Concordia Theological Monthly
Article Title
Publication Date
3-1-1961
Document Type
Article
Keywords
sin, sinful flesh, st. paul, incarnation, great paradox
Submission Type
Bible Study; Lecture; Sermon Prep
Abstract
The Incarnation is without question the most profound mystery in the universe. That the Creator should condescend to become a creature is an event that defies logical analysis and rational explanation. "This cannot be," said the Greek of ancient days. ''The infinite can not become finite without denying itself. God is God, and man is man. One cannot be the other." But God did become flesh, man, a full human being, and there is every reason in the world to call this, as Kierkegaard has done, the Great Paradox. It cannot be comprehended. It can only be received in grateful adoration.
Disciplines
Practical Theology
Scripture References in this Resource (separated by semi-colons)
Romans 8:3-4; Hebrews 4:15; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Romans 6:5;
Submission Cost
Free
Submission Audience
Laity; Ministers; Scholars
Recommended Citation
Scharlemann, Martin H.
(1961)
""In the Likeness of Sinful Flesh","
Concordia Theological Monthly: Vol. 32, Article 13.
Available at:
https://scholar.csl.edu/ctm/vol32/iss1/13
