is made within the farewell discourse during the last supper of jesus and the apostles. An appellation of dignity, honor, distinction, or preeminence attached to a person or family by virtue of rank, office, precedent, privilege, attainment, or lands. He lived in capernaum in galilee, but most probably a native of bethsaida. If you look hard enough you could probably write an entire book on those names and their significance to both things on earth and in heaven above.