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Study 15 of 19

Objections Considered—1

Christ’s sinlessness must be preserved while examining His solidarity with fallen humanity.

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Synopsis

In chapter 15, Sequeira examines objections considered—1 within the larger question of Christ’s humanity and the everlasting gospel. The desire to preserve Christ’s perfect holiness as the spotless Saviour. Taint from fallen nature, texts on holiness, inability to resist temptation, and the second-Adam comparison. He argues that Christ entered fallen humanity while never consenting to or committing sin. They are essential biblical safeguards for every explanation of His humanity. The study invites the reader to test the author’s argument with Scripture and apply it without losing either Christ’s sinlessness or the priority of grace.

Key points

  • The desire to preserve Christ’s perfect holiness as the spotless Saviour.
  • Taint from fallen nature, texts on holiness, inability to resist temptation, and the second-Adam comparison.
  • He argues that Christ entered fallen humanity while never consenting to or committing sin.
  • They are essential biblical safeguards for every explanation of His humanity.
  • Examination answers evidence and reasoning; attack judges the person instead.
  • Christ’s unique saving role and complete sinlessness, studied alongside the full biblical witness.

Key texts

  • Luke 1:35
  • Hebrews 4:15
  • Hebrews 7:26

Chapter reading

Chapter 15 · Read this chapter

    Put it into practice

    • Read chapter 15 before answering and compare the argument with Luke 1:35.
    • Write your own explanation before revealing the model answer.
    • Discuss one practical implication with your study group and pray for a Christ-centered response.
    1. Comprehension

      1. What sincere concern motivates the objections in this chapter?

    2. Doctrinal Clarity

      2. Which four objections introduce the discussion?

    3. Contrast

      3. How does Sequeira distinguish assumed human weakness from personal sin?

    4. Comprehension

      4. Why must texts describing Christ as holy not be dismissed?

    5. Doctrinal Clarity

      5. What is the difference between examining an objection and attacking an opponent?

    6. Application

      6. What should remain central when answering the first two objections?

    7. Scripture

      7. Read Luke 1:35. What does this passage contribute to the chapter’s teaching on objections considered—1? Cite a specific phrase and explain its context.

    8. Scripture

      8. Read Hebrews 4:15. What does this passage contribute to the chapter’s teaching on objections considered—1? Cite a specific phrase and explain its context.

    9. Scripture

      9. Read Hebrews 7:26. What does this passage contribute to the chapter’s teaching on objections considered—1? Cite a specific phrase and explain its context.

    10. Application

      10. How would you explain this truth to a discouraged church member: The desire to preserve Christ’s perfect holiness as the spotless Saviour.?

    11. Application

      11. What mistaken conclusion should you avoid when applying this chapter’s teaching: Examination answers evidence and reasoning; attack judges the person instead.?

    12. Application

      12. Name one change in your prayer, Bible study, or ministry that follows from this principle: Christ’s unique saving role and complete sinlessness, studied alongside the full biblical witness.