Jesus - Incarnation
Incarnation — Literally ‘in flesh’; the belief that God took on human form in the person of Jesus.
‘The word became flesh’ John
‘For God so loved the world that he sent his one and only son, that whoever believed in him shall not perish but have eternal life’ John
Essentially when God took on human form in the person of Jesus. Jesus was born to Virgin Mary, who was visited by angel Gabriel.
This is celebrated at Christmas.
Importance
Shows that Jesus was fully God and fully human (link to trinity)
Shows immanence and omnibenevolence
Means Jesus can teach and heal people
Means Jesus can die for our sins at Easter
Influence
To celebrate Christmas
To feel gratitude and pray in thanksgiving
To take Jesus’ teachings in the Bible seriously