God cannot be tempted. Jesus was tempted. Therefore, Jesus cannot be God. Explain.

"Let no one say when he is tempted, "I am being tempted by God"; for God cannot be tempted by evil, and He Himself does not tempt anyone" (James 1:13)

"For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin" (Hebrews 4:15).

How do we answer this objection?

Lol. Confused christians

Durentt:


Lol.
Confused christians

In other words, you haven't got a clue.

We should also consider Deuteronomy 6:16 , which instructs the
Israelites to be careful that they do not to tempt the Lord.
Likewise, Malachi 3:15 refers to the wicked who tempt God with
their evil lifestyles. Jesus even quoted the Old Testament
Scriptures when He warned others not to tempt the Lord (e.g.,
Matthew 4:7 and Luke 4:12 ).
Today we mostly use the term tempt specifically to mean to
“solicit to do evil.” However, the term has not always been quite so
narrowly interpreted. In the Bible this word conveys that idea at
times, but at other times it means to “put to the test.” The context
helps to determine which meaning is intended.
James clearly stated, “God cannot be tempted by evil ” . The phrase “by evil” is important because it highlights the
point James was trying to make. This clearly indicates that God
cannot be enticed to commit evil.
In the other passages above that referred to tempting God, the
writers were using the term to mean we must not put God to the
test. Here is the line of reasoning:
1. God has said He will judge sin.
2. When we sin, we are putting God to the test to see if He will
respond to our sin by doing what He has said He will do.
3. We must not “test” the extent of God’s grace but instead obey
what He has told us to do.
Now, along with this question of whether or not God can be
tempted, another potential dilemma arises, which is often stated like
this:
1. James 1:13 tells us God cannot be tempted by evil.
2. According to Luke 4, Matthew 4, and Hebrews 4:15 , Jesus
was tempted by evil.
3. Therefore, Jesus was not God or this is a contradiction.
There are two keys to understanding this mystery. First, we must
keep in mind the hypostatic union of the two natures of Christ.
That’s a pretty fancy way of saying that Jesus was fully man and
fully God at the same time. Jesus had a fully human nature (but
sinless), and He had the nature of God.
Second, it is important to understand the difference between internal
enticement and external enticement. When Jesus was tempted, His
temptation came from an external source: Satan (Luke 4:2 ;
Matthew 4:1 ). When we are tempted, this comes right from within
our own hearts due to our own sinful natures, although the
temptation to sin can be kindle by something external. James 1:14
tells us, “But each one is tempted when he is drawn away by his
own desires and enticed.”
So could Jesus sin or not? This question has been debated by
theologians for centuries, and although all true Christians agree that
Jesus did not sin, they do not agree on whether or not He could
have sinned. Other than agreeing that Jesus did not sin, Answers in
Genesis does not hold a position on this debate. We would urge you
to carefully and prayerfully study Scripture and consult with your
local church on this subject.
There are three common views on the subject. Some hold the
impeccability position (Latin non posse peccare ). This view
states that Christ could not have sinned, and thus was not even
tempted, during the “temptations.” Others hold the peccability view
(posse non peccare ), meaning that He could have sinned. A
third position attempts to find middle ground and is based on Christ
having both a human nature and divine nature. This view says that
in His human nature, He could have sinned, but in His divine
nature, He could not.

The first statement is about GOD the father (I suppose you know the trinity). Yes no one can tempt GOD.

The second statement is about GOD the son (JESUS CHRIST), he was GOD in human form, and faced everything we face daily as mere mortals. Eg hunger, trials, temptations etc

This isn't confusing to chritians.

Na now u know? Jesus is the SON of God. He is not God. But my Christendom brothers will want to start quoting trinity doctrine they cannot prove from the scriptures, explain or kowaciate.

Confused Christians

OLAADEGBU:
God cannot be tempted. Jesus was tempted. Therefore, Jesus cannot be God. Explain.

"Let no one say when he is tempted, "I am being tempted by God"; for God cannot be tempted by evil, and He Himself does not tempt anyone" (James 1:13)

"For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin" (Hebrews 4:15).

How do we answer this objection?

Philippians 2:6-8
being in the form of God, did not
consider it robbery to be equal with
God, but MADE HIMSELF OF NO REPUTATION [HE “EMPTIED HIMSELF”], taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men. And being found in
appearance as a man,HE HUMBLE
HIMSELF and became obedient to the
point of death, even the death of the
cross

While on Earth in the FLESH, Jesus Submit Himself VOLUNTARILY to the will of his father.
not a simple concept to grasp. When
Jesus came to Earth,He added humanity
to His divinity, He was made “in the
likeness of men” (Philippians 2:7). He
moved from the spiritual realm to put on flesh (John 1:14) and became subject to such things as hunger, thirst, weariness, and pain.

Satan knows all this that why He take advantage of the HUMAN nature of Jesus but he fail , satan wanted to repeat what he did to the first adam . Adam and eve wanted to size equality with God through the help of satan.but Jesus in the flesh humble Himself as a servant.

It was the human nature of Jesus satan tempt and not the DIVINE nature.
2 Corinthians 5:21
Indeed, He “who knew no sin” became “sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him”

when God came down to earth... Who was in charge

There's something called "trinity".

When JESUS (GOD the SON) came down to earth, GOD the FARTHER was in charge.

madjnr:
when God came down to earth... Who was in charge

JESUS is GOD the son. And while on earth, he was GOD in human form. Read john 1

vfactor:
Na now u know? Jesus is the SON of God. He is not God. But my Christendom brothers will want to start quoting trinity doctrine they cannot prove from the scriptures, explain or kowaciate.

Can anyone prove Professor Xavier isn't part of the trinity? I have proof.

trapQ:
JESUS is GOD the son. And while on earth, he was GOD in human form. Read john 1

Please define the trinity doctrine, and we can start from there.

Yeah,yeah but according to the bible,the devil was able to tempt god to put job to the test. Just to prove if job was a faithful servant because of his wealth or love for god.
Job 1:6-12
Then the Lord said to Satan, ‘Have you considered my servant Job? There is no one on earth like him; he is blameless and upright, a man who fears God and shuns evil.’

“ ‘Does Job fear God for nothing?’ Satan replied. ‘Have you not put a hedge around him and his household and everything he has? You have blessed the work of his hands, so that his flocks and herds are spread throughout the land. But stretch out your hand and strike everything he has, and he will surely curse you to your face.’ The Lord said to Satan, ‘Very well, then, everything he has is in your hands, but on the man himself do not lay a finger''
Maybe this wasn't the devil tempting god. Maybe it was just a bet,maybe i'm just reading the bible literally,maybe i need spiritual understanding,maybe a carnal mind can never understand matters of the spirit,maybe...huh anyways what do i know?

pass111:


We should also consider Deuteronomy 6:16 , which instructs the
Israelites to be careful that they do not to tempt the Lord.
Likewise, Malachi 3:15 refers to the wicked who tempt God with
their evil lifestyles. Jesus even quoted the Old Testament
Scriptures when He warned others not to tempt the Lord (e.g.,
Matthew 4:7 and Luke 4:12 ).
Today we mostly use the term tempt specifically to mean to
“solicit to do evil.” However, the term has not always been quite so
narrowly interpreted. In the Bible this word conveys that idea at
times, but at other times it means to “put to the test.” The context
helps to determine which meaning is intended.
James clearly stated, “God cannot be tempted by evil ” . The phrase “by evil” is important because it highlights the
point James was trying to make. This clearly indicates that God
cannot be enticed to commit evil.
In the other passages above that referred to tempting God, the
writers were using the term to mean we must not put God to the
test. Here is the line of reasoning:
1. God has said He will judge sin.
2. When we sin, we are putting God to the test to see if He will
respond to our sin by doing what He has said He will do.
3. We must not “test” the extent of God’s grace but instead obey
what He has told us to do.
Now, along with this question of whether or not God can be
tempted, another potential dilemma arises, which is often stated like
this:
1. James 1:13 tells us God cannot be tempted by evil.
2. According to Luke 4, Matthew 4, and Hebrews 4:15 , Jesus
was tempted by evil.
3. Therefore, Jesus was not God or this is a contradiction.
There are two keys to understanding this mystery. First, we must
keep in mind the hypostatic union of the two natures of Christ.
That’s a pretty fancy way of saying that Jesus was fully man and
fully God at the same time. Jesus had a fully human nature (but
sinless), and He had the nature of God.
Second, it is important to understand the difference between internal
enticement and external enticement. When Jesus was tempted, His
temptation came from an external source: Satan (Luke 4:2 ;
Matthew 4:1 ). When we are tempted, this comes right from within
our own hearts due to our own sinful natures, although the
temptation to sin can be kindle by something external. James 1:14
tells us, “But each one is tempted when he is drawn away by his
own desires and enticed.”
So could Jesus sin or not? This question has been debated by
theologians for centuries, and although all true Christians agree that
Jesus did not sin, they do not agree on whether or not He could
have sinned. Other than agreeing that Jesus did not sin, Answers in
Genesis does not hold a position on this debate. We would urge you
to carefully and prayerfully study Scripture and consult with your
local church on this subject.
There are three common views on the subject. Some hold the
impeccability position (Latin non posse peccare ). This view
states that Christ could not have sinned, and thus was not even
tempted, during the “temptations.” Others hold the peccability view
(posse non peccare ), meaning that He could have sinned. A
third position attempts to find middle ground and is based on Christ
having both a human nature and divine nature. This view says that
in His human nature, He could have sinned, but in His divine
nature, He could not.

What is the source for this material?

trapQ:


The first statement is about GOD the father (I suppose you know the trinity). Yes no one can tempt GOD.

The second statement is about GOD the son (JESUS CHRIST), he was GOD in human form, and faced everything we face daily as mere mortals. Eg hunger, trials, temptations etc

This isn't confusing to chritians.

Good job.

vfactor:


Na now u know? Jesus is the SON of God. He is not God. But my Christendom brothers will want to start quoting trinity doctrine they cannot prove from the scriptures, explain or kowaciate.

What do you mean by the SON of God? When we say Jesus is the Son of God what does that mean?

madjnr:


Confused Christians

Since you are not confused do you care to help us out?

malvisguy212:


Philippians 2:6-8
being in the form of God, did not
consider it robbery to be equal with
God, but MADE HIMSELF OF NO REPUTATION [HE “EMPTIED HIMSELF”], taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men. And being found in
appearance as a man,HE HUMBLE
HIMSELF and became obedient to the
point of death, even the death of the
cross

While on Earth in the FLESH, Jesus Submit Himself VOLUNTARILY to the will of his father.
not a simple concept to grasp. When
Jesus came to Earth,He added humanity
to His divinity, He was made “in the
likeness of men” (Philippians 2:7). He
moved from the spiritual realm to put on flesh (John 1:14) and became subject to such things as hunger, thirst, weariness, and pain.

Satan knows all this that why He take advantage of the HUMAN nature of Jesus but he fail , satan wanted to repeat what he did to the first adam . Adam and eve wanted to size equality with God through the help of satan.but Jesus in the flesh humble Himself as a servant.

It was the human nature of Jesus satan tempt and not the DIVINE nature.
2 Corinthians 5:21
Indeed, He “who knew no sin” became “sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him”

Is it sinful to be tempted?

Thanks

OLAADEGBU:

Good job.

madjnr:


when God came down to earth... Who was in charge

Get your clue from the Bible. Pay attention to verse 17.

"And Jesus, when He was baptised, went up straightway out of the water. and, lo, the heavens were opened to Him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and lighting on him. And lo a voice from heaven, saying,, "This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased" (Matthew 3:16-17).

sonOfLucifer:


Can anyone prove Professor Xavier isn't part of the trinity? I have proof.

Is that the Professor who taught you what to think?

vfactor:


Please define the trinity doctrine, and we can start from there.

It is simple. It is like 1 x 1 x 1 = 1.

Father x Son x Holy Spirit = God. Simples.

trapQ:


Thanks

You are welcome, anytime.

OLAADEGBU:


It is simple. It is like 1 x 1 x 1 = 1.

Father x Son x Holy Spirit = God. Simples.

That would imply that anything u do to one, u do to the other. If u kill the son, u automatically kill the father right?

OLAADEGBU:


What do you mean by the SON of God? When we say Jesus is the Son of God what does that mean?

It's simply means he is his father's son. His father's creation! (Colossians 1:15)

cold:


Yeah,yeah but according to the bible,the devil was able to tempt god to put job to the test. Just to prove if job was a faithful servant because of his wealth or love for god.
Job 1:6-12
Then the Lord said to Satan, ‘Have you considered my servant Job? There is no one on earth like him; he is blameless and upright, a man who fears God and shuns evil.’

“ ‘Does Job fear God for nothing?’ Satan replied. ‘Have you not put a hedge around him and his household and everything he has? You have blessed the work of his hands, so that his flocks and herds are spread throughout the land. But stretch out your hand and strike everything he has, and he will surely curse you to your face.’ The Lord said to Satan, ‘Very well, then, everything he has is in your hands, but on the man himself do not lay a finger''
Maybe this wasn't the devil tempting god. Maybe it was just a bet,maybe i'm just reading the bible literally,maybe i need spiritual understanding,maybe a carnal mind can never understand matters of the spirit,maybe...huh anyways what do i know?

Ask and ye shall receive.

vfactor:



That would imply that anything u do to one, u do to the other. If u kill the son, u automatically kill the father right?

Not necessarily.

vfactor:


It's simply means he is his father's son. His father's creation! (Colossians 1:15)

Let's see what that verse says:

"Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature" (Colossians 1:15).

In short Jesus is God's "Selfie".

OLAADEGBU:


Ask and ye shall receive.

So was that temptation or not? Funny not only was god tempted,he took the bait and put job through some of the most tortuous,cruel and inhumane treatment known to man just to win a bet. Smh,some god you have.

OLAADEGBU:


Let's see what that verse says:

"Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature" (Colossians 1:15).

In short Jesus is God's "Selfie".

I am more interested in the bolded. Implying that Jesus is a creature, but the first one to be created.

Also ever had of someone being his fathers "carbon copy"? Does it imply that they are the same person?

OLAADEGBU:


Not necessarily.

Please if 1x1x1=1, then 1x0x1=0, isn't it?