Topical Encyclopedia The doctrine of the Incarnation holds that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, took on human flesh and nature. A critical aspect of this doctrine is the affirmation that Christ possessed a human soul, which underscores His full humanity. This entry explores biblical evidence supporting the claim that Jesus had a human soul, as presented in the Berean Standard Bible .Biblical Evidence 1. Emotional Experiences: The Gospels provide numerous accounts of Jesus experiencing human emotions, which are indicative of a human soul. In Matthew 26:38 , Jesus says, "My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death." This expression of deep emotional distress reveals His capacity for human feelings and affirms His possession of a human soul. 2. Intellectual Growth: Luke 2:52 states, "And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man." This verse highlights Jesus' intellectual development, a function of the human soul. His growth in wisdom suggests a learning process typical of human experience. 3. Moral Decision-Making: Jesus' ability to make moral choices further demonstrates His human soul. In the wilderness temptation narrative, Jesus resists Satan's temptations (Matthew 4:1-11), showcasing His capacity for moral discernment and decision-making, attributes of a human soul. 4. Expressions of Will: Jesus' expressions of will also point to His human soul. In John 6:38 , He declares, "For I have come down from heaven, not to do My own will, but the will of Him who sent Me." This distinction between His will and the Father's will indicates a personal volition, characteristic of a human soul. 5. Prayer Life: Jesus' prayer life is another testament to His human soul. In Luke 22:42 , He prays, "Father, if You are willing, take this cup from Me; yet not My will, but Yours be done." His earnest prayer reflects a dependence on God and a relational aspect of His human soul. 6. Suffering and Death: The capacity to suffer and die is inherently human. Hebrews 5:7 notes, "During the days of Jesus’ earthly life, He offered up prayers and petitions with loud cries and tears to the One who could save Him from death, and He was heard because of His reverence." This passage underscores His human experience of suffering, a reality tied to having a human soul. Theological Implications The affirmation of Christ's human soul is essential for understanding the fullness of His incarnation. It ensures that Jesus fully identifies with humanity, experiencing the breadth of human life, including emotions, growth, and suffering. This identification is crucial for His role as the mediator between God and humanity, as it allows Him to truly represent and redeem humankind. Torrey's Topical Textbook Matthew 26:38Then said he to them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even to death: tarry you here, and watch with me. 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What does the Bible say about human nature? | GotQuestions.orgWhat does the Bible teach about human trafficking? | GotQuestions.org Would a human clone have a soul? | GotQuestions.org Human: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Subtopics The Human Nature of Christ is Proved by His: Being a Man of Sorrows The Human Nature of Christ is Proved by His: Being Buffeted The Human Nature of Christ is Proved by His: Being Nailed to the Cross The Human Nature of Christ is Proved by His: Being Scourged The Human Nature of Christ is Proved by His: Being Subject to Weariness The Human Nature of Christ is Proved by His: Birth The Human Nature of Christ is Proved by His: Burial The Human Nature of Christ is Proved by His: Circumcision The Human Nature of Christ is Proved by His: Conception in the Virgin's Womb The Human Nature of Christ is Proved by His: Death The Human Nature of Christ is Proved by His: Enduring Indignities The Human Nature of Christ is Proved by His: Having a Human Soul The Human Nature of Christ is Proved by His: Hungering The Human Nature of Christ is Proved by His: Increase in Wisdom and Stature The Human Nature of Christ is Proved by His: Partaking of Flesh and Blood The Human Nature of Christ is Proved by His: Resurrection The Human Nature of Christ is Proved by His: Side Being Pierced The Human Nature of Christ is Proved by His: Sleeping The Human Nature of Christ is Proved by His: Thirsting The Human Nature of Christ is Proved by His: Weeping The Human Nature of Christ was Like Our own in all Things Except Sin The Human Nature of Christ was Necessary to his Mediatorial office The Human Nature of Christ was of the Seed of Abraham The Human Nature of Christ was of the Seed of David The Human Nature of Christ was of the Seed of The Woman The Human Nature of Christ was Submitted to the Evidence of the Senses The Human Nature of Christ was Without Sin The Human Nature of Christ: Acknowledged by Men The Human Nature of Christ: Attested by Himself The Human Nature of Christ: Confession of, a Test of Belonging to God The Human Nature of Christ: Denied by Antichrist The Human Nature of Christ: Genealogy of Related Terms The-not-beloved (1 Occurrence) Kir'iath-je'arim (18 Occurrences) Kirjathjearim (17 Occurrences) Vine-dressers (18 Occurrences) Kirjath-jearim (17 Occurrences) Kibroth-hattaavah (5 Occurrences) |
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