Matthew 16:15b But whom say ye that I am?

How many names and titles are there for Jesus Christ? Let us be clear here, Christ itself is a title and not a name. Jesus of Nazareth is The Anointed One. But the telling of the names and titles for Jesus Christ goes way back deep into the Old Testament. There are over 200 names and titles credited by scholars which depict responsibilities and authorities. Captain of the Army of the Lord is one and if you want to argue the validity of that claim, I do not mind because there are so many others, some of which are unmistakable.

Consider this in light of all those names, Jesus is asking Peter personally to answer “Who am I?” This is personal, direct and chargeable. Peter’s answer at the time was perfect to the moment and consideration for the need of that answer.

Matthew 16:16b Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.

Jesus was not yet the Savior of the world. All references of Savior in the Old Testament were in reference to the work to be done and not as if it had already been performed. That would come by means of the work of the Cross of Christ, His free will sacrifice and resurrection.

But what would have been Peter’s answer to that question after the resurrection? We do not know because Jesus had no need to ask Peter again.

John 21:15 So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs.

Peter called Him Lord.

Now getting back to personal accountability, Jesus is asking you, “Who do you say I am?”