Pints With Aquinas Did JESUS Have to Come!? | Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P.
Jul 13, 2024
Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P., a theologian, discusses the necessity of Jesus' coming due to sin, exploring the profound implications of the Incarnation on Christian faith and salvation.
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Incarnation's Purpose
- Some argue Jesus' incarnation is creation's culmination, regardless of sin.
- Others believe it's tied to our salvation, which resulted from our sin.
Necessity of Salvation
- We sinned, and Jesus came to save us, but was salvation necessary?
- We lost grace through Adam and Eve's choice, raising questions about our rights to salvation.
Creation and Recreation
- God's loving-kindness is evident in both creation and recreation.
- Salvation isn't about justice but mercy, offering more than we lost.