Fundamental Beliefs of Seventh-day Adventists

Jesus was "in all points tempted as we are, yet
without sin," being "holy, harmless, undefiled,
separate from sinners" (Heb. 4:15; 7:26). Paul
wrote that He "knew no sin" (2 Cor. 5:21). Peter
testified that He "'committed no sin, nor was guile
found in His mouth'" (1 Peter 2:22), and compared
Him with "a lamb without blemish and without
spot" (1 Peter 1:19; Heb. 9:24). "In Him," John
said, "there is no sin. ... He is righteous" (1 John
3:5-7).
Jesus took upon Himself our nature with all its
liabilities, but He was free from hereditary
corruption or depravity and actual sin. He
challenged His opponents, "'Which of you convicts
Me of sin?'" (John 8:46). When facing His severest
trial, He declared, "'The ruler of this world is
coming, and he has nothing in Me'" (John 14:30).
Jesus had no evil propensities or inclinations or
even sinful passions. None of the avalanche of
temptations could break His allegiance to God.
Jesus never made a confession of sin or offered a
sacrifice. He did not pray, "Father, forgive Me,"
but rather, "'Father, forgive them'" (Luke 23:34).
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