1. The Sinless Life of Christ “…tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin.” Hebrews 4:15

2. Christ was Human John 1:1, 14 Christ was flesh Recent debates over whether Christ could have sinned Hebrews 4:15 infers that Christ was as capable of sinning as we are How was Christ empowered to not sin Tools provided by God, but employed by man

3. Christ’s Sinless Nature Part of God’s Plan Was a prediction Our sinfulness is a prediction In other words…. Christ didn’t have to sin –He proved this through his sinless life We don’t have to sin (but we will) –I Cor. 10:13, Romans 3:10,23 –The choice is ours

4. So How Did Christ Keep From Sinning

5. The Glory of Heaven Christ came from Heaven Jno. 3:13 We must lean on the knowledge that is available (John 3:10) –John 14:1-4 we can go to live with Christ –Rev. 21:2-5

6. Faith In His Father I Cor. 10:13 God is faithful to fulfill his promise Heb. 11:1 Evidence of things not seen Sight is not the same as vision –Eric Weihenmeyer- May 25, 2001 –We are much too dependent on our sight –John 20:25- Thomas’ lack of faith –Luke 16:31- Moses and the prophets

7. Knowledge of Scripture Matt. 4:1-8 Christ continues to refer to scripture The tempter also knew scripture (vs. 6) Christ knew scripture more thoroughly We should prepare for temptations in such a way I Pet. 3:15, II Tim. 2:15, James 4:7-8

8. Christ Used Prayer John 17 Prayer of intercession Matt. 26:36-42 Prayer in the garden We Should Use Prayer Matt. 26:41 The disciples instructed to pray in order to resist temptation I Thess. 5:17;

9. Acceptance of Responsibility Matt. 26:36ff Christ did not desire to be crucified, hoping there was another way He submitted to the will of man to be crucified (Matt. 26:51ff) This submission required in order to fulfill prophecy, and for our forgiveness We must accept what is meant for us Eph. 2:10, 15 Created for good works

10. Sin’s Personal Consequences Would Christ Have Been Lost? Would there have been a savior if Christ hadn’t have fulfilled prophecy? Sin separates us from God (not from his love, but from his fellowship) I Jno. 1:5-10

11. The Effect on Humanity if Christ Sinned There would be no savior We would be lost with no hope Romans 5:17 –Death reigned through the transgression of Adam –Life reigns through the righteousness of Christ Romans 3:23 By our merits, we have fallen short

12. The Effect on Others When We Sin Heb. 13:17; Gal. 6:1; I Cor. 5 Discouragement Concern Bad influence Parents and children It doesn’t just affect you Loved ones have to learn detachment

13. We Have These Tools! Each one and each category are provided to us by God We have no excuse We say “but I’m only human…” so was Christ

14. In Summary Christ Did Not Sin! We do not have to sin If we do sin, we have an advocate (I Jno. 2:1-2)

15. Christ Did Not Sin!!! Hear (Romans 10:17) Believe (Mark 16:16) Confess (Acts 8:37) Repent (Acts 2:38) Be Baptized (Acts 2:38) God’s Second Law of Pardon (Acts 8:22)