Titles of Jesus in the New Testament
This man had many names. Throughout the New Testament, Jesus is described with many titles that
reveal who He is and what He came to do.
| Title | Meaning | Scripture |
|---|---|---|
| Messiah / Christ | The Anointed One promised in the Old Testament | John 4:25–26 |
| Son of God | Declares Jesus’ divine nature | Matthew 16:16 |
| Son of Man | Jesus’ most common title for Himself | Matthew 8:20 |
| Lamb of God | The sacrificial one who takes away sin | John 1:29 |
| Savior | The one who delivers humanity from sin | Luke 2:11 |
| Lord | Master and sovereign ruler | Acts 2:36 |
| Emmanuel (God with Us) | God dwelling among His people | Matthew 1:23 |
| The Word | The eternal Word who became flesh | John 1:1 |
| King of the Jews | The promised king of the Jewish people | Matthew 2:2 |
| King of Israel | The rightful king of God’s people | John 1:49 |
| King of Kings | Supreme ruler over all earthly kings | Revelation 19:16 |
| Lord of Lords | Supreme authority over all rulers | Revelation 19:16 |
| Bread of Life | The source of true spiritual nourishment | John 6:35 |
| Light of the World | The one who drives out spiritual darkness | John 8:12 |
| The Door (Gate) | The entry point to salvation and safety | John 10:9 |
| Good Shepherd | The shepherd who cares for and protects His sheep | John 10:11 |
| Resurrection and the Life | The one who conquers death and gives life | John 11:25 |
| The Way | The path to the Father | John 14:6 |
| The Truth | The ultimate revelation of God’s truth | John 14:6 |
| The Life | The source of eternal life | John 14:6 |
| True Vine | The source of spiritual life and fruitfulness | John 15:1 |
| Alpha and Omega | The beginning and the end of all things | Revelation 1:8 |
| First and Last | Eternal and sovereign over history | Revelation 22:13 |
| Beginning and End | The origin and completion of all creation | Revelation 22:13 |
| Bright Morning Star | The herald of a new and eternal kingdom | Revelation 22:16 |
| Lion of the Tribe of Judah | The victorious king from Judah’s line | Revelation 5:5 |
| Root of David | The promised descendant and source of David’s line | Revelation 22:16 |
| Cornerstone | The foundational stone of God’s people | Ephesians 2:20 |
| The Rock | The unshakable foundation of faith | 1 Corinthians 10:4 |
| Bridegroom | The one who comes for His people as a bride | Matthew 9:15 |
| High Priest | The mediator who represents humanity before God | Hebrews 4:14 |
| Mediator | The one who reconciles God and humanity | 1 Timothy 2:5 |
| Advocate | The one who intercedes for believers | 1 John 2:1 |
| Redeemer | The one who purchases freedom from sin | Galatians 3:13 |
| Holy One of God | The perfectly holy Son sent by God | Mark 1:24 |
| Righteous One | The sinless and just servant of God | Acts 3:14 |
| Head of the Church | The leader and authority of the church | Colossians 1:18 |
| Author and Finisher of Faith | The origin and completion of our faith | Hebrews 12:2 |
| Great Shepherd | The risen shepherd who leads His flock | Hebrews 13:20 |
| Chief Shepherd | The ultimate shepherd of God’s people | 1 Peter 5:4 |
| Image of the Invisible God | The visible revelation of God’s nature | Colossians 1:15 |
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