Chapter 7—Perfect Sinlessness of Christ’s Human
Nature
We should have no misgivings in regard to the perfect sinlessness
of the human nature of Christ. Our faith must be an intelligent faith,
looking unto Jesus in perfect confidence, in full and entire faith in the
atoning sacrifice. This is essential that the soul may not be enshrouded
in darkness. This holy substitute is able to save to the uttermost; for
He presented to the wondering universe perfect and complete humility
in His human character, and perfect obedience to all the requirements
of God.—
The Signs of the Times, June 9, 1898
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With His human arm, Christ encircled the race, while with His
divine arm, He grasped the throne of the Infinite, uniting finite man
with the infinite God. He bridged the gulf that sin had made, and
connected earth with heaven. In His human nature He maintained the
purity of His divine character.—
The Youth’s Instructor, June 2, 1898
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He was unsullied with corruption, a stranger to sin; yet He prayed,
and that often with strong crying and tears. He prayed for His disciples
and for Himself, thus identifying Himself with our needs, our weak-
nesses, and our failings, which are so common with humanity. He was
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a mighty petitioner, not possessing the passions of our human, fallen
natures, but compassed with like infirmities, tempted in all points like
as we are. Jesus endured agony which required help and support from
His Father.—
Testimonies for the Church 2:508
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He is a brother in our infirmities, but not in possessing like pas-
sions. As the sinless One, His nature recoiled from evil. He endured
struggles and torture of soul in a world of sin. His humanity made
prayer a necessity and privilege. He required all the stronger divine
support and comfort which His Father was ready to impart to Him,
to Him who had, for the benefit of man, left the joys of heaven and
chosen His home in a cold and thankless world.—
Testimonies for the
Church 2:202
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His doctrine dropped as the rain; His speech distilled as the dew.
In the character of Christ was blended such majesty as God had never
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