Fully Man, Fully God? (February 2001)

February 2001
Volume 10, Number 2

Jesus' "family tree" clearly shows His lineage to be both human and divine. How can theologians--and some in the church of God--say that He is "fully man and fully God"? Such thinking defies logic! It is time we understood the nature of our Savior! (Forerunner Image)

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh
Fully Man and Fully God?

Jesus Christ's nature is a weighty - and often controversial - topic. The Bible calls Him both "Son of Man" and "Son of God," and He must be both human and divine to fulfill the roles of Savior and High Priest. A common phrase posits that He is "fully man and fully God," but is it biblically accurate? If Jesus was fully God, how could He die for our sins? Using Scripture, logic, and common sense, John Ritenbaugh untangles this contentious subject.

Ready Answer
Small, But Significant
by Staff

Sometimes small things make big impacts. Such a small thing was Simon of Cyrene's carrying of Christ's cross. Do we in God's church today consider our "smallness" to be a blessing or a curse?

Prophecy Watch
Germany Ascendant
by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Many who believe Germany to be modern Assyria have waited a long time for Germany to rise again. Signs in Europe and on the world scene point in that direction.

Spotlight on Luke
by Staff

Luke, the writer of the gospel of that name and the book of Acts, is more significant to the New Testament than it may first appear. Though he cast the spotlight on others like Christ and Paul, what we know of his life contains lessons we can use.

WorldWatch
WorldWatch
by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

News, events and trends in relation to Bible prophecy for February 2001.

Bible Study
Overcoming (Part 7):
Selfishness
by Martin G. Collins

Maybe the most basic impediment to overcoming is our innate selfishness. Our goal, however, is to bear the character of our God, whose primary characteristic is love or outgoing concern for others.