Names, titles and characters of jesus christ blue letter bible. I know your question was about names of god in each book so i tried to list some, but i hope this explanation of the use of names of god by various sources will help you put this into a larger context. Dont miss the wonderful list that shows how god was whispering about jesus in every old testament book. What are the different names and titles of jesus christ. We are systematically working through the nt, and prior to each time we meet for class the students must summarize. A collection of the names and titles given to jesus christ, with 198 names listed, each accompanied by a biblical reference. Titles of jesus for each book of the bible lifecoach4god. The apostle john closes his gospel with these words. The study delves deep into the rich messianic prophecies of the old testament, and examines all the names, titles, descriptors, and metaphors in the bible that refer to jesus, grouping them by topic. He is pictured or prophesied about in each of the 66 books as well as in countless types in the lives of different characters in the bible. Here is a breakdown of how he is pictured in each of the books genesis the seed of the woman messiah would be born of the seed of a woman gen 3. Jesus in the 66 books of the bible westark church of christ. Two names and a variety of titles are used to refer to jesus in the new testament.
Whether or not you accept the multiplesource theory, the various names of god each hold a special power and significance, and special connotations. The old testament also known as the jewish tanakh is the first 39 books in most christian bibles. The book of exodus tells of the story of the israelites exodus out of egypt. The commissioning of the king james bible took place in 1604 at the hampton court conference outside of london. Youve heard of jesus as messiah, prince of peace, lamb of god but you probably havent spent much time digging into the truths these titles reveal about jesus. Do the titles and names of jesus hold a significance. I dont know who wrote it, but i love this list of all the names and attributes of the lord. The bible itself informs the reader what the meaning of many biblical persons are, men of renown such as adam, cain, seth, noah, abraham, isaac, jacob and all his 12 sons. Every book of the bible is about jesus devotional pastor j. But there is plenty that is evident in creation to build faith as well. This list is a complement to the list in books of the latin vulgate. Names and titles of jesus are like glittering facets of a cut diamond. During my last message of the real questions people ask series, i ended it by teaching about the bible itself. The old testament prophetic names of jesus hidden in the pages of law, history, poetry, and prophecy is a myriad of names and titles of jesus.
Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Sep 27, 2010 taken from jesus in the book of daniel. There is a scarlet thread running from the book of genesis to malachi telling of a coming saviour who would deliver his people from their sins. Numbers jesus is the pillar of cloud by day and the pillar of fire by night. Praying the names of jesus is a daily devotional that lasts for 26 weeks half a year. The various books get their names in different ways. Finding jesus in every book of the old testament christ.
The meaning of a name was very important in bible days. The king james version remains one of the greatest landmarks in the. In numbers, he is the pillar of cloud by day, and the pillar of fire by night. Books of the bible list order complete new and old testament. Dec 16, 2010 presentation by our 11yearold son at salem lutheran church in tomball, texas. Names and titles of god, exposition and bible study. Among the many old testament prophetic names of jesus are shiloh, the prophet. The angles called him messiah born of a virgin, mary called him jesus but i. Boy reveals jesus in every book of the bible godvine. Names and titles of god is designed for laypeople who want to make a serious, and at the same time spiritual, study of the names of god. The bible mentions myriads of angels, who wage war against the armies of hell, who try to destroy mankind. In ephesians he is the christ with unsearchable riches. There were a few places where i felt the book stretched a point too far, or lost me. Aug 26, 2012 the angles called him messiah born of a virgin, mary called him jesus but i call him lord.
Few of the books of the bible specifically name their author. What are the different names of god in each book of the. Every book of the bible is about jesus summit life with j. In the days when the bible was being written, the israelites often chose names for their babies based on the childs character or appearance, i. Names and titles of jesus in the new testament wikipedia. He is pictured or prophesied about in each of the 66 bible books as well as in countless types in the lives of different characters in the bible. These things are written that you may believe that jesus is the christ, the son of god, and that believing you may have life in his name john 20. In leviticus, he is the priest, the altar and the lamb of sacrifice. This list of names of god helps you experience how majestic god is and how deeply he loves you. An 11 year old boy recites what jesus is known as in.
Jesus is used as his given name in both matthew and luke. At the name of jesus every knee should bow, church of the gesu, rome. Titles would include rabbi, messiah, lord, king of. Oct 27, 20 jesus christ is in every book of the bible author unknown in genesis, jesus is the seed of the woman. Names and titles of jesus a discipleship study, 190page book. Discover jesus in every book of the bible the most excellent way. Most of the old testament books are named for their theme. The name stands for the original promise with god to the descendants of abraham in particular prior to the coming of jesus christ in the new testament or the new promise. The names of jesus pamphlet is a bestselling tool for learning the names, character and personal attributes of jesus. Its all wrapped up in his many nameshis names are the very nature of god. Jesus is the seed of the woman, a descendant of abraham, a. Some titles, such as the savior, express christs role within the theological framework of. In this easytofollow pamphlet, each of jesus names is listed with bible references, meaning, and special insights into the name.
These are the books of the king james version of the bible along with the names and numbers given them in the douay rheims bible and latin vulgate. Jesus in all the books of the bible how is jesus revealed in every bible book from genesis to revelation. Jesus in every book of the bible author unknown in genesis, jesus christ is the seed of the woman. Home exegesis what is the message of each book of the bible. Finding jesus in every book of the bible the sovereign. For example, one of the names of jesus is bread of life. Names of god you have probably heard these names of god this way in a song or sermon but it is powerful and talking about a long sermon series to preach describing the names and activity of god in the scripture. Almighty one who is and who was and who is to come, the almighty. Names of god through books of bible sermon seedbed. Names of god complete list from hebrew and the bible. You can read throughout the gospel of john and see how jesus is the fulfillment of each station inside the tabernacle. All 66 books of the bible in easy, onesentence summaries. In genesis, jesus is the ram at abrahams altar in exodus, hes the passover lamb in leviticus, hes the high priest.
Since the text and audio content provided by blb represent a range of evangelical traditions, all of the ideas and principles conveyed in the resource materials are not. Jesus christ is the lord of hosts, the captain of the armies of heaven. In philippians he is the god that supplies all of our needs. Bible q what does the name of each book of the bible mean.
The study focused on 26 names and titles for jesus, so the devotional focused on one name or several similar names that were being counted as one name each week. In the video below, ben skaug discusses different stations of the tabernacle and how they are a symbol of the coming christ. The two specific names used in reference to him include jesus and emmanuel. Every book of the bible is about jesus summit life with. Names of jesus in the bible christcentered mall teaching. Clicking on a book of the bible will show you a list of all the chapters of that book. Below is a breakdown of how he is pictured in each of the books. Small group leaders and teachers will find it a wonderful guidebook to an 11week study, complete with handouts that can be duplicated for group members. I dont know of any book that answers the question to which assignment each author had in writing their books, however, we know that matthew was written to the jews, as was hebrews, and galatians was written for gentiles, and mark wrote his gospel which was the apostle peters account to be a quick read about jesus ministry, and so on. Jesus can be found and pointed to in every single book in the bible, including the old testaments.
In the bible and other christian texts, jesus christ is known by a variety of names and titles, from the lamb of god to the almighty to the light of the world. The books of kings speak of the glory of god filling the temple and the chronicles describe the glorious coming king, both referring to jesus, the. In galatians he is the redeemer from the curse of the law. And the most amazing part is that every book reveals or reinforce a particular facade of christ.
Names, titles and characters of jesus christ includes the son, the father, god, jehovah, the almighty, the word, the man, the babe, jesus, the lamb of god. The bible is filled with many references to who jesus is, his life, his lordship, and what he came to do. Jan 10, 2017 every book of the bible is about jesus devotional pastor j. Information to help you on your journey to accept him as your savior. Jesus in every book of the bible jesus plus nothing. In the final moments of the message, i gave a quick tour of how god reveals himself in every book of the bible. A prayer for earth day your daily prayer april 22faith is trusting in things that we cannot see. For example, the book of genesis tells of the beginning or genesis of the world, and human history. Jesus christ is referred to by two specific names and approximately two hundred titles in the bible. Here are 50 names of jesus that will inspire and encourage your walk of faith. Discover jesus in every book of the bible jesus is life, love, longevity and law. Here are the books of the bible along with the name of who is most assumed by biblical scholars to be the author. The blue letter bible ministry and the blb institute hold to the historical, conservative christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy of scripture.
Names such as the king of kings, chief cornerstone, and lion of judah, among many others, hold a special blessing or promise for those who believe on his name. Aug 22, 2011 what does the name of each book of the bible mean. He is spoken of or pictured in every book of the bible see what prophecies, types and titles are given to the lord jesus in all the. An 11 year old boy recites what jesus is known as in every single book of the bible. Psalms and proverbs, are collections of, respectively, psalms songs and proverbs wise sayings. Answered by steven 22 august 2011 5 comments before we look at the answer to this question, its worth remembering that the names of the books of the bible arent necessarily inspired, although they are convenient like the addition of chapter and verse numbers 1. In 1st, 2nd, and 3rd john, it is jesus who has the tenderness of love in jude, he is the lord coming with 10,000 saints and in revelation, he is the king of kings and lord of lords.
Jan 10, 2017 just after his resurrection, jesus appeared to a couple of his disciples on the road to emmaus, and began to explain to themfrom moses and all the prophets, how every story in the old testament had been about him. Presentation by our 11yearold son at salem lutheran church in tomball, texas. In colossians he is the fullness of the godhead bodily. But it was worth reading for the new thoughts that came out, and i believe that the names of jesus tell us much about him.
In numbers, he is the pillar of cloud by day and the pillar of fire by night. Therefore god also has highly exalted him and given him the name which is above every name, that at the name of jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that jesus christ is lord, to the glory of god the father. The bible is the story of god and the salvation he offers. Jesus is the seed of the woman, a descendant of abraham, a king in the line of judah in the order of melchizedek. Jesus christ is in every book of the bible author unknown in genesis, jesus is the seed of the woman. What are the different names of god in each book of the bible. The very fact that the bible tells us the meaning of the first five names in this genealogy from abraham is more than a clue that they and the rest of the names are meant to be sewn together into one consecutive line of meanings to tell the story of messiah, jesus, who himself is the last name on the list and is also its climax. In numbers he is the cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night. Below the video, youll find an outline of jesus in each book. Study the different names of god from hebrew and scripture and let his blessings fill your life, as you build a relationship with god, based on every aspect of his names.