Debate: WAS JESUS CHRIST A REAL PERSON?
Side: yes

Hello Decay,Mishnah: A collection of oral Jewish law and traditions that forms a basic part of  the Talmud. The use of the Title: Son of Man"Jesus clearly believed Himself to be the fulfillment of the Old Testament prophecies of the Messiah. In referring to Himself He continually used the title "The Son of Man" from Daniel's vision" (Daniel 7:13, 14).(Evidence that Demands A Verdict Vol. 1, 102)The use of the Title: Christ"...is derived from the Greek word for Messiah (or the Hebrew Mashiach, see Daniel 9:26) and means "anointed one". Two offices, king and priest, are indicated in the use of the title Christ. The title affirms Jesus as the promised priest and king of Old Testament prophecies" (McDowell, More Than A Carpenter, 10).A. Son of Man: Jesus used this title in three distinctive ways:1. Concerning His earthly ministry.2. When foretelling His passion. 3. In His teaching regarding His coming again.In other words, Jesus claimed Messiahship by the way He used the title. That is, in such a way that His disciples and His hostile witnessses can not misunderstand. The Jews were expecting a Messiah according to the Old Testament prophecies. He claimed that He literally is the fulfillment of Old Testament Messianic prophecies. Not only that, but He also claimed Deity. Let me explain. When Jesus was on trial by the Sanhedrin (the religious ruling body), He was placed under oath by the high priest to give him an answer in regards to His claims. Morison explains about that oath, "If [Mishna] one shall say, I adjure you by the Almighty, by Sabaoth, by the Gracious and Merciful, by the Long-suffering, by the Compassionate, or by any of the Divine titles, behold they are bound to answer" (Morison, Who Moved the Stone?, 26). So, according to Jewish law, He had to answer. Here are the verses:"But He kept silent and answered nothing. Again the high priest asked Him,  saying to Him, “Are You the Christ, the Son of the Blessed?” (Mark 14:61)"Jesus said, “I am. And you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of the Power, and coming with the clouds of heaven.” (Mark 14:62)"I was watching in the night visions, and behold, One like the Son of Man, coming with the clouds of heaven! He came to the Ancient of Days, and they brought Him near before Him. Then to Him was given dominion and glory and a kingdom, That all peoples, nations, and languages should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion, Which shall not pass away, and His kingdom the onewhich shall not be destroyed" Daniel 7:13-14According to Jesus' testimony He said yes to: 1.The Son of the blessed God. 2. One who would sit at the right hand of power. 3. The Son of Man, who would come on the clouds of heaven.to which the high priest reacted, "Then the high priest tore his clothes and said, “What further need do we have of witnesses? You have heard the blasphemy! What do you think?” And they all condemned Him to be deserving of death" (Mark 14:63-64). According to Jewish law, "...when acting as a judge, he was required by custom to express in this way his horror of any blasphemy uttered in his presence" (McDowell, More Than A Carpenter, 20). He was on trial for His claims. He is God who entered into human history by taking on Himself a human body and with a human name: Jesus. He has a dual-nature (Divine and Human). He is not a man who became God.