According to Calvin, God's special accommodation to human sinfulness occurs exclusively through beginning with the incarnation. This means that the purpose of Jesus's incarnation was fulfilled when he suffered and died in place of sinners and rose from the dead. Unfortunately, this important part of the work of Christ is all but forgotten by many Christians and never mentioned in many churches at all. What does it mean for Christ to obey the law on our behalf and why is there no hope without it? next time on White Horse Sin.
Christ’s incarnation immediately sets Christianity apart from other religions and disrupts the expectations of religious leaders. So, what is this important doctrine and what do we lose if we deny it? In this episode of White Horse Inn, hosts Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Bob Hiller, and Walter Strickland consider Christ’s divine and human natures and what Christ’s incarnation means for us.