• Hebrews 2:14-15
    Inasmuch then as the children have partaken of flesh and blood, He Himself likewise shared in the same, that through death He might destroy him who had the power of death, that is, the devil, and release those who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage.
     
  • John 1:14
    And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.
     
  • Hebrews 2:17-18
    Therefore, in all things He had to be made like His brethren, that He might be a merciful and faithful High Priest in things pertaining to God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people. For in that He Himself has suffered, being tempted, He is able to aid those who are tempted.
     
  • Philippians 2:5-8
    Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men. And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross.
     
  • Hebrews 4:15
    For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin.
     
  • 1 Peter 2:21
    For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow His steps:

     
  • 1 Peter 2:24
    who Himself bore our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, having died to sins, might live for righteousness—by whose stripes you were healed.
     
For more scripture references, please see Bible verses for Jesus Christ's Humanity


Resources

The Miracles of Jesus Christ: Stilling a Storm

Bible Study by Martin G. Collins

Jesus Christ's humanity is vividly displayed in His physical and mental exhaustion after a day of significant teaching and testing. Despite being sought by concerned friends, His mother, and half-brothers, and facing accusations of being demon-possessed, He unselfishly gives Himself to serve others. The large crowds continue to …


Was Jesus Christ Born Under the Law?

'Ready Answer' by Earl L. Henn

Thelel, in his deceit, seeks to obscure the humanity of Jesus Christ, but the truth remains clear. Jesus Christ, in His earthly life, was fully human, born of a woman through a divine miracle, as God the Father caused Mary to conceive by the Holy Spirit. He was flesh and blood, subject to the same terms, forces, and conditions …


What Did Jesus Do?

'Ready Answer' by Staff

Jesus Christ's humanity is vividly portrayed through His life experiences as recorded in the gospels. From His birth in Bethlehem to His death on Golgotha, He lived a normal human life, growing up as a carpenter with brothers and sisters, facing the same challenges as others. He endured unique trials, such as fasting for forty …


Hebrews (Part Four): Who Was Jesus?

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

Jesus Christ, in His humanity, became flesh and dwelt among us, embodying a unique blending of divine and human nature. He did not cease to be God, yet He took on human form, experiencing the same dependencies and emotions as mankind. He grew weary from journeying, as seen when He sat by Jacob's well and requested a drink. His …


Jesus Disqualified?

'Ready Answer' by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Luke, writing primarily to Gentiles, emphasizes Jesus Christ's humanity throughout his gospel. He presents our Savior's natural, biological family tree to demonstrate that He shares humanness with the common man. Jesus is not only the Messiah of the Jews but also of the Gentiles. Therefore, Luke's genealogy traces back to Adam, …


Christ Coming in the Flesh

Sermon/Bible Study by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Many deceivers have gone out into the world who do not confess Jesus Christ as coming in the flesh, marking them as deceivers and antichrists. This false teaching, though not currently a great controversy, lingers in the periphery of the church and must be understood and combated through the Scriptures. We live in a fleshly, …


The High Christology of Colossians

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Low Christology views Jesus Christ as a mere man, emphasizing His humanity by pointing to instances where He experienced human limitations. Scriptures highlight that He was hungry, as seen in Matthew 21:18, when He returned to the city in the morning and felt hunger. In Mark 13:32, it is noted that He did not know the day or …


Four Views of Christ (Part 2)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

In exploring the multifaceted nature of Jesus Christ, one significant aspect is His humanity, portrayed vividly through the symbol of the man among the four faces of the cherubim. This figure emphasizes that man, uniquely among all creatures, is made in the image of God, sharing characteristics and feelings with Him. As seen in …



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