Using the Scripture in Phil. 2:7
“But made Himself of no reputation, and took upon Him the form of a
servant, and was made in the likeness of men”: I think one would have to
say essentially, “No”! While He was not born with a sin nature as are
all other human beings, still, that should not have made a difference. He had
to be a man like all other men, or else, His Work and Function would be to no
avail. That is why the Holy Spirit through Paul referred to Him as “the last
Adam” (1 Cor. 15:45).
Some scholars argue
that Jesus could not have sinned. In other words, it would not have been
possible for Him to have sinned.
I’m convinced basically that is incorrect!
Had it been impossible for Him to have sinned, the whole thing would have been
a farce. While God certainly cannot sin, it definitely is possible for man to
sin. Therefore, the possibility had to be there with Christ as well.
SO, emptying Himself of the
expression of His Deity, thereby, becoming a Man, subjected Him to all that
what is possible with man. Hence, He would say, “I thirst,” when, of
course God cannot thirst (John 19:28). As well, He grew hungry,
and God cannot hunger (Mat. 4:2). Also Jesus grew tired as a
human being will, but God cannot tire, at least in that fashion (John 4:6).
Be watchful for the next post where I will address, using same scripture in Phil. 2:7, talking about SATAN HAS NO PART IN ME.
