Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus, who, although He existed in the form of God, DID NOT REGARD EQUALITY WITH GOD A THING TO BE GRASPED, BUT EMPTIED HIMSELF, taking the form of a bond-servant, and being made in the likeness of men. Being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. (Philippians 2:5-8 NASB)
Terry wrote: > Note the verse that you supplied. In particular, note the > words form, likeness, and appearance. Dwell on these. > Jesus had the form of a man, He looked like a man. What are you trying to say? Are you saying that Jesus was a counterfeit man? The verse clearly indicates that Jesus was in the form of God, but he did not consider it something to hold onto. He laid that aside, emptying himself, and took the form of a bond-servant. He suffered death. God cannot die. Nobody can kill God. Are you going to argue that his death was an illusion like the Muslims? If his being a man was an illusion, then his death would have to be an illusion too. Jesus could be tempted and he could be killed for one reason. Jesus was a man. Christ became flesh; he did not just look like flesh. Terry wrote: > There is no doubt that Satan was brazen enough > to tempt God Himself. But Satan is completely unable to tempt the Father. He was able to tempt Jesus because Jesus was fully man. If Jesus was only God, then he would not have been able to be tempted. You seemed to ignore the passages that I shared that said Jesus was made a little lower than the angels. Is God below angels in your perspective? You have a lot of explaining to do. "But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man." (Hebrews 2:9 KJV) Terry wrote: > But God cannot stop being God for one moment, > and God cannot sin, so though Satan TRIED > to tempt HIm, the end was never in doubt. What do you mean by saying that Satan TRIED to tempt him? Are you saying that Satan tried to tempt him but really was unable to tempt him? Why would angels minister to Jesus after his temptation experiences if he was not truly tempted and enticed just as we are? "Then the devil leaveth him, and, behold, angels came and ministered unto him." (Matthew 4:11 KJV) "And he was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and kneeled down, and prayed, Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done. And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him. And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground." (Luke 22:41-44 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.
