We know Jesus is both God and man through scriptural revelation and the doctrine of the hypostatic union, which confirms His divine and human natures remain distinct yet united.
The affirmation of Christ's dual nature as both fully God and fully man is founded on scripture and the doctrine of the hypostatic union. This doctrine underscores that while Jesus maintained His divine nature as the Son of God, He also assumed human nature through His incarnation. As articulated in John 1:14, 'the Word became flesh and dwelt among us,' emphasizing His complete humanity while concurrently possessing divine attributes.
Throughout His life, Christ demonstrated both natures distinctly; His divine works, such as miracles, affirmed His deity, while His genuine human experiences, including suffering and temptation, confirmed His perfect humanity. The union of these natures in His Person is central to the Christian faith, as it allows Him to mediate between God and humanity, offering salvation through His atoning sacrifice. This essential truth is reflected in the way He invites believers into a personal relationship with God, highlighting the glorious implications of His being both God and man.
Scripture References:
Romans 3:20-22, Galatians 2:16, Philippians 2:5-11, John 1:14, Philippians 2:6-7, Mark 4, John 11, Isaiah 9:6, Colossians 2:9, Matthew 1:23, Philippians 2:6-8, 1 Timothy 3:16, Hebrews 1:3, John 1:1-14, Philippians 2:5-8, Hebrews 2:11, Luke 1:35, Hebrews 4:14, Matthew 22:41-45, Revelation 22:16, Luke 2:40, 1 John 1:1-2, John 1:1, Hebrews 1:8, Philippians 2:7
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