Titles

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Below is a collection of titles and names that are often attributed to Jesus. Most of them are indeed attributed to Jesus in the Bible. In examining a lot of these, however, we find that many of these titles are not attributed to Jesus in the Bible, and many titles that are attributed to the God of Jesus are being attributed to Jesus. It is our hope, Yahweh willing, to present a discussion on each of these names/titles. As we represent information concerning each title, we hope to provide a link to the study on that title. Please note that not all of these titles are genuinely used of Jesus in the Bible; some are definitely not used, and some others are questionable.

Adam

1 Corinthians 15:45; more appropriately, the "last Adam".

Almighty

This title is never applied to Jesus in the scriptures.

Many misapply the expression of Revelation 1:8 to Jesus, when in reality the God and Father of Jesus is being quoted. CLICK HERE for more information.

Another scripture sometimes given is Matthew 28:18, which does not say that Jesus is the Almighty who gave to Jesus the power being spoken of. Paul says that it is evident that the Almighty is excluded in what has been subjected to Jesus. (1 Corinthians 15:27) CLICK HERE for more information.

Alpha and Omega

Although many claim that this is a title of Jesus, a close examination of all its uages in the Bible show that this is a title used of the God and Father of Jesus. CLICK HERE for more information.

Amen

(To come) - Revelation 3:14.

Ancient of Days

Daniel 7:9 - This title does not belong to Jesus, but rather to the God and Father of Jesus. Daniel 7:13 depicts Jesus as a "son of man" who approaches the Ancient of Days. Thus, the Ancient of Days does not depict Jesus.

Angel

Genesis 48:16; Exodus 23:20,21 -- Although these scriptures speak of angels, we have no scripture that says that either of these angels are Jesus.

Jesus is called an angel in Malachi 3:1, in the prophetic referrence to him as the angel -- messenger -- of the covenant.

Angel of Yahweh (often with the holy name changed so as read: "angel of the Lord")

There is no scriptural evidence that this is ever applied to Jesus as a title.

Click Here for our study on "Angel of Yahweh"

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Angel of his presence

Isaiah 63:9. No scripture identifies the angel referred to as Jesus, but Jesus could have been used by Yahweh in this role. CLICK HERE for more information.

Anointed

Click on the following scriptures for more information relevant to the scripture: Psalm 2:2; Isaiah 61:1; Acts 2:36; Acts 10:38

Apostle

Hebrews 3:1

Arm of the Lord (More correctly, Arm of Yahweh)

Isaiah 51:9,10; Isaiah 53:1 - The arm of Yahweh seems to directly represent Yahweh's power, and not directly attributed as a title to Jesus; however, as the one through whom Yahweh performs His works, Jesus does represent the power of Yahweh.

Author and perfecter (Finisher) of our faith

Hebrews 12:2

Author of Life

Acts 3:15 - More correctly, Prince of Life. The Greek word being rendered as "Author" is transliterated as, Archegos. In reference to Jesus, Jesus as human being, was the prince, ruler of life, since he was the first man to maintain full obedience to God, thereby bring life and incorruption to light. That human being who was the prince of life was put to death in the flesh, and raised in the spirit by the only true God. -- 1 Timothy 2:5,6; 2 Timothy 1:10; 1 Peter 3:18.

Author of Salvation (Hebrews 2:10)

The Greek word being rendered as "Author" above, as it is being used in context, means "one that takes the lead in any thing and thus affords an example, a predecessor in a matter, pioneer." Jesus was indeed the first to be delivered from death, the first born of the dead. -- Colossians 1:18.

Beginning and End

More correctly "The Beginning and the End." This expression is used of the one who sits on the throne, the God and Father of Jesus, in Revelation 1:8; 21:6; 22:13. It is never used of Jesus.
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Beginning and the End of the Creation of God

Revelation 3:14; Revelation 22:13

Revelation 3:14 speaks of Jesus as the beginning of God's creation; Revelation 22:13 is not quoting Jesus, but rather the God and Father of Jesus. Actually, however, there is no title as given above to be found anywhere in the scriptures.

Beginning of the Creation of God, or The Beginning of God's Creation

Jesus, being God's firstborn creature (Colossians 1:15), the first living creature to be brought forth into existence, is thus called the beginning of God's creation.

Beloved

Ephesians 1:6

Blessed and only Potentate

1 Timothy 6:15 See:
http://godandson.reslight.net/archives/662.html

Branch

Jeremiah 23:5; Zechariah 6:15
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Bread of God

John 6:33

Bread of life

John 6:35; John 6:48.

Bridegroom

Matthew 9:15

Bright and morning star

Revelation 22:16

Brightness of the Father's glory

Hebrews 1:3

Capstone

Acts 4:11; 1 Peter 2:7)

Captain of the Lord's army (more correctly, Prince of the Host of Yahweh)

Joshua 5:14

This could be referring to Jesus in his prehuman existence as Michael the archangel; however, we do not have a direct scripture stating this is so.

Captain of salvation

Hebrews 2:10

Carpenter

Mark 6:3

Carpenter's son

Matthew 13:55

Chief Shepherd/ Chief Pastor

1 Peter 5:4

Chief corner stone

Ephesians 2:20; 1 Peter2:6

Chiefest Among Ten Thousand

Song of Songs 5:10

Chosen of God, Christ

1 Peter 2:6

Christ (Messiah, Anointed One)

Matthew 16:20; Mark 14:61; Acts 2:36; 1 John 2:22

Christ Jesus

Acts 19:4; Romans 3:24; Romans 8:1; 1 Corinthians 1:2; 1 Corinthians 1:30; Hebrews 3:1; 1 Peter 5:10; 1 Peter 5:14.

Christ of God (Anointed of God)

Luke 9:20

Christ, the chosen of God

Luke 23:35

Christ the Lord

Luke 2:11

Christ, the power of God

1 Corinthians 1:24

Christ the wisdom of God

1 Corinthians 1:24

Christ, the Son of God

Acts 9:20

Christ, Son of the Blessed

Mark 14:61

Commander

Isaiah 55:4

Consolation of Israel

Luke 2:25

Cornerstone

Ephesians 2:20

Counselor

Isaiah 9:6 - (This is disputed) CLICK HERE to search the Restoration Light site
1 John 2:1

Creator
John 1:3 - This scripture designates Jesus, not as creator, but as the instrument of creation.
See the following studies:
Without Jesus Absolutely Nothing Was Created?
Is Jesus the Creator?

Dayspring

Luke 1:78

Day star

2 Peter 1:19

Deliverer

Romans 11:26

Desire of All Nations

Haggai 2:7 - Could be applied to Jesus, but there is nothing in the scriptures to indicate this.

Door

John 10:7

Elect

Isaiah 42:1

Emmanuel

Isaiah 7:14

Ensign

Isaiah 11:10

Eternal life

1 John 5:20

Everlasting Father

Although the singular name of Isaiah 9:6 is probably a reference to the God and Father of Jesus as "everlasting Father," Jesus has become the everlasting father to human race as the "last Adam", the "life-giving spirit." (1 Corinthians 15:45) For more information on the singular name of Isaiah 9:6, CLICK HERE.

Faithful and True

Revelation 19:11

Faithful witness

Revelation 1:5

Faithful and true witness

Revelation 3:14

Finisher of faith

Hebrews 12:2

First and last

Revelation 1:17; Revelation 2:8; Revelation 22:13

While in Revelation 1:17 and Revelation 2:8, Jesus speaks of himself as the first and the last of the in reference to his being the firstborn of the dead (Revelation 1:5), Revelation 22:13 is not quoting Jesus, but rather the God of Jesus. CLICK HERE for more information.

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First begotten

First begotten of the dead

Firstborn

Firstborn of all creation / Firstborn over all creation

Colossians 1:15 - While this is applied to Jesus, there is a dispute as to exactly what Paul was saying. CLICK HERE for more information.

Foundation

Fountain

Forerunner

Friend of sinners

Gift of God

Glory of Israel

God

God manifest in the flesh

1 Timothy 3:16 - The meaning of this scripture is in dispute. CLICK HERE for more information.

God of the whole earth

God our Savior

God's dear Son

God with us

Good Master

Governor

Great shepherd of the sheep

Heir of all things

High priest

Head of the church

Holy one

Holy one of God

Holy one of Israel

Hope

Horn of salvation

I Am

Although many claim Jesus' expression of his existence in John 8:58 to a title of Jesus, there is no indication that Jesus meant that he was claiming the name of EHYEH of Exodus 3:14. CLICK HERE for more information.

Image of God

Jehovah

Many make the claim that the Bible gives Jesus the name of the God and Father of Jesus, but upon examining the alleged proofs of this, we find that such an idea actually has to be read into the scriptures. CLICK HERE for more information.

Jesus

Jesus Christ

Jesus Christ our Savior

Jesus of Nazareth

Jesus, the King of the Jews

Jesus, the Son of God

Jesus, the Son of Joseph

Just one

King

King of saints

King of kings

King of glory

King of Zion

King over all the earth

Lamb

Lamb of God

Lawgiver

Leader

Life

Light

Light, everlasting

Light of the world

Light to the Gentiles

Living bread

Living stone

Lion of the tribe of Judah

Lord

Lord of lords

Lord of all

Lord our righteousness

Lord God Almighty

Many claim this expression, used in Revelation 1:8, where in the holy name has been changed to "Lord", as referring to Jesus. In actuality, it is a quote of the God and Father of Jesus. CLICK HERE for more information.

Lord Christ

Lord Jesus

Lord of glory

Lord of Armies

Lord, mighty in battle

Lord of the dead and living

Lord of the sabbath

Lord over all

Lord, strong and mighty

Lord, your redeemer

Master

Mediator

Messenger of the covenant

Messiah

Messiah the Prince

Michael the Archangel

Mighty God

Mighty one of Israel

Mighty to save

Morning star

Most holy

Most mighty

Nazarene

Outstanding among ten thousand

Only begotten son

Power of God

Physician

Precious corner stone

Priest

Prince

Prince of life

Prince of peace

Prince of the kings of the earth

Prophet

Rabbi

Ransom

Redeemer

Resurrection and life

Redemption

Righteous branch

Righteous judge

Righteous servant

Rose of Sharon

Salvation

Savior

Savior of the world

Seed of the woman

Servant

Shepherd

Shepherd and bishop of souls

Son of the Father

Son of God

Son of Man

Son of the highest

Son of David

Star

Sun of righteousness

Sure foundation

Teacher

True God

Titles & Names of Jesus

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