How do we know Christ's pre-incarnate appearances are true?
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Christ's pre-incarnate appearances are evidenced through various Old Testament encounters, such as those with Abraham and Jacob, where He revealed His divine nature.
The New Testament reveals Christ's eternal existence and pre-incarnate appearances through several significant instances in the Old Testament. For example, Christ appeared to Abraham in Genesis 18 and wrestled with Jacob in Genesis 32, demonstrating His divine authority and power. Furthermore, the passage in Joshua 5:14 illustrates an encounter where Joshua speaks to the 'captain of the host of the Lord,' affirming that this figure is indeed a pre-incarnate manifestation of Christ. These encounters emphasize His eternal nature and His active role in God's redemptive history, showcasing an ongoing relationship with His people even before His incarnation.
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