Why Is Jesus Christ Called the Son of God, Son of David, and Son of Adam?
Blessed be the name of our Lord Jesus Christ!
In Scripture, Jesus is given three remarkable titles:
- Son of God
- Son of David
- Son of Adam
Each of these titles holds deep significance and reveals important aspects of who Jesus is, what He came to accomplish, and His place in God’s redemptive plan. Let’s take a closer look at each one.
1. Jesus as the Son of God: The Heir of All Things
The title “Son of God” is more than a name; it signifies inheritance—specifically, Jesus inherits all authority, power, and glory from the Father. In biblical times, the title “son” referred to the heir, the one who would take over the father’s estate. Jesus, as the Son of God, is the heir to everything that belongs to the Father. This inheritance includes God’s majesty, His kingdom, His rule, and ultimately, the power to redeem and restore humanity.
Hebrews 1:2-3 tells us: “But in these last days, He has spoken to us by His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, and through whom He made the universe. The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His being, sustaining all things by His powerful word.”
Because Jesus is the Son of God, He is the rightful heir to all creation. Everything that belongs to God has been given to Him. This is why, in Matthew 28:18, Jesus boldly declares, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.”
Jesus is not merely a messenger of God—He is the full revelation of God Himself, the one through whom the entire universe was made and the one who sustains it.
2. Jesus as the Son of David: The Fulfillment of the Davidic Covenant
The second title, “Son of David,” connects Jesus to David, Israel’s greatest king, and to the covenant God made with him. God promised David that his descendants would rule forever, and through this promise, He established an everlasting throne for the Messiah, who would come from David’s lineage.
Jesus is the fulfillment of that promise. The Son of David isn’t just a descendant of David; He is the long-awaited King who will reign eternally. Jesus doesn’t just claim the title as a mere heir; He is the ultimate fulfillment of the Davidic promise, the King who will rule with justice and peace over all nations.
In Matthew 1:1-17, the genealogy of Jesus shows that He is the direct descendant of David, confirming that He has the right to sit on David’s throne. But His kingship is not limited to Israel; it is a universal reign that will extend to the entire world, ultimately establishing a new Jerusalem (Revelation 21), the eternal dwelling place of God and His people.
Jesus’ royal heritage isn’t just a connection to the past—it’s a promise for the future. He is the King of Kings, and His kingdom will never end.
3. Jesus as the Son of Adam: The Redeemer of Humanity’s Lost Inheritance
The third title, “Son of Adam,” is deeply tied to Jesus’ role as the Redeemer of mankind. Adam, the first human, was given dominion over the earth and entrusted with the responsibility to rule and multiply. However, when Adam sinned, he lost his inheritance—his dominion over the earth—and subjected all of humanity to sin, death, and separation from God.
For humanity to reclaim what was lost, a second Adam was needed—someone who would restore the authority that Adam forfeited. Jesus, as the second Adam, came to redeem that lost inheritance and take back the dominion over the earth that Adam had surrendered.
1 Corinthians 15:45 highlights this: “So it is written, ‘The first man Adam became a living being; the last Adam, a life-giving spirit.’”
Jesus, the last Adam, not only came to fulfill God’s original intention for humanity but also to restore what was lost in the fall. He is the perfect man, fully human, who perfectly obeyed God where Adam failed.
As the Son of Adam, Jesus didn’t just represent humanity—He redeemed humanity, offering the chance for all who believe in Him to be restored to their original purpose: to rule with God in His eternal kingdom. Jesus is the one who reverses the curse of the fall and brings us back into fellowship with God.
In Matthew 11:27, Jesus says, “All things have been committed to me by my Father. No one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal Him.”
Through Jesus, we see God’s original plan for humanity restored. As the Son of Adam, Jesus reclaims the dominion and authority that Adam lost, offering new life to all who are in Him.
Jesus: The Alpha and Omega
Jesus is the beginning and the end—the Alpha and the Omega. He is the perfect image of God and the perfect man. As the Son of God, He is the heir of all that belongs to God. As the Son of David, He is the promised King who will reign forever. And as the Son of Adam, He is the Redeemer who restores humanity’s lost inheritance.
Jesus is not just a historical figure; He is the center of all things—the Creator, Sustainer, and Redeemer of the universe. If you have not yet believed in Him, now is the time to come to Him. He is the only way to the Father and the only hope for eternal life.
As Revelation 22:13 reminds us, “I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End.”
May the Lord bless you as you continue to discover more of who Jesus is and the incredible work He has done for us.
