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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: RWC: Good to hear from you. The only comments I have with regard to what you asked me are as follows: In His incarnation, Jesus was both true God and true man. And He never for one minute ceased being God. This nonsense that teaches He became a sinner on the cross, then went into hell, took upon Himself the nature of Satan, and had to be born again in hell, then rise from the dead; and only after his rebirth in hell and resurrection did he pay the full price to atone for the sin of the world -- this whole thing is blasphemy, heresy, and probably apostasy. (I am not attributing this teaching to you. I know that you never said this. I merely cite what some erroneously believe so that I can emphasize that Jesus Christ never for one minute ceased to be God.) I can empathize with your struggle. However, regarding the second part of your question, "I wonder if Jesus was just as capable of disobeying as Adam had been," I must say: 1) I am not equipped to answer your question with the careful wording that the answer deserves. 2) I've stopped trying to explain that which is unexplainable. RWC, I criticize neither you nor your question. Nothing in my answer should be taken as sarcasm. Instead, I encourage you in your pursuit of understanding. In the Word of God keep seeking for the truth with an open mind and you will find it. God bless you. I have given you the best answer that I am capable of. --JVH0212 |