Christology · Foundational
The Humanity of Christ
Jesus had a true human body and a reasonable soul. He grew, hungered, wept, and died, yet without sin.
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What you'll learn
1
Show from Scripture that Jesus had a true human body and a reasonable human soul.
2
Explain how He grew, hungered, wept, was tempted, and died, all without sin.
3
Explain why He had to be truly human to save us (Hebrews 2:14-17; 1 Timothy 2:5).
4
Recognize Docetism and Apollinarianism, and explain why we hold that Christ, though truly tempted, could not have sinned.
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