Christ Learning in Heaven?

[scottmaciver]

Discussion at a fellowship last night was on the person of Christ and much of it centered upon whether or not Christ would be learning in Heaven. Any thoughts on that?

 

[bookslover]

As He is God, and God is omniscient, I think the answer is "no."

 

[scottmaciver]

That's the obvious answer and one I made mention of myself but it seems that there's another view that says He would be learning in His humanity. Has anyone come across such a view?

 

[O'GodHowGreatThouArt]

Considering Christ is also a man and we see instances of Him learning in scripture, it could be fair to make that argument.

Whether or not it's a valid one I'm not all that certain about.

 

[py3ak]

It is always necessary to distinguish between the divine and human nature of Christ. Obviously the human nature of Christ is susceptible of growth and learning. The question would arise when it comes to how that is impacted by the fact that Christ has the Spirit beyond measure and that his human nature has been supremely exalted. I very much doubt any one could prove Christ was learning, in any way recognizable to us. And if learning implies ignorance, given how fully equipped Christ is for the execution of his intercessory work, it would be inappropriate to attribute learning to him.

 

[Peairtach]

In His humanity Christ is not omnipresent, omnipotent or omniscient because these are attributes of deity.

But in His glorified and exalted humanity He has access to His divine knowledge in a way that He did not have on Earth.

But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: (Phil 2:7)

 

[KevinInReno]

In His humanity Christ is not omnipresent, omnipotent or omniscient because these are attributes of deity.

But in His glorified and exalted humanity He has access to His divine knowledge in a way that He did not have on Earth.

But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: (Phil 2:7)

Pretty much this. We worship in Heaven a savior for all eternity who has completed his work. Not a savior who is still in "progression". Such ideas are more akin to eastern religion theologies, than anything scripture presents.

 

[OPC'n]

my answer would be no