1 Peter 2:21-25To this you were called, because Christ
suffered for you, leaving you an example , that you should follow in his steps.
"He committed no sin,and no deceit was found in his mouth."
When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him
who judges justly. He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we might die to
sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed. For you were like
sheep going astray, but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.
1 Peter 2:21-25To this you were called, because Christ
suffered for you, leaving you an example , that you should follow in his steps.
"He committed no sin,and no deceit was found in his mouth."
When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him
who judges justly. He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we might die to
sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed. For you were like
sheep going astray, but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.
1 Peter 2:21-25To this you were called, because Christ
suffered for you, leaving you an example , that you should follow in his steps.
"He committed no sin,and no deceit was found in his mouth."
When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him
who judges justly. He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we might die to
sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed. For you were like
sheep going astray, but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.
1 Peter 2:21-25To this you were called, because Christ
suffered for you, leaving you an example , that you should follow in his steps.
"He committed no sin,and no deceit was found in his mouth."
When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him
who judges justly. He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we might die to
sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed. For you were like
sheep going astray, but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.
1 Peter 2:21-25To this you were called, because Christ
suffered for you, leaving you an example , that you should follow in his steps.
"He committed no sin,and no deceit was found in his mouth."
When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him
who judges justly. He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we might die to
sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed. For you were like
sheep going astray, but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.
1 Peter 2:21-25To this you were called, because Christ
suffered for you, leaving you an example , that you should follow in his steps.
"He committed no sin,and no deceit was found in his mouth."
When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him
who judges justly. He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we might die to
sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed. For you were like
sheep going astray, but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.
1 Peter 2:21-25To this you were called, because Christ
suffered for you, leaving you an example , that you should follow in his steps.
"He committed no sin,and no deceit was found in his mouth."
When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him
who judges justly. He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we might die to
sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed. For you were like
sheep going astray, but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.
1 Peter 2:21-25To this you were called, because Christ
suffered for you, leaving you an example , that you should follow in his steps.
"He committed no sin,and no deceit was found in his mouth."
When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him
who judges justly. He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we might die to
sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed. For you were like
sheep going astray, but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.
1 Peter 2:21-25To this you were called, because Christ
suffered for you, leaving you an example , that you should follow in his steps.
"He committed no sin,and no deceit was found in his mouth."
When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him
who judges justly. He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we might die to
sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed. For you were like
sheep going astray, but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.
1 Peter 2:21-25To this you were called, because Christ
suffered for you, leaving you an example , that you should follow in his steps.
"He committed no sin,and no deceit was found in his mouth."
When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him
who judges justly. He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we might die to
sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed. For you were like
sheep going astray, but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.
1 Peter 2:21-25To this you were called, because Christ
suffered for you, leaving you an example , that you should follow in his steps.
"He committed no sin,and no deceit was found in his mouth."
When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him
who judges justly. He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we might die to
sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed. For you were like
sheep going astray, but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.
1 Peter 2:21-25To this you were called, because Christ
suffered for you, leaving you an example , that you should follow in his steps.
"He committed no sin,and no deceit was found in his mouth."
When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him
who judges justly. He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we might die to
sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed. For you were like
sheep going astray, but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.
Hebrews 4:15For we do not have a high priest who
is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just
as we are-yet was without sin.
Hebrews 4:15For we do not have a high priest who
is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just
as we are-yet was without sin.
Errors in our Understanding of the Divinity/Humanity of Jesus
Errors in our Understanding of the Divinity/Humanity of Jesus
Lean too far into the Humanity of Jesus• Non-Christian Position
Lean too far into the Humanity of Jesus• Non-Christian Position
“Since an agnostic does not believe in God, he cannot think that Jesus was God. Most agnostics admire the life and moral teachings of
Jesus as told in the Gospels, but not necessarily more
than those of certain other men. Some would place him on a level with Buddha, some with Socrates and some with
Abraham Lincoln. Nor do they think that what He said
is not open to question, since they do not accept any authority as absolute.”
“Since an agnostic does not believe in God, he cannot think that Jesus was God. Most agnostics admire the life and moral teachings of
Jesus as told in the Gospels, but not necessarily more
than those of certain other men. Some would place him on a level with Buddha, some with Socrates and some with
Abraham Lincoln. Nor do they think that what He said
is not open to question, since they do not accept any authority as absolute.”
Bertrand Russell What is an Agnostic?
“I did once seriously think of embracing the Christian faith. The gentle figure of Christ, so patient, so kind, so loving, so
full of forgiveness that he taught his followers not to retaliate when abused or
struck, but to turn the other cheek, I thought it was a beautiful example of the
perfect man..."
conversation with Millie Polak, an early disciple of Gandhi
Gandhi and Christianity edited by Robert Ellsberg
“I did once seriously think of embracing the Christian faith. The gentle figure of Christ, so patient, so kind, so loving, so
full of forgiveness that he taught his followers not to retaliate when abused or
struck, but to turn the other cheek, I thought it was a beautiful example of the
perfect man..."
conversation with Millie Polak, an early disciple of Gandhi
Gandhi and Christianity edited by Robert Ellsberg
"Jesus occupies in my heart, the place of one of the
greatest teachers who have had a considerable influence on my life. I shall say to the Hindus that your life will be
incomplete unless you reverentially study the teachings of Jesus….”
Gandhi and Christianity edited by Robert Ellsberg
"Jesus occupies in my heart, the place of one of the
greatest teachers who have had a considerable influence on my life. I shall say to the Hindus that your life will be
incomplete unless you reverentially study the teachings of Jesus….”
Gandhi and Christianity edited by Robert Ellsberg
[He could accept Jesus] “as a martyr, an embodiment of
sacrifice, and a divine teacher, but not as the most perfect
man ever born. His death on the Cross was a great
example to the world, but that there was anything like a mysterious or miraculous
virtue in it, my heart could not accept."
Gandhi and Christianity edited by Robert Ellsberg
[He could accept Jesus] “as a martyr, an embodiment of
sacrifice, and a divine teacher, but not as the most perfect
man ever born. His death on the Cross was a great
example to the world, but that there was anything like a mysterious or miraculous
virtue in it, my heart could not accept."
Gandhi and Christianity edited by Robert Ellsberg
Errors in our Understanding of the Divinity/Humanity of Jesus
Errors in our Understanding of the Divinity/Humanity of Jesus
Lean too far into the Humanity of Jesus• Non-Christian Position• Liberal “Christian” Position
Lean too far into the Divinity of Jesus
Lean too far into the Humanity of Jesus• Non-Christian Position• Liberal “Christian” Position
Lean too far into the Divinity of Jesus
3 Truths About Jesus That We Must Hold To
3 Truths About Jesus That We Must Hold To
1. Jesus was and is fully God
2. Beginning at the incarnation, Jesus was and is fully human
3. Jesus set aside the privileges of His divinity during His life on earth so that He could live completely as a human being
1. Jesus was and is fully God
2. Beginning at the incarnation, Jesus was and is fully human
3. Jesus set aside the privileges of His divinity during His life on earth so that He could live completely as a human being
Philippians 2:1-8If you have any encouragement from being united
with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and
compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose.…Your attitude should
be the same as that of Christ Jesus:
Who, being in very nature God,did not consider equality with God something to
be grasped, but made himself nothing,taking the very nature of a servant,
being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man,
he humbled himself and became obedient to death - even death on a cross!
Philippians 2:1-8If you have any encouragement from being united
with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and
compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose.…Your attitude should
be the same as that of Christ Jesus:
Who, being in very nature God,did not consider equality with God something to
be grasped, but made himself nothing,taking the very nature of a servant,
being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man,
he humbled himself and became obedient to death - even death on a cross!
Philippians 2:1-8If you have any encouragement from being united
with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and
compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose.…Your attitude should
be the same as that of Christ Jesus:
Who, being in very nature God,did not consider equality with God something to
be grasped, but made himself nothing,taking the very nature of a servant,
being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man,
he humbled himself and became obedient to death - even death on a cross!
Philippians 2:1-8If you have any encouragement from being united
with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and
compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose.…Your attitude should
be the same as that of Christ Jesus:
Who, being in very nature God,did not consider equality with God something to
be grasped, but made himself nothing,taking the very nature of a servant,
being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man,
he humbled himself and became obedient to death - even death on a cross!
Philippians 2:1-8If you have any encouragement from being united
with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and
compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose.…Your attitude should
be the same as that of Christ Jesus:
Who, being in very nature God,did not consider equality with God something to
be grasped, but made himself nothing,taking the very nature of a servant,
being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man,
he humbled himself and became obedient to death - even death on a cross!
Philippians 2:1-8If you have any encouragement from being united
with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and
compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose.…Your attitude should
be the same as that of Christ Jesus:
Who, being in very nature God,did not consider equality with God something to
be grasped, but made himself nothing,taking the very nature of a servant,
being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man,
he humbled himself and became obedient to death - even death on a cross!
Kenosis TheoryKenosis TheoryGkGk.. KenosKenos = “empty” = “empty”
““but emptied himself”but emptied himself” Revised Standard VersionRevised Standard Version
Luke 2:52And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature,
and in favor with God and men.
Luke 2:52And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature,
and in favor with God and men.
Luke 2:52And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature,
and in favor with God and men.
Luke 2:52And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature,
and in favor with God and men.
Malachi 3:6Malachi 3:6
"I the LORD do not change."I the LORD do not change.
Luke 2:52And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature,
and in favor with God and men.
Luke 2:52And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature,
and in favor with God and men.
Luke 2:52And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature,
and in favor with God and men.
Luke 2:52And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature,
and in favor with God and men.
Psalms 147:5Psalms 147:5Great is our Lord and abundant Great is our Lord and abundant
in strength;in strength;His understanding is infinite. His understanding is infinite.
Luke 2:52And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature,
and in favor with God and men.
Luke 2:52And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature,
and in favor with God and men.
Luke 2:52And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature,
and in favor with God and men.
Luke 2:52And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature,
and in favor with God and men.
Psalm 90:2 Psalm 90:2 Before the mountains were born or you Before the mountains were born or you
brought forth the earth and the world, from brought forth the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God. everlasting to everlasting you are God.
John 11:21"Lord," Martha said to Jesus, "if you
had been here, my brother would not have died.
John 11:21"Lord," Martha said to Jesus, "if you
had been here, my brother would not have died.
Psalms 139:7-10Psalms 139:7-107 Where can I go from your Spirit?7 Where can I go from your Spirit?
Where can I flee from your presence? Where can I flee from your presence? If I go up to the heavens, you are there;If I go up to the heavens, you are there;
if I make my bed in the depths, you are there. if I make my bed in the depths, you are there.
How did Jesus do “God” things?How did Jesus do “God” things?
Luke 3:21-22
When all the people were being baptized, Jesus was baptized too. And as he was
praying, heaven was opened and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form
like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: "You are my Son, whom I love;
with you I am well pleased."
Luke 3:21-22
When all the people were being baptized, Jesus was baptized too. And as he was
praying, heaven was opened and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form
like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: "You are my Son, whom I love;
with you I am well pleased."
How did Jesus do “God” things?How did Jesus do “God” things?
Luke 4:1-2
Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the
desert, where for forty days he was tempted by the devil.
Luke 4:1-2
Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the
desert, where for forty days he was tempted by the devil.
How did Jesus do “God” things?How did Jesus do “God” things?
Luke 4:14
Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit, and news about him spread
through the whole countryside.
Luke 4:14
Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit, and news about him spread
through the whole countryside.
How did Jesus do “God” things?How did Jesus do “God” things?
Luke 4:16-18
…On the Sabbath day he went into the synagogue, as was his custom. And he
stood up to read. The scroll of the prophet Isaiah was handed to him. Unrolling it, he
found the place where it is written:
"The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me
to preach good news to the poor.
Luke 4:16-18
…On the Sabbath day he went into the synagogue, as was his custom. And he
stood up to read. The scroll of the prophet Isaiah was handed to him. Unrolling it, he
found the place where it is written:
"The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me
to preach good news to the poor.
How did Jesus do “God” things?How did Jesus do “God” things?
Luke 10:21
At that time Jesus, full of joy through the Holy Spirit, said, "I praise you, Father,
Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this was your
good pleasure.
Luke 10:21
At that time Jesus, full of joy through the Holy Spirit, said, "I praise you, Father,
Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this was your
good pleasure.
How did Jesus do “God” things?How did Jesus do “God” things?
John 16:7-13
But I tell you the truth: It is for your good that I am going away. Unless I go away, the
Counselor will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you. When he comes, he will convict the world of guilt in regard to sin and
righteousness and judgment: …
"I have much more to say to you, more than you can now bear. But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all truth.
John 16:7-13
But I tell you the truth: It is for your good that I am going away. Unless I go away, the
Counselor will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you. When he comes, he will convict the world of guilt in regard to sin and
righteousness and judgment: …
"I have much more to say to you, more than you can now bear. But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all truth.
How did Jesus do “God” things?How did Jesus do “God” things?
Galatians 5:16So I say, live by the Spirit, and you will not
gratify the desires of the sinful nature.
Galatians 5:16So I say, live by the Spirit, and you will not
gratify the desires of the sinful nature.
Romans 8:4[We] do not live according to the sinful nature
but according to the Spirit.
Romans 8:4[We] do not live according to the sinful nature
but according to the Spirit.
Can We Follow the Example of Jesus ?Can We Follow the Example of Jesus ?
1. Because He was fully human
2. Because we can be led by the Holy Spirit just as Jesus was
1. Because He was fully human
2. Because we can be led by the Holy Spirit just as Jesus was
YESYES
1 Peter 2:21-25To this you were called, because Christ
suffered for you, leaving you an example , that you should follow in his steps.
"He committed no sin,and no deceit was found in his mouth."
When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him
who judges justly. He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we might die to
sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed. For you were like
sheep going astray, but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.
1 Peter 2:21-25To this you were called, because Christ
suffered for you, leaving you an example , that you should follow in his steps.
"He committed no sin,and no deceit was found in his mouth."
When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him
who judges justly. He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we might die to
sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed. For you were like
sheep going astray, but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.
1 Peter 2:21-25To this you were called, because Christ
suffered for you, leaving you an example , that you should follow in his steps.
"He committed no sin,and no deceit was found in his mouth."
When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him
who judges justly. He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we might die to
sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed. For you were like
sheep going astray, but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.
1 Peter 2:21-25To this you were called, because Christ
suffered for you, leaving you an example , that you should follow in his steps.
"He committed no sin,and no deceit was found in his mouth."
When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him
who judges justly. He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we might die to
sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed. For you were like
sheep going astray, but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.
Is this good news to you?Is this good news to you?““You can do any sin You can do any sin
you want for the rest of you want for the rest of your life and I won’t your life and I won’t hold you guilty and I hold you guilty and I
won’t ask you to stop.”won’t ask you to stop.”
Diagnosis:Diagnosis:You love sin more than You love sin more than
you love Godyou love God
1 Peter 2:21-25To this you were called, because Christ
suffered for you, leaving you an example , that you should follow in his steps.
"He committed no sin,and no deceit was found in his mouth."
When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him
who judges justly. He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we might die to
sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed. For you were like
sheep going astray, but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.
1 Peter 2:21-25To this you were called, because Christ
suffered for you, leaving you an example , that you should follow in his steps.
"He committed no sin,and no deceit was found in his mouth."
When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him
who judges justly. He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we might die to
sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed. For you were like
sheep going astray, but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.