gnostic claim: jesus could not have been human becuase all humans are evil, what is christian response
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he wasn't fully human- he was human and fully God. he came as a human to absorb the wrath God had to use to punish sin. Jesus did that for all who trust in him and his grace. otherwise...
The Christian response to the Gnostic claim that Jesus could not have been human because all humans are evil would highlight the theological understanding of Jesus as both fully human and fully divine. While different Christian denominations may have variations in their interpretations, there are a few key points that can be made.
1. Jesus' Incarnation: Christians believe that Jesus, as the Son of God, took on flesh and became fully human while retaining his divine nature. This is known as the doctrine of the Incarnation. In this view, Jesus was without sin and therefore not subject to the inherent evil of humanity.
2. Jesus as the perfect sacrifice: Christians believe that Jesus came into the world to save humanity from sin and evil. By living a sinless life, he was able to serve as the perfect sacrifice and reconcile humanity with God. This understanding affirms Jesus' humanity while acknowledging his unique role in overcoming evil.
3. Biblical teachings on humanity: The Bible teaches that humans were created in the image of God (Genesis 1:27) and that while sin entered the world through Adam and Eve's disobedience (Genesis 3), humanity still retains the potential for goodness and moral choices. Christian theology emphasizes the fallen nature of humanity due to sin, but also the possibility of redemption and transformation through Christ.
In summary, the Christian response to the Gnostic claim would refute the idea that Jesus could not have been human because all humans are evil. Instead, Christians affirm Jesus' humanity while upholding his sinlessness and unique role in overcoming evil through his Incarnation and sacrifice.