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Son of Man

Jesus is the Son of Man

Faith in the SON OF MAN is symbolized by the shield of faith (Eph. 6:16) dominated by a large cross studded with five Jewels (representing the Five Wounds of Christ) and the Messianic Rose. Above the Shield are the five-pointed Star of Jacob (the symbol for His Epiphany or appearance as the Messiah, Numbers 24,17 and Rev. 22,16) and the Alpha-Omega surrounded by a circle (identifying Jesus as the second person of the Trinity). On the shield are the Fleur-de-lys (representing His Human Nature) and the Chalice and Host (representing His abiding presence in our midst). The I H S on the Host refers to Jesus Christ.

[T]he Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins. (Mark 2:10, NIV).

He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed. (1 Peter 2:24, ESV).

I see him, but not now; I behold him, but not near. A star will come out of Jacob; a scepter will rise out of Israel. (Numbers 24:17, NIV).

I, Jesus, have sent My angel to testify to you these things in the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, the Bright and Morning Star. (Revelation 22:16, NKJV).