John 3:16 describes the degree to which God loved the world by revealing that “He gave His One and Only Son.” John 1:1-3 explains that the Son is eternal and Creator along with the Father. The eternally existing Son became human, “The Word became flesh and took up residence among us” (John 1:14) God, the Son taking on humanity what Bible teachers refer to as the incarnation— of which the root is the Latin carnis – flesh.
What insights do the following Scriptures provide regarding the necessity of the incarnation for our salvation?
Genesis 3:15—
Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:23—
Isaiah 52:10—
2 Corinthians 5:21—
Read Philippians 2:1. What benefits (encouragement) do you enjoy as a result of Christ in your life? (See also Psalm 103.)
Read verses 2 thru 4. What is to be your response?
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