Clarification: In this sermon, the theme of "sonship" was traced throughout the book of Genesis. The following phrases were used in the sermon to highlight "sonship": The Messiah would be "a son of Adam," a "son of Abraham" (12:1-3), and a "son of Judah" (49:8-12). The phrase "a son of Adam" is picked up in the Old & New Testament to enforce the Messiah's humanity, as one who is both truly God, truly man, in one person.
In the Old Testament, the Hebrew Scriptures in Psalm 8:4 write: the son of man [the Hebrew word translated "man" is "Adam"]. In the New Testament, the phrase "son of Adam" can be found in the genealogy of Jesus in Luke 3. This phrase does not suggest that Jesus had a "natural" father from Adam, whereby original sin is transmitted. That is not the case. Rather, we know that Jesus Christ had no natural father in Adam. We know that in the incarnation, Jesus, the eternal Son of God, was conceived in the womb of the virgin Mary by the Holy Spirit (Matthew 1:18-23). As God-in-the-flesh (John 1:1; 14), Jesus was born without original sin and without a sinful nature. Thus, making him fit to be the only Saviour for sinners.
To avoid any Christological confusion, upon further reflection, the translation "Son of Man", which is the most frequent title that Jesus used of himself, is a better title to emphasize the God-man's humanity.
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Joshua Mills grew up in a Christian home, and was converted in his late teens. The gospel of John, as well as his sister’s conversion and encouragement were instrumental in his coming to Christ. Josh holds an Honours Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Wilfred...
