HUMANITY_AND_DIVINITY_IN_MATTHEW_(BIBLE)
Humanity can be best described as being a humane characteristic, attribute or act. Divinity can be described as being God-like. Jesus Christ often displayed these characteristics of humanity and divinity many times in Matthew's interpretation of his lifetime.We are told in Matthew 1:23, "Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is 'God with us'." There are two signs of the divinity of Jesus Christ in this verse. Firstly, being born of a virgin. Only a divine or God-like "person" could possibly be born in such a way. Secondly, being destined to be called Emmanuel, meaning 'God with us'. This is also a sign of the great divinity of Jesus Christ, as it shows that God wanted everyone to know that he was always with Him, and a part of him.
When examined, the book of Matthew has several references regarding the humanity and divinity of Jesus Christ. He performed many miracles and saved many people's lives. He also brought many people into the Kingdom of Heaven by giving them the knowledge about God and Himself, and suffering terribly on the cross for our sins. These accomplishments of Jesus Christ could only be the work of one who is not only humane, but extremely divine. 27 says, "For the Son of man shall in the glory of His Father with His angels and He shall reward every man according to his works." This verse is an example of both divinity and humanity. Firstly, divinity is shown when the verse says, "...Son of man shall come...with his angels..." This shows that the divine Jesus Christ always has the protection of the angels with him. The second part of the ver
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