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1 | Do you yet say that Jesus was just a man | John 9:24 | kalos | 55071 | ||
'Jesus' Two Natures 'Jesus is God in human flesh. He is not half God and half man. He is fully God and fully man. At the incarnation He added to His divine nature the nature of man. Thus He has two natures: divine and human. He is both God and man at the same time. He is not merely a man who "had God within Him" nor is he a man who "manifested the God principle." He is God, second person of the Trinity. "The Son is the radiance of God's glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word" (Heb. 1:3, NIV). Jesus' two natures are not "mixed together," nor are they combined into a new God-man nature. They are separate yet act as a unit. This is called the Hypostatic Union. (...) 'One of the most common errors that non-Christian cults make is not understanding the two natures of Christ. For example, the Jehovah's Witnesses focus on Jesus' humanity and ignore His divinity. The Christian Scientists, on the other hand, focus on the divine nature and ignore the human. 'For a proper understanding of Jesus and, therefore, all other doctrines that relate to Him, His two natures must be properly understood and defined. 'The Bible is about Jesus (John 5:39). The prophets prophesied about Him (Acts 10:43). The Father bore witness of Him (John 5:37; 8:18). The Holy Spirit bore witness of Him (John 15:26). The works Jesus did bore witness of Him (John 5:36; 10:25). The multitudes bore witness of Him (John 12:17). And, Jesus bore witness of Himself (John 14:6; 18:6). 'Other verses to consider when examining His deity are, John 1:1,14; 10:30-33; 20:28; Col. 2:9; Phil. 2:5-8; Heb. 1:6-8; and 2 Pet. 1:1. '1 Tim. 2:5 says, "For there is one God, and one mediator also between God and men, the man Christ Jesus." Right now, there is a man in heaven on the throne of God. He is our advocate with the Father (1 John 2:1). He is our Savior (Titus 2:13). He is our Lord (Rom. 10:9-10). He is Jesus' (www.carm.org/doctrine/2natures.htm). To read the entire article, go to: www.carm.org/doctrine/2natures.htm |
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2 | Do you yet say that Jesus was just a man | John 9:24 | Ray | 55094 | ||
Hi Kalos, I think that this is a good article, but I would still go with the NKJ for the rendering of 1 Tim 2:5, capitalizing Mediator, Man, and Advocate for John 2:1. Jesus was the God/Man. He was the perfect Man and I don't see why we cannot agree to make Him Deity. When Adam and Eve were created they were found to be good by God. They were called Mankind or Man when they were created. Should we then be hesitant to call Jesus Man? From the heart, Ray |
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3 | Do you yet say that Jesus was just a man | John 9:24 | kalos | 55132 | ||
Ray: My sincere thanks to you for your reply. With all respect, I would like to point out regarding my previous post and your reply: The issue here is neither Bible translations nor capitalization. The issue is that Jesus Christ is fully God and fully man. Also, we do not need "to make Him Deity." We cannot make Him Deity, neither by capitalization nor by any other means. We cannot make Him Deity, because He already *is* Deity. Grace to you, kalos |
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4 | Do you yet say that Jesus was just a man | John 9:24 | Ray | 55144 | ||
Hi Kalos, If He is already Deity, and I agree that He is, then we do not have to make Him Deity. However, I see the need to make him Deity. Why do we have to think of Christ as a man like Adam rather than the perfect Man like the second Adam? Give glory to God. This Man is not a sinner. From the heart, Ray |
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5 | Do you yet say that Jesus was just a man | John 9:24 | srbaegon | 55146 | ||
Hello Ray "Why do we have to think of Christ as a man like Adam...?" To help the offspring of Abraham, he became like man in all things, sin apart. Hebrews 2:14,17-18 (ESV) Since therefore the children share in flesh and blood, he himself likewise partook of the same things, that through death he might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil,...[17] Therefore he had to be made like his brothers in every respect, so that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in the service of God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people. [18] For because he himself has suffered when tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted. Steve |
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6 | Do you yet say that Jesus was just a man | John 9:24 | Ray | 55253 | ||
Hi Steve, I do not deny that Jesus came in the likeness of men. He,as I think Reformer Joe pointed out, got tired, thirsty, and died as a man dies, being filled with blood and water. My desire to capitalize Man does not take that away; I simply want Him to be recognized as God in the flesh. I recommend again the reading of the NASB and the NKJ and any other version, if there are any others, that capitalizes Deity. I know of no others. Hebrews 2:14, "Since then the children share in flesh and blood, He (Himself) likewise also partook of the same, that through death He might render powerless him who had the power of death, that is, the devil;..." Christ was obligated to be like His brethren so that He could show us the Father. He explained Him; and He did it as the Son of God. Hebrews 2:17, "Therefore, He had to be made like His brethren in all things, that He might become a merciful and faithful High Priest (see NKJ) in things pertaining to (God), to make propitiation for the sins of the people." 1 John 2:2, "...and He (Himself) is the propitiation for our sins; and not for ours only, but also for those of the whole world." From the heart, Ray |
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