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This title emphasizes His divine nature, His relationship with God the Father, and His role in the salvation of humanity.<br><br><b>Divine Sonship</b><br><br>The concept of Jesus as the Son of God is foundational to Christian belief. In the New Testament, Jesus is frequently referred to as the Son, highlighting His unique relationship with the Father. In the Gospel of John, Jesus' divine sonship is explicitly stated: "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God" (<a href="/john/1.htm">John 1:1</a>). This passage underscores the pre-existence and divinity of the Son, affirming that He is both distinct from and one with the Father.<br><br><b>Incarnation and Mission</b><br><br>The incarnation of the Son is a central tenet of Christian faith, where the eternal Son of God took on human flesh. This is articulated in <a href="/john/1-14.htm">John 1:14</a>: "The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth" . The incarnation signifies the Son's mission to redeem humanity, a mission foretold in the Old Testament and fulfilled in the New Testament.<br><br><b>Role in Salvation</b><br><br>The Son's role in salvation is pivotal. According to Christian doctrine, Jesus' sacrificial death and resurrection provide the means for humanity's reconciliation with God. As stated in <a href="/john/3-16.htm">John 3:16</a>, "For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life" . This verse encapsulates the purpose of the Son's coming: to offer eternal life to believers through His atoning sacrifice.<br><br><b>Authority and Kingship</b><br><br>The Son possesses divine authority and is acknowledged as King. In <a href="/matthew/28-18.htm">Matthew 28:18</a>, Jesus declares, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me" . This authority is further emphasized in <a href="/philippians/2-9.htm">Philippians 2:9-11</a>, where it is written that God exalted Him and bestowed on Him the name above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow.<br><br><b>Relationship with the Father</b><br><br>The relationship between the Son and the Father is characterized by unity and love. Jesus frequently speaks of His oneness with the Father, as seen in <a href="/john/10-30.htm">John 10:30</a>: "I and the Father are one" . This unity is not only a testament to the divine nature of the Son but also serves as a model for the relationship between believers and God.<br><br><b>The Son in Eschatology</b><br><br>In eschatological terms, the Son is central to the fulfillment of God's redemptive plan. He is expected to return in glory to judge the living and the dead, as described in <a href="/matthew/25-31.htm">Matthew 25:31-32</a>: "When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the angels with Him, He will sit on His glorious throne. All the nations will be gathered before Him" . This future event underscores the Son's role as the ultimate judge and king.<br><br><b>Conclusion</b><br><br>The Son, as depicted in the Bible, is a figure of profound theological significance. His divine nature, redemptive mission, and authoritative role are central to understanding the Christian faith. Through His life, death, and resurrection, the Son offers a path to eternal life and a restored relationship with God.</div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/p/prodigal_son.htm">Prodigal Son</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/p/prodigal_son--general_scriptures_concerning.htm">Prodigal Son: General Scriptures Concerning</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/s/son.htm">Son</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/s/son_of_a_person's_relation_to_god.htm">Son of a Person's Relation to God</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/s/son_of_god.htm">Son of God</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/s/son_of_man.htm">Son of Man</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/s/son_of_sirach_wisdom_of_jesus.htm">Son of Sirach Wisdom of Jesus</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a 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