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.

Ministry of Jesus Christ

 The ministry of Jesus Christ is fundamental.  Therefore, all consideration of the meaning of ministry and character must start from the ministry of Jesus himself (Eph.2:20; 1 Pet.2:25).  He, the only Head of the Church, is supreme over the church and present within the church.  There is one Lord and his is the one essential ministry.  It is Christ who came to the world, not to be ministered unto, but to minister; and who instituted a ministry on earth for the perfecting of the saints and the upbuilding of his Body the Church.