Re: [TruthTalk] Eye of the Storm

[Terry Clifton]

Jonathan Hughes wrote: Judy and I disagree on two crucial points: the humanity of Christ.  Judy does not believe that Jesus fully clothed Himself with our humanity, only partially.  Based upon her understanding of Old Testament sacrifices Jesus must be a lamb without spot.  She believes that if Jesus had a sinful nature (i.e. was actually human just like we are and just like scripture states – He could not have been tempted as we were if He did not have a sinful nature) then He would be spotted.  I believe that Jesus had the same sinful nature that you and I have and cleansed it from within in a daily walk with His Father through the Spirit and never sinned (hence I believe He was not spotted as well – a sinful nature is not a spot, actual sin is!).  Always remember the unassumed is the unhealed.  Judy and I also disagree on the extent of what Jesus has done.  I believe Jesus took upon Himself all humanity.  Judy thinks He took upon Himself just a few.  Judy holds that Adam and sin are more powerful than Jesus (the Son of God!) and His work on the Cross and ascension.  In Adam all died, in Jesus all rose again.  Judy rewrites such scriptures to read in Adam all died, and those few who are in Jesus rose again.  I strongly believe that Jesus wants to share His Father’s heart with Judy; that He sent His son to take away the sin of the world, not just to die but to bring us into communion with Him, to dissolve the lie of separation the serpent introduced in the garden.  Amen and all praise to our Father.   Jonathan   Jonathan, some times I find you very difficult to understand.  Please clarify two things for me if you will be so kind. 1.  Just what does the sentence in bold type mean?  I might remember it if I understood it. 2. If Jesus took on himself ALL, why are some few saved and many lost? ( I agree that He died for all that would recieve Him, but His sacrifice was wasted by most) Terry