Dictionary of Bible Themes Jesus Christ, like every other human being, knew temptation. However, he never yielded to it. The sinlessness of Christ refers to his obedient refusal to give in to temptation. It does not mean that he did not experience temptation himself. Mark 1:13The temptation of Jesus Christ pp Mt 4:1-10 pp Lk 4:1-13 Matthew 16:21-23The temptation to avoid the cross See also Matthew 26:36-44pp Mk 8:31-33 Matthew 27:39-44pp Mk 14:32-42 pp Lk 22:40-46 pp Mk 15:31-32 pp Lk 23:36-37 pp Lk 23:39 Luke 11:16The temptation to please the crowd See also Matthew 12:38-39John 2:18; 6:30 pp Lk 11:29 Hebrews 2:18The significance of the temptation of Jesus Christ Believers can identify with Jesus Christ in his temptation Hebrews 4:15-16See also Believers can have confidence in the face of temptation 2075 Christ, sinless2575 Christ, temptation |
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