Incarnation
In Christian theology, the term "Incarnation" refers to the belief that the second person of the Trinity, the Son of God, became flesh in the person of Jesus Christ. This concept is fundamentally rooted in the biblical text, particularly in John 1:14, which states, "And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth." The Incarnation emphasizes that Jesus is both fully divine and fully human, a mystery central to Christian faith.The significance of the Incarnation can also be seen in passages like Philippians 2:6-8, where Paul describes how Christ, though in the form of God, took on the nature of a servant and humbled himself by becoming obedient to death on a cross. This act of God entering the human experience serves multiple purposes: it allows for the redemption of humanity through Christ's sacrificial death, provides a model for living in obedience and humility, and establishes a profound connection between God and humanity. The Incarnation thus is a declaration of God's love and commitment to His creation, manifesting His desire to restore the relationship between Himself and humankind.
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The Incarnation of Christ
By John Wright1.1K48:37GEN 16:7GEN 18:1GEN 22:11EXO 3:2ISA 7:14ISA 9:6MIC 5:2JHN 1:14PHP 2:71TI 3:16John Wright emphasizes the significance of the Incarnation of Christ, explaining how it is foundational to the Christian faith. He reflects on the pre-incarnate manifestations of Christ in the Old Testament, such as the angel of the Lord appearing to figures like Hagar, Abraham, and Jacob, illustrating God's continuous presence and interest in humanity. Wright highlights the mystery of godliness as expressed in 1 Timothy 3:16, affirming that God was manifest in the flesh through Jesus Christ. He connects Old Testament prophecies to their fulfillment in the New Testament, particularly focusing on the virgin birth and the divine nature of Christ. The sermon concludes with a call to recognize the profound mystery of God becoming man and the implications for believers today.
Incarnation - Mode and Nature
By John Murray1.2K50:12PSA 51:5PSA 139:14MAT 6:33JHN 1:1In this sermon, the speaker discusses the topic of the Incarnation, specifically focusing on the mode of the Incarnation. The speaker emphasizes that Jesus was not conceived through ordinary human means, but rather through the power of the Holy Spirit. Throughout the process of the Incarnation, the supernatural is always present, even when natural processes are at work. The speaker also highlights that despite becoming flesh, Jesus did not cease to be who he was, but rather his identity as the only begotten Son of God was manifested even more fully.
The Word Made Flesh
By Aaron Hurst20151:15ISA 7:14LUK 2:1JHN 1:1JHN 1:14In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the 400 years of silence between the closing of the prophet Malachi and the coming of Jesus Christ. The speaker emphasizes God's love for humanity and His decision to send His Son to save the world. The sermon highlights the humility and obedience of Jesus, who came in the likeness of sinful flesh and willingly died on the cross. The speaker also discusses the fulfillment of prophecy and the significance of Jesus experiencing the same temptations and struggles as humanity.
The Word Made Flesh
By A.W. Tozer0LUK 2:7JHN 1:14PHP 2:7COL 1:16HEB 1:3A.W. Tozer reflects on the profound mystery of the Incarnation, emphasizing that Jesus, the Eternal One, humbled Himself to become flesh and dwell among humanity. He expresses a longing to have witnessed the baby Jesus, while also recognizing that this humble child was the Creator of all things, including the very manger that held Him. Tozer highlights the significance of Jesus coming into His own world, reminding us that everything we experience belongs to Him. This revelation leads to a deep love, adoration, and honor for Christ, who is both the glorified Savior and the humble infant of Bethlehem.
The Incarnation and Resurrection
By William MacDonald0JHN 1:14JHN 3:16ACT 4:12ROM 5:8ROM 10:91CO 15:3EPH 2:8PHP 2:9HEB 10:121PE 3:18William MacDonald emphasizes the critical doctrines of the incarnation and resurrection in his sermon, highlighting that true salvation requires both a confession of Jesus as Lord and a belief in His resurrection. He explains that acknowledging Jesus' deity is essential for understanding salvation, as He was God in the flesh who died for our sins and rose again. MacDonald clarifies the order of confession and belief, noting that while confession follows belief in the experience of salvation, the historical order places the incarnation before the resurrection. He encourages believers to embrace these truths, as they are foundational to the Christian faith and the assurance of salvation.
The Mystery of Incarnation (1 of 9)
By Art Katz1.7K1:13:39PSA 102:131CO 15:231CO 15:351CO 15:37EPH 2:15PHP 2:8In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having a relationship with God and being obedient to Him. They highlight the tension and delicacy of this relationship, stating that even after years of obedience, one should still approach God with fear and trembling. The speaker also discusses the concept of sonship, using Jesus and Paul as examples of how to follow God's will. They conclude by mentioning a specific instance where the speaker was called to speak on the subject of Israel and the church in the last days, indicating that the silence was over and they were on holy ground.
The Mystery of Incarnation (3 of 9)
By Art Katz1.5K58:43MAT 9:1JHN 1:1JHN 13:34ACT 2:14EPH 4:1PHP 2:5COL 1:15In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the significance of the incarnation of Jesus Christ as the fulfillment of God's cosmic design. He highlights that the proclamation of the gospel of the kingdom to all nations and the inclusion of the Gentiles are essential for the coming of the deliverer. The preacher also discusses the unity and uniqueness of believers in the church, emphasizing that God invests himself in the individuality of each person. Lastly, he questions the lack of the same power and authority seen in the early church in modern-day Pentecostal churches.
The Mystery of Incarnation (2 of 9)
By Art Katz1.4K36:55JHN 1:14ACT 17:28ROM 1:161CO 1:181CO 1:27PHP 1:211TH 2:13In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the current state of the world, highlighting how it is suffering from disease and the exploitation of natural resources. However, there is hope for restoration and redemption. The key to this restoration lies in the coming forth of the sons of God, who will be united with the deity of God through the resurrection of Christ and the impartation of His Spirit. This union does not dismiss or diminish their humanity, but rather amplifies and glorifies it. The speaker calls for believers to embrace their calling and destiny to continue the work that Jesus started, growing in stature and living out their faith through relationship, submission, and obedience to God.
God Manifested in the Flesh
By Rolfe Barnard73035:371TI 3:14In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the role of Jesus Christ as the comforter and savior. He highlights how Jesus wiped out the damning evidence of broken laws and commandments by nailing them to the cross. The preacher also emphasizes the mystery of our religion, stating that God became a man in the form of Jesus. He further explains that the church is the pillar and ground of the truth, as stated in 1 Timothy 3:15. Overall, the sermon focuses on the gospel message and the significance of Jesus Christ in our faith.
The Mystery of Incarnation (4 of 9)
By Art Katz1.3K1:09:54In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of watching and prayer, comparing it to the relationship between fasting and the body. He challenges the audience to give up their sleep and indulge less in their bodily needs in order to strengthen their faith. The speaker also highlights the need for devotion and communion with God, stating that the reality of God can only be obtained through fasting and self-denial. The sermon concludes with a call to live consistently in the image of Christ and be witnesses of his deity in humanity.
The Birth of the Infant Lord
By A.W. Tozer2.8K31:42JER 31:15MAT 2:1MAT 2:11MAT 2:13MAT 2:16MAT 2:18LUK 2:8In this sermon, the preacher discusses the three disasters that have engulfed the human race: total, moral, and spiritual disaster. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the coming of our Savior as a rescue mission for mankind. The preacher also highlights the role of Satan as the destroyer and the need for judgment and justice. He then delves into the events described in the chapter, focusing on ten individuals or groups, including Jesus, Mary, the wise men, Herod, the people of Jerusalem, the soldiers, Joseph, the slaughtered innocents, and Rachel weeping for her children. The sermon concludes with a reflection on the significance of Christmas and the need to not be blinded by the joys of fellowship, but to recognize the stealth, deception, and sorrow that accompanied the coming of Christ.
The Mystery of Incarnation (8 of 9)
By Art Katz1.3K1:03:37JHN 3:3ACT 9:4ACT 9:6In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of relying on God's guidance and the leading of the Holy Spirit in preaching, teaching, witnessing, and praying. The speaker highlights the need for a living God who can provide the necessary words and insights in the moment. The sermon also touches on the idea that God's work is appointed and established before the foundations of the world, and that believers are called to be part of a composite glory for which God waits. The speaker encourages seeking the root causes of issues and healing them in order to fully manifest the sons of God.
The Mystery of Incarnation (7 of 9)
By Art Katz1.3K1:06:39ISA 6:8ACT 13:1In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding the relationship between the Father and the Son in the context of the church and ministry. He highlights the need for humility and recognizing our position as creatures before the Creator. The speaker shares a personal experience of being overwhelmed by the presence of God and realizing his own insignificance. He also mentions a challenging moment during a speaking engagement in Africa where he felt the atmosphere was not conducive to delivering a prophetic message.
The Mystery of Incarnation (5 of 9)
By Art Katz1.3K1:04:14ISA 54:5MAT 6:33JHN 11:35EPH 1:23COL 2:91TH 4:142TI 2:15In this sermon, the speaker shares his experience of arriving late to a meeting and feeling out of place. He expresses his observation that the people in the meeting lack a tragic sense of life. The speaker then reflects on the value of life and the importance of not dismissing or forgetting significant experiences. He emphasizes the need for Christians to have a depth of character and a variety of experiences, rather than being one-dimensional and reliant on entertainment.
Incarnation - Fact and Mode
By John Murray1.2K49:54ISA 53:2JHN 1:18ROM 8:3COL 1:151TI 6:15In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding the true nature of Jesus Christ's incarnation. He argues that the popular sentimental portrayals of Jesus do not align with the biblical depiction of him. The speaker highlights the contrast between the divine attributes of God and the human attributes of man, emphasizing the significance of God becoming man. He concludes by stating that the incarnation of God as man is a profound and humbling event that should be appreciated and desired by believers.
Incarnation and Atonement
By Horatius Bonar0ISA 53:5JHN 3:16JHN 10:11ROM 5:8EPH 1:7COL 1:14HEB 9:221PE 1:181JN 1:7REV 1:5Horatius Bonar emphasizes the significance of the incarnation of Jesus Christ, reminding us that His coming was not merely to teach or deliver but to serve as our Substitute through His sacrificial death. He argues that true salvation comes not from Christ's life alone but from His bloodshed, which redeems us from sin. Bonar warns against the modern tendency to downplay the necessity of Christ's sacrifice, likening it to Cain's rejection of God's prescribed way of atonement. The essence of the gospel is found in recognizing Christ as the Sin-bearer who gave His life for ours, leading to true deliverance and redemption. This message calls us to appreciate the depth of Christ's love and the cost of our salvation.
The Word Was Made Flesh
By Phil Beach Jr.261:02:51JHN 1:1Phil Beach Jr. emphasizes the profound mystery of the incarnation, where the Word became flesh, highlighting the humility of Christ's birth in a manger and the significance of His presence among us. He reflects on humanity's failure to recognize their Creator, the depths of God's love, and the call for believers to seek a living relationship with Him beyond mere doctrine. The sermon urges the congregation to embrace the reality of Christ's glory and to live in a way that prioritizes God's will over personal desires, fostering a heart of gratitude and submission to the divine purpose.
Incarnation of Jesus
By Michael Koulianos2052:17GEN 3:15ROM 1:3Michael Koulianos emphasizes the significance of the Incarnation of Jesus, tracing its roots back to Genesis 3:15, where God first declares the coming of a Savior. He explains that Jesus, fully God and fully man, came to restore what was lost through Adam's sin, highlighting the divine wisdom in God's plan for salvation. Koulianos illustrates how Jesus' life, death, and resurrection fulfill the prophecies and promises made throughout Scripture, ultimately revealing the depth of God's love for humanity. He encourages believers to recognize the power of Jesus' name and the importance of understanding His dual nature as both divine and human. The sermon culminates in a call to worship and acknowledge the profound mystery of the Incarnation.
Christmas and Christ's Sacrifice
By K.P. Yohannan59505:19GEN 3:15LUK 2:10JHN 1:142CO 4:61TI 3:16HEB 4:151PE 2:21In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the significance of Christmas and the purpose behind Christ's incarnation. They highlight the awe-inspiring scene of the birth of Jesus, with God the Father, the Holy Spirit, angels, and the entire creation watching their Creator in the manger. The speaker encourages the audience to deeply contemplate the meaning of Christmas and to appreciate the grace and forgiveness that God has provided through Jesus' birth and death on the cross. They emphasize the importance of living as Christ lived and suffering as he suffered, in order to spread the message of Christmas and bring more people to understand its true meaning. The sermon references the Gospel of John, specifically chapter 1, verse 14, which states that the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, highlighting the profound mystery of God becoming man.
The Mystery of Incarnation (9 of 9)
By Art Katz1.3K55:25ACT 13:21CO 14:262CO 3:18EPH 2:6EPH 4:30PHP 2:131JN 1:9In this sermon, the speaker expresses frustration with certain individuals who present the gospel in a formulaic and smug manner, without acknowledging the struggles and contradictions of faith. The church is described as crippled, underfed, and lacking active participation. The speaker emphasizes the need for individuals to make a free choice to truly understand and live out their faith. The sermon concludes by highlighting the tension and suffering that comes with faith, but also the hope and confidence that believers can have in the ultimate victory and salvation found in Jesus Christ.
That Baby in the Manger
By A.W. Tozer0ISA 53:2MAT 1:23LUK 2:7JHN 1:14PHP 2:7A.W. Tozer reflects on the profound imagery of Jesus as a tender shoot from Isaiah 53, emphasizing His vulnerability and dependence as a newborn in the manger. He draws parallels between the fragility of a young plant and the helplessness of a newborn, highlighting the divine mystery of Christ's incarnation. Tozer reminds us that while Jesus appeared weak and fragile, He is both fully human and fully divine, coming into the world not from nonexistence but from eternal existence. This duality of Christ as the tender plant and the root from dry ground encapsulates the essence of His mission and identity.
God Manifest in the Flesh
By Hans R. Waldvogel1.1K19:51JOS 1:8PSA 1:2PSA 27:1PRO 2:3ROM 10:17GAL 3:24HEB 13:20In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of truly knowing and experiencing Jesus Christ. He compares our relationship with Jesus to old spinster ladies who only play around on the piano without truly learning to play. The speaker encourages listeners to get acquainted with Jesus and recognize that He is the truth. He highlights the need to have faith in Christ and to spend more time in His presence, allowing the Holy Spirit to teach and guide us. The sermon concludes with a declaration of victory and freedom in Christ.
Nature of Incarnation - Hypostatical Union
By John Murray1.2K52:36MAT 6:33MAT 24:36JHN 1:18ROM 8:3PHP 2:6COL 2:9HEB 1:3The sermon transcript provided is not a video, but rather a written transcript of a sermon. The transcript includes various announcements and prayers, as well as references to a lecture on the nature of the incarnation. The speaker mentions the title of the lecture and discusses the importance of understanding the intimate relationship between Jesus and God. The transcript also includes reminders about upcoming exams and assignments related to the course. Overall, the transcript does not provide a clear summary of a specific sermon or message.
The Birth of Christ
By Leonard Ravenhill6553:51ISA 7:14JHN 1:14PHP 2:7Leonard Ravenhill emphasizes the miraculous nature of Christ's birth, highlighting the significance of the virgin birth and the incarnation as central to Christian faith. He reflects on the humility of Jesus, who came into the world not with pomp but as a servant, and stresses that the true essence of Christianity is not in philosophy but in the life of Christ living within believers. Ravenhill challenges the church to embrace the supernatural and to recognize that Jesus' coming was a divine gift meant to restore God's image in humanity, rather than merely to save from hell. He calls for a deeper understanding of what it means to follow Christ, urging believers to live in humility and service, just as Jesus did.
The Mystery of Incarnation (6 of 9)
By Art Katz1.3K50:23MAL 4:5In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of preaching the word of God with boldness and authority. He highlights the significance of understanding the redemptive saga and the role of Elijah in the conclusion of God's plan. The speaker also addresses the need for believers to be willing to suffer and endure anguish in order to attain corporate life in Christ. He shares a personal experience in Brooklyn where his preaching had a profound impact on a Pentecostal church, leading the pastor's wife to question her own salvation. The speaker concludes by expressing his desire to not only explain the mystery of God but also to reflect and embody it in his own life.
Matthew 1:18
By Chuck Smith0JHN 1:1PHP 2:7Chuck Smith explores the profound mystery of the incarnation, emphasizing that the eternal God took on human flesh to reveal Himself, identify with humanity, and set a divine example. He highlights the significance of the name 'Jesus,' which means 'Yahweh our salvation,' and underscores its power and hope for humanity. Smith explains that Jesus came to save His people from their sins, inviting all to trust in Him and become part of His family, as there is no other name by which we can be saved.