The Word Made Flesh: God Enters Human History | Jonathan Edwards

Deep Dive into A History of the Work of Redemption by Jonathan Edwards - Of Christ's IncarnationThe incarnation of Jesus Christ marks the second period in the history of redemption, representing the critical transition from ages of preparation to the actual purchase of salvation. While all preceding history was preparatory, the period of Christ’s humiliation—spanning from his birth to his resurrection—is the only time when the price for the elect was truly paid. This brief window of thirty to forty years achieved more than all the preceding millennia combined, as the eternal counsels of the Trinity were finally brought to fruition.For redemption to be possible, it was necessary for Christ to become fully human. While his divine nature provided infinite sufficiency for the work, God in His absolute perfection cannot suffer or owe obedience to human law. Therefore, Christ assumed human nature to satisfy the law’s demands and endure the penalty of death on behalf of the race that sinned. This work occurred in the same world that served as the stage for man’s fall, ensuring that the human recovery mirrored the human ruin.The "fullness of time" for this event was dictated by divine wisdom. It occurred only after the world had witnessed the full weight of the curse and the failure of human learning to provide a remedy. By appearing during the Roman Empire, the strongest of earthly monarchies, Christ visibly triumphed over Satan’s kingdom at its height. Furthermore, the dispersion of the Jews prepared the necessary infrastructure for the Gospel's spread.The incarnation was a miraculous event, involving a supernatural conception by the Holy Ghost and a humble birth in Bethlehem, fulfilling ancient prophecies. This event was greater than the creation of the world because it involved the Creator becoming a creature. It was accompanied by the return of the Holy Spirit’s prophetic gifts and the departure of the sceptre from Judah, signaling the arrival of the promised Redeemer.Reformed Theologian GPT: https://chat.openai.com/g/g-XXwzX1gnv-reformed-theologianhttps://buymeacoffee.com/edi2730