Thread reply 2 questions of classmate.
1. What is the significance of Stephen’s dying vision of Jesus as Son of Man, standing at
the right hand of the Father? Consider both elements in your answer: the designation
(Son of Man) and the posture (standing, rather than sitting, at the Father’s side).
There is significance to both Jesus’ designation and posture in Stephen’s vision at the
end of his speech to the Sanhedrin. To begin, the title Son of Man was Jesus’ preferred
self-designation; He used this title to refer to Himself throughout the Gospels [1]. In fact,
the designation Son of Man was only spoken originally (without quotation, John 12:34)
one time not by Jesus in the New Testament, and it was by Stephen in his speech [2].
The designation Son of Man draws from Old Testament Scripture, linking Jesus to the
prophecy of Daniel 7:13-14 [3]. This prophecy referred to “a” Son of Man that would rule
as king eternally. Jesus recognized His fit within this prophecy and claimed the title of
“the”, one and only, Son of Man. So, when Stephen stated to have seen the Son of Man
to the Sanhedrin (Acts 7:56), they likely all knew of the title from the referenced prophecy
in the Book of Daniel.
Before Stephen, Jesus too was at His trial before the Sanhedrin [4] (Matt. 26:57-67).
Jesus’ final words to the Sanhedrin were that they would “see the Son of Man sitting at
the right hand of power, and coming on the clouds of heaven” (Matt. 26:64). Because
Jesus said this, the Sanhedrin knew specifically who Stephen claimed to have seen. This
is why those of the Sanhedrin were so enraged (Acts 7:57); they knew they had Jesus
killed, so it was blasphemous to them that Stephen could see Him. Stephen’s use of
choosing the designation Son of Man connects his trial to Jesus’, and it reminds the
Sanhedrin of Jesus, the one they falsely accused.
In addition to significance in the designation of Jesus in Stephen’s vision, there is
significance in His posture. Stephen states that he saw the Son of Man “standing at the
right hand of God” (Acts 7:56). It is important to note that this is the only time in Scripture
where Jesus is recorded to have been standing, not sitting, at God’s right hand [5]. In
analysis of this, Jesus was likely standing in a display of embrace for Stephen. Standing
for someone, even in today’s culture, is a form of welcoming. Stephen was the first
Christian martyr. It was a huge step within the church, enough to move Jesus into a
standing position. For Stephen, seeing the Son of Man standing for him must have given
him much assurance before dying for His name. In regards to the position of Jesus at
God’s right hand, I interpreted this in my discussion board two post; it is a representation
of Jesus’ authority and holiness, and it is a fulfillment of prophecy (Psa. 110:1). Stephen’s
vision of Jesus just before his death was an incredible one, and as I have pointed out,
His designation and posture in Acts 7:56 have importance in the story of Acts.
2. Cornelius is described in Acts 10 as devout, fearing God, and prayerful. Indeed, God
took note of his good works and heard his prayers. Why was it necessary for Peter to
preach the gospel to him?
Even though Cornelius was a devout, God-fearing man, it was still necessary for him to
receive the Gospel message. Cornelius’s conversion is the longest story in Acts [6], and
that is a sign of its importance within Acts as a whole. There are several verses of
Scripture from Jesus Himself that confirm the claim that Cornelius needed to hear the
Gospel. The primary verse that comes to my mind is John 14:6, “I am the way, and the
truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father except through Me.” So, since the Savior
had already arrived and was resurrected, there was a need for people to know Christ for
salvation. Following this verse, Jesus also states, “apart from Me you can do nothing”
(John 15:5). These verses solidify the importance of following Jesus. Cornelius prayed
and was charitable, so he was seen by the Lord as worthy of hearing the Gospel (Acts
10:4).
By sending Peter, God was rewarding Cornelius, his family and loved ones for their faith.
This is evidence to the Lord’s nature of accepting anyone who fears and obeys Him [7].
God’s promise to Abraham in Genesis 12:3 to bless all the families of the earth through
him was being fulfilled. The Savior, Jesus, an ancestor of Abraham, was to be spread to
all the nations. Still today, we must continue to spread His name. “If you confess with
your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead,
you will be saved” (Rom. 10:9). Being that the gospel of Jesus Christ is fundamental to
salvation, it was necessary for Cornelius and other gentiles to receive it.
[1] Ger, Steven. 2018. Acts: Witnesses to the World. Chattanooga, Tenn. : AMG
Publishers. pg. 107. Retrieved from https://app.wordsearchbible.lifeway.com
[2] Kim, Seyoon. 2019. "The 'Son of Man'" as the Son of God. Tübingen: Mohr Siebeck.
Accessed November 16, 2020. ProQuest Ebook Central.
[3] Ger, Steven. 2018. Acts: Witnesses to the World. Chattanooga, Tenn. : AMG
Publishers. pg. 107. Retrieved from https://app.wordsearchbible.lifeway.com
[4] Ger, Steven. 2018. Acts: Witnesses to the World. Chattanooga, Tenn. : AMG
Publishers. pg. 107. Retrieved from https://app.wordsearchbible.lifeway.com
[5] Ger, Steven. 2018. Acts: Witnesses to the World. Chattanooga, Tenn. : AMG
Publishers. pg. 107. Retrieved from https://app.wordsearchbible.lifeway.com
[6] Pervo, Richard I.. 2009. "The Conversions of Peter and Cornelius." In Acts: A
Commentary, edited by Attridge Harold W., 258-88. Minneapolis: 1517 Media. Accessed
November 17, 2020. doi:10.2307/j.ctvb6v8c6.32.
[7] Ger, Steven. 2018. Acts: Witnesses to the World. Chattanooga, Tenn. : AMG
Publishers. pg. 157. Retrieved from https://app.wordsearchbible.lifeway.com
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Your thread must answer the two questions in at least 300 words (150 words per
question). This guideline promotes writing that is thorough, yet concise enough to permit
your classmates to read all the threads. You must include references to the Bible, the
textbook, and at least 1 additional outside source to support your positions. References
must be formatted in current Turabian style. First person perspective (e.g., “I” or “we”) is
allowed in all your posts.
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Jesus
designation
aligns
with
the
vision
that
Stephen
had.
The
designation
that
Jesus
had
as
the
Son
of
man
is
significant
since
it
allows
believers
to
view
Jesus
as
the
king
that
would
rule
eternally’.
You
make
a
good
statement
that
in
relation
to
the
posture
that
Jesus
made,
Stephen
mentioned
that
he
saw
the
vision
of
the
son
of
man
in
the
right
hand of
God
the
father’.
I
agree
with
your
statement
that
in
today’s
community,
standing
for
someone
may
translate
to
a
form
of
welcoming
that
one
is
given
a
chance
to
do.
You
further
relate
this
with
the
fact
that
the
vision
was
the
representation
that
Stephen
would
be
among
the
early
martyrs
who
would
die
in
the
name
of
Christ.
Jesus
holiness
and
authority
is
among
the
factors
that
assisted
him
in
gaining
a
huge
number
of
people
who
would
follow
his
teachings.
You
state
that
based
on
the
Jesus
authority
and
holiness,
Stephen
was
able
to
understand
that
even
if
he
was
to
die
he
would
die for
Christ.
Part
2
The
message
that
most
people
got
in
the
Bible
assisted
them
in
making
the
right
decision
in
regard
to
their
devotion
to
Christ.
I
agree
with
your
statement
that
regardless
of
the
ideology
that
people
had
in
Cornelius
as
a
God
fearing
man,
it
was
essential
that
he
still
got
the
message
of
God’.
As
an
act
of
faith
to
God,
most
people
receives
a
reward
that
helps
them
to
relate
well
with
other
people.
I
agree
with
your
statement
that as
a
result
of
the
faith
that
Abraham
had
in
God,
he
was
rewarded
and
his
family
was
rewarded
through
him.
You
state
that
in
today’s
community,
people
continue
to
experience
the
urge
to
'
Ger,
Steven.
2018.
Acts:
Witnesses
to
the
World.
Chattanooga,
Tenn.
:
AMG
Publishers.
pg.
107.
Retrieved
from
https://app.wordsearchbible
lifeway.com
*
Kim,
Seyoon.
2019.
"The
'Son
of
Man'"
as
the
Son
of
God.
Tiibingen:
Mohr
Siebeck.
Accessed
November
16,
2020.
ProQuest
Ebook
Central.
>
Pervo,
Richard
I..
2009.
"The
Conversions
of
Peter
and
Cornelius."
In
Acts:
A
Commentary,
edited
by
Attridge
Harold
W.,
258-88.
Minneapolis:
1517
Media.
Accessed
November
17,
2020.
doi:
10.2307/j.ctvb6v8c6.32.
RESPONSE
assist
in
spreading
the
gospel.
I
agree
with
your
statement
that
as a
result
of
the
efforts
that
are
put
in
place
regarding
the
spread
of
Gospel,
more
people
are
able
to
appreciate
the
word
of
God.
RESPONSE
Bibliography
Ger,
Steven.
2018.
Acts:
Witnesses
to
the
World.
Chattanooga,
Tenn.
:
AMG
Publishers.
pg.
107.
Retrieved
from
https://app.wordsearchbible.lifeway.com
1Kim,
Seyoon.
2019.
"The
'Son
of
Man"
as
the
Son
of
God.
Tiibingen:
Mohr
Siebeck.
Accessed
November
16,
2020.
ProQuest
Ebook
Central.
'
Pervo,
Richard
I..
2009.
"The
Conversions
of
Peter
and
Cornelius."
In
Acts:
A
Commentary,
edited
by
Attridge
Harold
W.,
258-88.
Minneapolis:
1517
Media.
Accessed
November
17,
2020.
doi:10.2307/|.ctvb6v8c6.32.
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Jesus designation aligns with the vision that Stephen had. The designation that
Jesus had as the Son of man is signi
cant since it allows believers to view
Jesus as the king that would rule eternally Ger, Steven. 2018. Acts: Witnesses
to the World. Chattanooga, Tenn.: AMG Publishers. Pg. 107. Retrieved from
https://app.wordsearchbible.lifeway.com
. You make a fair statement that concerning the posture that Jesus made,
Stephen mentioned that he saw the vision of the Son of man in the right hand
of God the father Kim, Seyoon. 2019. "The 'Son of Man'" as the Son of God.
Report:Bible response
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Tübingen: Mohr Siebeck. Accessed November 16, 2020. ProQuest Ebook
Central.
. I agree with your statement that in today's community, standing for someone
may translate to a form of welcoming that one is given a chance to do. You
further relate this with the fact that the vision was the representation that
Stephen would be among the early martyrs who would die in the name of
Christ. Jesus holiness and authority are among the factors that assisted him in
gaining a considerable number of people who would follow his teachings. You
state that based on the Jesus authority and holiness, Stephen was able to
understand that even if he were to die, he would die for Christ.
Part 2
The message that most people got in the Bible assisted them in making the
right decision in regard to their devotion to Christ. I agree with your statement
that regardless of the ideology that people had in Cornelius as a God-fearing
man, it was essential that he still got the message of God Pervo, Richard I..
2009. "The Conversions of Peter and Cornelius." In Acts: A Commentary, edited
by Attridge Harold W., 258-88. Minneapolis: 1517 Media. Accessed November
17, 2020. doi:10.2307/j.ctvb6v8c6.32.
. As an act of faith to God, most people receive a reward that helps them to
relate well with other people. I agree with your statement that as a result of the
faith that Abraham had in God, he was rewarded and his family was rewarded
through him. You state that in today's community, people continue to
experience the urge to assist in spreading the Gospel. I agree with your
statement that as a result of the efforts that are put in place regarding the
spread of Gospel, more people are able to appreciate the word of God.
Bibliography
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Ger, Steven. 2018. Acts: Witnesses to the World. Chattanooga, Tenn.: AMG
Publishers. Pg. 107. Retrieved from https://app.wordsearchbible.lifeway.com
Kim, Seyoon. 2019. "The 'Son of Man'" as the Son of God. Tübingen: Mohr
Siebeck. Accessed November 16, 2020. ProQuest Ebook Central.
Pervo, Richard I.. 2009. "The Conversions of Peter and Cornelius." In Acts: A
Commentary, edited by Attridge Harold W., 258-88. Minneapolis: 1517 Media.
Accessed November 17, 2020. doi:10.2307/j.ctvb6v8c6.32.
Running Head: RESPONSE 1
Response
Name
Course
Date
2
RESPONSE
Bible response
Part 1
Jesus designation aligns with the vision that Stephen had. The designation that Jesus had as the
Son of man is significant since it allows believers to view Jesus as the king that would rule eternally
1
.
You make a fair statement that concerning the posture that Jesus made, Stephen mentioned that he saw
the vision of the Son of man in the right hand of God the father
2
. I agree with your statement that in
today’s community, standing for someone may translate to a form of welcoming that one is given a
chance to do. You further relate this with the fact that the vision was the representation that Stephen
would be among the early martyrs who would die in the name of Christ. Jesus holiness and authority are
among the factors that assisted him in gaining a considerable number of people who would follow his
teachings. You state that based on the Jesus authority and holiness, Stephen was able to understand that
even if he were to die, he would die for Christ.
Part 2
The message that most people got in the Bible assisted them in making the right decision in
regard to their devotion to Christ. I agree with your statement that regardless of the ideology that people
had in Cornelius as a God-fearing man, it was essential that he still got the message of God
3
. As an act of
faith to God, most people receive a reward that helps them to relate well with other people. I agree with
your statement that as a result of the faith that Abraham had in God, he was rewarded and his family was
rewarded through him. You state that in today’s community, people continue to experience the urge to
1
Ger, Steven. 2018. Acts: Witnesses to the World. Chattanooga, Tenn.: AMG Publishers. Pg.
107. Retrieved from https://app.wordsearchbible.lifeway.com
2
Kim, Seyoon. 2019. "The 'Son of Man'" as the Son of God. Tübingen: Mohr Siebeck. Accessed
November 16, 2020. ProQuest Ebook Central.
3
Pervo, Richard I.. 2009. "The Conversions of Peter and Cornelius." In Acts: A Commentary,
edited by Attridge Harold W., 258-88. Minneapolis: 1517 Media. Accessed November 17, 2020.
doi:10.2307/j.ctvb6v8c6.32.
3
RESPONSE
assist in spreading the Gospel. I agree with your statement that as a result of the efforts that are put in
place regarding the spread of Gospel, more people are able to appreciate the word of God.
4
RESPONSE
Bibliography
Ger, Steven. 2018. Acts: Witnesses to the World. Chattanooga, Tenn.: AMG Publishers. Pg. 107.
Retrieved from https://app.wordsearchbible.lifeway.com
1
Kim, Seyoon. 2019. "The 'Son of Man'" as the Son of God. Tübingen: Mohr Siebeck. Accessed
November 16, 2020. ProQuest Ebook Central.
1
Pervo, Richard I.. 2009. "The Conversions of Peter and Cornelius." In Acts: A Commentary,
edited by Attridge Harold W., 258-88. Minneapolis: 1517 Media. Accessed November
17, 2020. doi:10.2307/j.ctvb6v8c6.32.
