FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

HOW AND WHY DID GOD GREATLY HUMBLE HIMSELF?

Jesus Christ, the Son of God, is the Creator of the cosmos (John 1:1-3). As God, he is all-powerful and all-knowing. Yet, so great was his love for us, his creations, that he humbled Himself greatly for our sake (Phil. 2:8). This was first seen by man at the birth of Jesus (Gal. 4:4; Luke 2:7; John 1:46; Heb. 2:9). He did not come as a powerful king or a superman; he came as a baby dependent on others for his physical care.

It continued in…

…his purpose (He came to Earth to be a sacrificial lamb to pay for our sins.) (John 1:29)
…his humble circumstances throughout his life - virtually no possessions, no physical wealth, often dependent on others for food, drink and clothing.
…the way people perceived him (Isa. 53; Matt. 26:59, 67; Ps. 22:6; Matt. 26:68)
…his soul (Ps. 22:1; Matt. 4:1-11; Luke 22:44; Heb. 2:17,18; 4:15)
…his death (Luke 23; John 19; Mark 15:24,25)
…his burial in a borrowed tomb (Isa. 53:9; Matt. 27:57,58,60)

God suffered much to become flesh and walk among us. He was all-powerful, but he rarely did anything to protect himself. He humbled Himself for our sake.

His humiliation was voluntary, and was necessary to…

…execute the purpose of God (Acts 2:23,24; Ps. 40:6-8)
…fulfill the Old Testament types and prophecies.
…satisfy the law, paying for the guilty (Isa. 53; Heb. 9:12,15), and obtaining For them eternal redemption.
…show us an example of how to live.

What's the truth about Jesus Christ? His identity, life, death and claims. Want to know how to be saved? Have questions about salvation in Jesus Christ?
Go back and read...

The Messiah - Was Jesus really him?

What messianic prophecies were fulfilled by Jesus Christ?

Is Jesus Christ a man, or is he God?


Next Question:
Has science disproved the miracles associated with Jesus Christ?