Bible Readings — Bible Questions Answered

God’s Demonstration of Victory

Where did God, in Christ, condemn sin, and gain the victory for us over temptation and sin? BR-ASI9 89.7

“For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending His own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh.” Romans 8:3. BR-ASI9 89.8

By whose power did Christ live the perfect life? BR-ASI9 89.9

“I can of Mine own self do nothing.” John 5:30. “The words that I speak unto you I speak not of Myself: but the Father that dwelleth in Me, He doeth the works.” John 14:10. BR-ASI9 89.10

Note.—In His humanity Christ was as dependent upon divine power to do the works of God as is any man to do the same thing. He employed no means to live a holy life that are not available to every human being. Through Him, every one may have God dwelling in him and working in him “to will and to do of His good pleasure.” (1 John 4:15; Philippians 2:13.) BR-ASI9 89.11

What unselfish purpose did Jesus ever have before Him? BR-ASI9 89.12

“For I came down from heaven, not to do Mine own will, but the will of Him that sent Me.” John 6:38. BR-ASI9 89.13