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