David Miller wrote: >> Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of >> our faith; who for the joy that was set before >> him endured the cross, despising the shame, and >> is set down at the right hand of the throne of >> God. For consider him that endured such contradiction >> of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and >> faint in your minds. Ye have not yet resisted unto >> blood, striving against sin. (Hebrews 12:2-4 KJV) >> >> The clear implication here is that Jesus strove >> against sin and had to resist the temptation to sin. >> Surely he experienced the same infirmity of the flesh >> that we do, which is why he is able to help us and >> relate to us when we likewise must resist sin.
Kevin wrote: > Where does it say this? Is there any scripture > that even comes close to this? I just quoted the passage. It explains the suffering of Christ in human terms. He endured the cross, endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, resisted unto the shedding of blood. The author then compares him to his readers, "YE HAVE NOT YET RESISTED UNTO BLOOD, STRIVING AGAINST SIN." The point is that we should be encouraged by thinking about how Jesus resisted sin and endured contradictions against him so that we maintain our own integrity as we strive against sin. Furthermore, the Scriptures say: Who in the days of his flesh, when he had offered up prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears unto him that was able to save him from death, and was heard in that he feared; Though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered; And being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him. (Hebrews 5:7-9 KJV) Little children, let no man deceive you: HE THAT DOETH RIGHTEOUSNESS IS RIGHTEOUS EVEN AS HE IS RIGHTEOUS. (1 John 3:7 KJV) Peace be with you. David Miller, Beverly Hills, Florida. ---------- "Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer every man." (Colossians 4:6) http://www.InnGlory.org If you do not want to receive posts from this list, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and you will be unsubscribed. If you have a friend who wants to join, tell him to send an e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and he will be subscribed.
