If Jesus was already perfect, how could He be made perfect through suffering? PROBLEM: The Bible declares that Jesus was absolutely perfect and without sin, even in His human nature (2 Corinthians 5:21; Hebrews 4:15; 1 Peter 2:22; 1 Peter 3:18; 1 John 3:3). But according to this verse, Jesus was ma... [ Continue Reading ]
Does the devil have the power of death or does God? PROBLEM: The writer of Hebrews speaks here about Christ’s coming so “that through death He might destroy him who had the power of death, that is, the devil.” But in other places the Bible asserts that only God has the power over life and death: “I... [ Continue Reading ]
Was it possible for Christ to have sinned? PROBLEM: The writer of Hebrews says that Christ “had to be made like His brethren in all things… For since He Himself was tempted in that which He has suffered, He is able to come to the aid of those who are tempted” (2:17–18,NASB). Does this mean that Chr... [ Continue Reading ]