Romans 7-8 Christology
Christology; the human nuture of Christ [By M. L] The question of what human nature Jesus had is of the utmost important. Did Jesus possess the nature of Adam? Did He possess the nature of Adam after the fall? Perhaps a bit of both? This question will often influence our view on the nature of sin, original sin and perfection. Is our nature sinful enough to be condemned? Can we attain to a perfection that equals the example of Christ? Is sin an action or can an inclination or lust also be a sin? I will try my best to provide the view I adhere to. One must descide for himself. The virgin and the Spirit We are only given a very brief glimpse into the historical context of the incarnation: Matthew 1:18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit. On one hand, we have Mary, and on the other hand, the Spirit. Both of these components are crucial. Both must ...