Jesus is the Son of God...?

Question

Jesus is the Son of God. Some people believe He was a prophet, some believe He was just a good man and some think that He didn't exist at all.. Well, the truth is, He is who He said He was..
*Did you know that he was the only famous prophet who actually proclaimed Himself as God's Son? Since no one else claimed that title, then He is what He claims to be.

its victoria- well that just doesn't make sense because we all know you're not a giraffe.

I and my Father are one. (KJV)
John 10:30

Matthew 3:17
"Behold, a voice out of the heavens said, "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.""

Answer 1

There are many references to Christ as “The” Son of God in the New Testament. In the Synoptic Gospels this can be found in such passages as Mt 8:29, 14:33, 16:16&17; Mk 1:1, 14:61; Luke 1:35, and 4:41. In Mt 27:40-43, Mk 14:61-62, and Lk 22:70 Christ openly accepts this designation. In John’s Gospel we have incidents recorded in which Christ clearly says he is “the Son of God” (5:25, 10:36, 11:4). William Evans comments concerning the Son of God passages in the Gospels:

If when He called Himself “the Son of God” He did not mean more than that he was a son of God, why then did the high priest accuse Him of blasphemy when He claimed this title (Mt 26:61-63)? Does not Mark 12:6 – “Having yet therefore one son, his well beloved, he sent him also last unto them, saying, ‘They will reverence my son,’” indicate a special sonship? The sonship of Christ is human and historical it is true; but it is more: it is transcendent, unique, solitary. That something unique lay in this title seem clear from John 5:18 – “The Jews sought the more to kill Him … because he … said … also that God was His own Father, making Himself equal with God.”

There are many enlightening passages relating to Christ as “the Son of God” in the epistles. One such passage is found in Romans 1:3-4:

“…concerning His Son, who was born of a descendant of David according to the flesh, who was declared the Son of God with power by the resurrection from the dead, according to the Spirit of holiness, Jesus Christ our Lord”

This passage contrasts the humanity and deity of Christ. He was a descendant of David according to humanity but was declared “the Son of God” with power in his resurrection. This use of “Son of God” is not mundane. It is an exalted usage. Other contexts in which Paul calls Jesus the “Son” are also informative. In 1 Co 1:13 Paul speaks of the “kingdom of the Son.” He lived his life “by faith in the Son of God” (Gal 2:20), preached the Son (2 Co 1:19), believed that we are being conformed “to the likeness of his Son” (Ro 8:29) and looked forward to the coming of the Son (1 Thess 1:10). From the totality of Scripture’s declarations about Christ as the Son, James Orr concludes as follows:

This title is one to which there can be no finite comparison or analogy. The oneness with God which it designates is not such a reflex influence of the divine thought and character as man and angels may attain, but identity of essence constituting him not God-like alone, but God. Others may be children of God in a moral sense; but this right of elemental nature none but He; He is herein the only Son; so little separate, so close to the inner divine life which He expresses, that He is in the bosom of the Father. This language denotes two natures homogeneous, entirely one, and both so essential to the Godhead that neither can be omitted from any truth you speak of it.

Christ is the only begotten Son.

“And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we saw His glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of grace and truth. John testified about Him and cried out, saying, ‘This was He of whom I said, “He who comes after me has a higher rank than I, for He existed before me.”’ For of His fullness we have all received, and grace upon grace. For the Law was given through Moses; grace and truth were realized through Jesus Christ. No one has seen God at any time; the only begotten God who is in the bosom of the Father, He has explained Him.” (John 1:14-18)
"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life. For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the world, but that the world might be saved through Him. He who believes in Him is not judged; he who does not believe has been judged already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.” (John 3:16-18)
“By this the love of God was manifested in us, that God has sent His only begotten Son into the world so that we might live through Him.” (1 John 4:9)
Of particular interest are the verses which precede the first passage quoted (John 1:14-18):

“But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name, who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God.” (John 1:12&13)

In this passage John is describing those who will be born as sons of God through Christ. Nevertheless, in verses 14- 18 that follow John speaks of Christ as the “only begotten.” His status is unique among those who are children of God. He is the Son from eternity. Others may become sons in time. He is the son by nature. Others may become sons by adoption (Ro 8:15 NASB). This title reinforces the unique sonship of Christ.

Answer 2

Good point, but even more interesting and hard hitting is the fact that the religious leaders of his day never ever disputed his lineage. That fact that he was in the line of King David.

They raise a ruckus over other things, but that was something that was documented fact. Also, the fact that the records were destroyed by Rome in 70CE states loudly that no one could *legally* come and say that he was the Messiah, because there would be no way to trace it......nor the need.

"‘Remove the turban, and lift off the crown. This will not be the same. Put on high even what is low, and bring low even the high one. 27 A ruin, a ruin, a ruin I shall make it. As for this also, it will certainly become no [one’s] until he comes who has the *legal right*, and I must give [it] to him.’" -Ezekiel 21:26-27

"The scepter will not turn aside from Judah, neither the commander’s staff from between his feet, until Shi′loh* comes; and to him the obedience of the peoples will belong. " -Genesis 49:10

* “Shiloh.” Or, “the one whose it is.” Heb., Shi·loh′, meaning “He Whose It Is,” or, “He to Whom It Belongs”; LXX, “the things stored up for him”; Vg, “he who is to be sent.”

Answer 3

You surely comply with a well educate of notion! More accurately, I believe Man, folks have created gods of their possess snapshot. To provide an explanation for the unexplainable. This has been constructed upon, it has created an enterprise of religions. God isn't human, nor a being. No being would create the universe. Solar approaches, galaxies, and so on. But to reply the query, wherein did this all begin, Man has created a god.

Answer 4

People before and after Christianity existed proclaimed themselves to be God. In order for what you claim to be valid, God must name his son, not the other way around. Is there anywhere in scripture where God speaks of, "My Son Jesus"? I have read the bible twice and I can't find where.

Answer 5

Ok, quote me one biblical verse that Jesus says "I am the son of God"

just one.

but by your account if a famous prophet proclaimed himself to be able to levitate dose that make it true?

"I and my father are one" -- that proves absolutely nothing. All it is saying that Jesus is claiming that he is following the will of God. Not that they are physically related.

Additionally Israelites throughout the Bible relate to God in a family relationships. God calls King David and Samuel his sons, and King Solomon relates Israel as the bride of God. All metaphors.

Answer 6

Umm thats great...but are you asking a question? I mean, what does claiming Jesus was the son of God have to do with anything on this Q n A website?

Answer 7

well ppl who say he did not exist are in complete denial bc he most definatley did. there are records of historians at the time making accounts of a man called jesus. they didnt believe he was god but they knew he was a real person. so honestl explain that. i know of one famous one which is Pliny the younger.

Answer 8

He was just a Good man. Tryed his best to do good to others who need help. He had his biological father but as merry did not marry that man when she was concieved , she took other way to identity her son. Merry was much cleaver but tryed to save her child.

Most probably Name of Jusus Father was Yusuf. Who later married to Merry.

Answer 9

I never could understand how Jesus is the son of GOD but his mother was the virgin Mary who had a husband named Joseph. It is all very confusing.

Answer 10

No, he's not. There are no gods, and no sons of any.

Did you know that there is a difference between your beliefs and the objective truth?

Did you know that not knowing this makes christians seem incredibly unintelligent and narrow minded?

Did you know that your jesus is just a rehash of earlier, cooler gods?
http://www.religioustolerance.org/chr_jcpa5.htm
http://www.near-death.com/experiences/origen

http://www.geocities.com/paulntobin/jesus.html
http://www.jesusneverexisted.com/

Did you know that the bible is a pretty horrible book?
http://www.skepticsannotatedbible.com/
http://www.evilbible.com/

Answer 11

"Philosophy is a walk on a slippery rock, religion is the smile on a dog."

I always have found it more important to ask who he was, not what.

and I believe that It's Victoria is a giraffe.