Son of God
“Son of God” is a biblical title used in several ways, but above all it identifies Jesus Christ in His unique relationship to the Father. In the New Testament it points to His true deity, messianic identity, and divine authority.
At a Glance
Son of God is a title that speaks of Jesus' divine identity and unique relationship to the Father.
Description
“Son of God” is a biblical title with more than one use, so context matters. In some passages it can refer more generally to beings or persons who stand in a special relationship to God, such as angels, Israel, or the Davidic king. Yet in the central Christian sense, the title belongs uniquely to Jesus Christ. The New Testament presents Him as the promised Messiah and also as the eternal Son who is distinct from the Father yet fully shares the divine nature. Conservative Christian teaching therefore understands “Son of God” not as implying that Jesus was created or merely adopted, but as expressing His unique filial relationship with the Father, His equality with God, and His authority to reveal the Father and accomplish salvation.