The Incarnation: Why God Became Human | Graham Cole

Join Kirk E. Miller and distinguished theologian Graham Cole for a deep dive into the doctrine of the Incarnation. They explore what it means for Christ to become human, including related doctrines like the trinity and hypostatic union.They trace the incarnation across the Bible, including its Old Testament anticipation and explicit New Testament revelation. For instance, how does a right understanding of the incarnation help us become better readers of Scripture? Finally, they consider why the incarnation—over against various Christological heresies and errors—matters for our salvation and daily living.Learn more about this episode: https://www.logos.com/grow/live-live-incarnation/?utm_campaign=show-logoslive&utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=socialOutline00:00 Welcome and Guest Introduction00:21 Graham Cole's Background and Current Work01:10 Discussion on the Incarnation02:43 Defining the Hypostatic Union05:12 Importance of the Hypostatic Union for Salvation08:06 Biblical Basis for the Incarnation09:18 Old Testament Anticipations of the Incarnation16:58 Church History and the Incarnation27:38 The Incarnation and the Trinity34:06 Practical Implications of the Incarnation36:03 Conclusion and Final Thoughts