The Work of Christ: What the Events of Jesus' Life Mean for You
III. The Incarnation
R. C. Sproul • The Work of Christ: What the Events of Jesus' Life Mean for You
Rather, the covenant of redemption was a pact forged in eternity among the three persons of the Godhead.
R. C. Sproul • The Work of Christ: What the Events of Jesus' Life Mean for You
So, our Redeemer needed not only to die, but also to live a life of perfect obedience.
R. C. Sproul • The Work of Christ: What the Events of Jesus' Life Mean for You
OUTLINE I. Introduction
R. C. Sproul • The Work of Christ: What the Events of Jesus' Life Mean for You
The incarnation was not so much a subtraction as it was an addition; the eternal second person of the Trinity took on Himself a human nature and joined His divine nature to that human nature for the purpose of redemption.
R. C. Sproul • The Work of Christ: What the Events of Jesus' Life Mean for You
C. The covenant of redemption refers to a pact or an agreement that takes place in eternity within the Godhead.
R. C. Sproul • The Work of Christ: What the Events of Jesus' Life Mean for You
In discussions of the work of Christ, many people believe that the natural place to begin is with His birth. However, the work of Christ began long before His birth. In fact, it began in eternity past, in what theologians call “the covenant of redemption.”
R. C. Sproul • The Work of Christ: What the Events of Jesus' Life Mean for You
CHAPTER 1 STUDY GUIDE