The incarnation is crucial as it reveals God becoming flesh to redeem His people through suffering and death.
The significance of the incarnation of Jesus cannot be overstated within Reformed theology, as it is the event where God entered human history as a man, fully God and fully man. This act of humility is essential for the atonement, as it allowed Christ to identify with His people while remaining sinless. The sermon points out that Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit, ensuring He did not inherit Adam's sinful nature. He came to suffer and die, fulfilling the requirements of justice while offering Himself as a perfect sacrifice. As stated in Hebrews 10:5, 'A body thou hast prepared me,' which underlines the purpose of His incarnation: that He would bear the sins of humanity and ultimately reconcile them to the Father.
Commentary