[annalex]

If He "assumed" flesh (life), then He "assumed" death and where does that leave our hope?

Well, Philippians 2 pretty much says so, no?

6 Who being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: 7 But emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in the likeness of men, and in habit found as a man. 8 He humbled himself, becoming obedient unto death, even to the death of the cross.

Without getting too technical, how is "taking the form", "being made in the likeness" and "found in habit like" differ from "assumed"? It is not a trick question, and perhaps you elaborate later, but as a read the thread your objection stands out as arguing over words. Do you dispute that it was the will of Christ to redeem us with His death? If you elaborate below, I apologize, I only read so far today.

Merry Christmas.

[P-Marlowe]

Without getting too technical, how is "taking the form", "being made in the likeness" and "found in habit like" differ from "assumed"?

as·sumed (-smd)

adj.

1. Taken up or used so as to deceive; pretended: an assumed name.

2. Taken for granted; supposed: an assumed increase in population.