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How do we know Christ's obedience during temptation is true?

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Christ's obedience is evidenced by His unwavering reliance on Scripture against temptation.

The truth of Christ's obedience during His temptations is supported by the recording of His responses to each of Satan's challenges found in Matthew 4 and Luke 4. Jesus does not employ His divine power during these moments but instead refers to the authority of Scripture, indicating His submission to God’s will (Matthew 4:7, 10). His ability to withstand temptation as a fully human being underscores the significance of His obedience; He fulfilled the covenant of works that Adam failed. Moreover, as evidenced in biblical passages like Philippians 2:8, His humility and obedience culminate in His sacrificial death, confirming that through His lived experience as a man He achieved salvation for His people.
Scripture References: Philippians 2:8, Matthew 4:1-11, Luke 4:1-13

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