This Sonship was the subject of the Annunciation

[Mary Naeem]

Pope Shenouda III


The relation of Christ's Sonship to the Godhead is mentioned in the Book of Isaiah who said: "For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace" (Is. 9:6). In the same prophecy we find both terms 'Son' and 'Mighty God, and the word
'Wonderful' reminds us of the Lord's words to Manoah, Samson's father: "Why do you ask My name, seeing it is wonderful?" (Jud. 13:18)