Judy wrote: > A body has no mind of it's own so it's our > nature that calls the shots and the one Jesus > came into this world with was pure and holy.
Here is another reason you do not understand my thinking on this. The body DOES have a mind of its own. I know of this from biology, but the Bible spoke of it thousands of years ago in Romans 8:6. Romans 8:6 (6) For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. Two minds are mentioned here, Judy. Without accepting a dualistic view of the human makeup, the physical and spiritual, I'm not sure how this can be understood. Notice the follow up verses here. Romans 8:7-8 (7) Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be. (8) So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God. The medium of the carnal mind is the brain. The brain is created by a physical transmission of genetic information from parents to child. Where did the brain of Jesus come from? I believe his brain was created by the physical transmission of genetic information from Mary, which ultimately came through David, Abraham, and Adam. This genetic information that was passed to him, that created the brain and hence the carnal mind, is under the curse. The spirit of Jesus, on the other hand, was not under the curse. It is pure, holy, and unique. You keep harping on this second part, that the spiritual nature of Jesus was holy. I AGREE WITH YOU on this point. However, there is another nature to man, his physical nature, which is at odds with the spiritual nature. The question is, did Jesus have this kind of physical nature. Did he have a brain that operated like ours does, that is somewhat like a computer but much more complicated, that causes emotions, passions, appetites, and inclinations toward choosing to behave in a certain way? I believe he had this human brain, and that is really all I am making a case for. Perhaps you don't understand the extent to which our physical bodies operate, or the role that our physical brain plays in shaping our choices. Maybe you do understand that, I don't know, but if you don't, that might explain some of the reason why we are having trouble communicating on this issue. Dean brought up that he did not believe that Jesus ever needed to attend school, nor would he ever miss any questions on a test. I wonder if you also believe this. Can you tell me if you agree with him on this point? David Miller ---------- "Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer every man." (Colossians 4:6) http://www.InnGlory.org If you do not want to receive posts from this list, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and you will be unsubscribed. If you have a friend who wants to join, tell him to send an e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and he will be subscribed.
