June 2017 - Gentleman Theologian

The Son of Man: Jesus’ Self-Designation as Messiah

By M.Ferris | June 21, 2017April 29, 2018 by M.Ferris

The term “Son of Man” occurs repeatedly in the gospels as the way that Jesus most frequently refers to himself. Why is this, and what does the term mean? The fact that the term is limited almost exclusively to the gospel records also informs the meaning of Son of Man. There are at least three things one can say about the title and its meaning. Son of Man is a Messianic title. The use of…

Why Four Gospels?

By M.Ferris | June 10, 2017 by M.Ferris

A question that is logically posed by readers of Scripture is, why are there four gospels? The question becomes more interesting when one begins to read the four evangelists; a striking feature is both their similarity and dissimilarity. Are these biographies of Jesus? If the Holy Spirit inspired these records, surely there should be one story, one official biography? These questions can sometimes trouble new believers, and unsettle them when they encounter the differences. They…