Lord’s Day 18
Q48. If Christ's human nature is not everywhere, are his two natures separated?
No. Since God is not limited and is present everywhere, Christ's divine nature goes beyond his human nature. But his divine nature is always in and personally united with his human nature.
Scripture Proofs — King James Version
Jeremiah 23:23–24
Acts 7:48–49
John 1:14
“And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.”
John 3:13
Colossians 2:9
“For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily.”
Parent Guide
Discuss this question together
Discussion Questions
- 1
Are Jesus' two natures ever separated from each other?
- 2
Why is it important that Jesus' divine nature and human nature stay united?
- 3
What would it mean for us if Jesus stopped being fully God or fully human?
Illustration
A coin has two sides, but you cannot split them apart without destroying the coin. Jesus' divine nature and human nature are united in one person forever. They are distinct but never divided.
Application
When you say the Creed this week, pay attention to the parts about Jesus being both God and man. Thank him that he holds both natures together so he can be the perfect Savior you need.