There is a mystery in Scripture regarding Christs human nature:
In order to save fallen beings, Christ had to be made like His brethren in all things (Hebrews 2:17). Jesus appeared on earth in the likeness of sinful flesh (Romans 8:3). He was tempted by the devil (Matthew 4:1-11) and by what He suffered (Hebrews 2:18). He was tempted in every way, just as we are (Hebrews 4:15). Scripture also teaches that Christ is holy, blameless, pure, set apart from sinners (Hebrews 7:26).
How do we reconcile these seemingly incompatible statements?
Eugene Shubert
In order to save fallen beings, Christ had to be made like His brethren in all things (Hebrews 2:17). Jesus appeared on earth in the likeness of sinful flesh (Romans 8:3). He was tempted by the devil (Matthew 4:1-11) and by what He suffered (Hebrews 2:18). He was tempted in every way, just as we are (Hebrews 4:15). Scripture also teaches that Christ is holy, blameless, pure, set apart from sinners (Hebrews 7:26).
How do we reconcile these seemingly incompatible statements?
Eugene Shubert