The Bible -- Its Person (Part 3)

VI. CHRIST’S TWO NATURES

A. HE WAS HUMAN

Scripture implies His humanity by the names it gives Him (1Timothy 2:5; Matthew 1:1; Hebrews 2:14).

He had the following human characteristics:

a.     He began life as a baby (Luke 2:5).

b.     He grew and developed (Luke 2:40).

c.      He had human emotions (John 11:35).

d.     He had a normal appetite (John 19:28).

e.      He had certain limitations (John 4:6).

f.       He looked like a man (John 1:10).

g.     He suffered and died like a man (John 19:30, 34).

B. HE WAS DIVINE

The names given Him in Scripture can be applied only to one who is God.

a.     John 1:1

b.     Hebrews 1:8

c.      Titus 2:13

He had qualities only one who is God could possess.

a.     He is eternal (1 John 1:2).

b.     He is unchangeable (Hebrews 13:8).

c.      He is all-knowing (Colossians 2:3).

d.     He is all-powerful (Philippians 3:30, 31).

e.      He is perfect (Colossians 1:19).

f.       He is holy (Acts 3:14).

g.     He is righteous (1 John 2:1).

Scripture credits Him with work only one who is God can do.

a.     He creates (John 1:3).

b.     He holds the elements together (Hebrews 1:3).

c.       He forgives sin and gives eternal life (Colossians 3:13).

d.     He raises the dead (John 11:24, 25).