Re: [TruthTalk] The Humanity of Jesus

[LBetz]

And time!  Some of us will be surprised to see people we didn't expect in heaven along side us.  :)  Can't we find something more productive to do with our time;   e.g.  working in our fellowships, helping the homeless, taking time to talk to a long lost friend, working in the kids ministry at church, reading to the elderly at a rest home....I could go on and on.   Have a wonderful Sunday!  Hugs to all!  Kat ----- Original Message ----- From: LBetz To: TruthTalk@mail.innglory.org Sent: Sunday, August 07, 2005 10:21 AM Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] The Humanity of Jesus I learned something a long time ago...never argue religion(s).  The Bible speaks for itself.  We just get in the way most of the time!  So why waste your breath!  Kat ----- Original Message ----- From: Bill Taylor To: TruthTalk@mail.innglory.org Sent: Sunday, August 07, 2005 10:06 AM Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] The Humanity of Jesus If it is in response to the dialogue between DavidM and me, then you should know that I do not advocate Docetism, Donatism, Arianism, or any other ism.   That's interesting, Judy. I seem to remember you referring to the Arian bishops at Nicea as the "Bereans," who finally caved into Athanasius' teaching. How is this not advocating Arianism?   Bill    ----- Original Message ----- From: Judy Taylor To: TruthTalk@mail.innglory.org Cc: TruthTalk@mail.innglory.org Sent: Sunday, August 07, 2005 5:29 AM Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] The Humanity of Jesus Thanks so much for this outline Kats (is it?)   If it is in response to the dialogue between DavidM and me, then you should know that I do not advocate Docetism, Donatism, Arianism, or any other ism.   You write: Jesus was both divine and human but perhaps we do not think often enough of the humanity of Jesus.  Jesus came to break down barriers between between God and us and if do not acknowledge the humanity of Jesus, that Jesus was like us in every way except sin as the Letter to the Hebrews says in 4:15, we are erecting barriers between God and us once again. Also Heb 2:17-18 states. "It was essential that he should be made completely like his brothers so that he could become a compassionate and trustworthy high priest for their relationship to God, able to expaite the sins of the people.  For the suffering he himself passed through while being put to the test enables him to help others when they are being put to the test."   jt: Just wondering if you hold to what is known as "Orthodoxy" Kats.     "Christ Jesus... thought it not robbery to be equal with God: But made Himself of no reputation, and took upon Him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men..." Philippians 2:5-7