As an eyewitness to the love and power displayed in the miracles of jesus, john gives us an upclose and personal look at christs identity. The word became flesh in the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god. The gospels, the first four books of the new testament, tell the story of the life of jesus. The 15 names of jesus given in the book of john women. What are the different names and titles of jesus christ. John does assert that jesus was known as the son of joseph in 6. This studiorecorded audio course invites listeners to put aside familiar understandings of the gospel of john and to replace them with a wellresearched social, cultural and historical perspective faithful to the original gospel text. Names and titles referring to the eternal outside of earth origin of jesus christ. For john, jesus town of origin is irrelevant, for he comes from beyond this world, from god the father. The author of the gospel of john was, himself, a jew.
Written by a christian named john, the contents of the book indicate quite clearly that the author was not the john who was one of the twelve disciples of jesus, for it contains no direct personal references of the type that one would expect from an intimate. The apostle john introduces the themes he will develop in his gospel by relating them to the names he employs of jesus in chapter one. The samaritan woman at the well who encounters jesus john 4. In the new testament the name jesus is given both in the gospel of luke and the gospel of matthew, and emmanuel only in matthew. In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. The gospel of john is unique in its depiction of jesus and his ministry. Recently, the issue of women in ministry has had a high profile in many churches. Appendix 1 lists the names and titles of jesus occuring in this gospel. Luke names him as judas, son of james or in the kjv. The names of the authors of the gospels have been adapted into english from the greek of the new testament. In johns gospel, it marks the start of jesus ministry, while in the three synoptic gospels it comes during jesus last week before his death and resurrection. Jan 02, 2020 in this chapter, jesus establishes a pattern that continues through johns gospeljesus makes a statement about who he is, and he backs it up with something he does. There are many different names for jesus used in the book of john. Jesus was a jew, he is the king of the jews, salvation is of the jews, and believing jews are disciples who continue in his word.
Lets look at 10 specific names of jesus used in the bible. John 1 niv the word became flesh in the bible gateway. What are the seven i am statements in the gospel of john. All of these are normal, common names, and there is no reason to think anyones name was changed for. He lived in capernaum in galilee, but most probably a native of bethsaida. He shows us that jesus, though fully god, came in the flesh to distinctly and accurately reveal god, and that christ is the source of eternal life to all who believe in him.
The names of jesus in the gospel of john mica pruitt. The following nine apostles are identified by name. In this post, besides the name jesus, well cover four other names for jesus from the books of matthew and john. Johns concept of jesus begins with the introductions of his gospel john 1. The purpose of john s gospel is to present jesus, the messiah, the son of god by providing his readers with real stories and eyewitness testimony that gives evidence so that you will believe and receive life as you learn about. Meaning god is gracious john was originally the disciple of john the baptist john 1. In the gospel of john we see jesus in a way we dont see him in any of the other three gospels. In this case, jesus states that he is the bread of life just after he had fed the 5,000 in the wilderness. John s concept of jesus begins with the introductions of his gospel john 1. In the bible and other christian texts, jesus christ is known by a variety of names and titles, from the lamb of god to the almighty to the light of the world.
There is agreement that women, like men, are called to minister within the church and to the world. In the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god. In the gospel of john jesus is not just a messianic figure, nor a prophet like moses, but the key emphasis is on his dual role as son of god and son of man. There are two more i am statements of jesus on the gospel of john. The gospel of john the socalled spiritual gospel which presents jesus as the stranger from heaven, stands apart from the other three. Names and titles of jesus are like glittering facets of a cut diamond. The gospel of john reveals that jesus is god in human form. In johns very first sentence, he uses the greek word, logos, to describe jesus christ.
The study delves deep into the rich messianic prophecies of the old testament, and examines all the names, titles, descriptors, and metaphors in the bible that refer to jesus, grouping them by topic. Mark knows nothing of the family of lazarus and his two sisters, martha and mary, and he has the anointing of jesus at bethany done by an anonymous woman in the house of simon the leper. The gospel of john is one of four gospels in the holy bible and is the fourth book in chronological order presented in the new testament. It is not a mere coincidence that john writes in such parallel to the opening chapters of genesis. Titles of jesus in the gospel of john jesus christ. He often described himself as the disciple whom jesus loved or another disciple. Individuals are transformed by knowing the real jesus and following him. The author is the apostle john, the disciple whom jesus loved.
According to church tradition, their mother was salome he was first a disciple of john the baptist. Jan 18, 2019 john, the son of zebedee, is the author of this gospel. And the word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only son from the father, full of grace and truth. John is infused with theological perspective instead of biographical narrative. There seems to be a progressive unfolding of his major theme which is to show that jesus is the son of god john 20. The names and titles of jesus from johns gospel life, love.
Marks gospel especially favors this term, noting jesus as divine via his relationship with god the father. John never mentioned his name in the gospel of john. The theme of the gospel of john is that jesus is the son of god. At the end of the gospel of john, in jesus final recorded resurrection appearance in that gospel, jesus commissions peter to tend my flock and feed my sheep. The gospel of john, unlike the synoptic gospels, does not offer a formal list of apostles, but does refer to the twelve in 6.
The names of jesus in the gospel of john individuals are transformed by knowing the real jesus and following him. Jesus reveals throughout the gospel of john that he is the messiah and gods son in human form as he performs miracles and calls people to believe in his name. Euangelion kata ioannen is the fourth of the canonical gospels. Jesus is called a light in seven instances in the new testament and light of the world only in the gospel of john. The terms bread of life and life of the world are also applied by jesus to himself in john s gospel in the same christological sense. Twelve apostles simple english wikipedia, the free. As theologian george knight says, we know how jesus used the title. The apostle john, through the inspiration of the holy spirt, wrote an account of jesus christ. This summary of the gospel of john provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the gospel of john.
The following list is of names and titles given specifically to our lord jesus. Such identifications were not made in any of the other three biblical gospels either. Names, titles and characters of jesus christ includes the son, the father, god, jehovah, the almighty, the word, the man, the babe, jesus, the lamb of god. The gospel of john is replete with evidence for a projewish, redemptive faith in the messiah while maintaining an antireligio unbelief stance. The first instance comes as jesus responds to a complaint by the pharisees. Jul 19, 2018 john in contrast, never mentions the names of any of jesus brothers nor that of his mother. In just going through the gospel of john which is the source of our study this month, i find such richness of names as these. By far, the most frequent name jesus called himself was son of man, recorded over 100 times in the gospels. The gospel of john is a unique perspective of the life of jesus christ. Names and titles of jesus a discipleship study, 190page. He was the brother of james and the son of zebedee. The holy gospel of jesus christ, according to john. John also precisely remembers the exact time when they followed jesus john 1.
Women as witnesses in the gospel of john cbe international. Metaphors in the gospel of john are found in every chapter. John 34 in chapters 3 and 4, john shows us the transforming power of jesus ministry. Youve heard of jesus as messiah, prince of peace, lamb of god but you probably havent spent much time digging into the truths these titles reveal about jesus. All scriptures are taken from the king james version of the bible. In this way, it differs significantly from the gospels of matthew, mark, and luke. This is the disciple who is testifying to these things and wrote these things, and we know that his testimony is true john 21. Jesus christs names, titles and characters study resources. The 15 names of jesus given in the book of john women living. Names, titles and characters of jesus christ includes the son, the father, god, jehovah, the almighty, the. Names and titles of jesus in the new testament wikipedia. Jesus and the foundation to the christians position in grace. The gospel of john is the latestwritten of the four biographies of jesus that have been preserved in the new testament. The purpose of johns gospel is to present jesus, the messiah, the son of god by providing his readers with real stories and eyewitness testimony that gives evidence so that you will believe and receive life.
Yet only onethe gospel of johnclaims to be an eyewitness account, the testimony of the unnamed disciple whom jesus loved. In other words, jesus now gives to peter a role that he earlier claimed for himself john 10. Names and titles of jesus a discipleship study, 190page book. Some titles, such as the savior, express christs role within the theological framework of christianity, while others are primarily metaphorical. However, two significant factors point to the identification of john as the author. The most important titles reveal him as the anointed messiah v. Jun 25, 2019 in the bible and other christian texts, jesus christ is known by a variety of names and titles, from the lamb of god to the almighty to the light of the world.
In the fourth gospel, jesus mother mary, while frequently mentioned, is never identified by name. I tell you the truth, jesus says, before abraham was born, i am. Of the 12 disciples, john, james, and peter formed the inner circle, chosen by jesus to become his closest companions. Postexilic books resurrection revelation sermon on the mount christian art. The gospel of john is replete with evidence for a projewish, redemptive faith in. John the apostle was the son of zebedee and the younger brother of james, son of zebedee james the greater. It varies from the other three gospels of matthew, mark and luke also known as the synoptic gospels, by focusing more on spiritual. What are the titles of jesus in the gospel of john. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.
First, the book itself identifies the author as the disciple whom jesus loved. Johns gospel, maps, people, places, definitions, jersualem. What are some of the key metaphors of the gospel of john. Not surprisingly, the gospel of john never provides the name of its author. The gospel of john was written to prove that jesus christ is the son of god. And truly jesus did many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book. What names of jesus did christ call himself in the gospels. A biblical history the gospel of john is one of four gospels in the holy bible and is the fourth book in chronological order presented in the new testament. The work is anonymous, although it identifies an unnamed disciple whom jesus loved as the source of its traditions.
The jewish gospel of john audio course is a recording of dr. Some titles, such as the savior, express christs role within the theological framework of. Names and titles of jesus in gospel of john abide in christ. He and his brother james are called the sons of thunder, most likely for their lively, zealous personalities. John is traditionally believed to be one of two disciples the other being andrew recounted in john 1. Jun 05, 2018 the apostle john, through the inspiration of the holy spirt, wrote an account of jesus christ. Naming the names and jesus first burial christian origins july 19, 2018 i have written several posts recently on the different jesus traditions reflected in mark, our earliest gospel, and john, our latest, namely on the last days of jesus, a wedding at cana, the first burial of jesus, and comparing our earliest and. The old testament prophetic names of jesus hidden in the pages of law, history, poetry, and prophecy is a myriad of names and titles of jesus. John 12 in this gospel, john presents evidence that jesus is the messiah, the son of god, so that his readers may believe in jesus as lord and savior. The debate focuses on the nature of ministry and the forms of expression appropriate for women.