Dictionary of Bible Themes Scripture stresses the total humanity of Jesus Christ. Although sinless, Christ shared in the general condition of humanity, including suffering and death. John 8:40Jesus Christ was a man See also By his own claims Matthew 8:20John 19:5 pp Lk 9:58 See also In statements made by others Matthew 8:27Mark 15:39 Luke 15:2 pp Lk 23:47 the centurion Luke 23:18John 1:33; 4:42; 7:12,15 the Pharisees and teachers of the law John 7:27; 9:33; 11:47Acts 2:22-23 some Jews John 1:14Jesus Christ shared in the general condition of humanity He assumed human nature See also Philippians 2:7-8"flesh" here speaks not only of a material body but also of human nature. Hebrews 2:141 John 4:2 Romans 1:3 See also He had a human descent Matthew 1:1; 13:54-56Romans 9:5 pp Mk 6:2-3 1 John 1:1See also He had a normal body which could be handled and touched Matthew 14:36Luke 2:28 1 Timothy 3:16 pp Mk 6:56 Matthew 26:38He had a soul See also Isaiah 53:11pp Mk 14:34 Galatians 4:4Jesus Christ partook of human experience See also He was born Luke 2:6-7Luke 2:40,52 He grew and developed Matthew 21:18He was hungry See also Matthew 4:2pp Mk 11:12 John 19:28pp Lk 4:2 See also He was thirsty John 4:7John 4:6 He was tired See also Matthew 8:24He slept pp Mk 4:38 Hebrews 2:18pp Lk 8:23 See also He was tempted Matthew 4:1Hebrews 4:15 pp Mk 1:13 pp Lk 4:2 1 Peter 4:1See also He suffered Colossians 1:22Hebrews 5:7-8; 10:10 1 Peter 2:24 Matthew 27:50 He died pp Mk 15:37 pp Lk 23:46 See also pp Jn 19:30 Hebrews 2:9,14Jesus Christ most closely identified with the rest of humanity through his death. However Jesus Christ is distinct from human beings in that his death was an act of free will and not the inevitable consequence of sin (see Jn 10:17-18). Luke 24:37-43The risen Christ has human characteristics See also John 20:27Acts 1:11 The returning Christ retains his human identity Hebrews 4:15Jesus Christ was a sinless human being See also Luke 23:41,47Sinlessness does not make Jesus Christ less human. It is sin that degrades humanity. Hebrews 7:26Romans 5:18-19 The necessity of Jesus Christ's humanity See also As a man Jesus Christ made atonement for sin Romans 5:12-171 Timothy 2:5 Hebrews 2:17 1 Corinthians 15:21 See also As a man Jesus Christ gives the gift of resurrection 1 Corinthians 15:45Philippians 3:20-21 Hebrews 2:18 See also As a man Jesus Christ is able to help others in their need Hebrews 4:15-5:2Philippians 2:5-8 See also As a man Jesus Christ is the perfect example 2063 Christ, perfection2221 Christ, Son of Man 2515 Christ, birth of 2530 Christ, death of 2540 Christ, genealogy 2570 Christ, suffering 2575 Christ, temptation 2595 incarnation 5020 human nature 6203 mortality 6253 temptation, avoiding causing 6684 mediator |
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