Incarnation

November 1, 2009

[in’-kar-nay‘-shun]

(Latin in, “in” + carn, “flesh”)

A theological term describing the union of the second person of the Trinity with human nature. Christ became “incarnate” in that he took on flesh or human nature (John 1:14). The incarnation was a necessity for Christ to secure salvation and act as the mediator between God and man. Without the incarnation, man would be hopelessly unable to find representation that might serve as a substitute and an advocate on his behalf. In Christianity the incarnation is celebrated each year at Christmas.

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