The Eternal Sonship of Christ

The doctrine of eternal Sonship declares that the second person of the triune godhead has eternally existed as the Son. There was never a time when he was not the Son of God. At the incarnation he became a man; he did not become the Son. Those who deny this foundational truth teach that Jesus became the Son of God at some point in history. Some say that he became the Son at his baptism; others at his resurrection. Most, however, say that he became the Son at the incarnation. In this timely book the authors present with clarity the scriptural basis for the doctrine of the eternal Sonship of Christ, deal thoroughly with alternate views that deny this essential doctrine, and conclude with an explanation of why this truth is so vital to evangelical Christianity. George Zeller has served on the staff of the Middletown (Connecticut) Bible Church for more than thirty years. He has written numerous Sunday School lessons, Bible study materials, doctrinal booklets, and various papers on a wide range of biblical topics. These studies are accessible at www.middletownbiblechurch.org. Dr. Renald E. Showers holds degrees from Wheaton College, Dallas Theological Seminary, and Grace Theological Seminary. He has served on the faculties of Lancaster Bible College, Moody Bible Institute, and Philadelphia College of the Bible. At present he is on the staff of the Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry