DIVINITY OF CHRIST · KNOWLEDGE
Jesus Increased in Wisdom
The Tension
And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.
Analysis
Jesus develops in wisdom, indicating he was not omniscient.
Perspectives
THE CHRISTIAN RESPONSE
This refers to his human development; his divine nature is omniscient.
THE ISLAMIC POSITION
Growing in wisdom means he was not all-knowing, which is God must be.
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Jesus Increased in Wisdom