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In the accounts of the Passion of Jesus in all four Canonical Gospels , the use of the "King of the Jews" title leads to charges against Jesus that result in his Crucifixion. The title "King of the Jews" is used only by the gentiles, namely by the Magi , Pontius Pilate and the Roman soldiers. In contrast the Jewish leaders in the Passion accounts prefer the designation "King of Israel", as in Matthew The use of the term "King" in the charges brought against Jesus is central in the decision to crucify him.
The final use of the title only appears in Luke Here, after Jesus has carried the cross to Calvary and has been nailed to the cross, the soldiers look up on him on the cross, mock him , offer him vinegar and say: The Rabbi title is used in several New Testament episodes to refer to Jesus, but more often in the Gospel of John than elsewhere and does not appear in the Gospel of Luke at all. Jesus is called Rabbi in conversation by Apostle Peter in Mark 9: Intimating that the title Rabbi was used by status seeking Pharisees who "sit on the seat of Moses" and use the title as sign of authority, in Matthew The New Testament uses several titles to refer to Jesus.
However, some terms that are commonly used in the Christian tradition rarely appear in the New Testament, e. The title "Chosen one" or "Elect one" is used twice in Luke's gospel: Edwards notes that the phrase is used repeatedly in 1 Enoch , but was associated in Jewish thinking with triumph and glory, rather than with suffering. Christian theologians such as Thomas Aquinas have produced significant arguments analyzing various names and titles for Jesus. While John's Gospel emphasizes Jesus as the Son of God , the Gospel of Luke depicts him as a prophet above all else, attributing that title to Jesus more often than even Mark.
Elsewhere, in Luke 7: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Designations for Jesus used in the New Testament. This article is about the names of Jesus. For other uses, see Name of Christ disambiguation. Jesus name and Name of God in Christianity. Life in art Depiction Jesuism.
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This page was last edited on 5 December , at By using this site, you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Part of a series on. Jesus in culture Life in art Depiction Jesuism. Look up Jesu in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. These words provide insight and inspiration to all who sincerely seek to know and understand the truth about Jesus Christ. We love the Bible and other scriptures.
That may be surprising to some who may not be aware of our belief in the Bible as the revealed word of God. The more we read and study the Bible and its teachings, the more clearly we see the doctrinal underpinnings of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. We tend to love the scriptures that we spend time with.
We may need to balance our study in order to love and understand all scripture. You young people especially, do not discount or devalue the Holy Bible.
The Bible contains hundreds of pages more than all of our other scripture combined. It is the bedrock of all Christianity. Our great responsibility as Christians is to share all that God has revealed with all of His sons and daughters. Those who join this Church do not give up their faith in the Bible—they strengthen it. The Book of Mormon does not dilute nor diminish nor de-emphasize the Bible. On the contrary, it expands, extends, and exalts it. The Book of Mormon testifies of the Bible, and both testify of Christ.
They contain the words of Christ, which we have been admonished to feast upon as a means of qualifying for eternal life see 2 Nephi Those who think that one part is more important or more true than the other parts are missing some of the beauty and completeness of the canon of ancient scripture.
And those who think that members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints do not believe in Jesus Christ or in the Bible should take time to understand the Church, the significance of its name, and the power of its message. In our last general conference, here in this building, our Church leaders quoted from the Bible nearly times.
Seated on the stand today are the prophet and the apostles of the Lord Jesus Christ. I bear solemn witness that we are true and full believers in the Lord Jesus Christ and in His revealed word through the Holy Bible. We not only believe the Bible—we strive to follow its precepts and to teach its message. The message of our missionaries is Christ and His gospel and His Atonement, and the scriptures are the text of that message.
The Bible is full of names, and those names are full of meaning. Adam was formed "from the dust of the ground" and so, his name (and the general Hebrew name for 'man') is rooted in how mankind began. "Many sons had father Abraham" says the children's song, and indeed . All Rights Reserved. Answer: There are some names and titles of Christ found in the Bible. claim, because verse 16 says all things were created through and for Christ. Rather.
Let us share all that God has revealed. My brothers and sisters, we must help all people, including our own members, understand the power and importance of the Holy Bible. The Bible is scripture that leads us and all mankind to accept Jesus Christ as our Savior. May God grant us the desire and capacity to accept and live His teachings is my humble prayer in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, amen. The Old Testament usually uses the name of God in the singular e.
The simplest form by which God is referred to in the Old Testament is El , likely derived from His being first and foremost. Lord, also points to the power of God.
The Blessing of Scripture. In Christian theology the name of God has always had much deeper meaning and significance than being just a label or designator. Foundation Publications for the Lockman Foundation. The Things of Which I Know. Both uses of the title lead to dramatic results in the New Testament accounts.
Yahweh is the principal name in the Old Testament by which God reveals himself and is the most sacred, distinctive and incommunicable name of God. For instance, Jehovah's Witnesses make consistent use of Jehovah. While the Old Testament has a wide variety of names and epithets that refer to God in Hebrew, the Greek text of the New Testament uses far fewer variants.
Although in some modern cultures names are simply labels and designators that distinguish one item from another, in Christian theology the names of God have always had much deeper meaning and significance. Veneration of the name of God goes back to the Old Testament, and as in Exodus In Christian teachings, the name of God is not simply a label, but involves divine mysteries that require and preempt respect and praise.
The traditions and the hymnody of Christian liturgy have for long emphasized the importance of acting in the name of God, e. Going back to Church Fathers such as Cyril of Alexandria , in Christian teachings the name of God has been seen as a representation of the entire system of "divine truth" revealed to the faithful "that believe on His name" as in John 1: Gregory stated that the petition that starts the Lord's prayer deals with the insults, disregard, and inattention to the honor of God's name and seeks to remedy that through the pious actions of believers.