Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 2000 Jesus Christ » 2500 Jesus Christ, history of » 2595 incarnation The assuming by God of human nature in the person of Jesus Christ. The incarnation is the fixed and permanent physical dwelling of God in his world, as opposed to the temporary manifestation of the divine presence and power in a theophany. God the Son assumed human nature John 1:14 See also John 1:9; John 8:56; 1 Timothy 3:16; 1 John 1:1-2; John 4:2; 2Jn 7 Jesus Christ's incarnation involved a supernatural conception Luke 1:35 See also Isaiah 9:6; Matthew 1:18; John 14:9 The incarnation was such that the Son was the exact representation of the Father; Romans 1:4; Colossians 1:15,19; Hebrews 1:2-3 Jesus Christ Chist's incarnation involved a virgin birth Matthew 1:22-23 See also Isaiah 7:14; Luke 1:34; Romans 1:3; Galatians 4:4; Philippians 2:8; Hebrews 2:14 The cost of the incarnation Philippians 2:6-7 See also 2 Corinthians 8:9; Hebrews 2:10 The incarnation involved Jesus Christ's suffering. The necessity of the incarnation Romans 8:3 See also Romans 5:17-19; 2 Corinthians 5:19; Colossians 1:22; 1 Timothy 2:5 Only a person who is fully human and fully divine can be the effective mediator between God and humanity; Hebrews 2:17-18; Hebrews 4:15 See also
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