What does "Son of Man comes in His glory" reveal about Jesus' divinity? The Central Verse “When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the angels with Him, He will sit on His glorious throne.” Immediate Context • Jesus is finishing the Olivet Discourse, describing His visible return and the final judgment. • He uses His favorite self-designation, “Son of Man,” taken from Daniel 7:13-14. • The scene is universal and cosmic—angels gathered, throne established, nations assembled. Why the Title “Son of Man” Matters • Daniel 7:13-14 pictures “One like a son of man” receiving “dominion, glory, and kingship … an everlasting dominion.” • By adopting that title, Jesus identifies Himself with the heavenly figure to whom the Ancient of Days grants divine authority. • The title links His earthly ministry (true humanity) to His heavenly prerogatives (true deity). Glory: A Divine Attribute • Isaiah 42:8: “I will not give My glory to another.” • Yet Jesus speaks of “His glory,” not borrowed or bestowed, but intrinsic. • John 17:5: “Glorify Me … with the glory I had with You before the world existed.” • The sharing of God’s exclusive glory signals equality with the Father. Shared Glory with the Father • Matthew 16:27: “For the Son of Man will come in the glory of His Father with His angels.” • The same divine glory possessed by the Father is the glory in which the Son comes. • This shared glory affirms Jesus’ eternal preexistence and co-equality within the Godhead. Command of Angelic Hosts • Angels consistently serve and worship God (Psalm 103:20-21). • Jesus arrives “with all the angels,” indicating sovereign command over heaven’s armies. • Mark 8:38 and Luke 9:26 repeat the theme: angels attend His arrival, underscoring divine status. The Throne and the Right to Judge • Only God judges the earth (Genesis 18:25; Psalm 9:7-8). • Matthew 25:31-32 continues: He “will sit on His glorious throne. All the nations will be gathered before Him, and He will separate the people…” • John 5:22: “The Father … has assigned all judgment to the Son.” • A throne of judgment, universal jurisdiction, and the power to render eternal destinies all belong to God—yet are exercised by Jesus. Connection to Prophecy and Fulfillment • Daniel 7:13-14 provides the template: clouds, glory, everlasting kingdom. • Mark 13:26: “They will see the Son of Man coming in the clouds with great power and glory.” • Revelation 1:7: “Behold, He is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see Him.” • The prophetic thread ties Old Testament expectation to New Testament revelation, confirming Jesus as the divine Messiah. Implications for Faith and Worship • Jesus possesses and displays the very glory Yahweh refuses to share with any created being. • He commands angels, judges nations, and reigns forever—roles Scripture reserves for God alone. • Therefore, the phrase “Son of Man comes in His glory” unveils more than a future event; it uncovers the divine identity of the One who will return. Key Takeaways • “Son of Man” = the Danielic, divine-human ruler. • “His glory” = intrinsic, eternal glory, shared with the Father. • Angelic entourage + universal judgment + royal throne = unmistakable signs of deity. • The verse stands as a clear affirmation that Jesus is not merely a perfect man but truly God who will consummate history in visible, sovereign majesty. |
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