Why Jesus Has So Many Names (Jesus, Christ, Son of Man, Lord, Emmanuel Explained)

Why does Jesus have so many names and titles—and why does Scripture say He would be called Emmanuel if His actual name is Jesus? In this video, we explore the deep biblical and theological meaning behind Jesus’ many titles, including Jesus, Christ (Messiah), Son of God, Son of Man, Lord (Kyrios), and the Word (Logos). Each name reveals a different aspect of who Christ is and what He came to accomplish. We also address a common question: 👉 Why wasn’t Jesus literally named “Emmanuel”? By examining Isaiah’s prophecy, Matthew’s Gospel, and ancient Jewish naming conventions, we’ll see how Emmanuel describes Jesus’ divine identity, while Jesus expresses His saving mission. Finally, we explain why these titles matter: They protect the truth about Christ’s divinity and humanity They guard against ancient and modern Christological errors They reveal the mystery of the Trinity They show how Jesus fulfills the Old Testament They explain why the name of Jesus is central to Christian prayer and salvation 📖 Whether you’re studying Scripture, engaging in apologetics, or simply wanting to know Christ more deeply, this video will help you see how every title points to the same truth: Jesus is God with us—and God who saves. 📚 Sources & References Sacred Scripture Matthew 1:21–23; 28:20 Daniel 7:13–14 John 1:1–18 Acts 4:12 Philippians 2:9–11 Isaiah 7:14 Ezekiel (use of “son of man”) Catechism of the Catholic Church CCC 430–435 (The Name of Jesus) CCC 436–440 (Christ, Son of God) CCC 441–445 (Lord, Kyrios) CCC 461–463 (Incarnation and Emmanuel) CCC 2666–2668 (Power of the Name of Jesus) Early Church & Theology St. Athanasius, On the Incarnation St. Cyril of Alexandria (Christological titles) Council of Ephesus (431 AD) – Theotokos Brant Pitre, Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Messiah Raymond E. Brown, The Birth of the Messiah