The Doctrine of Christ - Son of Man
"And he saith unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Hereafter ye shall see heaven open, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Sonn of man." (John 1:51)
The primary name Jesus used of himself was "Son of man" (e.g. John 12:34). It emphasized His messianic office and uniquely identified His humanity. The messianic nature of this title is tied to Daniel's vision of the Ancient of Days.
Illustration: When Stephen spoke of seeing "the Son of man standing on the right hand of God" (Acts 7:56), he clearly referred to the Messiah.
Application: As Messiah, Jesus fufilled the three anointed offices of Prophet, Priest, and King. He is today: our Prophet, spokesman for God; our Priest, representative before God; and our King, ruler in the lives of God's subjects.
The primary name Jesus used of himself was "Son of man" (e.g. John 12:34). It emphasized His messianic office and uniquely identified His humanity. The messianic nature of this title is tied to Daniel's vision of the Ancient of Days.
Illustration: When Stephen spoke of seeing "the Son of man standing on the right hand of God" (Acts 7:56), he clearly referred to the Messiah.
Application: As Messiah, Jesus fufilled the three anointed offices of Prophet, Priest, and King. He is today: our Prophet, spokesman for God; our Priest, representative before God; and our King, ruler in the lives of God's subjects.
posted by Andrew Brown at 11:15 PM
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