The incarnation of Christ as both fully God and fully man is a central truth of the Christian faith, affirmed by Scripture and the teachings of the historic church.
The dual nature of Christ is highlighted throughout Scripture, most notably in John 1:14, which states, 'And the Word was made flesh and dwelt among us.' This reveals that while Jesus lived with the full experience of humanity, He remained entirely divine. Romans 8:3 also affirms this truth, mentioning that God sent His Son in the likeness of sinful flesh. The mystery of the God-man, Jesus Christ, is essential to understanding His qualifications as our mediator and Savior. He needed to be fully human to fulfill the law and fully divine to bear the punishment for our sins without sinning Himself.
Scripture References:
John 1:14, Romans 8:3, Matthew 17:1-8, Colossians 2:9, Hebrews 2:14, Luke 3:38, Isaiah 9:6, John 1:1-14, Hebrews 4:15, 1 Timothy 3:16, Matthew 16:16, Romans 8:3-4, Philippians 2:6-7, Philippians 2:5-8, Galatians 4:4
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