He used the title at Jesus鈥 baptismCeremony where a person is initiated into Christian life. It involves immersion in water, or the sprinkling or pouring of water. and his transfiguration (when he appeared in radiant glory to three of his disciples). On both occasions there is interaction between God the Father and his Son.
Jesus does not use the title to describe himself. His preferred title is Son of Man.
Many Christians use the title Son of God today.
Is the title 鈥楽on of God鈥 helpful for Christians today?
Yes
No
Many Christians think this is the best title to describe Jesus.
Some find it very hard to understand 鈥 they prefer to think of Jesus as a more approachable, personal figure who they can get close to.
It stresses the close relationship between Jesus and God.
Some don鈥檛 like it because it makes God seem very distant.
It reminds people of Jesus鈥 great power to heal and save.
Yes
Many Christians think this is the best title to describe Jesus.
No
Some find it very hard to understand 鈥 they prefer to think of Jesus as a more approachable, personal figure who they can get close to.
Yes
It stresses the close relationship between Jesus and God.
No
Some don鈥檛 like it because it makes God seem very distant.
Yes
It reminds people of Jesus鈥 great power to heal and save.