B.A.S.I.C. NEWSLETTER #42
B.A.S.I.C. NEWSLETTER #42
December 16, 2004
Prov. 25:25 Like cold water to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far
country.
TITLES OF CHRIST
The two most popular titles or names Christians use in speaking of our Lord are Jesus, a translation of the Hebrew word Joshua, which means “YAHWEH Is Salvation,” and Christ, a transliteration of the Greek term Christos, meaning “Anointed One” or “Messiah”. Following are some other significant names or titles for Christ used in the New Testament. Each title expresses a distinct truth about Jesus and His relationship to believers.
| Name or title | Significance | Biblical Reference |
| Adam,Last Adam | First of the new race of the redeemed | I Cor.15:45 |
| Alpha & Omega | The beginning & ending of all things | Rev. 21:6 |
| Bread of Life | The one essential food | John 6:35 |
| Chief Cornerstone | A sure foundation for life | Eph. 2:20 |
| Chief Shepherd | Protector,sustainer, and guide | I Pet. 5:4 |
| Firstborn from the Dead | Leads us into resurrection and eternal life | Col. 1:18 |
| Good Shepherd | Provider and caretaker | John 10:11 |
| Great Shepherd of the Sheep | Trustworthy guide and protector | Heb. 13:20 |
| High Priest | A perfect sacrifice for our sins | Heb. 3:1 |
| Holy One of God | Sinless in His nature | Mark 1:24 |
| Immanuel (God with Us) | Stands with us in all of life’s circumstances | Matt. 1:23 |
| King of Kings, Lord of Lords | The Almighty, before whom every knee will bow | Rev. 19:16 |
| Lamb of God | Gave His life as a sacrifice on our behalf | John 1:29 |
| Light of the World | Brings hope in the midst of darkness | John 9:5 |
| Lord of Glory | The power and presence of the Living God | I Cor. 2:8 |
| Mediator between God and Man | Brings us into God’s presence redeemed and forgiven | I Tim 2:5 |
| Only Begotten of the Father | The unique, one-of-a-kind Son of God | John 1:14 |
| Prophet | Faithful proclaimer of the truths of God | Acts 3:22 |
| Savior | Delivers from sin and death | Luke 1:47 |
| Seed of Abraham | Mediator of God’s covenant | Gal. 3:16 |
| Son of Man | Identifies with us in our humanity | Matt. 18:11 |
| The Word | Present with God at the creation | John 1:1 |
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As we prepare to celebrate our Savior’s birth, let us remember from these titles
all about our great God and Savior, Jesus the Christ.
Titus 2:13
May you have a blessed and happy Christmas, knowing that your Savior has come.
Pastor David Koenig