Originally Posted by
Simbagraphix
We know Christ came in the same flesh as man. He had the genetic makeup handed down from Adam's fall through Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and King David. So He was made in all points just like we are. He had flesh and blood and could suffer death. So what kept Him from sinning?
Originally Posted by
Simbagraphix
We know Christ came in the same flesh as man. He had the genetic makeup handed down from Adam's fall through Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and King David. So He was made in all points just like we are. He had flesh and blood and could suffer death. So what kept Him from sinning?
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Could suffer death meaning could be put to death.
We die because we sin. Jesus could not die by what we might term 'a natural death'.
A natural death from having a sinful nature.
Hebrews [4 v 15] in the Greek carries the idea of 'according to likeness apart from sin'.
Meaning Jesus was apart from sin, or was without sin.
Jesus was born on earth with a sinless nature.
Adam was created on earth with a sinless nature.
Meaning they could only sin on purpose and not by accident or mistake.
Adam chose to disobey. Jesus chose to obey.
Adam was tested in least.
Jesus was tested in much.
Perfect sinless Jesus showed Adam could have easily remained faithful to God.
Hebrews [2 v 17] mentions Jesus being like his brothers in all respects....
However, perfect or sinless Jesus would make reconciliation [a propitiatory sacrifice ] Not for his sins but 'the sins of the people'.
Since Jesus [ except for sin ] shared completely like his brothers, then no way could Jesus be God. [ end reply ]
The converse of the OP question is "Why didn't Jesus Christ sin?? The Scriptures tell us that "Jesus was tempted in all points, like as we, but sinned not." Jesus was born to Mary and as a man was subject to all the weakness that we inherit.
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See response above starting with the words 'could suffer death'.....