And who through the Spirit of holiness was appointed the Son of God in power by his resurrection from the dead: Jesus Christ our Lord. The contrast between flesh and Spirit (kata pneuma) marks the twofold dimension of Christ's identity and significance. Appointed (horizō) does not denote that Jesus became God's Son at the resurrection but rather that his divine sonship was declared (announced, revealed) with power through the resurrection. The Spirit of holiness (pneuma hagiasynēs) points to the Holy Spirit as the agent of resurrection power.

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