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Titles of Jesus Christ!
The two most popular titles or names Christians use in speaking about our Lord are "Jesus," a transliteration of the Hebrew word for Joshua, which means "Yahweh is Salvation," and "Christ," a translation of the Greek word Christos, meaning "Anointed One" or "Messiah." Following are some other names or titles for Jesus Christ used in the New Testament. Each title expresses a distinct truth about Jesus Christ and His relationship with believers.
| Name or Title | Significance | Bible Reference |
| Alpha and Omega | The beginning and ending of all things | Revelation 21:6 |
| Bread of Life | The one essential food | John 6:35 |
| Cornerstone | A sure foundation for life | Ephesians 2:20 |
| Firstborn from the dead | Leads us into resurrection and eternal life | Colossians 1:18 |
| Good Shepherd | Provider and caretaker | John 10:11 |
| Great Shepherd of the Sheep | Trustworthy guide and protector | Hebrews 13:20 |
| Head Shepherd | Protector, sustained, and guide | 1 Peter 5:4 |
| High Priest | A perfect sacrifice for our sins | Hebrews 3:1 |
| Holy one sent from God | Sinless in His nature | Mark 1:24 |
| Immanuel-God is with us | Stands with us in all of life's circumstances | Matthew 1:23 |
| King of Kings, Lord of Lords | The Almighty, before whom every knee will bow | Revelation 19:16 |
| Lamb of God | Gave His life as a sacrifice on our behalf | John 1:29 |
| Light of the world | Brings hope in the midst of darkness | John 9:5 |
| Mediator between God and humans | Brings us into God's presence redeemed and forgiven | 1 Timothy 2:5 |
| Prophet | Faithful proclaimer of the truths of God | Acts 3:22 |
| Savior | Delivers from sin and death | Luke 1:47 |
| Seed of Abraham | Mediator of God's covenant | Galatians 3:16 |
| Son of Man | Identifies with us in our humanity | Matthew 18:11 |
| The Word | Present with God at the creation | John 1:1 |
I pray this will give you some insight on Jesus Christ's deity and importance in our life so that we may choose to follow Him in a more obedient way. Receiving His blessings as we become a better child of God. In Christ's Service,
Kenny Millhouse
kenny@guidinglightministry.com
http://guidinglightministry.com
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