First thanks for the reply,......... g money
and second, as said we are discussing, and not arguing. yes, I agree that a son comes for a Father, if we are speak biologically. but consider how the term is used in context. first lets look at the definition. my source is the Vine's Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words.
Son: G5207, huios
primarily signifies the relation of offspring to parent, See John 9:18-John 9:20; Gal 4:30. "this is what most people think of a son, the biological definition", but I believe it's used in the Godhead, as for the Lord Jesus, the Son, is not so. let the definition tells us. listen to how it also can be used.
It is often used
metaphorically of prominent moral characteristics. (A). descendants,
without reference to sex, Rom 9:27. (B).
those who act in a certain way, whether evil, Matt 23:31, or good, Gal 3:7. (C).
those who manifest a certain character, whether evil, Acts 13:10; Eph 2:2, or good, Luke 6:35; Acts 4:36; Rom 8:14. (D).
the destiny that corresponds with the character, whether evil, Matt 23:15; John 17:12; 2Thess 2:3, or good, Luke 20:36; (E).
those who enjoy certain privileges, Acts 3:25. please look up this term. now there are other words that Identify a son also. but when it comes to the Lord Jesus, G5207, huios is prominentely used.
looking at our definition above, beside it's biological use, it is clear that when it comes to bibical use, that biological use is not what is ment. example, 2 Timothy 1:2 "To Timothy, my dearly
beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord."
we know that Timothy was not Paul's biological ... "son". but the term G5043 τέκνον teknon (tek'-non) n. is used.
a child (as produced).
[from the base of G5098]
KJV: child, daughter, son
Root(s): G5088
but why was the term son, G5043 τέκνον teknon used? lets see, scripture, 1 Timothy 1:2 "Unto Timothy,
my own son in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord." that cleared it up, there we have it, a "son" in the faith"., and not biologically. as we can see clearly in this scripture, listen,1 Corinthians 4:15 "For though ye have ten thousand instructors in Christ, yet have ye not many fathers:
for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the gospel."
again, the apostle Paul is using a biological metaphor for a spiritual representation.
now, when the Holy Ghost
overshadow Mary, it was not in a biological way. understand, the term "overshadow" is the Greek term,
G1982 ἐπισκιάζω episkiazo (ep-ee-skee-ad'-zo) v.
1. to cast a shade upon
2. (by analogy) to envelop in a haze of brilliancy
3. (figuratively) to invest with preternatural influence
definition #3. tells us how the body, (the flesh and blood), was conceived, because the spirit that dwelt in that flesh and blood is ETERNAL, never begotten. but what was begotten, (flesh and blood/a body), as Isaiah 9:6 states... "Child", and the "son" is given, Spirit, not begotten nor the the Spirit was born. but that child, was by "
preternatural influence", which means, "not in the natural way of conception between a man and a women". so the Lord Jesus the spirit, nor was his Body, was of HUMAN conception. so biologically he's no one's son.... follow me?
so the question, "why is the Lord Jesus, God almighty .... is called a Son? answer, A. the term "Son" means metaphorically, not biological, "character" and guess what else? that's God character, or characteristics ... "Holy", for God is Holy, and you and I know that his nature is "Spirit, hence the appellation, "Holy... Spirit"...... see it. understand "Holy" is God's character/the Son, and Spirit is his Nature/Father. supportive scripture, Hebrews 1:3 "Who being the brightness of his glory, and the
express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;"
that word "express Image" is G5481 χαρακτήρ charakter (cha-rak-teer') n.
1. an engraver (the tool or the person).
2. (by implication) an engraving.
3. (hence) a “
character,” the figure stamped.
4. (by extension) an exact copy.
5. (figuratively) a representation.
[from charasso “to sharpen to a point” (akin to G1125 through the idea of scratching)]
KJV: express image
there it is in definition #3, "
character", just as G5207, huios, Son, states, listen, metaphorically of prominent moral
characteristics. there we go, the TITLE identify "
character", that's why we're called sons of God, why? because of our "character" be ye "holy" for I am Holy. BINGO, being Holy is a son, because every son act like their Father, and here it's Holiness for us.
the Lord Jesus who is the Equal share of his ownself, in flesh, as the Son, he's the builder, what a natural son do, over his OWN house, (hebrews 3:6). for we 're in HIM, and in him dwells the Godhead fully... there it is.
now, the term Father, again his NATURE... Spirit, per John 4:24a. when the Lord Jesus said while on earth, in shared/diversifed flesh, "My Father which art in heaven, he's simply saying, My Spirit, which is in heaven, (because he in a diversified state and is the EQUAL SHARE of that ONE Spirit, Per Phil 2:6). and when the LORD Jesus say from heaven, My Son on earth, he's saying my Body on earth.
so in conclusion, the Lord Jesus is called Son, which is only a title, and not biologically, but speaking Spiritual or metaphorically of "
character".
hope you understand, and thanks in advance for a civil reply and discussion. if you have any questions, first re-read the post, or please ask.
PICJAG
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