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    10. What are the two natures of Christ?

    Jesus took upon Himself our nature with all its liabilities, yet He Himself never sinned! He is the second Adam as well as the unique Son of God and, as such, is humanity’s highest, holiest example. To reach us where we are and rescue the most hopeless among us, He descended from heaven’s glory to the level of a servant (Philippians 2:7). He understands our struggles because in His humanity, He suffered temptation, as well as hunger, thirst, and weariness. (Matthew 4:2; John 19:28; 4:6). In His ministry to others, He revealed compassion, righteous anger, and grief (Matthew 9:36; Mark 3:5). At times He felt troubled and sad, and even wept (Matthew 26:38, John 11:35)! This is a God who understands our weaknesses and struggles. We can depend on Him for comfort, solace, and victory, just as He depended completely on His Father.JTL10 6.1

    Christ's dual divine and human nature gives us insight into Christ’s mission and even into our very salvation. Only the divine-human Creator could ransom humanity with His blood. Jesus took human nature and overcame, that we, through taking His nature, might overcome. He is our example in all things because in His humanity He “was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin” (Hebrews 4:15). In every category of sin that tempts humanity, Christ was also tempted. How was Jesus “in all points tempted as we are”? His temptations included the broad category of appetite--including intemperate eating, lust, and indulgence in anything that lessens physical, mental or moral power; doubt--including presumption and distrust of God; love of power--including oppression and exploitation as well as greed and pride. Jesus overcame and by His Spirit lives His victorious life within us. He is our righteousness, and in Him we are made complete. This is our only hope of victory.JTL10 6.2

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