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Son of God

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In Christianity, Jesus is referred to as the Son of God, a title that signifies a unique relationship with God the Father. This designation, along with "Christ" (meaning "anointed one"), became central to early Christian belief and worship.1234

The Gospels portray Jesus as a teacher and savior, whose life, teachings, death, and resurrection are foundational to Christian faith. Early Christian reflection focused on titles like "Son of Man" and "Son of God," with the latter emphasizing Jesus' divine nature and special connection to God. The New Testament, particularly the Gospel of John, presents a heightened Christology, with Jesus speaking about himself and revealing his divine identity through various "I am" sayings.1235

The doctrine of Jesus being both fully divine and fully human was a subject of significant theological debate, eventually settled by the Council of Chalcedon in 451 CE, which declared Jesus to be "perfect in deity and perfect in humanity" in two natures, united in one person. This understanding underpins the Christian belief in Jesus as the incarnate Son of God.6

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Jesus
God’s only Son
…that Jesus Christ is the Son of God is one of the most universal in the New Testament, in which most of the books refer to him that way. The Gospels do not quote him as using the title for himself in so many words, although sayings like verse 27…
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…that Jesus Christ is the Son of God is one of the most universal in the New Testament, in which most of the books refer to him that way. The Gospels do not quote him as using the title for himself in so many words, although sayings like verse 27…
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Christianity
God the Son
…recognized the incarnate and resurrected Son of God in the person of Jesus. The disciples’ testimony served as confirmation for them that Jesus really is the exalted Lord and Son of God, who sits at the right hand of the Father and will return in glory to consummate the kingdom.
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…recognized the incarnate and resurrected Son of God in the person of Jesus. The disciples’ testimony served as confirmation for them that Jesus really is the exalted Lord and Son of God, who sits at the right hand of the Father and will return in glory to consummate the kingdom.
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Christianity
Introduction of Neoplatonic themes
…philosopher Plotinus as the “Son” who goes forth from the Father. The next step by which the transcendent God becomes self-conscious consists in the appearance in the divine nous of the divine world, the idea of the world in its individual forms as the content of the divine consciousness.…
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…philosopher Plotinus as the “Son” who goes forth from the Father. The next step by which the transcendent God becomes self-conscious consists in the appearance in the divine nous of the divine world, the idea of the world in its individual forms as the content of the divine consciousness.…
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St. Paul the Apostle
Christology
…employed both “Christ” and “Son of God” freely, and he is also responsible for the widespread use of “Christ” as if it were Jesus’ name rather than his title. Paul sometimes shows knowledge that “the Christ” was a title, not a name, but more commonly he referred to Jesus…
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…employed both “Christ” and “Son of God” freely, and he is also responsible for the widespread use of “Christ” as if it were Jesus’ name rather than his title. Paul sometimes shows knowledge that “the Christ” was a title, not a name, but more commonly he referred to Jesus…
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