Jesus was without sin

Jesus was without sin  

2 Cor. 5:21 “God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God”.

Extra Reading: 2 Cor. 5:1-21

Jesus was born without original sin, without a sin nature, by virtue of the fact that He was virgin-born, without a human father. Jesus lived his whole life without sin, without committing one sin. He lived and died without taint of sin. Jesus Christ was not a hybrid, half-God and half-man. He was true man and true God, without being a mixture of the two natures. The two natures of Christ were separate and distinct in every respect. Jesus was unique because of His life of sinlessness. Sinfulness is failing to conform to the will of God. Sinlessness is complete conformity to the will of God (Hebrew 10:7). Jesus was sinless both externally and internally. He completely conformed at all times to that which is wholly good and holy. Hebrew 7:26 describes the sinlessness of Christ as being “…holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners.” Holy means free from defilement. Peter describes this sinlessness as being “…as of a lamb without blemish and without spot” (1 Peter 1:19). The devils recognize Jesus as the “Holy One of God” (Mark 1:24).

The demons in Luke 4:34 cried out, “Ha! What do you want with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are-the Holy One of God!” The strongest proof of the sinlessness of Christ is not the testimony of the devils but the plain, inspired Word of God. We believe God’s Word is true. Our Saviour had no trace of sin in Him. He never became acquainted with sin. Jesus and sin were total strangers. Everyone who has the hope of the Second Coming of Christ will “purify himself, even as He is pure” (1 John 3:3). Jesus Christ was perfect purity. Jesus never admitted a fault or ever asked forgiveness of sins. No evil thought ever lodged in his perfect, holy mind. Pontius Pilate, who was Jesus’ judge, examined Him and said, “I find in Him no fault at all” (John 18:38). What a clear testimony from a responsible judge under authority! The thief on the cross (Luke 23:41), referring to Jesus, said, “…But this man has done nothing wrong.”  The Roman Centurion (Luke 23:47) said, “Certainly this was a righteous man.” A wonderful testimony from a hardened Roman soldier.

Prayer: Father God, may you find us to be faultless as well. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.

Rev. Samuel N. Modise