The Incarnation

Question 1

Incarnation

Answer 1

Becoming flesh

God taking on fully human condition in Jesus

Question 2

Examples of Jesus as Son of Man

Answer 2

Jesus was tempted - Matthew 4
He ate and drank - Luke 5
He pitied the widow - Luke 7 
He cried when his friend died - John 11
He was troubled - Mark 14
He suffered and died in agony - Mark 15

Question 3

Examples of Jesus as Son of God

Answer 3

Prophesies , Healing Abilities, Miracles
Acknowledged himself as son of God when asked by high priest
“Are you the Messiah, the Son of the Blessed One? Jesus said, I am” - Mark 14

Question 4

St Irenaeus’ teachings

Answer 4

Jesus was with God from the beginning
The Son is the word of god - Jesus who spoke through old testament prophets
Receive grace through the word - Jesus
People can get to know God through Jesus - cannot see god as humans only see limited things - god unlimited
Qualities of God + Jesus the same - understand God from Jesus