Matthew 3:17 English Standard Version (ESV): And behold, a voice from heaven said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.” "He was still speaking when behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him.” - Matthew 17:5 As said in the maiden edition of this series: "children are born. Sons are given," Isaiah 9:6. God's earnest desire is that we grow to be sons, know whom we are to Him so He can present us to the world Himself. And then we can exercise Kingdom authority with discretionary powers to bring His Kingdom's will on earth or the territories we reside. The presenting of son are backed up by the command: 'Listen to him!" Even without the command, the authority of the one doing the presentation suffices in determining the degree of power to be wielded by the son (Person) presented. It means, "This person is an...
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