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What does the Bible say about the humanity of Jesus Christ?

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The Bible reveals that Jesus Christ's humanity was prepared by God as part of the covenant of grace, emphasizing His role as both fully God and fully man.

The humanity of our Lord Jesus Christ is a significant aspect of His identity, which is clearly established in Hebrews 10:5, where it states, 'A body hast thou prepared me.' This preparation of His human nature was not an afterthought but was rooted in God's eternal purpose within the covenant of grace. Before the foundation of the world, God designated the coming of Christ as the incarnate Savior, affirming that His body was crafted to fulfill divine justice and secure the redemption of the elect.

The Scriptures affirm that the incarnation was a deliberate act of God’s sovereignty, as seen in Psalm 139:13-16. Here, the formation of Christ's body points to the profound mystery of the Trinity and the union of divine and human natures in Jesus. This reality underscores the importance of Christ’s humanity for our salvation, as He fulfilled all righteousness on behalf of His elect. His mediatorial work relies on His being fully man to represent us before God, making His humanity not only significant theologically but essential for the completeness of our salvation.
Scripture References: Hebrews 10:5, Psalm 139:13-16, Genesis 1:27, Hebrews 1:3, Ephesians 1:22-23, Ephesians 1:3-4, Romans 3:24-26, Job 33:24, Ezekiel 16:62-63, Acts 2:22, 1 Timothy 2:5, John 1:10, Isaiah 32:2, Acts 7:56

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Isaiah 32:2
J.C. Philpot · May 16, 2016
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