Son of God in the Bible

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"Son of God" is a name, title, and position defined in the Bible. The title in the Bible always refers to created beings, particularly humans. Unfortunately, "Son of God" has been re-defined in Greek philosophical terms beginning about the middle of the 2nd century AD, that is, 100s of years after Jesus lived on earth. Biblically, the name does not imply deity. In the Bible, there are a number of humans called the Son (or Sons) of God. In the Old Testament, this is especially the case for the nation of Israel and of a descendant of King David whom the LORD God appoints as Messiah King. The title finds it's the fullest meaning in the uniquely begotten Son of God, Jesus the Messiah. I've posted a video lecture called the "Son of God in the Bible." It's time we return to the biblical understanding of such an important concept and person as "Son of God", and not rely on a definition created by philosophically-Greek-thinking Gentiles in the centuries after Jesus was on the earth.

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Rob R said…
Yes, Sons of God often refers to created beings except if Jesus is the only begotten, then he IS ontologically different from created beings who otherwise are called sons of God. And if He is more so the Son of God than created beings, with the emphasis on begotten, then it is understandable that we hold that it is God that begets God. When we read Thomas' confession "My Lord and my God," then we naturally put together what it means that there is one God, yet a uniquely begotten one who relates to the Father, and the trinity is an excellent reconciliation of these things.
September 10, 2018 at 6:29 PM
Jaco said…
I'm afraid you're overstating your case using "begotten" as much as other doctrine-driven people overstate their case using the phrase "son of...". What you're arguing for is de facto inaccurate and therefor untrue. A more accurate approach would be to not assume what you need to prove, but to allow the text within its cultural context to explain what it means. Sadly the Trinity is an interfering surge stifling proper inquiry. And you just demonstrated it.
February 27, 2019 at 4:27 AM
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