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Was the Lord Christ's earthly life one of an automaton? or a life that was that lived out as one Who had to make choices; whether to obey or transgress the law of God? I have and do continue to insist that as the Second Adam, who had no propensity to sin, was tempted to transgress yet by conscious decisions, refused (act of the will) to give in to temptation but rather chose to please the Father in all things, thus as a true representative and Federal Head of the elect, secured that righteousness which was to be imputed to them.

I have to agree here and add one personal thought: The active obedience of Christ in my stead is a great source of comfort to me. It is mind-boggling to consider His sinlessness and His perfect fulfillment of the Law; it is even more mind-boggling to consider that I have an interest in that; "and can it be that I should gain. . ."

Last edited by gotribe; Tue Oct 04, 2005 9:24 AM.
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