In a few words, describe the Incarnation of Jesus?
The incarnation of Jesus is the belief that Jesus, the Son of God, was made manifest in human form. This took place when the eternal Word of God became flesh and dwelt among us (John 1:14). The incarnation is an essential doctrine of Christianity.
Incarnation of Jesus
Word of God: A term used to refer to divine revelation or instruction from God. Incarnation: The taking on of human form by a deity or other being. Flesh: The physical matter of which a living human body is composed.
Concepts:
Before Jesus was born, an angel told Mary and Joseph that Jesus would be called 'Emmanuel', which means 'God with us'. The feast of Incarnation is celebrated on 25th December in many Christian churches. Jesus' life was prophesied in the Old Testament hundreds of years before His birth.
Fun facts:
Work together in pairs: How can understanding the Incarnation of Jesus help Christians to understand the character of God?
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When did Jesus become incarnate on Earth?
- At the birth of Jesus
- At the death of Jesus
- At the Ascension of Jesus
- At the Baptism of Jesus
What was the purpose of Jesus becoming incarnate?
- To learn about God
- To save the world from sin
- To teach us about the afterlife
- To provide us with a moral code
What is the theological term for the incarnation of Jesus?
- Incarnationism
- Transubstantiation
- Theosis
- Kenosis
What is the name of the doctrine that states that Jesus is both fully human and fully divine?
- The Doctrine of the Trinity
- The Doctrine of Incarnation
- The Doctrine of Atonement
- The Doctrine of the Hypostatic Union
What is the name of the feast day that celebrates the incarnation of Jesus?
- Easter
- Christmas
- Pentecost
- Epiphany