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I can answer general questions about the teachings of the Orthodox Church and Orthodox monasticism, particularly differences from Protestants and Catholics.

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Orthodox Christian convert from Protestantism over 30 years ago. 1 year seminary training.

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Eastern Orthodox - Human nature of Christ


Expert: Herman - 11/1/2009

Question
1. What is exactly the human nature of Christ and how is it different from our human nature?
2. What is enhypostasis?
Thank you for helping to understanding.

Answer
The human nature that Christ assumed was exactly like ours, but without sin. He was perfectly obedient to the will of the Father. His human nature felt hunger and thirst and fear, just as we do. Other than being the uncontainable God. clothed in our humanity for our sake, He was just like us.

Hypostasis refers to the Personhood of Christ, His distinct identity within the Holy Trinity as the Son. Enhypostasis refers to the fact that His human nature was totally incorporated with His Divine Nature, such that while He has two natures, He remains one Person, one Hypostasis.

Your servant,
Herman

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