Son of God – Reflects His divine nature and unique relationship with the Father
Son of God: Reflecting His Divine Nature and Unique Relationship with the Father
Introduction
When Jesus walked the earth, His identity was the greatest revelation—and the greatest controversy. Some called Him a prophet, others a revolutionary, and some even accused Him of blasphemy. But the truth, declared by the Father Himself, was unmistakable: "This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased." (Matthew 3:17)
The title "Son of God" is not merely a term of affection; it is a declaration of divinity. It affirms Christ’s eternal nature, His oneness with the Father, and His role as the only begotten of God. To understand Jesus as the Son is to grasp the heart of the Gospel—the infinite God stepping into time to redeem His creation.
The Son in Eternity: Before Time Began
Long before Bethlehem, before the foundation of the world, the Son existed in perfect communion with the Father. John’s Gospel opens with this staggering truth:
"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God." (John 1:1)
Jesus was not created; He has always been. He is the "only begotten Son" (John 3:16), meaning He shares the very essence of the Father. When Philip asked, "Show us the Father," Jesus replied:
"Anyone who has seen Me has seen the Father." (John 14:9)
This is the mystery of the Trinity—Father, Son, and Spirit, distinct yet one. The Son is not a lesser god, not an angel, not a mere messenger. He is God Himself, the exact representation of the Father’s nature (Hebrews 1:3).
The Son on Earth: God in Flesh
When the Son took on human flesh, divinity entered humanity. The Creator became part of His creation. The One who spoke galaxies into being now slept in a manger. The One who sustains all life by His word grew hungry, wept, and felt the sting of human suffering.
Yet, His miracles testified to His divine nature:
He calmed storms with a word (Mark 4:39).
He forgave sins—something only God can do (Mark 2:7).
He raised the dead (John 11:43).
He declared, "Before Abraham was, I AM." (John 8:58), invoking the sacred name of Yahweh.
His enemies understood His claims clearly. When He said, "I and the Father are one," they picked up stones to kill Him for blasphemy (John 10:30-33). But Jesus was not a man who became God—He was God who became man.
The Son’s Obedience: A Love That Redeems
The Son’s relationship with the Father was marked by perfect obedience. He did not come to do His own will but the Father’s (John 6:38). In Gethsemane, facing the horror of the cross, He prayed:
"Father, if You are willing, take this cup from Me; yet not My will, but Yours be done." (Luke 22:42)
This was no reluctant submission—it was the Son’s love for the Father and for us. He willingly laid down His life (John 10:18), bearing the wrath we deserved, so that we might be called children of God (1 John 3:1).
The Son’s Exaltation: Crowned in Glory
After His resurrection, Jesus declared:
"All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me." (Matthew 28:18)
The Father exalted Him above every name (Philippians 2:9-11), and now the Son reigns at His right hand. Yet, He remains our High Priest, interceding for us (Hebrews 7:25). One day, He will return in glory, not as a suffering servant but as the conquering King.
What This Means for Us
Worship – If Jesus is the Son of God, He deserves our full allegiance. We bow not to a philosopher or moral teacher, but to God incarnate.
Assurance – Because the Son paid our debt, we can approach the Father with confidence (Hebrews 4:16).
Mission – We proclaim Him, knowing there is no other name by which men must be saved (Acts 4:12).
Worship – If Jesus is the Son of God, He deserves our full allegiance. We bow not to a philosopher or moral teacher, but to God incarnate.
Assurance – Because the Son paid our debt, we can approach the Father with confidence (Hebrews 4:16).
Mission – We proclaim Him, knowing there is no other name by which men must be saved (Acts 4:12).
Conclusion
Jesus is not just a son of God—He is the Son of God, divine, eternal, and worthy of all praise. To know Him is to know the Father. To follow Him is to have eternal life.
As we reflect on this truth, may we echo the confession of Peter:
"You are the Christ, the Son of the living God!" (Matthew 16:16)
And may our lives proclaim His glory, now and forever.
Amen.