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one might
view this question as being trivial; something to simply keep the
theologians “out of mischief” when they have nothing better to do.
However, there are some very appropriate reasons for examining this
issue.
The first reason to examine the issue of Christ’s
peccability/impeccability is so that we might obtain a better
understanding and a more in depth knowledge about both Jesus Christ and
God, just as God has invited us. This is the same reason that we study
Theology proper. When we arrive at an answer to this question, we will
have additional knowledge about Jesus’ preincarnate state and a better
understanding of the meaning of the statement “Jesus Christ is the same
yesterday, today, and forever .”
Second, some theologians have argued that the peccability of Jesus has
a direct impact on the humanity of Christ. That is, if Jesus was not
peccable then just how “human” was he? Could he have been “true man” if
he were not able to sin like the rest of mankind? (Note: ...

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tells us that Jesus did not sin, the question
of Jesus’ peccability or impeccability will have an impact on biblical
inerrancy and integrity. As Sahl states, “ if it is possible that the
Lord Jesus Christ could succumb to or be deceived by sin, then one must
also conclude that it is possible for Him to have given inaccurate
information about eternal things when He was growing in wisdom and
stature and favour with God and man .”
And finally, Christ’s peccability/impeccability will have an impact on
the victory over temptation and sin that the Redeemer accomplished . For
if it was impossible for Jesus to have ever sinned then it is indeed a
hallow victory: there was no chance of his ever ...

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