Was Jesus actually in human flesh or only in its likeness? PROBLEM: Paul asserts that Jesus was made “in the likeness of sinful flesh,” but he does not assert that Jesus is human flesh. Yet the Bible speaks repeatedly of Jesus being incarnated in human flesh, that is, of being truly human, not just... [ Continue Reading ]
Is the Holy Spirit our mediator or is Christ? PROBLEM: First Timothy 2:5 asserts that “there is one … Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus.” But Romans 8:26 informs us that the Holy Spirit intercedes for us to God “with groanings which cannot be uttered.” How can Christ be the only me... [ Continue Reading ]
Are all the called ones saved or only some? PROBLEM: Paul indicates here that all who are “called” by God are eventually “justified” and “glorified” (Romans 8:30). But Jesus said that “many are called, but few chosen” (Matthew 20:16). SOLUTION: The word “called” is being used in different senses.... [ Continue Reading ]