Bible Question:
What does Son of Man mean? does it mean Jesus, the Son of God, since Man starts with big "M" in all the New Testament chapters or is it just referring to Jesus as the son of a human (Joseph)? vkey |
Bible Answer: Son of Man. Repost . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Note from kalos. I have taken the liberty of reposting a most excellent answer to the question "The meaning of Son of Man." The author of the following post is Morant61. Please use the search box (top right corner) and type in "Son of Man Moran". The answer is dated: Thu 08/16/01. Tim, if I have erred or offended by reposting your answer without your permission, then I apologize.) 'The phrase, "Son of Man" is an interesting phrase. It is a Messianic title, but it was not a popular one during the time of Christ. There were several other titles which were popular at the time, "Messiah" and "Son of David." However, both of these had been co-opted by those who believed that the Messiah would come and be a national leader for Israel and set them free from the Romans. Thus, for Jesus to use one of these would be sending a message that He did not want to send. 'However, "Son of Man" was not as common and did not send such a message. Even though it was clearly a Messanic title. It comes from Daniel 7:13-14: '"13 ‘‘In my vision at night I looked, and there before me was one like a son of man, coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into his presence. 14 He was given authority, glory and sovereign power; all peoples, nations and men of every language worshiped him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and his kingdom is one that will never be destroyed." 'Throughout Mark, Jesus is leading His disciples through a progressive understanding of what it really means to be the Messiah (8:31; 9:9, 12, 31; 10:33; 14:21). This process culminates with His statment to the Pharisees at His trial. Notice how they responded to His answer in Mark 14:60-65: '"60 Then the high priest stood up before them and asked Jesus, ‘‘Are you not going to answer? What is this testimony that these men are bringing against you?” 61 But Jesus remained silent and gave no answer. Again the high priest asked him, ‘‘Are you the Christ, the Son of the Blessed One?” 62 ‘‘I am,” said Jesus. ‘‘And you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of the Mighty One and coming on the clouds of heaven.” '63 The high priest tore his clothes. ‘‘Why do we need any more witnesses?” he asked. 64 ‘‘You have heard the blasphemy. What do you think?” They all condemned him as worthy of death. 65 Then some began to spit at him; they blindfolded him, struck him with their fists, and said, ‘‘Prophesy!” And the guards took him and beat him. " 'Notice that the High Priest specifically asked Christ if He were the Messiah. He replied in the affirmative and then refered to Dan. 7:13-14. The pharisees denounced it as blasphemey. 'Thus, "Son of Man" should be taken as an affirmation of both His Divinity and true nature of His mission as the Messiah. 'I hope this helps! 'Your brother in Christ, 'Tim Moran' ************* Reposted by kalos |