Christ is both God and man as evidenced in the Scriptures, which reveal His dual nature through prophetic fulfillment and His incarnational work.
The identity of Christ as both God and man is foundational to Christian theology. Scriptures such as Isaiah 9 proclaim the coming of 'Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,' indicating His divine nature, while passages like Luke 1:35 affirm His virgin birth, showcasing His humanity. The tabernacle's structure described in Exodus 26 serves as a picture of this mystery; the use of incorruptible wood for Christ's humanity and gold for His deity underscores the significance of both natures uniting in one person. This duality is essential for the efficacy of His atoning work and exemplifies the nature of God manifest in the flesh.
Scripture References:
Isaiah 9, Luke 1:35, John 1:1, Exodus 25:10-11, 1 Timothy 3:16, Colossians 2:9, Matthew 22:41-46, Psalm 110:1
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