1 Peter 2:21-25 To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps. "He committed

1 Peter 2:21-25To this you were called, because Christ

suffered for you, leaving you an example , that you should follow in his steps.

"He committed no sin,and no deceit was found in his mouth."

When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him

who judges justly. He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we might die to

sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed. For you were like

sheep going astray, but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.














































































Hebrews 4:15For we do not have a high priest who

is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just

as we are-yet was without sin.

Hebrews 4:15For we do not have a high priest who

is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just

as we are-yet was without sin.

Errors in our Understanding of the Divinity/Humanity of Jesus


Lean too far into the Humanity of Jesus• Non-Christian Position

Lean too far into the Humanity of Jesus• Non-Christian Position

“Since an agnostic does not believe in God, he cannot think that Jesus was God. Most agnostics admire the life and moral teachings of

Jesus as told in the Gospels, but not necessarily more

than those of certain other men. Some would place him on a level with Buddha, some with Socrates and some with

Abraham Lincoln. Nor do they think that what He said

is not open to question, since they do not accept any authority as absolute.”

“Since an agnostic does not believe in God, he cannot think that Jesus was God. Most agnostics admire the life and moral teachings of

Jesus as told in the Gospels, but not necessarily more

than those of certain other men. Some would place him on a level with Buddha, some with Socrates and some with

Abraham Lincoln. Nor do they think that what He said

is not open to question, since they do not accept any authority as absolute.”

Bertrand Russell What is an Agnostic?

“I did once seriously think of embracing the Christian faith. The gentle figure of Christ, so patient, so kind, so loving, so

full of forgiveness that he taught his followers not to retaliate when abused or

struck, but to turn the other cheek, I thought it was a beautiful example of the

perfect man..."

conversation with Millie Polak, an early disciple of Gandhi

Gandhi and Christianity edited by Robert Ellsberg

“I did once seriously think of embracing the Christian faith. The gentle figure of Christ, so patient, so kind, so loving, so

full of forgiveness that he taught his followers not to retaliate when abused or

struck, but to turn the other cheek, I thought it was a beautiful example of the

perfect man..."

conversation with Millie Polak, an early disciple of Gandhi


"Jesus occupies in my heart, the place of one of the

greatest teachers who have had a considerable influence on my life. I shall say to the Hindus that your life will be

incomplete unless you reverentially study the teachings of Jesus….”


"Jesus occupies in my heart, the place of one of the

greatest teachers who have had a considerable influence on my life. I shall say to the Hindus that your life will be

incomplete unless you reverentially study the teachings of Jesus….”


[He could accept Jesus] “as a martyr, an embodiment of

sacrifice, and a divine teacher, but not as the most perfect

man ever born. His death on the Cross was a great

example to the world, but that there was anything like a mysterious or miraculous

virtue in it, my heart could not accept."


[He could accept Jesus] “as a martyr, an embodiment of

sacrifice, and a divine teacher, but not as the most perfect

man ever born. His death on the Cross was a great

example to the world, but that there was anything like a mysterious or miraculous

virtue in it, my heart could not accept."




Lean too far into the Humanity of Jesus• Non-Christian Position• Liberal “Christian” Position

Lean too far into the Divinity of Jesus

Lean too far into the Humanity of Jesus• Non-Christian Position• Liberal “Christian” Position

Lean too far into the Divinity of Jesus

3 Truths About Jesus That We Must Hold To

3 Truths About Jesus That We Must Hold To

1. Jesus was and is fully God

2. Beginning at the incarnation, Jesus was and is fully human

3. Jesus set aside the privileges of His divinity during His life on earth so that He could live completely as a human being

1. Jesus was and is fully God

2. Beginning at the incarnation, Jesus was and is fully human

3. Jesus set aside the privileges of His divinity during His life on earth so that He could live completely as a human being

Philippians 2:1-8If you have any encouragement from being united

with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and

compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose.…Your attitude should

be the same as that of Christ Jesus:

Who, being in very nature God,did not consider equality with God something to

be grasped, but made himself nothing,taking the very nature of a servant,

being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man,

he humbled himself and became obedient to death - even death on a cross!









































Kenosis TheoryKenosis TheoryGkGk.. KenosKenos = “empty” = “empty”

““but emptied himself”but emptied himself” Revised Standard VersionRevised Standard Version

Luke 2:52And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature,

and in favor with God and men.







Malachi 3:6Malachi 3:6

"I the LORD do not change."I the LORD do not change.









Psalms 147:5Psalms 147:5Great is our Lord and abundant Great is our Lord and abundant

in strength;in strength;His understanding is infinite. His understanding is infinite.









Psalm 90:2 Psalm 90:2 Before the mountains were born or you Before the mountains were born or you

brought forth the earth and the world, from brought forth the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God. everlasting to everlasting you are God.

John 11:21"Lord," Martha said to Jesus, "if you

had been here, my brother would not have died.

John 11:21"Lord," Martha said to Jesus, "if you

had been here, my brother would not have died.

Psalms 139:7-10Psalms 139:7-107 Where can I go from your Spirit?7 Where can I go from your Spirit?

Where can I flee from your presence? Where can I flee from your presence? If I go up to the heavens, you are there;If I go up to the heavens, you are there;

if I make my bed in the depths, you are there. if I make my bed in the depths, you are there.

How did Jesus do “God” things?How did Jesus do “God” things?

Luke 3:21-22

When all the people were being baptized, Jesus was baptized too. And as he was

praying, heaven was opened and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form

like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: "You are my Son, whom I love;

with you I am well pleased."

Luke 3:21-22

When all the people were being baptized, Jesus was baptized too. And as he was

praying, heaven was opened and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form

like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: "You are my Son, whom I love;

with you I am well pleased."


Luke 4:1-2

Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the

desert, where for forty days he was tempted by the devil.

Luke 4:1-2

Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the

desert, where for forty days he was tempted by the devil.


Luke 4:14

Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit, and news about him spread

through the whole countryside.

Luke 4:14

Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit, and news about him spread

through the whole countryside.


Luke 4:16-18

…On the Sabbath day he went into the synagogue, as was his custom. And he

stood up to read. The scroll of the prophet Isaiah was handed to him. Unrolling it, he

found the place where it is written:

"The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me

to preach good news to the poor.

Luke 4:16-18

…On the Sabbath day he went into the synagogue, as was his custom. And he

stood up to read. The scroll of the prophet Isaiah was handed to him. Unrolling it, he

found the place where it is written:

"The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me

to preach good news to the poor.


Luke 10:21

At that time Jesus, full of joy through the Holy Spirit, said, "I praise you, Father,

Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this was your

good pleasure.

Luke 10:21

At that time Jesus, full of joy through the Holy Spirit, said, "I praise you, Father,

Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this was your

good pleasure.


John 16:7-13

But I tell you the truth: It is for your good that I am going away. Unless I go away, the

Counselor will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you. When he comes, he will convict the world of guilt in regard to sin and

righteousness and judgment: …

"I have much more to say to you, more than you can now bear. But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all truth.

John 16:7-13

But I tell you the truth: It is for your good that I am going away. Unless I go away, the

Counselor will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you. When he comes, he will convict the world of guilt in regard to sin and

righteousness and judgment: …

"I have much more to say to you, more than you can now bear. But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all truth.


Galatians 5:16So I say, live by the Spirit, and you will not

gratify the desires of the sinful nature.

Galatians 5:16So I say, live by the Spirit, and you will not

gratify the desires of the sinful nature.

Romans 8:4[We] do not live according to the sinful nature

but according to the Spirit.

Romans 8:4[We] do not live according to the sinful nature

but according to the Spirit.

Can We Follow the Example of Jesus ?Can We Follow the Example of Jesus ?

1. Because He was fully human

2. Because we can be led by the Holy Spirit just as Jesus was

1. Because He was fully human

2. Because we can be led by the Holy Spirit just as Jesus was

YESYES





























Is this good news to you?Is this good news to you?““You can do any sin You can do any sin

you want for the rest of you want for the rest of your life and I won’t your life and I won’t hold you guilty and I hold you guilty and I

won’t ask you to stop.”won’t ask you to stop.”

Diagnosis:Diagnosis:You love sin more than You love sin more than

you love Godyou love God















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