Did Jesus Redeem Mankind? — Page 125
? 118 to the service of others, is of a really high order; but so far as, the question of the status of Jesus is concerned, the reference makes it clear that he was Son of man. It is further said: "But as the days of Noah were, so, shall also the coming of the Son of man be. ” (Matthew 24:38) Again it is said: "For in such an hour as you think not the Son of man cometh. " (Matthew 24:44) It indicates that the first advent of the Messiah was as the "Son of man" and so shall be his second coming as well. But that it will be so sudden that it will be a surprise to all. In other words, he will be accorded the same treatment as is accorded to the Prophets of God whose appearance is treated as uncalled for and generally people repudiate their claim. It is yet again said: "Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give unto you. " (John 7:27) People strive for bread and raiment but you should not