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Question: Why is Jesus sometimes referred to as the Son of Man and
sometimes the Son of God?

Son of God
Used to express His deity.
     Mt. 3:17; cf. Ps.2:7; Lk. 9:35.
Oneness of personal essence with God Jno.10:30; 14:11; 15:24



Son of Man
Human nature Mt. 8:20; Lk. 9:58

Messianic title
     Dan. 7:13,14; Phil. 2:5-11
Occurs 80 X
cf. Acts 7:56; 
Divine Prerogatives Mt. 12:8
Forgiveness Mt. 9:6
Ransom text Mt. 20:28


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