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Jesus' Titles - Son of man

Heaven Opened: Intertextuality and Meaning in John 1:51

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  • David R. Kirk

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.

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"Son of man" as a Self-Designation of Jesus

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  • Richard N. Longenecker

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.

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The Tears of Jesus

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  • Iain D. Campbell

This article is about the humanness of Jesus Christ, specifically about the three times Jesus cried.

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How Much Did Jesus Christ Know?

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  • Nicolaas H. Gootjes

This article is about the human nature of Jesus Christ, and the comprehensive knowledge Jesus had about his task and the future of this world. But there were also things that he had to learn and did not know. This article looks at the question: How much did Jesus Christ know?

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The Wonder of Christ’s Humanity

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  • Jim Klazinga

Many times throughout church history, the humanity of Jesus Christ was denied, and is still being denied. This article shows that believing in Christ means believing that he is a human Saviour. He chose this for our salvation. As well, the article shows how the incarnation relates to the celebration of the Lord’s Supper.

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"Son of Man" Imagery – Some Implications for Theology and Discipleship

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  • Richard N. Longenecker

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.

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The Johannine Son of Man and the Descent-Ascent Motif

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  • John W. Pryor

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.

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The Son of Man

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  • R. K. Harrison

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

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Who Is the Son of Man?

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  • J. Neville Birdsall

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.

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De Brès vs. Simons: A Sixteenth Century Debate that Still Matters

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  • Wes L. Bredenhof

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.

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The Glorification of the Son of Man: An Analysis of John 13:31-32

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  • Peter Ensor

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.

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