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Titles and Names of Christ

Christ is revealed throughout Scripture by multiple titles and names that declare His divine nature, redemptive work, and eternal significance. These names highlight different aspects of who Jesus is and what He accomplishes for believers.

Overview

The Bible reveals Jesus Christ through numerous titles that establish His deity and central role in God's plan. From Old Testament theophanies to New Testament declarations, Christ is presented as the Angel of the Lord, the Last Adam, our Advocate, and the Alpha and Omega. Each name and title carries profound theological meaning about His person and work.

Key Scriptures

"So it is written, 'The first man Adam became a living soul.' The last Adam became a life-giving spirit" (1 Corinthians 15:45, NASB).

"My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. And if anyone sins, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous" (1 John 2:1, ESV).

"I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end" (Revelation 22:13, ESV).

Application

Meditating on the various titles of Christ deepens your understanding of His sufficiency in every area of life and strengthens your worship and trust in Him.

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Full Topical Reference List 159 total — Nave's Topical Bible

Advocate

Angel of God's presence

Author and Finisher or our faith

Beginning of the creation of God

Blessed and only Potentate

Captain of salvation

Captain of the Lord's hosts

Chief Shepherd

Christ of God

Commander

Consolation of Israel

Counsellor

Day-spring

Deliverer

Desire of all nations

Elect of God

Everlasting Father

First-begotten of the dead

First-born of every creature

Forerunner

Glory of the Lord

God blessed for ever

God's fellow

Good Shepherd

Governor

Great High Priest

Heir of all things

Holy One of God

Holy One of Israel

Horn of salvation

Judge of Israel

Just One

King of Israel

King of Saints

King of the Jews

Law giver

Light of the world

Lion of the tribe of Judah

Lord God Almighty

Lord God of the holy prophets

Lord of all

Lord of glory

Lord our righteousness

Messenger of the covenant

Mighty God

Mighty One of Jacob

Morning-star

Offspring of David

Only-begotten

Our Passover

Plant of renown

Prince of life

Prince of peace

Prince of the kings of the earth

Resurrection and life

Root of David

Root of Jesse

Ruler of Israel

Shepherd and Bishop of souls

Son of David

Son of the blessed

Son of the Highest

Sun of righteousness

True God

True Light

True Vine

Wonderful

Word of God

Word of Life