What does Paul mean when he calls Jesus the Son of God after the seed of David in Romans?
Paul means Jesus is the Son of God in relation to David's seed, and that sonship is accompanied by power. The surrounding context illustrates this power through His authority over wind, sea, fish, and human need, showing He is not an ordinary man.
Les teaches that in Romans Paul is referring to Jesus as the Son of God after the seed of David, but with power. Les points to Jesus' miracles as evidence: He spoke and the wind died down and the sea became calm, causing the twelve to ask what manner of man this is that even the wind obeys His voice. He walked on water, and Peter sank when he took his eyes off Jesus. He knew a fish had tax money in its mouth, and after the disciples caught nothing all night, He directed them to put the net on the other side, and it was full without breaking. Les notes the disciples did not yet fully comprehend who Jesus was, but these displays show His power over nature and the fish of the Sea of Galilee.