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Names of Jesus
Every name a window on who he is.
Primary Name
Jesus
“The Lord saves” — Yahweh is salvation.
ExploreJesus of Nazareth
The prophet from Nazareth of Galilee.
ExploreNazarene
Of Nazareth — fulfilling the prophets.
ExploreI AM
Self-existent and eternal.
ExploreJehovah
The everlasting LORD.
ExploreImmanuel
God with us.
ExploreAmen
The faithful and true witness.
ExploreMessiah / The Christ
The Anointed One.
ExploreChrist of God
God’s appointed Anointed One.
ExploreDivinity & Nature
Alpha and Omega
The first and the last — eternal.
ExploreAlmighty
All-powerful — Lord of all.
ExploreGod
The LORD whose way is prepared.
ExploreGod Blessed
Over all, God blessed forever.
ExploreMighty God
The child born who is God in power.
ExploreMighty One
The mighty One of Jacob.
ExploreHoly One
Set apart, sinless, just.
ExploreHoly One of God
Recognized even by unclean spirits.
ExploreHoly One of Israel
Israel’s Redeemer.
ExploreHoly Child
God’s anointed servant.
ExploreOnly Begotten Son
Uniquely from the Father.
ExploreBeloved Son
In whom the Father is well pleased.
ExploreSon of God
Called out of Egypt — God’s own Son.
ExploreSon of David
Heir of the Davidic promise.
ExploreSon of the Blessed
Confessed before the high priest.
ExploreSon of the Highest
Heir of David’s throne.
ExploreImage of God
The visible glory of the invisible God.
ExploreThe Word
The expression of God’s mind and creation.
ExploreWord of God
The rider clothed in a blood-dipped vesture.
ExploreTruth
Full of grace and truth.
ExploreThe Life
In him is life itself.
ExploreTrue Light
Lighting every person who comes into the world.
ExploreTrue Vine
The source of fruitful life.
ExploreThe Light of the World
The light that guides out of darkness.
ExploreThe Bread of Life
Spiritual nourishment for eternal life.
ExploreFirst and Last
Before all, after all.
ExploreFirst Begotten
Firstborn from the dead.
ExploreBeginning of the Creation of God
Source and head of creation.
ExploreCreator
All things made through him.
ExploreHeir of All Things
Appointed heir of all.
ExploreElect of God
God’s chosen servant.
ExploreThe Way, the Truth, and the Life
The sole path to God.
ExploreThe Resurrection and the Life
Source of eternal life, power over death.
ExploreRoles & Missions
Savior
The one who delivers humanity from sin.
ExploreRedeemer
My Redeemer lives.
ExploreDeliverer
Turning away ungodliness from Jacob.
ExploreMediator
One mediator between God and men.
ExploreAdvocate
Our advocate with the Father.
ExploreAuthor and Finisher of Our Faith
Beginning and completing faith in us.
ExploreAuthor of Eternal Salvation
Source of everlasting salvation.
ExploreCaptain of Salvation
Pioneer who brings many sons to glory.
ExploreHorn of Salvation
Strength of God’s deliverance.
ExploreLamb
Slain from the foundation of the world.
ExploreLamb of God
The perfect sacrifice for the sins of the world.
ExploreOur Passover
Sacrificed for us.
ExploreGood Shepherd
Lays down his life for the sheep.
ExploreChief Shepherd
Coming with a crown of glory.
ExploreShepherd and Bishop of Souls
Guardian of returning souls.
ExploreHigh Priest
The ultimate mediator between God and humanity.
ExploreGreat High Priest
Passed into the heavens for us.
ExploreApostle of Our Profession
Sent one of our heavenly calling.
ExploreProphet
Mighty in deed and word before God.
ExploreMessenger of the Covenant
The Lord who suddenly comes to his temple.
ExploreForerunner
Entered ahead of us within the veil.
ExploreWitness
Given as a witness to the peoples.
ExploreFaithful Witness
Trustworthy testimony of God.
ExploreSeed of Woman
Promised to bruise the serpent’s head.
ExploreDayspring
The dawn from on high.
ExploreSun of Righteousness
Rising with healing in his wings.
ExploreMorning Star
The bright and morning star.
ExploreBranch
The beautiful branch of the LORD.
ExploreRoot of David
Source and offspring of David.
ExploreRose of Sharon
Beauty of the Beloved.
ExploreRock
The spiritual Rock that followed them.
ExploreCornerstone
Stone rejected, made the head of the corner.
ExploreDoor
The door of the sheep.
ExploreConsolation of Israel
Israel’s long-awaited comfort.
ExploreDesire of the Nations
The longing of every people.
ExploreArm of the Lord
God’s saving strength revealed.
ExploreGlory of the Lord
Revealed for all flesh to see.
ExploreAuthority & Majesty
King
Just, having salvation, lowly.
ExploreKing of Kings
Sovereign over every ruler.
ExploreLord of Lords
Lord above all lords.
ExploreKing of Kings and Lord of Lords
Supreme rule over all creation.
ExploreKing of the Jews
Born king, sought by the wise.
ExploreKing of Saints
Ruler of the redeemed.
ExploreKing of the Ages
Eternal, immortal, invisible.
ExploreBlessed and Only Potentate
The one sovereign Ruler.
ExplorePrince of Peace
The ruler whose reign is peace.
ExplorePrince of Life
Author of life, raised from the dead.
ExplorePrince of Kings
Prince of the kings of the earth.
ExploreLion of the Tribe of Judah
Royalty, power, and triumph.
ExploreLord of All
Lord of every people and place.
ExploreLord of Glory
The glorious Lord.
ExploreLord of Our Righteousness
The LORD our righteousness.
ExploreGovernor
Ruling shepherd of God’s people.
ExploreJudge of Israel
The smitten judge of his people.
ExploreThe Just One
Righteous and holy.
ExploreLeader and Commander
Appointed to lead the peoples.
ExploreLawgiver
Our judge, lawgiver, and king.
ExploreCounsellor
Wonderful in counsel.
ExploreEverlasting Father
Father of eternity.
ExploreHead of the Church
Head over all things to the church.
ExploreShiloh
The one to whom the people gather.
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