From: "David Miller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 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.
Judy: Yes he resisted sinners and sin that was coming at him and he learned obedience by the things he suffered, ie: He learned about waiting on the Lord and doing the will of the Father even when the cup he had to drink was abhorrent to Him. DavidM: 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. Judy: There is a difference much of the time in where the sin comes from. We must deal with our own hearts which too many times is where the sin oppresses us. Jesus did not have this problem. DavidM: 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) Judy: Yes, He did leave us an example that we should follow in His steps because all who have received Him have been born of the Spirit. The first Adam became a living soul The second Adam a life giving spirit. Grace and Peace, Judy ---------- "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.
