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NASB | Hebrews 4:15 For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Hebrews 4:15 For we do not have a High Priest who is unable to sympathize and understand our weaknesses and temptations, but One who has been tempted [knowing exactly how it feels to be human] in every respect as we are, yet without [committing any] sin. |
Subject: How can Jesus be tempted if He is God? |
Bible Note: Joe! I can see your point here and how it can be confusing. While I do not totally discredit the trinitarian view I feel it is limited in trying to fit God into three persons as opposed to fitting Him into three roles. Which I have done a more than ample job explaning. The mute point and one that we have found that we can agree on is there is ONE GOD. I think I am correct in that? Arent I? Nonetheless I will answer your questions and then ask a few of you myself First your addressal of the first 4 points. I think that would be an awful lot of rehash at this point. If you would like I could e mail you all of that information or I could repost my commments they have been quite informative and full of scripture,explanation and so on. To address your last comment- Jesus is the "Son" of God, Yet He is God...Now then that is a little confusing in its self and both are sciptural. God fulfills each role in complete fullness the son,the father and the holy spirit.... which is why Colossians tells us the fullness of the Godhead dwelleth in Him bodily. In other words Jesus was the father, the son and the holy spirit. That is obviously and blatantly scriptural. Thus Jesus has two natures-Spirit and flesh,God and man,Father and Son. So no I do not necessarily believe that His sonship was only human in nature. I do believe in three seperate and distinct roles. Now I'll really put my neck on the chopping block. I also believe that He can fulfill these three roles at the same time. yeesh! scarey huh? However In the book of Isaiah God makes some very strong statements which I believe do not allow for a Trinitarian understanding. In Isaiah 44:6-8 God makes the statement, I am the first and I am the last, And there is NO God BESIDES ME . . . Is there a God beside me? yea, there is no God; I know not any. Could scripture be any plainer than this? In verse 24 he states, I, the LORD, am the maker of all things, Stretching out the heavens by Myself And spreading out the earth all alone. If language means anything then by Myself" and alone mean that there was no other person present. If God is not claiming that he is absolutely one here, then what stronger language would one suggest to convey this? If we take this to be one of the members of the Trinity speaking here, would it be honest for him to say, "There is no one besides Me? Would he not be forced to admit that there are indeed two other persons in the Godhead? God Bless you Joe. |