The Reality of the Incarnation

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The Reality of the Incarnation

I. The Nature of the Incarnation. “The Word became flesh” (ASV).

II. The Historical Visibility of the Incarnation. “And dwelt among us.”

III. The Personal Witness to His Glory. “We beheld his glory.”

IV. The Character of the Incarnate Word.

A. It is that of the only begotten of the Father.

B. It is the fulness of grace and truth—“full of grace and truth.”

Edwards, A. L., Sr. (1978). Outlines on the Gospel of John and First John (p. 8). Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House.