Category Archives: Incarnation
Lord’s Day Hymn – “All praise to Thee, eternal God”
“All Praise to Thee, Eternal God” By Martin Luther, 1524 All praise to Thee, eternal God, Who, clothed in garb of flesh and blood, Dost take a manger for Thy throne, While worlds on worlds are Thine alone. Hallelujah! Once … Continue reading
“He saved us from alongside us” by Donald Macleod
“One final point may be made in connection with the humanity of Christ: He came into, and shared, our environment. This too, is made plain in John 1:14. He dwelt among us. This involved the most complete sharing of our … Continue reading
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“The Infinite became an infant” by Charles Spurgeon
“The Lord Jesus Christ was rich. We all believe that, though none of us can truly speak it forth. Oh, how surprised angels were, when they were first informed that Jesus Christ, the Prince of Light and Majesty, intended to … Continue reading
“We may behold Him as in a mirror” by John Calvin
“Paul calls the Son the ‘image of the invisible God’, meaning by this, that it is in Him alone that God, who is otherwise invisible, is manifested to us, in accordance with what is said in John 1:18, ‘No man … Continue reading
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“The Spirit of the Lord Jesus Christ” by Sinclair Ferguson
“The Spirit’s coming inaugurates a communion with Christ in which the Spirit who dwelt on Christ now dwells on and in believers… The coming of the Spirit is the equivalent of the indwelling of Jesus… Having the Spirit is the … Continue reading
“The great humility of God” by Augustine of Hippo (A.D. 354-430)
“The pride of man, which is the chief hindrance against his cleaving to God, can be confuted and healed through the great humility of God. Man learns how far he has gone away from God and what it is worth … Continue reading
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“The Word of God is supreme” by Irenaeus of Lyons (A.D. 115-202)
“Their doctrine departs from Him who is truly God, being ignorant that His only-begotten Word, who is always present with the human race, united to and mingled with His own creation, according to the Father’s pleasure, and who became flesh, … Continue reading
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