Jesus, the tent?
"Matthew Shaw" (mshaw@teleplex.bsu.edu)
Wed, 14 Oct 1998 12:11:39 -0500
-[Bro. Robison]:
>According to this view, the "we" is defined as simply Spirit + flesh, and
it
>appears the humanity of Jesus is regarded as nothing more than a body. I
>cannot agree; I think this interpretation is insufficient.
>
>Jesus states, "*We* [I and the Father] will come unto him." Jesus said this
>coming
>was of a personal, intimate nature: "We will come unto him, and make our
>abode with him." How can this be limited to mean Spirit + flesh?
[Matthew]:
You know, understanding the manifestation of Christ in such divided terms
would smack of Nestorianism. We cannot fail to stress the union of His
natures. Somehow, the flesh was God, and God was flesh. This is the
mystery of godliness (I Tm. 3.16).
All Honour to Christ Jesus.
Matthew Shaw