Titles for Jesus

Question 1

Son of Man

Answer 1

A title that shows the human nature of Jesus, and the fact that his suffering and death is a sacrifice to benefit all humanity

Question 2

Son of God

Answer 2

A title that shows the divine or holy relationship between Jesus and God the Father

Question 3

Christ/ Messiah

Answer 3

A title meaning ‘anointed one’; Jesus is a spiritual leader sent by God

Question 4

Give arguments for and against the title ‘Messiah’

Answer 4

For:
•Views Jesus as a historical figure
•Views Jesus as a savior
Against:
•Makes Jesus appear more like royaly

Question 5

Give arguments for and against the title ‘Son of Man’

Answer 5

For:
•Emphasizes the humanity of Jesus
•Title preferred by Jesus
Against:
•Some Christians think it does not emphasize the divine aspect of Jesus

Question 6

Give arguments for and against the title ‘Son of God’

Answer 6

For:
•Universally understood
•Shows the closeness of Jesus’ relationship with God
Against:
•Some Christians find it off putting as they prefer to think of Jesus as a more personal figure -> Son of God can seem remote