Why is understanding Christ's dual nature important?

The dual nature of Christ—being both fully God and fully man—is critical for our salvation. As articulated in the sermon, if Christ were merely human, He would be incapable of satisfying God's justice for sin. Therefore, He must be both divine, to bear the weight of sin, and human, to act as our representative. This theological truth is captured in Peter's declaration in Matthew 16:16: 'Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.' Accepting Jesus’ duality ensures that believers understand Him not only as a moral teacher or prophet but as the sovereign Lord who holds the power to redeem and save humanity. Thus, the recognition of both His humanity and divinity protects the integrity of the Gospel message.