Theologies - Clover

2. The testing of Christ's sinlessness
a. Described :
(1) The temptations of Christ
(fuller treatment : Matt. 4; Lk. 4)
Mark 1: 12-13 (NASB)
"Immediately the Spirit impelled Him to go out into
the wilderness. 13 And He was in the wilderness forty days
being tempted by Satan; and He was with the wild beasts, and
the angels were ministering to Him."
(2) Hebrews 4:15
"For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize
with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted
in every way, just as we are —yet was without sin."
b. Discussed : Peccability vs. Impeccability
(1) Was Christ able not to sin?
(peccability position)
(2) Was Christ not able to sin?
(impeccability position)
c. Compared :
Refer to chart, preceding page 164.
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