Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Titles Mean Everything

In this first chapter of John, we are given several of Jesus’ titles. He is called; the Word, Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son, the Lamb of God, He who baptizes in the Holy Spirit, the Son of God, The Lord, The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the World, Rabbi, King of Israel, and finally Son of Man.

Each Title carries a unique aspect that sets Jesus above every name that is spoken in heaven or earth (Philippians 2:9-11).

1. The Word: God’s message to us. God’s words to us
2. Jesus Christ: the Anointed One or the promised One
3. The only begotten Son: We may be children of God, but there is only one Begotten Son that comes directly from God
4. The Lamb of God: Both the sacrifice to God and the sacrifice provided by God
5. He who baptizes in the Holy Spirit: the one who gives us Salvation
6. The Son of God: God’s Son, his divinity
7. The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the Word: Died so everyone has a chance to be saved.
8. Rabbi: Teacher – teaches us about God
9. King of Israel – He is our King and Lord. We serve and obey him.
10. Son of Man – All man, all God. He knows what it is like to suffer