Dictionary of Bible Themes Jesus Christ's preferred title for himself. The term points to the humanity and servanthood of Christ, but also reflects Daniel's vision of the son of man as a coming figure of judgment and authority. Numbers 23:19Jesus Christ as the Son of Man in his human nature See also OT use of "son of man" to mean "human being" Job 25:6; 35:8Psalms 8:4; 80:17; 144:3 Matthew 8:20 Jesus Christ describes himself as Son of Man to stress his humanity See also Matthew 11:19pp Lk 9:58 Matthew 16:13,15Luke 6:22 pp Lk 7:34 John 9:35Matthew 12:32 See also Blasphemy against the Son of Man is forgivable Luke 12:10Ezekiel 2:1 Jesus Christ as the Son of Man in his prophetic ministry The OT use of "son of man" as a title for Ezekiel Matthew 13:37-43Jesus Christ preaches God's word John 6:27See also Jesus Christ offers the words of eternal life John 6:53,63,68Matthew 20:28 Jesus Christ as the Son of Man in his suffering and death Jesus Christ as a servant Luke 24:6-7pp Mk 10:45 See also Jesus Christ came to suffer, die and be raised Matthew 12:40Matthew 17:9 pp Lk 11:30 the sign of Jonah pp Mk 9:9 Matthew 17:22-23the transfiguration Predictions of Jesus Christ's death: Matthew 20:18pp Mk 9:31 pp Lk 9:44 Matthew 26:24pp Mk 10:33 pp Lk 18:31 Mark 8:31pp Mk 14:21 pp Lk 22:22 John 3:14; 12:23; 13:31pp Lk 9:22 Daniel 7:13-14Jesus Christ as the Son of Man in his authority and dominion The vision of the son of man Genesis 1:26This passage provides the main OT background to Jesus Christ's understanding of himself as the "Son of Man". His main uses of the title emphasise his dominion and authority, and also paradoxically that this glory will be attained through the humiliation of the cross. Son of man meaning "son of Adam" See also Romans 5:14Jesus Christ as Son of Man (in the Hebrew "son of Adam") inherits the promise originally given to Adam of dominion over creation, which Adam forfeited because of his fall into sin. 1 Corinthians 15:45Hebrews 2:6-9 Psalms 8:4-6 Matthew 9:6 Jesus Christ had authority on earth pp Mk 2:10 See also pp Lk 5:24 Matthew 12:8Authority to forgive sins. pp Mk 2:28 pp Lk 6:5 Acts 7:55-56authority over the Sabbath See also Jesus Christ is now ascended into glory Revelation 1:13; 14:14Matthew 16:27-28 Jesus Christ will come to judge and reign over all See also pp Mk 8:38 Matthew 10:23; 24:30pp Lk 9:26 pp Mk 13:26 Matthew 24:44pp Lk 21:27 the second coming Matthew 26:64pp Lk 12:40 the day and hour unknown pp Mk 14:62 Luke 18:8; 21:36pp Lk 22:69 John 5:27Jesus Christ before the Sanhedrin See also 2012 Christ, authority2033 Christ, humanity 2206 Jesus, the Christ 2233 Son of Man 2309 Christ as judge 2312 Christ as king 2318 Christ as prophet 2327 Christ as servant 2336 Christ, exaltation 2530 Christ, death of 2570 Christ, suffering 5085 David |
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