Many Sons

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Now we can continue the all-important account in Hebrews 2:1-18 “But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; that He by the grace of God should taste death for every man. For it became Him, for Whom are all things, and by Whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the Captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings” (Heb 2:9-10).

Did you catch what was said? Do you grasp it? These verses contain the promise of a staggering future available to mankind. Those called in this age are to inherit “all things” and to be “crowned with glory and honour” through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ—“the Captain of their salvation.”

These verses reveal the marvellous, wonderful potential planned for all Christians. Paul reveals that, when Christ returns, “many sons” will be brought “unto glory,” through the work of the “Captain of our salvation” (Heb. 2:10).

The Bible shows a connection between sons and heirs. An heir has not yet inherited what is to come to him. We read, in I Corinthians 15:50, that we will “inherit the kingdom of God.” But those called now, in this lifetime, are heirs—begotten (not yet born) sons. Paul further explains, “And if you be Christ’s, then are you Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise…Wherefore you are no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ” (Gal. 3:29; 4:7).

God will share ruler ship over His entire creation with all of His Sons. Christ is merely the first of many. Notice: “For whom He did foreknow, He also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the first-born among many brethren” (Rom. 8:29).

The birth of a “first-born” son logically implies the future birth of additional sons (and daughters) to the same family! Of course, one of God’s biblical names is “Father” (Greek: Pater: see Matt. 5:48, 6:9; Mark 14:36; Gal. 4:6). This word refers to the head of a family—it is, like the word “son”, a family name! A human father and son are members of the same family. This is also true of Spirit-begotten children of God!

Continuing in Hebrews 2:1-18, notice that Christ “…is not ashamed to call them brethren [the other many sons—US!]” (Heb 2:11). Truly, the begotten Christian has been called to “glory” and to be one of “many sons.” Christ’s suffering and sacrifice allow Him to be the “Captain of their salvation”—and potentially yours.

What an incredible future for those whom Jesus Christ “calls…brethren.” Notice again: “For both He that sanctifies [Christ] and they who are sanctified [begotten Christians] are all of one: for which cause He is not ashamed to call them brethren” (Heb 2:11). There will be no difference between Christ and His younger brothers and sisters, except that He will have greater overall authority within God’s kingdom. All will be of the God kind—God Beings!

If Christ is “not ashamed to call them [us] brethren,” then we, God’s begotten sons, must not be ashamed to defend the very truth that sanctifies us (John 17:17)—and the truth of the gospel (Phil. 1:17). We must “grow up” unto Christ (Eph. 4:13) and hold to the true doctrines of God. We must qualify to stand beside Christ over “all things.”

Do you see what has been described here? The Christian goal is to be born into the kingdom of God—to become an immortal spirit being who will rule under Christ. What could be more wonderful—more glorious—to look forward to?

While the trinity is a mystery that cannot be understood, God’s Plan, while a mystery to the world, can be understood. And His purpose has not changed from the beginning. (I have written a detailed book, The Awesome Potential of Man, is devoted to explaining the truth of the astonishing salvation so few understand.)