The following is a list of names by which Jesus is called in the New Testament. The list is not exhaustive. As you read the Bible, make your own list of the names and titles by which Jesus is called.
What do these names and titles mean to you and to the world?
Christ (Messiah)
Christ comes from the Greek word, christos. Messiah is a Hebrew word, Mashiach. Both mean “anointed one”. In the Old Testament, God instructed to anoint with oil those who are chosen by God to be a prophet, a priest, or a king.
And Jacob the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary, by whom Jesus was born, who is called Christ. (Matthew 1:16)
Emmanuel
“Look! The virgin will conceive and bear a son, and they will call him Emmanuel,” which means “God with us.” (Matthew 1:23)
Son of Man
This title signifies the humanity of Jesus.
“Just as the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” (Matthew 20:28)
Son of God
This title signifies the divinity of Jesus.
The angel replied, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore the child to be born will be holy; he will be called the Son of God. (Luke 1:35)
Savior
Today your Savior is born in the city of David. He is Christ the Lord. (Luke 2:11)
Logos (Word)
Logos is a Greek word. It is found in the original writing of the New Testament.
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was fully God. The Word was with God in the beginning. (John 1:1–2)
Lamb of God
The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! (John 1:29)
Bread of Life
Jesus said about Himself in seven statements that began with “I Am”. This is one of them.
Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life. The one who comes to me will never go hungry, and the one who believes in me will never be thirsty. (John 6:35)
Light of the World
This title is found in Jesus’ second “I Am” statement. These statements are all in the Gospel of John.
Then Jesus spoke out again, “I am the light of the world. The one who follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” (John 8:12)
The Door
This title is found in the third “I Am” statement.
I am the door. If anyone enters through me, he will be saved, and will come in and go out, and find pasture. (John 10:9)
Good Shepherd
This title is found in Jesus’ fourth “I Am” statement.
“I am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me.” (John 10:14)
Resurrection and the Life
Jesus used this title in this “I Am” statement.
Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live.” (John 11:25)
The Way, the Truth, the Life
Jesus used this title in this “I Am” statement.
Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. (John 14:6)
True Vine
This title is found in Jesus’ seventh “I Am” statement.
“I am the true vine and my Father is the gardener.” (John 15:1)
Originator of Life
You killed the Originator of life, whom God raised from the dead. To this fact we are witnesses! (Acts 3:15)
Cornerstone
This Jesus is the stone that was rejected by you, the builders, that has become the cornerstone. (Acts 4:11)
The Last Adam
So also it is written, “The first man, Adam, became a living person“; the last Adam became a life-giving spirit. (1 Corinthians 15:45)
Head of the body, the Church
He is the head of the body, the church, as well as the beginning, the firstborn from among the dead, so that he himself may become first in all things. (Colossians 1:18)
Apostle
Therefore, holy brothers and sisters, partners in a heavenly calling, take note of Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess. (Hebrew 3:1)
Great High Priest
Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. (Hebrew 4:14)
Mediator
And so he is the mediator of a new covenant, so that those who are called may receive the eternal inheritance he has promised, since he died to set them free from the violations committed under the first covenant. (Hebrews 9:15)
Pioneer and Perfecter of Our Faith
Keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith. For the joy set out for him he endured the cross, disregarding its shame, and has taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of God. (Hebrews 12:2)
Lion of Judah
Then one of the elders said to me, “Stop weeping! Look, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the root of David, has conquered; thus he can open the scroll and its seven seals.” (Revelation 5:5)
Faithful and True
Then I saw heaven opened and here came a white horse! The one riding it was called “Faithful” and “True,” and with justice he judges and goes to war. (Revelation 19:11)
King of kings and Lord of lords
He has a name written on his clothing and on his thigh: “King of kings and Lord of lords.” (Revelation 19:16)
Alpha and Omega
I am the Alpha and the Omega,
the first and the last,
the beginning and the end! (Revelation 22:13)
Morning Star
“I, Jesus, have sent my angel to testify to you about these things for the churches. I am the root and the descendant of David, the bright morning star!” (Revelation 22:16)