This is truly spectacular! What an amazing verse! Verse three could easily be used as proof text for the hyperstatic union of Christ (Which declares that Christ was fully God and fully man-without sin). The word used for Son in this verse is the Greek word, Huios. This is distinguished from the Greek word Teknon for child. Huios is reserved in its usage for the Son of God. The difference between being a believer as Children of God (Tekna) and sons of God (Huios) is brought out in Romans 8:14-21. Tekna refers to those who were born of God while Huios refers to those who were born of God AND SHOW MATURITY BY ACTING AS SONS OF GOD. Huios gives evidence of the dignity of ones relationship and likeness to God.
Hence, the very word used to describe Jesus Christ as the Son of God reveals MUCH about Christ's relationship to God the Father and much about Christ's character. Jesus is never called Tekna in scripture but is always called Huios. It is a incredible testament to Christ's relationship with the Father and His character. It reveals His deity. More so, at the end of the verse, we see that Christ is of the descendants of David according to the FLESH. This term embodies what it means to be human, man. It encompasses all of what humanity is about. Thus, showing Christ's full humanity but sinless when connected with his Sonship to God the Father.
Amazing! Such a simple verse from the surface. Yet filled with power, theology, and authority.
God, thank you for the wonder of your Word!
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