“This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.” (1 John 4:10 NIV) 

Names of God

 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 Sacrifice.

Jesus – Sacrifice

“God presented Him as the atoning sacrifice through faith in His blood, in order to demonstrate His righteousness, because in His forbearance He had passed over the sins committed beforehand.” (Rom. 3:25)

He made us holy by the sacrifice of His body

“Therefore, when Christ came into the world, he said: “Sacrifice and offering you did not desire, but a body you prepared for me; with burnt offerings and sin offerings you were not pleased. Then I said, ‘Here I am—it is written about me in the scroll—I have come to do your will, my God.’” First he said, “Sacrifices and offerings, burnt offerings and sin offerings you did not desire, nor were you pleased with them”—though they were offered in accordance with the law. Then he said, “Here I am, I have come to do your will.” He sets aside the first to establish the second. And by that will, we have been made holy through the sacrifice of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.” (Heb. 10:5-8)

Therefore

“And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.” (Eph. 5:2 ESV)

“For they drank from the spiritual Rock that followed them and the Rock was Christ.” (1 Cor. 10:4)

Names of God 

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 Rock.

Jesus is the Rock

Jesus is ‘the stone you builders rejected, which has become the cornerstone’” (Acts 4:11; See also 1 Peter 2:4–8).  

On the day of Pentecost, the disciples’ bold preaching demonstrated their certainty that Jesus truly was this same Rock.

Rock of salvation

“My God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold and my refuge, my savior; you save me from violence.” (2 Sam. 22:3 ESV)

“For who is God, but the Lord? And who is a rock, except our God?” (2 Sam. 22:32 ESV)

“The Lord lives, and blessed be my rock, and exalted be my God, the rock of my salvation,” (2 Sam. 22:47 ESV)

Therefore

Jesus is the Rock of our salvation, a sure and eternal refuge, the foundation on which rests the hope of heaven!

“The one who trusts in him will never be put to shame” (1 Peter 2:6).

“Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live,” ( John 11:25 ESV)

Names of God

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 Resurrection and the Life.

Jesus is the resurrection and the life

When Jesus said, “I am the resurrection and the life,” He was claiming to be the source of both. There is no resurrection apart from Christ, and there is no eternal life apart from Christ. Beyond that, Jesus was also making a statement concerning His divine nature. He does more than give life; He is life, and therefore death has no ultimate power over Him.

Jesus confers this spiritual life on those who believe in Him,

“And this is the testimony, that God gave us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life.” (1 John 5:11-12).

Therefore

Believers in Jesus Christ will experience resurrection because, having the life Jesus gives, it is impossible for death to defeat them.

“For this perishable body must put on the imperishable, and this mortal body must put on immortality. When the perishable puts on the imperishable, and the mortal puts on immortality, then shall come to pass the saying that is written: “Death is swallowed up in victory.” “O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?” The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” (1 Cor. 15:53-57).

“I know that my redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand on the earth.” (Job 19:25 NIV)

Names of God

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 Redeemer.

Redeemer

A redeemer is one charged with the duty of restoring the rights of another and avenging his wrongs (Leviticus 25:48; Leviticus 25:49; Numbers 5:8; Ruth 4:1; Job 19:25; Psalms 19:14; 78:35, etc.). The title of Redeemer is peculiarly applied to Jesus Christ. He redeems us from all evil by the ransom payment on the cross.

Jesus is our redeemer, deliverer, rescuer, and savior

“Who gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for himself a people for his own possession who are zealous for good works.” (Titus 2:14)

Therefore

“In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace,” (Eph. 1:7)

“My lips will shout for joy, when I sing praises to you; my soul also, which you have redeemed.” (Psalm 71:23)

“Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor except in his own town, among his relatives and in his own home.” (Mark 6:4 NIV)

Names of God

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 Prophet.

Jesus – Prophet

The title “prophet” is used many times in the Gospels when other people refer to Jesus (Matthew 21:11; Luke 7:16; John 4:19). Jesus also alluded to Himself as a prophet in Mark 6:4.

Jesus spoke as the Father taught Him

“So Jesus said to them, “When you have lifted up the Son of Man, then you will know that I am he, and that I do nothing on my own authority, but speak just as the Father taught me.” (John 8:28).

“For I have given them the words that you gave me, and they have received them and have come to know in truth that I came from you; and they have believed that you sent me.” (John 17:8).  

Therefore

Jesus clearly fulfilled the role of a prophet, as He was a spokesman for God. He is the ultimate prophet in that He is the very Word of God Himself.

“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” (John 1:1 NIV)

“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” (Isa. 9:6 ESV)

Names of God

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 Prince of Peace.

Prince of Peace – Jesus

Jesus Christ is called the Prince of Peace because He restores every broken relationship, provides a well-ordered and balanced life, and offers the assurance of eternal life. Jesus Christ is the only reason we can truly live peacefully with God.

Jesus has become the Prince of Peace so that we, the children of God, may become the peacemakers

“Blessed are the peacemakers, For they shall be called sons of God.” (Matt. 5:9)

 “I create the fruit of the lips: Peace, peace to him who is far off and to him who is near,” Says the Lord, “And I will heal him.” (Isa. 57:19)

Therefore

“Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” (Rom. 5:1).

“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)

Names of God 

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 Priest.

Jesus is our Priest

Old Testament priests served as mediators between humans and God. It was the priests who offered sacrifices on behalf of the people. Jesus is our Mediator and our High Priest:

“For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus” (1 Tim. 2:5).

Hebrews explains how Jesus is our ultimate High Priest and how His priesthood is far superior to the Levitical priesthood of the Old Testament. The writer of Hebrews also tells how the Old Testament system of priests served to foreshadow the ministry of Jesus. The Levitical priesthood of Aaron’s line was not intended to continue forever. Jesus’ priesthood is eternal.

“For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin.” (Heb. 4:15)

Therefore

“Let us then approach God’s 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)

Names of God

“For He Himself is our peace, who has made both one, and has broken down the middle wall of separation,” (Eph. 2:14 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 Peace.

Jesus is our Peace

“These things I have spoken unto you, that in me you might have peace. In the world you shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33)

Jesus Himself is our peace 

The person and work of Jesus Christ is God’s ultimate provision of peace for us. By grace through faith in Jesus Christ, God made it possible for all people to live at peace with one another. It also means that we can be reconciled to God and experience peace with Him:

“Therefore, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith, we have peace with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us” (Romans 5:1, NLT).

Therefore

“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.” (John 14:27 ESV)

“And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” (Phil. 4:7)

Names of God

“Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the command of God our Savior and of Christ Jesus our hope,” (1 Tim. 1:1 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 Our Hope.

Jesus is our hope

Here is a verse showing the living hope we can find in Jesus Christ.

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, who by God’s power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.” (1 Peter 1:3-6)

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“For the believer there is hope beyond the grave, because Jesus Christ has opened the door to heaven for us by His death and resurrection.” - Billy Graham