3.2 Section B The Significance of Christ’s Two Natures
The incarnation is essential to the Scriptural doctrine of the Atonement
Jesus, the man
Man sinned; therefore, the penalty had to be borne by a man The animal sacrifices in the OT weren’t enough Jesus served as a perfect sacrifice—he was a human, just like us, and he was perfect
Only a truly human mediatory could enter empathetically into our trials and be a perfect example to follow The life of Jesus is exactly how God wants humans to live on earth: Love Patience Humility Soul-winning
Jesus, the deity
His sacrifice had to be of infinite value. Jesus is eternal and infinite. He could pay an eternal and infinite price for all.
He bore the wrath of God redemptively so as to free mankind Jesus took the wrath that we deserved
He was able to apply His work on the cross to needy humanity