Why Did Jesus Call Himself The "Son Of Man?"
By James Bishop - October 7, 2016

According to our best evidence, Jesus' favourite self-designation was that of the "Son of Man" (bar enasha). In fact, this might leave one to assume that Jesus was just a man. Some have tried to use this to prove he never claimed to be divine. Why did he call himself this?

Jesus applies the Son of Man title in affirmation of a person prophesied in the Book of Daniel. It reads: "With the clouds of heaven there came one like a son of man, and he came to the Ancient of Days and was presented before him.

And to him was given dominion and glory and a kingdom, that all peoples, nations, and languages should serve him; his dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his kingdom one that shall not be destroyed." – Daniel 7:13-14 (ESV)

So far from a claim to be human, Jesus was claiming to be a fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy of someone who would rule and reign as a glorious king.

This is known by scholars to be a claim to divinity

Scholar Ben Witherington explains that "This son of man figure is given power and authority over all peoples and he is said to be worshipped by all peoples, In addition it is said that his dominion or kingdom will be forever" (1). Scholar Dan Wallace provides a fair examination of the title:

"The title "Son of Man" was Jesus' favourite way to describe himself; it refers to a human being, much the same as the phrase "son of Mike" would refer to a child of Mike. However, we aren't dealing with a matter of either human or transcendent as the title implies. For in Daniel 7, the Son of Man rides the clouds.

In the Hebrew Scriptures riding the clouds is something only God does—or something foreign gods are described as doing (Ex. 14:20; 34:5; Num. 10:34; Ps. 104:3; Isa. 19:1). In other words, this human figure is unique in his possession of characteristics that reflect the transcendent divine. Jesus as the Anointed One, the Christ, represents both God and man" (2).

This is what Jesus referred to himself as. As Witherington outlines: "This phrase is found in all the source layers of the Gospels whether we think of distinctively Markan, Lukan, Matthean, or Johannine material, or even in the sayings source that Luke and Matthew seem to have both drawn upon. By the criteria of multiple attestations this phrase has the highest claims to have been spoken by Jesus of Himself and used frequently" (3).

According to New Testament historian Mike Licona: "Jesus mentions the words Son Of Man 14 times in Mark. It is crystal clear on how he refers to himself. Some ambiguity exists 3 times when he mentions Son Of Man."

Thus Jesus' use of the title "Son of Man" would suggest that he thought of himself as more than just a human. The "Son of Man" was a term that indicated divinity, worthiness of worship, an absolutely sovereignty over creation.

http://reasonsforjesus.com/why-did-jesus-call-himself-son-of-man/

OLAADEGBU:


Why Did Jesus Call Himself The "Son Of Man?"
By James Bishop - October 7, 2016

According to our best evidence, Jesus' favourite self-designation was that of the "Son of Man" (bar enasha). In fact, this might leave one to assume that Jesus was just a man. Some have tried to use this to prove he never claimed to be divine. Why did he call himself this?

Jesus applies the Son of Man title in affirmation of a person prophesied in the Book of Daniel. It reads: "With the clouds of heaven there came one like a son of man, and he came to the Ancient of Days and was presented before him.

And to him was given dominion and glory and a kingdom, that all peoples, nations, and languages should serve him; his dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his kingdom one that shall not be destroyed." – Daniel 7:13-14 (ESV)

So far from a claim to be human, Jesus was claiming to be a fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy of someone who would rule and reign as a glorious king.

This is known by scholars to be a claim to divinity

Scholar Ben Witherington explains that "This son of man figure is given power and authority over all peoples and he is said to be worshipped by all peoples, In addition it is said that his dominion or kingdom will be forever" (1). Scholar Dan Wallace provides a fair examination of the title:

"The title "Son of Man" was Jesus' favourite way to describe himself; it refers to a human being, much the same as the phrase "son of Mike" would refer to a child of Mike. However, we aren’t dealing with a matter of either human or transcendent as the title implies. For in Daniel 7, the Son of Man rides the clouds.

In the Hebrew Scriptures riding the clouds is something only God does—or something foreign gods are described as doing (Ex. 14:20; 34:5; Num. 10:34; Ps. 104:3; Isa. 19:1). In other words, this human figure is unique in his possession of characteristics that reflect the transcendent divine. Jesus as the Anointed One, the Christ, represents both God and man" (2).

This is what Jesus referred to himself as. As Witherington outlines: "This phrase is found in all the source layers of the Gospels whether we think of distinctively Markan, Lukan, Matthean, or Johannine material, or even in the sayings source that Luke and Matthew seem to have both drawn upon. By the criteria of multiple attestations this phrase has the highest claims to have been spoken by Jesus of Himself and used frequently" (3).

According to New Testament historian Mike Licona: "Jesus mentions the words Son Of Man 14 times in Mark. It is crystal clear on how he refers to himself. Some ambiguity exists 3 times when he mentions Son Of Man."

Thus Jesus' use of the title "Son of Man" would suggest that he thought of himself as more than just a human. The "Son of Man" was a term that indicated divinity, worthiness of worship, an absolutely sovereignty over creation.

http://reasonsforjesus.com/why-did-jesus-call-himself-son-of-man/

Jesus often called Himself the "Son of Man," which some people believe is Jesus saying He is only human. Historically, this is actually a prophetic reference to divinity from the book of Daniel.

Son of Man is a Metaphor for Humans aspiring to qualify to be Co-Heirs to The Throne of Grace.

OLAADEGBU:
Why Did Jesus Call Himself The "Son Of Man?"
By James Bishop - October 7, 2016

According to our best evidence, Jesus' favourite self-designation was that of the "Son of Man" (bar enasha). In fact, this might leave one to assume that Jesus was just a man. Some have tried to use this to prove he never claimed to be divine. Why did he call himself this?

Jesus applies the Son of Man title in affirmation of a person prophesied in the Book of Daniel. It reads: "With the clouds of heaven there came one like a son of man, and he came to the Ancient of Days and was presented before him.

And to him was given dominion and glory and a kingdom, that all peoples, nations, and languages should serve him; his dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his kingdom one that shall not be destroyed." – Daniel 7:13-14 (ESV)

So far from a claim to be human, Jesus was claiming to be a fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy of someone who would rule and reign as a glorious king.

This is known by scholars to be a claim to divinity

Scholar Ben Witherington explains that "This son of man figure is given power and authority over all peoples and he is said to be worshipped by all peoples, In addition it is said that his dominion or kingdom will be forever" (1). Scholar Dan Wallace provides a fair examination of the title:

"The title "Son of Man" was Jesus' favourite way to describe himself; it refers to a human being, much the same as the phrase "son of Mike" would refer to a child of Mike. However, we aren't dealing with a matter of either human or transcendent as the title implies. For in Daniel 7, the Son of Man rides the clouds.

In the Hebrew Scriptures riding the clouds is something only God does—or something foreign gods are described as doing (Ex. 14:20; 34:5; Num. 10:34; Ps. 104:3; Isa. 19:1). In other words, this human figure is unique in his possession of characteristics that reflect the transcendent divine. Jesus as the Anointed One, the Christ, represents both God and man" (2).

This is what Jesus referred to himself as. As Witherington outlines: "This phrase is found in all the source layers of the Gospels whether we think of distinctively Markan, Lukan, Matthean, or Johannine material, or even in the sayings source that Luke and Matthew seem to have both drawn upon. By the criteria of multiple attestations this phrase has the highest claims to have been spoken by Jesus of Himself and used frequently" (3).

According to New Testament historian Mike Licona: "Jesus mentions the words Son Of Man 14 times in Mark. It is crystal clear on how he refers to himself. Some ambiguity exists 3 times when he mentions Son Of Man."

Thus Jesus' use of the title "Son of Man" would suggest that he thought of himself as more than just a human. The "Son of Man" was a term that indicated divinity, worthiness of worship, an absolutely sovereignty over creation.

http://reasonsforjesus.com/why-did-jesus-call-himself-son-of-man/

Whose son is man?

soulpeppersoup:


Whose son is man?

Read the OP.

OLAADEGBU:


Read the OP.

Who is the father of man?

soulpeppersoup:


Who is the father of man?

Have you read and understood the OP?

OLAADEGBU:


Have you read and understood the OP?

Yes.

God is the father of man. So son of man is son of God.

soulpeppersoup:


Yes.

God is the father of man. So son of man is son of God.

"All things are delivered to Me of My Father: and no man knows who the Son is, but the Father; and who the Father is, but the Son, and he to whom the Son will reveal Him" (Luke 10:22).

Do you know the Father and the Son?

because the writer of the story..wrote it like that....any writer or author can give any name or attribute to any character in the story they are telling....it is none of your business..

Come!be his friend

  What to know before you can be his friend

1.Where his from

2.His worth

3.What he want from you

4.Your reward

     Then who is Jesus (luke3vs22)

And the holy ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him and a voice came from heaven, which said, thou art my beloved son,in thee I am well pleased. Confirmation from his Father to us on earth

    His worth(John 1vs3)

All things were made by him and without him was not anything made that was made. He is our lord and master from the beginning of the world.

Matthew 28vs18 And Jesus came and spake unto them,saying, all power is given unto me in heaven and in earth
https://word2dworld..com/2019/06/comebe-his-friend.html

OLAADEGBU:


"All things are delivered to Me of My Father: and no man knows who the Son is, but the Father; and who the Father is, but the Son, and he to whom the Son will reveal Him" (Luke 10:22).

Do you know the Father and the Son?

7And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul. Genesis 2:7.

God is the father of man. Man is a son of God.

Jesus came through man. Any spirit that comes to the earth through man is a son of man.

Perhaps you don't know you're a spirit.

The son of man i think to be the Divine Saving power bestowed on all by God.

The ability to humbly BRING FORTH(gospel of Thomas) this power for the salvation of others and oneself in Love is the Essence's of Christ.

Why Did Jesus Call Himself The "Son Of Man?"

OLAADEGBU:


Jesus often called Himself the "Son of Man," which some people believe is Jesus saying He is only human. Historically, this is actually a prophetic reference to divinity from the book of Daniel.

Your Iesus in your New Testament spoke Aramaic, what is “son of man” in aramaic? bar-adam!
son of man', is synonomous with the word man, a substitute for somebody.
in Aramaic the term was used regularly to indicate a male person.