Terminology -

DAYSPRING – (an appellation or Title of Jesus)  “Through the tender mercy of our God; whereby the dayspring from on high hath visited us,” Luke 1:78

DAY STAR – (an appellation or Title of Jesus)  “We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts:” 2 Pet 1:19 (also: morning star)

DELIVERER – (an appellation or Title of Jesus) “And so all Israel shall be saved: as it is written, There shall come out of Sion the Deliverer, and shall turn away ungodliness from Jacob:” Rom 11:26

DESIRE OF ALL NATIONS – (an appellation or Title of Jesus)  “And I will shake all nations, and the desire of all nations shall come: and I will fill this house with glory, saith the LORD of hosts.” Hag 2:7

DOOR, THE – (an appellation or Title of Jesus) “Then said Jesus unto them again, Verily, verily, I say unto you, I am the door of the sheep.” John 10:7

ELECT – (an appellation or Title of Jesus) “Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom my soul delighteth; I have put my spirit upon him: he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles.” Isa 42:1

EMMANUEL – (an appellation or Title of Jesus) “Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.” Isa 7:14

ENSIGN – (an appellation or Title of Jesus)  “And in that day there shall be a root of Jesse, which shall stand for an ensign of the people; to it shall the Gentiles seek: and his rest shall be glorious.”Isa 11:10

EVERLASTING FATHER – (an appellation or Title of Jesus) “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.” Isa 9:6

FAITHFUL AND TRUE WITNESS, THE – (an appellation or Title of Jesus) ” And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God;” Rev 3:14   “And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the… Read More

FINISHER OF FAITH – (an appellation or Title of Jesus) “Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.” Heb 12:2 (also: perfecter of faith)

FIRST AND LAST – (an appellation or Title of Jesus)  “And when I saw him, I fell at his feet as dead. And he laid his right hand upon me, saying unto me, Fear not; I am the first and the last: ” Rev 1:17 “And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write;… Read More

FIRST BEGOTTON – (an appellation or Title of Jesus) “And again, when he bringeth in the first begotten into the world, he saith, And let all the angels of God worship him.”   Heb 1:6 “And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of… Read More

FIRSTBORN – (an appellation or Title of Jesus)  “Also I will make him my firstborn, higher than the kings of the earth.” Ps 89:27

FOUNDATION – (an appellation or Title of Jesus) “Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation: he that believeth shall not make haste.” Isa 28:16

FORERUNNER – 1) The glorious Prophet and Forerunner John the Baptist is also referred to as John the Forerunner because he was the forerunner of Christ. 2) (an appellation or Title of Jesus)  ” Whither the forerunner is for us entered, even Jesus, made an high priest for ever after the order of  Melchisedec.” Heb… Read More

FRIEND OF SINNERS – (an appellation or Title of Jesus) “The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold a man gluttonous, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners. But wisdom is justified of her children.” Matt 11:19

GIFT OF GOD – (an appellation or Title of Jesus) “Jesus answered and said unto her, If thou knewest the gift of God, and who it is that saith to thee, Give me to drink; thou wouldest have asked of him, and he would have given thee living water.” John 4:10

GLORY OF ISRAEL – (an appellation or Title of Jesus) “A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.” Luke 2:32

GOOD MASTER – (an appellation or Title of Jesus) “And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?” Matt 19:16 (also good teacher)

GOVERNOR – (an appellation or Title of Jesus)  “And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my people Israel.” Matt 2:6

HEIR OF ALL THINGS – (an appellation or Title of Jesus) “Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds;” Heb 1:2

HIGH PRIEST – (an appellation or Title of Jesus) “Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession.” Heb 4:14

HOLY ONE – (an appellation or Title of Jesus) “For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.” Ps 16:10 “But ye denied the Holy One and the Just, and desired a murderer to be granted unto you;” Acts 3:14 “Saying, Let us alone; what… Read More