Law and tradition
Sir.—L. H. Carmichael (October 26) bases part of his argument on an incorrect reading of Hebrews 2:14 “He also Himself likewise took part of the same.” Christ did not take only part of our flesh and all that implies (the sin nature being included here). He took all — to which conclusion the Greek of the above verse is very emphatic. It must have been possible for Christ to sin, or else there could be no victory over temptation, and no breaking of the law of sin and death. Christ died as a representative of Adam’s race, and was raised because it was not possible for the grave to hold a sinless man. Thus he became the firstborn of the “new creation,” and made possible the bringing of many sons to glory — those who are baptised into his death and resurrection, and who continue faithfully in his commandments. who will be raised to immortality in the last day.— Yours, etc., TREVOR NICHOLLS. October 29. 1981.
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