How do we know the doctrine of the incarnation is true?
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The truth of the incarnation is evidenced by Scripture, where we see God incarnate in Jesus Christ fulfilling the prophecies and reconciling sinners.
The doctrine of the incarnation is substantiated through various scriptural affirmations. It is essential for the fulfillment of God's eternal purpose of grace, enabling Him to be just while justifying the ungodly (Romans 3:24-26). The incarnate Christ accomplished the demands of God's holy law, making it possible for sins to be atoned for through His obedience and sacrificial death. Furthermore, prophetic Scriptures, such as Isaiah 7:14 and Micah 5:2, foretell the coming of the God-man, which affirms the incarnation as a historical and theological reality.
Scripture References:
Isaiah 7:14, Romans 3:24-26, John 1:14, 1 Timothy 3:16, Hebrews 2:14-15, Matthew 1:21-23, Matthew 1:23, Matthew 1:20-23, Hebrews 1:1-2, Colossians 2:9, Isaiah 9:6, Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 2:8-20, 1 Corinthians 2:12-14
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