Term
impeccability
The doctrine that Christ's divine nature made it impossible for him to sin, despite facing genuine human temptation.
Filed underChristology
Definition
The doctrine that Christ was not able to sin. His divine nature made it impossible for him to sin, though he faced genuine temptation as fully human.
Sources
- 1.Wayne A. Grudem Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine. 2nd ed.. (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Academic, 2020). 26C.2Original citation: Grudem, Wayne A. Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Academic, 2020, 26C.2.
Last revised August 14, 2026