Images of Christ in the Bible

In order to know more about the person and work of Jesus Christ one turns to the Bible.  And there is a plurality of images/metaphors of Jesus in the Bible.  These images are not simply to identify Jesus or to distinguish him from others, but the images/metaphors that were given to him had other functions.  These designations bring out his personal identity, nature and character as well as his mission.

Names and titles of Jesus Christ in the Bible

Introduction:  A title is a designation which describes or refers to some particular function or status of a person and hence may indicate the honor which is to be ascribed to him.  Names and titles are closely related.  Sometimes what began as a name would become a title, and vice versa.  These rather general considerations are relevant to a consideration of the titles given to Jesus in the Bible.

Names and titles of God in the Bible

Introduction:

            While the Bile records several names of God, it also speaks of the name of  God in the singular as, for instance in the following statements:

 (a) “Thou shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain,” (Ex.20:7);

 (b) “As is your name, O God, so is your praise,” (Ps.48:10);

 (c) “The name of Jehovah is a strong tower; the righteous runs into it and is safe,” (Prov.18:10).