Things Unseen with Sinclair B. Ferguson

He Was Tempted as We Are

Jul 22, 2024

05:28

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Discover how Jesus' dual divine-human nature allowed Him to experience temptation while remaining sinless, providing hope and consolation for believers. Explore the significance of His humanity and the complexity of His testing experiences.

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Jesus experienced genuine human temptations, making Him relatable and empathetic.

Jesus remained sinless despite facing external temptations, offering perfect righteousness.

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The Humanity of Jesus in Temptation

Throughout His life, Jesus faced temptations, not just during the well-known 40 days at the beginning of His ministry. He experienced trials consistent with being truly human, feeling emotions, pain, and needing rest. Despite the divine aspect of His nature, Jesus' human experiences allowed Him to relate to and understand human struggles, making Him a relatable and empathetic figure.

Exploring Jesus' Temptations and His Divine-Human Nature

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Exploring Jesus' Humanity and Temptation

3min

Jesus knows what it is like to be tempted. But how could the Son of God really be tempted? Today, Sinclair Ferguson expresses the consolation we find in Christ's true humanity and the hope that His complete sinlessness brings.

Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/he-was-tempted-as-we-are

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