Theology & Dogma

The Incarnation

God the Son (Logos) took on human nature, becoming fully God and fully man in the person of Jesus Christ. Born of the Virgin Mary by the Holy Spirit. The Incarnation is the foundation of salvation: Christ assumed human nature to heal and deify it.

Sources

Gospel of John 1:1-14 the Greek New Testament
Council of Chalcedon (451 AD)
St. Athanasius, On the Incarnation CCEL

Connections

Annunciation: March 25
Christology
Fourth Ecumenical Council: Chalcedon (451)
Image & Likeness of God
Nativity of Christ (Christmas)
On the Incarnation (St. Athanasius)
Theology of Icons
Theosis (Deification)
Theotokos (Mother of God)

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