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To: metmom

Bancroft writes,

“The union of two natures in one person is necessary to constitute Jesus Christ a proper mediator between man and God. His twofold nature gives Him fellowship with both parties, since it involves an ‘equal dignity with God’ and at the same time ‘perfect sympathy with man’:

Hebrews 2:17-18
Therefore, in all things He had to be made like His brethren, that He might be a merciful and faithful High Priest in things pertaining to God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people. 18 For in that He Himself has suffered, being tempted, He is able to aid those who are tempted.

Hebrews 4:15-16
For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. 16 Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.

This twofold nature, moreover, enables Him to present to both God and man proper terms of reconciliation. Being man, He can make atonement for man; being God, His atonement has infinite value.”

As man, He knows experientially what you’re going through and as God, He can get you through it.


527 posted on 01/25/2015 6:04:57 PM PST by caww
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To: caww
Bancroft writes,
“The union of two natures in one person is necessary to constitute Jesus Christ a proper mediator between man and God.

In the O.T. Jesus, as the angel of the Lord had no trouble communicating with numerous men...

620 posted on 01/26/2015 5:57:51 AM PST by Iscool
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