The title "Son of the Highest" is a profound designation for Jesus Christ, emphasizing His divine origin and unique relationship with God the Father. This title is found in the Gospel of Luke, where the angel Gabriel announces to Mary the nature of the child she will bear: "He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David" (Luke 1:32). This declaration not only affirms Jesus' divine sonship but also His messianic role as the heir to David's throne, fulfilling Old Testament prophecies.

The term "Highest" or "Most High" is a translation of the Greek word "Hypsistos," which is used in the Septuagint to translate the Hebrew "Elyon." This name for God emphasizes His supreme authority and sovereignty over all creation. By calling Jesus the "Son of the Highest," the New Testament underscores His divine nature and His equality with God, as well as His role in the divine plan of salvation.

In the context of first-century Judaism, the title would have been understood as a claim to a unique and unparalleled relationship with God. It sets Jesus apart from other figures who might be called "sons of God" in a more general sense, such as angels or the nation of Israel. Jesus' sonship is singular and exclusive, indicating His preexistence and His active participation in the Godhead.

The title also carries eschatological significance. As the "Son of the Highest," Jesus is the one through whom God's ultimate purposes for humanity and creation are realized. His coming inaugurates the kingdom of God, a central theme in His teaching and ministry. The angel's message to Mary points to Jesus' future reign, which will be characterized by justice, peace, and the fulfillment of God's promises to His people.

Throughout the New Testament, the divine sonship of Christ is a cornerstone of Christian doctrine. It is affirmed in various passages, such as John 3:16, where Jesus is referred to as the "only begotten Son," highlighting His unique status and the depth of God's love for the world. The apostle Paul also emphasizes this in his epistles, particularly in Romans 1:4, where he speaks of Jesus being "declared with power to be the Son of God by His resurrection from the dead."

The title "Son of the Highest" thus encapsulates the mystery of the Incarnation, where the eternal Word became flesh and dwelt among us (John 1:14). It invites believers to recognize and worship Jesus not only as the promised Messiah but as the divine Son who reveals the Father and accomplishes the work of redemption.Luke 1:32
He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give to him the throne of his father David:
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The Names Son of God and Son of Man.
... Both of the names which he applied to himself"Son of God ... (further illustrated in
Christ's last words ... not among the more usual or best known titles of Messiah ...
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The Fourth Theological Oration, which is the Second Concerning the ...
... They are the titles of the Son. ... all and above all keep to this, and thou shalt never
err, either in the loftier or the lowlier names; Jesus Christ is the ...
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Messiah the Son of God
... compassion, and faithfulness, it is obvious that these names, when applied ... They are
both the titles of MESSIAH ... The God-man, the whole person of Christ, was sent ...
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The Benefits of Christ Made Available to us by the Secret ...
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out the titles which the ... vigor of life, he hence obtains the names of "Oil ...
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Christ's Exaltation
... Thus he is exalted in his titles of honour ... Our high priest has all the names and
wants of his people ... Though Christ be in glory, he knows how to pity and succour ...
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Section 26-36. That the Son is the Co-Existing Word
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Against those who Assert that the Spirit Ought not to be Glorified ...
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Christ the Mediator of the Covenant
... There are several names and titles in Scripture ... There must be something of the Godhead
to fasten our hope upon; in Christ there is Godhead and manhood ...
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The Mission of the Son of Man
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far greater names, let us ... canst thou believe that the blood of Christ was shed ...
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Contents and Character of the Extant Works.
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