Just and Sinner Podcast The Humiliation of Christ (Intro to Christian Theology)
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Jan 20, 2026 Delve into the fascinating states and offices of Christ, exploring themes of humiliation and exaltation. Discover how Christ's human life was marked by the withholding of divine glory, while still embodying perfect sinlessness. The podcast critiques kenoticism and discusses the balance of divine and human attributes in Jesus. It contrasts Lutheran and Reformed views on miracles and examines the significance of Anselm's argument for salvation. Gain insights into Christ's genuine suffering and growth, leading to the ultimate transition from humiliation to exaltation.
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Humiliation Means Divine Self-Limitation
- The humiliation of Christ is not mere shame but the Son's condescending choice to limit the use of his divine attributes while fully assuming human nature.
- This humbling spans incarnation through death so Christ can truly suffer and atone for humanity.
Kenoticism Creates Theological Problems
- Jesus retained his divine attributes in the incarnation but generally refrained from exercising them during his earthly humiliation.
- Theological kenoticism that claims divinity was given up creates paradoxes about God's immutability and unity.
Miracles Show Communicated Authority
- Through the hypostatic union the human nature participates in divine acts so Jesus can perform miracles and forgive sins.
- These works testify to his divinity without implying the divine nature ceased to be divine.
