The Names of Jesus: An In-Depth Exploration of the Christ

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Simon and Schuster, 1999 - Religion - 181 pages
What's in a name? In the case of Jesus Christ, rich insights, fresh perspectives, and pathways to intimacy. From "Good Shepherd" to "Lamb of God, " Rubel Shelly explores the various names given to Christ in the Bible and reveals a Christ that will both surprise and challenge you. Shelly, a deeply respected scholar, has researched and written numerous books and commentaries, including the very popular What Would Jesus Do Today? In The Names of Jesus, Shelly uses his unique insight and fervent love for the Scriptures to develop a clear and unobstructed picture of Jesus through the biblical names that describe the One who invites the whole world to come to Him. What Shelly discovers and divulges is that these names and titles reveal the ultimate man, the ultimate Savior, and the ultimate answer to your greatest struggles, fears, and failures.

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Jesus
1
Immanuel
11
The Word
25
Lamb of God
41
Triumphal Passover Lamb
53
Good Shepherd
63
Lord
75
The Way
89
Great High Priest
97
Nazarene
109
Messiah Christ
119
Son of God
131
Son of Man
149
Judge of the Living and the Dead
163
Notes
177
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