This essay considers the interpretation of John 1:51. The allusion to Jacob's ladder in Genesis 28 is used as a point of departure for the understanding of John 1. The significance of the title Son of Man in this context is also considered.

How should Jesus' self-designation as Son of Man be interpreted? Longenecker see it as a self-designation chosen by Jesus to explain who he is—the Messiah of Israel.

Longenecker focuses in this article on the designation in the Gospels of Jesus Christ as Son of Man. The author argues that a good understanding of this designation has important implications for Christian discipleship.

What is the meaning of calling Jesus the only Son of God? Calling Jesus the only begotten Son of God makes Jesus unique, because He is not the same as the sons of God. Confessing Him to be the Son is not a denial of His divine nature, but rather a confession of His relationship with the Father. This doctrine is described in the Nicene Creed.

This article argues that the Gospel of John does not have a strong link between the descent-ascent motif and Jesus as Son of Man. Pryor takes a look at the relevant evidence from John.

This article reflects on the significance of the title Jesus used for himself, "Son of Man."

This article gives a survey of five books on the significance of the title "Son of Man" in the Gospels. The reviewer emphasizes the unity of the human and divine nature of Jesus Christ.

This article is about Guido de Bres and his struggle against Menno Simons and his view on the origin and character of the human nature of Jesus Christ.

The essay is an exegetical study of John 13:31-32. It considers all the textual and historical questions surrounding the text. Ensor argues that Jesus claims that through his return to the Father by way of the cross, his divine qualities would be revealed. In this way, he would fulfill the role of the "one like a son of man" of Daniel 7:13-14.