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Son of God — Bible Term Explained | fresh.bible

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Son of God

Son of God

A title declaring Jesus' divine identity and unique relationship with the Father

lightbulbNot 'a' son — THE Son. Same nature as the Father, eternal, uncreated

Definition

Not just 'a son of God' — THE Son. This title appears at Jesus' baptism ('This is my beloved Son'), His transfiguration, and throughout the Gospels. It claims something no other human can: Jesus shares God's nature and has existed with the Father eternally. Demons recognized it. Peter confessed it. The high priest condemned Jesus for claiming it. It's the most explosive claim in human history.

Used In18 mentions across 7 books

1 john

Not Every Voice Deserves Your Trust

1 John 4:1-6

Son of God is the specific confession being tested here — John frames acknowledging Jesus in this title as the mark of authentic divine teaching versus the spirit of the Antichrist.