Deity of Christ
Jesus manifested human traits such as weeping, sleeping, and thirsting, which are not befitting of God. How can Jesus be God if He exhibits these human weaknesses?
Quick answer
The Christian response emphasizes that Jesus is both fully God and fully man, possessing two distinct natures. His human experiences do not diminish His divine nature, as He remains the Bread of Life and Living Water, offering eternal sustenance.
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Key verses
John 1:1bible
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
John 1:14bible
And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us...
John 6:35bible
I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst.
John 4:10bible
If you knew the gift of God, and who it is that is saying to you, 'Give me a drink,' you would have asked him, and he would have given you living water.
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