Ask Pastor John Was Jesus Tempted by Evil Desires?
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Oct 16, 2025 The discussion dives into the tension between scripture about God's inability to be tempted and Jesus' experiences. The hosts clarify the Greek terms for testing and temptation, showing Jesus faced real external temptations but remained sinless. They explore how James' definitions protect the idea of God testing without enticing to sin. Emphasizing that Jesus felt temptation intensely without yielding, the conversation highlights the profound nature of his sinlessness and experiences.
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Same Greek Word, Different Senses
- James and Hebrews use the same Greek word for 'test/tempt' but with different senses in context.
- James narrows 'tempt' to internal sinful luring, while Matthew/Hebrews use the broader sense of outward testing or enticement.
God Tests, But Does Not Tempt
- God tests believers but cannot be tempted by evil nor does he tempt anyone to sin.
- James defines temptation narrowly as being lured and dragged by one's own desire into active sinning, which God does not do.
Respond To Temptation With Gospel Truth
- Read James carefully to see his narrow definition and purpose in distinguishing testing from temptation.
- Pursue new birth by the word of truth to escape inward bondage to sinful desires, as James urges.
