The Dual Nature Of Christ

[Leafrivermac]

From the Bible we see that Jesus Christ had two distinct natures in a way that no other human being has ever had. One nature is human or fleshly; the other nature is divine or Spirit. Jesus was both fully man and fully God. The name Jesus[/i] refers to the eternal Spirit of God (the Father) dwelling in the flesh. We can use the name Jesus when describing either aspect or both. For example, when we say Jesus died on the cross, we mean His flesh died on the cross. When we say Jesus is in our hearts, we mean His Spirit is there.

Below is a comparative list that will illustrate what we mean when we say Jesus had two natures or a dual nature.

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1.As a man Jesus was born a baby (Luke 2:7).
But as God He existed from eternity (Micah 5:2; John 1:1-2).
2. As a man Jesus grew mentally, physically, spiritually, socially (Luke 2:52).
. But as God He never changes (Hebrews 13:8).
3.As a man Jesus was tempted by the devil (Luke 4:2).
But as God He cast out devils (Mathew 12:28).
4.As a man Jesus hungered (Mathew 4:2).
But as God was the bread of life (John 6:35) and miraculously fed multitudes.
(Mark 6:38-44,52).
5.As a man Jesus thirsted (John 19:28).
But as God gave living water (John 4:14).
6.As a man Jesus grew weary (John 4:6).
But as God gave rest (Mathew 11:28).
7.As a man Jesus slept in a storm (Mark 4:38).
But as God He calmed the storm (Mark 4:39-41).
8.As a man Jesus prayed (Luke 22:41).
But as God He answered prayer (John 14:14).
9.As a man He was scourged and beaten (John 19:1-3).
But as God He healed the sick (Mathew 8:16-17; 1Peter 2:24).
10. As a man Jesus died (Mark 15:37).
But as God He raised His own body from the dead. (John 2;19-21;20:9).
11.As a man Jesus was a sacrifice for sin (Hebrews 10:10-12).
But as God He forgave sin (Mark 2:5-7).
12. As a man Jesus did not know all things (Mark 13:32).
But as God He knew all things (John 21:17).
13.As a man Jesus had no power (John 5:30).
But as God He had all power (Mathew 28:18; Colossians 2:10).
14.As a man Jesus was inferior to God (John 14:28).
But as God He was equal to God-was God (John 5:18).
15.As a man Jesus was a servant (Phillippians 2:7-8).
But as God He was King of Kings (Revelation 19:16).

[Rebel Hog]

Amen brother!

[Leafrivermac]

We can answer most questions about the Godhead if we properly understand the dual nature of Jesus. When we read a statement in Scripture about Jesus we should determine whether it describes His deity, His humanity, or both. Moreover, whenever Jesus speaks in Scripture we must determine whether He is speaking from His position as a human, as God, or both.

We should not think of two persons in the Godhead or of two Gods, but we should think of the divine Spirit and authentic human flesh.

In every way that we humans can speak of our humanity and our relationship to God, so could Jesus, except for sin. Yet He could also speak and act as God. For example, He could sleep one minute and calm the storm the next minute. He could speak as a human and then as God, while being both simultaneously.

We must always remember that Jesus is fully God and not merely an anointed man. At the same time, He was fully human, not just having an appearance of humanity. He had a dual nature unlike anything we have, and we cannot adequately compare or existence or experience to His. What would seem strange or impossible if applied to a mere human becomes understandable when viewed in the context of One who is both fully God and fully human at the same time.