Volume 32: Names of Jesus
Titles, Prophetic Designations & Messianic Identities
Names of Jesus catalogues the rich titles applied to Jesus Christ across Old Testament prophecies and New Testament epistles. Each title—such as the Logos (Word), the Good Shepherd, the Great High Priest, and the Son of Man—unpacks a unique dimension of His divine nature and redemptive vocation.
An exhaustive biblical study of over 100 titles given to Jesus Christ—from the Alpha and Omega to the Lion of Judah, Good Shepherd, and King of Kings.
Key facts
- Jesus' favorite self-designation during His earthly ministry was 'Son of Man,' referencing Daniel 7:13-14's exalted heavenly ruler who receives eternal dominion.
- John 1:1 designates Jesus as the Logos, the eternal divine Reason and Word through whom the cosmos was created and who became flesh.
- The title 'Christ' (Greek Christos) and 'Messiah' (Hebrew Mashiach) mean 'The Anointed One,' fulfilling the offices of Prophet, Priest, and King.
- Revelation crowns Jesus as 'King of Kings and Lord of Lords,' the Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jesus actually mean?
Jesus is the Greek transliteration of the Hebrew Yeshua (Joshua), meaning 'Yahweh Saves' or 'Yahweh is Salvation' (Matthew 1:21).
Why did Jesus refer to Himself as the 'Son of Man'?
While affirming His genuine humanity, it specifically evoked the messianic apocalyptic figure of Daniel 7:13-14 who approaches the Ancient of Days to receive everlasting worship and dominion.
What is the meaning of 'Lamb of God'?
John the Baptist announced Jesus as 'the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world' (John 1:29), linking Him to the Passover lamb and the substitutionary sacrifice of Isaiah 53.
What does 'Emmanuel' mean?
Emmanuel is the Hebrew prophetic name meaning 'God with us' (Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 1:23), celebrating the profound truth of the Incarnation.