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Historically, many rulers have assumed titles such as son of god, son of a god or son of Heaven. The Roman Emperor Augustus referred to his relation to his deified adoptive father, Julius Caesar, as "son of a god" via the term divi filius which was later also used by Domitian. The motif of a person being a "son of God" is widespread in mythology as well.
The term "son of God" is sometimes used in the Old and New Testaments of the Bible to refer to those with special relationships with God. In the Old Testament, angels, just and pious men, the descendants of Seth, and the kings of Israel are all called "sons of God." In the New Testament, Adam, and, most notably, Jesus Christ are called "son of God," while followers of Jesus are called, "sons of God." It often was used for Biblical figures who had mysterious or difficult pregnancies, for example Samson, and Samuel were called a "Son of God".
In the New Testament, "Son of God" is applied to Jesus on many occasions. Jesus is declared to be the Son of God on two separate occasions by a voice speaking from Heaven. Jesus is also explicitly and implicitly described as the Son of God by himself and by various individuals who appear in the New Testament. As applied to Jesus, the term is a reference to his role as the Messiah, the King chosen by God. The contexts and ways in which Jesus' title, Son of God, means something more than or other than Messiah remain the subject of ongoing scholarly study and discussion.
Christian Charles Philip Bale (born 30 January 1974) is an English actor. He has starred in both blockbuster films and smaller projects from independent producers and art houses.
Bale first caught the public eye at the age of 13, when he was cast in the starring role of Steven Spielberg's Empire of the Sun (1987). Based on the original story by J. G. Ballard, Bale played an English boy who is separated from his parents and subsequently finds himself lost in a Japanese internment camp during World War II. In 2000, he garnered critical acclaim for his portrayal of serial killer Patrick Bateman in American Psycho. He is known for going to great lengths to portray characters in films, notably for the psychological thriller The Machinist (2004), where he lost 63 pounds (28.5 kg) to play the role of Trevor Reznik.
Bale went on to receive greater commercial recognition and acclaim for his performance as Bruce Wayne/Batman in Christopher Nolan's Batman Begins (2005), The Dark Knight (2008) and The Dark Knight Rises (2012). His portrayal of Dicky Eklund in the David O. Russell-directed biographical film The Fighter (2010), earned him widespread acclaim and a number of awards, including the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. He has since gained further critical acclaim, as well as subsequent Academy Award, Screen Actors Guild Award and Golden Globe nominations for his roles in Russell's American Hustle and Adam McKay's The Big Short.
Son of God
Shaper of the stars
You alone
The dweller of my heart
Mighty King
How beautiful You are, how beautiful
Son of God
The Father's gift to us
You alone
We're broken on the alter of love
Precious Lamb
Our freedom's in Your blood, it's in your blood
Jesus, oh Holy One
I sing to You
Forgiven
Savior, I'm overcome
With Your great love for me
Son of God
Strength beyond compare
You alone
The darkness cannot bear
Lord of love
Your kindness draws me near, it draws me
Son of God
Prophecy of old
You alone
Redeemer of my soul
Come again
And lead your people home, come lead us home
Jesus, oh Holy One
(Jesus, Holy One)
I sing to You
Forgiven
(Forgiven)
Savior, I'm overcome
(My Savior, overcome)
With Your great love for me
You are worthy
You are worthy
You are worthy of all my praise
You are beautiful
(You are beautiful)
You are beautiful
(So beautiful)
So, I will lift up my hands and sing
(Lift up my hands and sing)
You are worthy
(You are worthy)
You are worthy
(You are worthy)
You are worthy of all my praise
(Worthy of all my praise)
You are beautiful
(Beautiful)
So beautiful
(So beautiful)
I will lift up my hands and sing
Jesus, oh Holy One
I sing to You
Forgiven
Savior, I'm overcome
With Your great love for me