Temptation Of Christ
TextsWhat is the meaning of Temptation Of Christ in the Bible?
The Temptation of Christ is a biblical narrative in which Jesus, following his baptism, retreats to the wilderness to fast for forty days and nights, where he encounters Satan who offers him power, prestige, and protection in exchange for worship, which Jesus rejects by citing scripture from the Book of Deuteronomy.
TEXTUAL SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding this account clarifies the theological emphasis on Jesus's reliance on scripture and obedience to God, providing context for how early Christian communities viewed the relationship between divine authority and human moral choice.
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Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.