Names of God

“…Your holy servant Jesus, whom You anointed.” (Acts 4:27b)

God has many names and titles in the Bible. Each one tells us something important about Him—His character and how He relates to us. And how we must relate to Him. Here is another one of His many Names, which is Holy Servant.

Holy Servant – Jesus

Jesus was prophesied to be the Servant of the Lord (Zech. 3:8; Isa. 42:1). In the fullness of time he was sent and came not to be ministered to, as a monarch, but to minister as a servant under the law.

Jesus took upon him the form of a servant (Phil. 2:7), the Servant of God, and this is an instance of his amazing humility. He - who is the Son of God, of the same nature with God, and equal to him - voluntarily became the Servant of him. He was chosen of God, in his eternal purposes, to be his Servant; and therefore is called, his Servant elect (Isa. 42:1).

“The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, the God of our fathers, has glorified His servant Jesus.” (Acts 3:13)

Therefore

“Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, existing in the form of God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death—even death on a cross.Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name above all names, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.” (Phil. 2:5-11)

“Stretch out your hand with healing power; may miraculous signs and wonders be done through the name of your holy servant Jesus.” (Acts 4:30 NLT)

Names of God

“And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church,” (Eph. 1:22 NIV)

God has many names and titles in the Bible. Each one tells us something important about Him—His character and how He relates to us. And how we must relate to Him. Here is another one of His many Names, which is Head of Church.

Head of Church – Jesus

“…Christ is the head of the church, his body, and is himself its Savior.” (Eph. 5:23 ESV)

“And he is the head of the body, the church. He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in everything he might be preeminent.” (Col. 1:18 ESV)

Christ is the head of the church because he purchased it

“For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your ancestors,  but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect.” (1 Peter 1:18-19)

Therefore

“Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it.” (1 Cor. 12:27 ESV)

“Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to care for the church of God, which he obtained with his own blood.” (Acts 20:28 ESV)

Names of God

“Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has ascended into heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess.” (Heb. 4:14)

God has many names and titles in the Bible. Each one tells us something important about Him—His character and how He relates to us. And how we must relate to Him. Here is another one of His many Names, which is Great High Priest.

Greit High Priest – Jesus

In the Book of Hebrews Jesus is referred to as High Priest. The word “priest” carries a couple of primary meanings. First, it means one who mediates in religious services. And secondly, it means one who is holy or set apart to perform those services. In the Old Testament the priests were responsible for making intercession to God for the people by offering the many sacrifices that the law required. Among the priests, one was selected as the High Priest, and he entered into the Most Holy Place once a year on the Day of Atonement to place the blood of the sacrifice on the Ark of the Covenant (Heb. 9:7). By these daily and yearly sacrifices, the sins of the people were temporarily covered until the Messiah came to take away their sins. In the New Testament, Jesus, as Great High Priest, offered a sacrifice to satisfy the Law of God when He offered Himself for our sins (Heb. 7:26-27). Unlike the Levitical priests, who had to continually offer sacrifices, Jesus only had to offer His sacrifice once, gaining eternal redemption for all who come to God through Him (Heb. 9:12).  

Therefore

“For this reason He had to be made like His brothers in every way, so that He might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, in order to make atonement for the sins of the people.” (Heb. 2:17)

“For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who was tempted in every way that we are, yet was without  sin.” (Heb. 4:15) 

 “Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.” (Heb. 4:16)

“Therefore, holy brothers, who share in the heavenly calling, set your focus on Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess.” (Heb. 3:1)

Names of God

“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” (John 10:11 NIV)

God has many names and titles in the Bible. Each one tells us something important about Him—His character and how He relates to us. And how we must relate to Him. Here is another one of His many Names, which is Good Shepherd.

Good Shepherd - Jesus

Jesus called himself “Good Shepherd” and explained what it means to His sheep.

“The hired hand is not the shepherd, and the sheep are not his own. When he sees the wolf coming, he abandons the sheep and runs away. Then the wolf pounces on them and scatters the flock. The man runs away because he is a hired servant and is unconcerned for the sheep. I am the good shepherd. I know My sheep and My sheep know Me,  just as the Father knows Me and I know the Father. And I lay down My life for the sheep.” (John 10:12-15)

What the Good Shepherd does

“He tends His flock like a shepherd; He gathers the lambs in His arms and carries them close to His heart. He gently leads the nursing ewes.” (Isa. 40:11)

“Then Jesus told them this parable: “What man among you, if he has a hundred sheep and loses one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the pasture and go after the one that is lost, until he finds it? And when he finds it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders, comes home, and calls together his friends and neighbors to tell them, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found my lost sheep!’ In the same way, I tell you that there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous ones who do not need to repent.” (Luke 15:3-7)

Therefore

“For this is what the Lord GOD says: 'Behold, I Myself will search for My flock and seek them out.” (Ez. 34:11)

“The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.” (Psalm 23:1 )

Names of God

“I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. They will come in and go out, and find pasture.” (John 10:9 ESV) 

God has many names and titles in the Bible. Each one tells us something important about Him—His character and how He relates to us. And how we must relate to Him. Here is another one of His many Names, which is Gate. 

Gate

“Therefore Jesus said again, “Very truly I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep. All who have come before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep have not listened to them. I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. They will come in and go out, and find pasture. The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” (John 10:1-5)

Therefore 

“Therefore Jesus said again, ‘Very truly I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep. All who have come before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep have not listened to them. I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. They will come in and go out, and find pasture. The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.’” (John 10:7-10)

Hear His Voice

“…he is our God and we are the people of his pasture, the flock under his care. Today, if only you would hear his voice,Do not harden your hearts”  (Psalm 95:7-8a)

Names of God

“Then I saw heaven opened, and a white horse was standing there. Its rider was named Faithful and True, for he judges fairly and wages a righteous war.” (Rev. 19:11 NLT)

God has many names and titles in the Bible. Each one tells us something important about Him—His character and how He relates to us. And how we must relate to Him. Here is another one of His many Names, which is Faithful and True.

Faithful and True 

The word for “Faithful” in the original language means “characterized by steadfast affection or allegiance,” and the word translated “True” means “truthful or characterized by expressing the truth.” The nature of Jesus Christ, His whole being, exudes faithfulness and truth. 

The name Faithful and True expresses the total trustworthiness, reliability, and constancy of Jesus Christ. The title reveals His character and makes known His words and works. 

Jesus is a Faithful witness

“To the angel of the church in Laodicea write: These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the ruler of God’s creation.” (Rev. 3:14 NIV)

“And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood,” (Rev. 1:5)

“And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood,” (Rev. 3:7)

Therefore

“…He is coming—He is coming to judge the earth. He will judge the world in righteousness and the peoples in His faithfulness.” (Palm 96:13)

Names of God

“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” (Isa. 9:6)

God has many names and titles in the Bible. Each one tells us something important about Him—His character and how He relates to us. And how we must relate to Him. Here is another one of His many Names, which is Everlasting Father.

Everlasting Father – Father Forever

The Hebrew word translated “everlasting” means “in perpetuity” or “without end.” The next verse says of the Messiah, “Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end” (Isa. 9:7). In other words He is the father of time and eternity, the architect of the ages.

He inhabits eternity

“For thus says the High and Lofty One who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: ‘I dwell in the high and holy place, with him who has a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.’” (ISA. 57:15)

His name is eternal

“His name shall endure forever; His name shall continue as long as the sun. And men shall be blessed in Him; all nations shall call Him blessed.” (Psalm 72:17)

Names of God

“And to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, even Jesus, which delivered us from the wrath to come.” (1 Thes. 1:10 KJV) 

God has many names and titles in the Bible. Each one tells us something important about Him—His character and how He relates to us. And how we must relate to Him. Here is another one of His many Names, which is Deliverer.

Jesus — Deliverer

Jesus offers deliverance from mankind’s greatest peril—sin, evil, death and judgment. 

·      He was delivered up for our sins

“He was delivered over to death for our sins and was raised to life for our justification.” (Rom. 4:25 ESV)

·      He delivered us from this present evil age

“Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father:” Gal. 1:4 KJV)

·      He delivered us from the power of Satan’s reign

“He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son,” (Col. 1:13)

He delivered us from the “wrath to come”

“And to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, even Jesus, which delivered us from the wrath to come.” (1 Thess. 1:10 KJV)

Therefore

“The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.” (Psalm 18:2 ESV)

Names of God

“The stone which the builders rejected Has become the chief cornerstone.” (Psalm 118:22 NKJV) 

God has many names and titles in the Bible. Each one tells us something important about Him—His character and how He relates to us. And how we must relate to Him. Here is another one of His many Names, which is Chief Cornerstone.

Jesus is the foundation of His church

A cornerstone is often used to describe Jesus in the Bible and the reason for that is because Jesus is the foundation and the most important part of building His Church.

“This is the ‘stone which was rejected by you builders, which has become the chief cornerstone.’” (Acts 4:11)

Therefore

Jesus Christ, Himself, is our Chief Cornerstone.

“Now, therefore, you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief cornerstone, in whom the whole building, being fitted together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord, in whom you also are being built together for a dwelling place of God in the Spirit.” (Eph. 2:19-22)