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
“I a God at hand, saith the LORD, and not a God afar off? Can any hide himself in secret places that I shall not see him? saith the LORD. Do not I fill heaven and earth? saith the LORD.”
Acts 7:48–49
“Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; as saith the prophet, Heaven my throne, and earth my footstool: what house will ye build me? saith the Lord: or what the place of my rest?”
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
“And no man hath ascended up to heaven, but he that came down from heaven, the Son of man which is in heaven.”
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.