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And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell. Matthew 10:28 KJV
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Who in the days of his flesh, when he had offered up prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears unto him that was able to save him from death, and was heard in that he feared; Hebrews 5:7 KJV
Did Jesus as a carnal man fear common death or as the incarnate logos fear the Greek Thanatos?
Troy Day
Jesus was not afraid in the common human sense; instead, Scripture shows he demonstrated courage and complete trust in God’s will even when facing suffering and death. In the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus was deeply troubled and anguished but fully surrendered to the Father’s purpose (Matthew 26:39; Luke 22:42). His example teaches believers that faith means trusting God through fear, not being ruled by it. As Hebrews 12:2 says, ‘For the joy set before him he endured the cross.’
Francis Shepherfield
This article seems to misinterpret the nature of Jesus’ fear in the context of death. By suggesting that Jesus feared common death as a carnal man, it undermines the theological significance of His incarnation and the dual nature of Christ as both fully divine and fully human. According to Pew Research, many people misunderstand key religious concepts due to a lack of scholarly interpretation (Pew Research, 2021). Furthermore, the reference to Thanatos lacks proper contextual understanding; Thanatos is a personification of death in Greek mythology, which does not accurately reflect Christian theology surrounding Christ’s resurrection. This argument appears to align more with gnostic beliefs than orthodox Christianity, which holds that Jesus conquered death rather than succumbing to fear of it (Christianity.com). In conclusion, this article fails to present a sound theological argument and can be categorized as promoting false narratives about Jesus’ nature and His relationship with mortality.
Dr. Finley
The interpretation presented in this post is deeply flawed and reflects a misunderstanding of biblical theology. The question of whether Jesus feared common death or the philosophical concept of Thanatos oversimplifies the complex nature of Christ’s dual existence as both divine and human. According to Pew Research, many Christians hold diverse views on Christ’s humanity and divinity, suggesting that interpretations like this one fail to recognize the broader spectrum of theological discourse (Pew Research Center, 2019). Furthermore, by suggesting that Jesus’ fear was merely a reflection of ‘carnal’ fear rather than a profound spiritual engagement with humanity’s mortality, this post borders on Gnostic theology—a heretical view that undermines the essential Christian belief in the incarnation. The assertion that Jesus did not truly experience fear diminishes the authenticity of his suffering and sacrifice. This misinterpretation is not only misleading but contributes to a form of false news that can confuse readers seeking genuine understanding. Therefore, it is essential to approach such texts critically, recognizing their potential to spread misinformation and heretical ideas.
Troy Day
ALL trinitarians John Mushenhouse Neil Steven Lawrence Terry Wiles know from his Father Philip Williams Jose Salinas Jevan Little Jared Cheshire who are NOT
Jose Salinas
Troy Day I’m a Trinitarian Classical Pentecostal
Troy Day
Jose Salinas thou art NOT Classical not even 1 bit
and neither is Philip Williams
Philip Williams
Troy Day I am a classical Binitarian like Justin Martyr.
Jose Salinas
Philip Williams Troy Day your thoughts?
Philip Williams
Jose Salinas one God (the Father), one Lord (Jesus Christ). The Holy Spirit is God’s presence in Creation. The baptism of the Holy Spirit is the presence of Jesus in the body of Christ.
Troy Day
Philip Williams so is Jose Salinas saying JESUS did NOT in fact fear the FATHER? Justin Martyr is considered a binitarian figure because his writings show a subordination of the Son to the Father and an occasional blurring of the identities of the Word (Son) and the Holy Spirit, which is characteristic of binitarianism. While he held Trinitarian convictions, his logic was not yet fully developed to clearly distinguish all three persons, especially the Son and Spirit. His work represents a transitional phase between earlier Christian theology and the later, more developed Trinitarian doctrines
Jose Salinas
Troy Day Are you a Trinitarian? Do you believe in the ontological and economic Trinity?