Deity of Christ
How can Christians trust Jesus as their Savior when the Old Testament warns against trusting in a son of man?
Quick answer
The warning in Psalm 146:3 is about placing trust in frail, mortal humanity, not a refutation of Jesus' divine nature. Jesus, as the Son of Man, transcends the limitations of mere mortals, being both fully human and fully divine.
Full argument
The context of Psalm 146 reveals that the 'son of man' mentioned is a reference to fallible humanity, emphasizing that one should not place hope in mere mortals who ultimately perish. The Psalmist contrasts this with the eternal nature and faithfulness of God, who is the true source of help and salvation. Therefore, the warning is not against Jesus specifically, but against trusting in any human being for ultimate salvation. Furthermore, the term 'son of man' is used in various biblical contexts to denote humanity's frailty, as seen in Job and Isaiah, reinforcing that the phrase does not inherently disqualify Jesus from being trusted as Savior. Instead, Christians believe that Jesus, while being the Son of Man, is also the divine Son of God, making Him uniquely qualified to provide salvation.
Key verses
Psalm 146:3bible
Put not your trust in princes, in a son of man, in whom there is no help.
Mark 2:28bible
For the Son of Man is lord even of the sabbath.
Isaiah 51:12bible
I, I am he that comforts you; who are you that you are afraid of man who dies?
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