The titles of Christ — each unpacking a different dimension of who he is and what he came to do.
John 10:11
Jesus's self-designation as the shepherd who lays down his life for his sheep and knows each one by name.
John 8:58
Jesus's claim to share the divine name of YHWH — declared in the seven 'I AM' statements of John's Gospel.
Matthew 16:16
The title declaring Jesus's unique divine sonship — confessed by Peter, declared by the Father at his baptism, and central to the Christian doctrine of the Trinity.
John 1:29
The title John the Baptist gave Jesus — declaring him the sacrificial lamb whose death takes away the sin of the world.
John 1:1
John's profound opening title for Christ — 'In the beginning was the Word' — identifying Jesus as God's eternal self-expression.
Luke 2:11
The title proclaiming Jesus as the rescuer of humanity from sin and death — given by angels at his birth and central to the gospel.
Daniel 7:13-14
Jesus's most-used self-designation — drawn from Daniel 7's heavenly figure who receives an everlasting kingdom.
John 6:35
Jesus's claim — given after feeding the 5,000 — that he is the true food that satisfies the soul forever.
John 1:41
The Hebrew title meaning 'anointed one' — the long-awaited king and deliverer prophesied throughout the Old Testament and fulfilled in Jesus.
Revelation 5:5
Christ as the kingly conqueror — the messianic title fulfilled in Jesus, the descendant of Judah who 'hath prevailed' (Revelation 5:5).
Revelation 19:16
Christ's title as supreme sovereign — proclaimed in Revelation and embodied in his return in glory.
John 8:12
Jesus's claim to be the light dispelling humanity's spiritual darkness — and to make his followers light-bearers in turn.
Revelation 22:13
Christ's title as the beginning and end — the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet, naming his eternal sovereignty over all of history.
John 14:6
Christ's threefold self-declaration — the only way to God, the embodied truth of God, and the source of eternal life (John 14:6).
Isaiah 9:6
Isaiah's title for the coming Messiah — Christ as the bringer of peace between God and humanity and ultimately among all nations.
Matthew 1:23
The Hebrew title prophesied in Isaiah 7:14 and fulfilled at Christ's birth — God with us in the flesh.
Hebrews 4:14
Christ as the great high priest who has 'passed into the heavens' (Hebrews 4:14) — the perfect mediator who offers himself as the once-for-all sacrifice and ever lives to intercede.
Job 19:25
Christ as the one who 'redeemed' his people 'with his own blood' (Acts 20:28) — buying back from slavery what was lost, fulfilling Job's confident 'I know that my redeemer liveth' (Job 19:25).
1 Peter 2:6
Christ as the chief corner stone of God's spiritual building — rejected by the builders, made the head of the corner (Psalm 118:22; 1 Peter 2:6-7) — the foundation on which everything rests.
John 11:25-26
Christ's self-declaration to Martha at Lazarus' tomb — 'I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live' (John 11:25-26).
Isaiah 9:6
The first of four messianic titles in Isaiah 9:6 — Christ is the supremely wise counselor, the source of every true wisdom, who gives counsel for every need.
Mark 2:17
Christ as the healer of soul and body — drawing the analogy himself in Mark 2:17: 'They that are whole have no need of the physician, but they that are sick.' He came for sinners, the broken, the dying.
Matthew 1:1
Christ as the descendant of King David, fulfilling God's covenant promise that David's throne would be established forever (2 Samuel 7:12-16). 'Son of David' is a deeply messianic title — the rightful King of Israel.
John 3:29
Christ as the bridegroom whose bride is the church — John 3:29; Matthew 9:15; Revelation 19:7 — culminating in the marriage supper of the Lamb.
John 15:1
Christ's seventh and final 'I AM' statement — 'I am the true vine' (John 15:1) — picturing the believer's life as branches abiding in him for fruit-bearing.
1 Timothy 2:5
Christ as the one mediator between God and humans (1 Timothy 2:5). He bridges the infinite distance between holy God and fallen humanity through his incarnation, atonement, and intercession.
John 13:13
Christ as Teacher — the authoritative Rabbi of his disciples and of every Christian. 'Rabbi' (my master/teacher) is used of Jesus throughout the Gospels. He taught with unique authority (Matthew 7:29) and called his followers to learn from him (Matthew 11:29).
Colossians 1:15
Christ as 'the image of the invisible God' (Colossians 1:15) and 'the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person' (Hebrews 1:3) — the perfect revelation of the unseen God.
Hebrews 12:2
Christ as the author who begins and the finisher who completes the believer's faith — Hebrews 12:2 — fueling perseverance by fixing the eyes on him.
Mark 1:24
Christ as the Holy One — fully set apart, fully consecrated, fully without sin. The title affirms his deity, his sinless perfection, and his unique consecration as Messiah. Even demons confessed him this way (Mark 1:24).
Revelation 19:11
Christ as 'Faithful and True' (Revelation 19:11) — the returning king whose every word and promise is sure. His faithfulness extends to those he saves (2 Timothy 2:13) and grounds Christian assurance.
John 10:9
Christ as 'the Door' (John 10:9) — the only entrance to salvation, into the sheepfold of God's people. 'I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved.' Christ is the way in.
1 Corinthians 15:45
Christ as 'the last Adam' (1 Corinthians 15:45) — the new head of humanity who reverses what the first Adam did. The first Adam brought sin and death; the last Adam brings righteousness and life.
Jeremiah 23:5
Christ as 'the Branch' (Jeremiah 23:5; Zechariah 6:12) — the prophesied messianic descendant from David's line who would reign in righteousness. 'A Branch shall grow out of his [David's] roots' (Isaiah 11:1).