Bible the Incarnation of Christ Essay

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If the Incarnation were not a spiritual event, then more concrete terms would suffice in describing the Son of God. Church schisms have evolved related to the misinterpretation and reinterpretation of the Incarnation of Christ. Prophecy also discounts the importance of time and place when studying the incarnation of Christ. As Walvoord (nd) points out, "prophecy does not necessarily include all the intermediate steps between the great events in view."

Because of the difficulties in interpreting prophecy and scripture, the Incarnation of Christ can best be understood from a personal perspective. Christ has had a profound impact on billions of souls, enabling the transformation of humanity and human history. At the most basic level, the Incarnation of Christ suggests the mystery and transcendence of God. The Incarnation reminds me of the limitations of the human mind and the power of God; in other words, the Incarnation humbles me and makes my heart ready to receive Christ.
The only way I can imagine receiving Christ is by first preparing my heart through humility.

Christ's Incarnation in fact entails humiliation and despair. Christ's crucifixion was also a matter of prophecy, and a profound mystery that Christians continue to grapple with. We find solace in knowing that God's only Son sacrificed his blood to help save humanity. The Incarnation also makes God feel closer to us. By assuming the form of flesh, God proved that He is close. God proved Himself via miracles and the transcendence of the physical laws that bind us to a mundane existence. The Incarnation reminds us of our sins and the fall from Grace detailed in the Book of Genesis. The Incarnation also reminds us of hope, forgiveness, and salvation.

Reference

Walvoord, J.F. (nd). The Incarnation of the Son of God. Bible.org. Retrieved June 12, 2010 from http://bible.org/seriespage/incarnation-son-god.....

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