Dictionary of Bible Themes 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. John 1:14God the Son assumed human nature See also John 1:9; 8:561 Timothy 3:16 1 John 1:1-2; 4:2 2 John 1:7 Luke 1:35 Jesus Christ's incarnation involved a supernatural conception See also Isaiah 9:6Matthew 1:18 John 14:9 Romans 1:4 Colossians 1:15,19 The incarnation was such that the Son was the exact representation of the Father Hebrews 1:2-3Matthew 1:22-23 Jesus Christ Chist's incarnation involved a virgin birth See also Isaiah 7:14Luke 1:34 Romans 1:3 Galatians 4:4 Philippians 2:8 Hebrews 2:14 Philippians 2:6-7 The cost of the incarnation See also 2 Corinthians 8:9Hebrews 2:10 The incarnation involved Jesus Christ's suffering. Romans 8:3The necessity of the incarnation See also Romans 5:17-192 Corinthians 5:19 Colossians 1:22 1 Timothy 2:5 Hebrews 2:17-18; 4:15 See also Only a person who is fully human and fully divine can be the effective mediator between God and humanity 1454 theophany1690 word of God 2033 Christ, humanity 2036 Christ, humility 2218 Christ, Son of God 2515 Christ, birth of 5020 human nature 5100 Melchizedek 6614 atonement 6684 mediator 6752 substitution |
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