Catholic Answers Live #12511 Why Is the Incarnation Necessary for Salvation? Mary and Sin - William Albrecht
Dec 22, 2025
William Albrecht, a patristics scholar and Catholic apologist, dives deep into the necessity of the Incarnation for salvation, highlighting how God's becoming man uniquely heals human nature. He tackles contrasting views, including Deepak Chopra’s interpretation of Jesus achieving enlightenment. Albrecht also offers compassionate advice on guiding family members back to the faith and clarifies the validity of marriages after civil ceremonies. Additionally, he differentiates between various Church traditions, enriching the understanding of their implications.
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Old Testament Hints Of God With Us
- The Old Testament contains clear anticipations that God would be visibly present among his people.
- Isaiah uses terms like "Emmanuel" and "Mighty God" pointing to a divine figure who would dwell with Israel.
Messianic Prophecies Fulfilled In Stages
- Isaiah's prophecies unfold over time and need not be fulfilled all at once.
- Jesus fulfilled messianic texts in stages, with mercy preceding final judgment and kingdom consummation.
Jesus Is Ontologically Divine
- Jesus' sonship is ontological, not achieved by human effort or enlightenment.
- Early heresies proposed becoming divine by attainment and were condemned in the early Church.