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According to Ivan French's article, Christ's humanity was characterized by his omnipresence.
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Christ's conception was miraculous, but his growth and development were similar to any human being.
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Ivan French wrote a thesis on the omnipotence of God incarnate.
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At the age of 12, Christ already had a profound understanding of the Old Testament.
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Christ's mental development was hindered by sin.
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Ivan French's article is available in the library.
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Christ's humanity was characterized by his omniscience.
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Christ's growth and development were different from those of a normal human being.
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The New Testament portrays Christ as fully divine, without human characteristics.
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Christ's understanding of his purpose began to develop after the age of 12.
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Jesus Christ was fully aware of his divine origin during his ministry.
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Jesus Christ did not know what people were thinking.
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Jesus Christ had a memory of his prior existence in heaven.
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Jesus Christ was not hungry, thirsty, or tired like a normal human being.
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Jesus Christ did not have a special rapport with certain individuals like Lazarus, Mary, and Martha.
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Jesus Christ did not crave human sympathy and support during difficult times.
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Jesus Christ was not afraid of suffering and pain.
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Jesus Christ did not have a will of his own.
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Jesus Christ did not withdraw from the crowd when they wanted to make him king by force.
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Jesus Christ was not dependent on God the Father.
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Jesus was less human because of his sinlessness and holiness.
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Jesus preferred to be alone and isolated from others.
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Macintosh described Jesus as an ordinary man.
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John the Baptist understood that he should be baptized by Jesus.
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Peter referred to Jesus as the son of God.
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Jesus received the Holy Spirit in a limited measure.
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Jesus rarely used the title 'son of man' to refer to himself.
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Jesus clearly defined the title 'son of man' in his teachings.
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In John 1:49-51, Jesus was referred to as the king of Israel.
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The phrase 'son of man' is only used in reference to Jesus' sufferings.
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In John 6:27, Jesus referred to himself as the Son of God.
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In John 5:25-27, Jesus said that the dead shall hear the voice of the Father.
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The phrase 'Son of Man' is only used in the context of judgment and salvation.
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In Matthew 16, Jesus is referred to as the Son of the living God and the Son of Man.
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The Old Testament revelation was sufficient to inform the understanding of Jesus' messianic identity.
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In Matthew 26:63-65, Jesus denied being the Christ, the Son of God.
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The high priest tore his robes because Jesus called himself the Son of God.
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The title 'Son of Man' only refers to Jesus' humanity and has no connotation of divinity.
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The New Testament portrays Jesus as only fully human, without divine characteristics.
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In John 12:34, the crowd asked Jesus who the Son of Man was because they didn't understand the connection to the Christ.
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Jesus used the title 'son of God' more frequently than 'son of man'.
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The people had a lack of ability to read, keep in mind, and memorize the Old Testament.
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The title 'son of man' only referred to Jesus' divinity and had no connotation of humanity.
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The coming of the Messiah was not reshaped to fulfill the aspirations of overthrowing the Roman Empire.
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Jesus accepted being made king by the crowd.
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The Old Testament revelation was insufficient to inform the understanding of Jesus' messianic identity.
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The title 'Son of Man' is used to refer to Ezekiel in a messianic setting.
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The use of 'Son of Man' by Jesus was limited to his divinity and had no connotation of humanity.
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The synagogue leaders at the time of Jesus had a clear understanding of the suffering aspect of the Messiah.
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The gospel of John uses the title 'Son of Man' more frequently than the synoptic gospels.
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The phrase 'Son of Man' is used only in the context of Jesus' sufferings and judgment.
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The title 'Son of Man' was used by Jesus from the beginning of his public ministry to his final words.
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The title 'Son of Man' is used 83 times in the New Testament, with 50 of those instances being from Jesus' own lips.
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The ancient form of De-Settism was a philosophy that allowed for the union of deity and material substance.
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Gregory of Nazianzus expressed the problem of Apollinarianism as 'The unassumed is the unhealed'.
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The modern form of Apollinarianism teaches that Christ assumed a human soul instead of a human body.
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The title 'Son of Man' is used to emphasize Jesus' divinity and sovereignty.
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Jesus' primary significance as the Son of Man was enriched with the added thought of suffering towards the end of his ministry.
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Jesus Christ was fully aware of his divine origin during his ministry.
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The title 'Son of Man' only refers to Jesus' humanity and has no connotation of divinity.
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The Old Testament revelation was sufficient to inform the understanding of Jesus' messianic identity.
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The New Testament portrays Jesus as fully divine, without human characteristics.
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Jesus Christ was dependent on God the Father.
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The title 'Son of Man' is only used in reference to Jesus' sufferings.
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The immaculate conception refers to Jesus being born free of sin and holy.
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The virgin birth is a miraculous act where Jesus Christ was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit in the womb of the Virgin Mary and was joined eternally to a real human body and nature.
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The phrase 'virginal conception' is interchangeable with 'virginal birth'.
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Alma is a Hebrew word that designates Mary as the virgin.
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Joseph kept Mary a virgin until after she gave birth to Jesus.
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The prophet Isaiah foretold the virgin birth in Isaiah 7:14.
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The virgin birth is a miraculous act that occurred due to human effort.
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The Gospel of Matthew and Luke carefully recount the virgin birth and Mary's virginity.
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The definition of the virgin birth only includes the conception of Jesus by the Holy Spirit, without referencing his eternal union with a human body and nature.
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Mary was not born of a father and mother, but was miraculously conceived.
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The phrase 'Son of God' was only used to refer to Jesus' divinity and had no connotation of humanity.
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Jesus' mental development was hindered by his sinlessness and holiness.
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The phrase 'Son of Man' is only used in reference to Jesus' sufferings and judgment.
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Joseph was not considered the father of Jesus because he was not present at the birth.
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The New Testament portrays Jesus as only fully human, without divine characteristics.
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The Old Testament revelation was sufficient to inform the understanding of Jesus' messianic identity.
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Christ was given grace at conception rather than after birth.
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The purpose of the incarnation was to send a savior who would not be the coming Messiah.
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The angel's words to Mary were not astounding.
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The genealogies of Christ were not provided to back up the angel's words to Mary.
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Alvin Maclean's unpublished Christian theology notes at Grace Seminary were not used to explain the purposes of the incarnation.
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The incarnation of God in Christ was a historic event that bridged the chasm between God and humanity.
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The incarnation of Christ accomplished only one thing.
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The phrase 'made flesh' is unique to Christian writing.
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The problem of mankind was not how to get together with God.
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God cannot die because of his infinite nature.
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Job 9 was not quoted to illustrate the problem of mankind.
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The goal of Bethlehem was the cross of Calvary.
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The New Testament portrays Christ as fully human without divine characteristics.
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The New Testament portrays Christ as only fully human, without divine characteristics.
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The incarnation of God in Christ was necessary for God to experience the reality of death.
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John 1:14 and 1 John 4 were not used to explain the purpose of the incarnation.
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The eternal Son emptied himself of his pre-existent glory to become incarnate.
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The incarnation of God in Christ was a one-time event in history.
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The passage does not mention the importance of the virgin birth in the incarnation of God in Christ.
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John's gospel describes the infinite glory of the second person of the triune God.
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The passage describes the incarnation of God in Christ as a watershed event in human history.
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Only the second person of the Godhead is specifically called the bread of life.
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An incarnate God cannot give his flesh in atoning death for the world.
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God needed to experience human life to know human life from the inside by personal experience.
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Jesus Christ was not tempted in all points like as we are.
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Jesus Christ did not suffer more than we have suffered.
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Jesus Christ was not made in all things like us, except for sin.
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The Son of God did not become poor for our sake.
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Jesus Christ did not have a merciful and faithful high priesthood.
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Only the Son of God has passed through the experience of human life among the triune God.
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Jesus Christ did not have the first place in everything.
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The second death would be the finality of existing as a believer in a state of eternal life forever.
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The preaching of the manger alone is the power of God unto salvation.
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Death involves the unity of the body and spirit.
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The believer will experience the second death.
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The purpose of Jesus' birth was only to live a sinless life.
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God's bestowal of spiritual life had to wait for the incarnation of Jesus Christ through virgin birth.
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The Bible says that Jesus came to give us abundant life on earth but not eternal life.
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The Bible teaches that the way of life for us is the way of eternal life, not the way of death.
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Jesus is the bread of life that came down from heaven, and whoever eats of this bread will live for a thousand years.
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The Bible teaches that physical death is the finality of human existence.
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Study Notes
Christ's Humanity
- Christ's conception was miraculous, but his growth and development were normal, without sin.
- He grew mentally, emotionally, and physically like a human, but with a marked difference: no sin to impair or hinder his growth.
- At 12 years old, he had a profound understanding of the Old Testament, indicating a high level of mental development.
- There is no clear answer to when Jesus understood he was God, but he was fully aware of his identity and purpose by the time he began his ministry.
Christ's Self-Awareness
- Jesus had a self-awareness of who he was, but it's unclear when exactly he realized his divinity.
- He was fully aware of his identity and purpose by the time he began his ministry.
- He knew he was different from men in terms of his origin, but still fully human.
Christ's Humanity and Supernatural Knowledge
- Jesus had supernatural knowledge, knowing what men were thinking, seeing their hearts, and knowing their thoughts.
- He also had normal human limitations, asking questions to find out information.
- He had a will, emotions, and a body and soul, experiencing hunger, thirst, tiredness, and sleep.
- He rejoiced, sorrowed, and wept, experiencing a range of emotions.
Christ's Relationship with God the Father
- Jesus had a unique relationship with God the Father, praying to him and seeking guidance.
- He demonstrated a dependence on God, praying because he was a man.
- He was sinless and holy, but still fully human, with a will that was subject to God's will.
Christ's Title: Son of Man
- Jesus used the title "Son of Man" to refer to himself, emphasizing his humanity.
- The title was linked to the Messiah, and Jesus used it to describe his sufferings, his coming again, and his role in judgment.
- He never defined the title specifically, but it was accepted by those who heard him.
Christ's Humanity and Divinity
- Jesus was both fully human and fully divine, with a perfect humanity that set him apart from others.
- He was unique, standing apart from the others by virtue of what he was and what he did and did not do.
- He was sinless, holy, and distinct, but still fully human, with a will, emotions, and a body and soul.
The Title "Son of Man"
- Jesus used the title "Son of Man" to associate himself with humanity and disassociate himself from the militarized, politicized Jewish concept of the Messiah.
- The title "Son of Man" speaks of Jesus' humanity and points to his deity, indicating messianic identity.
- Jesus used the title to show his oneness with humanity, while also highlighting his uniqueness as the Son of God.
- The title is used in Daniel 7:13, where one like a son of man was presented before the Ancient of Days, and was given dominion, glory, and a kingdom.
The Significance of "Son of Man"
- Jesus' use of "Son of Man" emphasizes his humanity and deity, making him relatable to humans while also being the Son of God.
- The title "Son of Man" highlights Jesus' suffering and triumph, contrasting with the contemporary Jewish concept of the Messiah as a militarized figure.
- Jesus used the title "Son of Man" to refer to himself, indicating his awareness of his divine mission and purpose.
The Context of Ezekiel and Daniel
- In Ezekiel, "Son of Man" is used to address the prophet as a human representative of God, emphasizing Ezekiel's role as a prophetic spokesman.
- In Daniel 7, "Son of Man" refers to the Messiah, who will come in glory and have everlasting dominion.
- The use of "Son of Man" in Ezekiel and Daniel serves as a contrast to Jesus' use of the title, highlighting his unique identity as both human and divine.
Wrong Theories of Humanity and Deity
- Wrong theories of humanity and deity emerged, such as docetism, adoptionism, and Apollinarianism, which denied Jesus' true humanity or deity.
- These theories were attacked by early theologians, such as John in his first epistle, who affirmed Jesus' full humanity and deity.
The Incarnation and Virgin Birth
- Jesus' incarnation is described as an extraordinary event that requires careful language to express.
- Expressions used to describe Jesus' coming into the world include "born," "conceived," "made flesh," "sent into the world," and "manifested in the flesh."
- The virgin birth is described in Luke 1:35, where the angel tells Mary that the Holy Spirit will come upon her, and the power of the Most High will overshadow her, resulting in the conception of Jesus.
- The virgin birth is a miraculous act by which Jesus was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit in the womb of the Virgin Mary, resulting in the union of the second person of the triune God with a real human body and nature.
The Incarnation of Christ
- The incarnation of Christ is a crucial event in which the eternal son of God became flesh (John 1:14).
- The purpose of the incarnation was to send a savior who would be the coming Messiah.
- The incarnation was God's historic answer to man's ancient complaint of how to bridge the gap between humanity and God.
Purposes of the Incarnation
- Firstly, God became incarnate in Christ to die for sinners and save them from their sins (Hebrews 2:9).
- For God to die for sinners, he had to become incarnate, clothe himself in human flesh, and experience the reality of death.
- Only an incarnate God could be a sinless, unblemished savior of sinners.
- Secondly, God became incarnate to share his eternal life with men (John 10:10).
- God shares his life with men, and the way of life for us is the way of death for Christ.
- Thirdly, God became incarnate so that as God, he might know human life from the inside by personal experience.
- God, being Almighty, cannot know human life by experience without being born into human life and living as such.
- Additionally, God became incarnate to be a merciful and faithful high priest (Hebrews 2:17-18).
- He suffered, was tempted, and knows what it is to be human.
- As a high priest, he is able to succor (help) those who are tempted.
- Finally, God became incarnate so that he could be the bread of life, giving his flesh in atoning death for the world (John 6:51).
- Only an incarnate God could give his flesh in atoning death for the world.
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Explore the human character of Christ through Ivan French's article and thesis on the limitations of God incarnate. Delve into the human aspects of Jesus Christ in Christian theology.
