Could Jesus Sinned?
In a sense, this is a strictly hypothetical question, since the Bible clearly teaches that Jesus never sinned (Hebrews 4:15). In technical terms, "impeccability" is the doctrine that Christ could not sin, though he could be (and was) tempted.
However you explain to non-Christians when they ask questions. As part of Evangelism Training I took years ago. We must be ready to answer any questions people will have. 1 Peter 3:15 "But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have."
God experienced the same temptations that we feel (Hebrews 2:18). He suffered the same kind of physical pains that we suffer with. He also experienced emotional pain. Examples of Christ's 3 attributes are: 1. Christ's basic nature never changes (Hebrews 1:12; 13:8). 2. He was holy in eternity past, and He would remain holy now. Falling to temptation shows moral weakness or lack of power and ability. Christ had infinite power, and was therefore not susceptible to sin. 3. Jesus had infinite knowledge, so he could not be deceived.
The bottom line, when witnessing, I tell people that Jesus is God and cannot sin.
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