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Explain the incarnation with Scripture.

# The Incarnation: Biblical Explanation The incarnation is the Christian doctrine that God the Son became fully human while remaining fully God. ## Key Scriptures **John 1:1, 14** > "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God... And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us." This is the clearest statement: the eternal Word (Jesus) took on human flesh. **Philippians 2:6-7** > "Who, being in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men." Christ voluntarily humbled Himself, taking on human nature without ceasing to be God. **Colossians 2:9** > "For in him the whole fullness of deity dwells bodily." Jesus is fully divine in bodily, human form. **Hebrews 2:14, 17** > "Since therefore the children share in flesh and blood, he himself likewise partook of the same things... Therefore he had to be made like his brothers in every respect." Jesus became truly human to represent and redeem humanity. **1 Timothy 3:16** > "God was manifested in the flesh." A direct affirmation of God appearing in human form. ## The Purpose The incarnation was necessary for salvation—only one who was both fully God and fully man could bridge the gap between God and humanity (1 Timothy 2:5) and offer the perfect sacrifice for sin.