A Human Sacrifice that Saves Those Under the Law by the Shed Blood of the Son of God

But not like we are...in the likeness of Adam (in his original state) but not in the likeness of "sinful flesh" (i.e., corruptible flesh subject to death and sickness)?

 

What passage would you offer those who believe Jesus did come in the likeness of "sinful flesh" as a "son of Adam" (those who teach Jesus was like us, except being like us He didn't sin)?

 

Do you think that being born a virgin (a concept common to many religions) will be enough to change the minds of those who believe He came, as they like to say, "in the likeness of sinful flesh" (will they see it as a proof Jesus was human but not human like us)?

Also, what do you think the significance, if any, is of the title "son of man" (or "son of Adam")?

 

I understand what you are saying. Had Jesus not been virgin born he would have inherited a sinful nature from an earthly father. But I am one of those who believe that Jesus came in the likeness of sinful flesh, and I find it very important that the title Jesus most often used was "son of man" (I believe that Jesus chose this title to indicate His coming in the flesh, like we are in the flesh).

So my question was two fold - since you do not believe Jesus came in the "likeness of sinful flesh", do you believe that offering Jesus being born of a virgin disproves that meaning given by those like me to the Incarnation? Also, what (if any) significance do you find in the title "son of man" (or "son of Adam")?

 

Thanks. I did not consider that interpretation.

What I understand you to be saying is that Jesus is not the Son of Man in terms of coming in the likeness of sinful flesh (as I believe) but in coming in the likeness of perfected flesh (an uncorrupted man) to inherit God's Kingdom as prophesied in Daniel. Is that right?

 

I understand, and thanks for the explanation. What verse would you provide to denounce the idea that God sent Jesus in the likeness of sinful flesh in favor of God sending Jesus in the likeness of perfected flesh?

 

Although "the entire NT" does not cut it because we both believe Jesus was without sin (and I could argue that Paul taught that Jeaus came in the likeness of sinful flesh), I appreciate the effort.

 

I was referencing Paul's statement that God sent Jesus in the likeness of sinful flesh in Romans 8.

 

Scripture only speaks of two "natures" - the spirit and the flesh. Paul was not speaking about looking like us except perfect. He was speaking of that which is spirit (the "Logos") being made flesh so that that which is flesh can be born of the Spirit.

So we disagree. But thanks for the interaction.

 

In His humanity Jesus is no more or less human than us.

In His divinity He is no more or less God than is the Father.

It's difficult for us to reconcile, and very easy to err on one side or the other. Your error is common, and at least it's on the side that mistakes His humanity and not His divinity.