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I. Incarnation
The doctrine expressed in the Nicene Creed and the Definition of Chalcedon: that Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God, begotten before all the ages and of one substance with the Father, was made flesh through the Holy Spirit and the virgin Mary, making Him truly God and truly human, possessing two natures, which are not confused, changed, divided, or separated.
Who is this that is described in these verses?
(v.
1-18)
How is He described?
Word (v.
1,14)
- Eternal - “In the beginning”-
“Here it is applied to Jesus, who is all God is and the expression of Him.
God (v. 1)
“In the verse the Word (Christ) is said to be with God (in communion with and yet distinct from God) and to be God (identical in essence).”
John 10:24-38
Creator (v. 3)
Life (v. 4)
Light (v.
5,7-9)
“and the darkness comprehended it not...”
Flesh/Human (v.
14)
“Jesus Christ was unique, for He was God from all eternity and yet joined Himself to sinful humanity in the Incarnation.
The God-man possessed all the attributes of Deity and the attributes common to humanity (except for sin).”
Kenosis- self-emptying of Christ.
He did not surrender any of His divine power, but He took on the limitations of being a man.
This involved veiling His glory and the voluntary nonuse of some of His divine attributes.
Why is all this Important?
Son of God (v.
18)
What are the implications of these?
Jesus is Sovereign.
He is King and Ruler of all!!!
Jesus is Source.
He is Life and Light!!!
Jesus is Salvation.
He gives power to become Sons of God.
-We don’t come to Him of our own will (v.
13)
-Everything written and recorded pointed to Christ’s salvation (17)
“Though grace was manifest in the OT, it was but a candle compared to the brightness of grace that appeared at the incarnation.”
Grace is the unmerited favor of God.
It’s the basis our our salvation, justification, election, faith, spiritual gifts, and all the good things we enjoy in this life.
“Grace for grace” (v.
16) or literally Grace pilled upon grace.
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