Christian-intellect Quote by Mark A. Noll
““The great truth of the Incarnation is that the Son of God became flesh and dwelt among us. In this foundational truth we may emphasize the nature of the Son of Man himself, or we may emphasize his taking on flesh and dwelling among us. The condemning scandal for evangelicals is that they have neglected this second emphasis and all that it implies about the possibility of thinking about this realm of flesh. Their redeeming scandal is that they have not yet forgotten the first.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Scandal of the Incarnation, 2015
The incarnation’s core is God becoming human; modern evangelicals focus on divinity, neglecting the human aspect, which limits understanding of physical reality.
In simple terms: Emphasize both divine and human sides of Christ.
Key Takeaway
Remember Christ’s humanity as well as divinity.
Themes
theology
Christology
humanity
divinity
Mood
reflective
theological
Type
explanatory
inspirational
When to use this quote
- sermons
- Bible studies
- academic courses
Key Concepts
incarnation
evangelical focus
Questions to Reflect On
- How does acknowledging Christ’s humanity affect worship?
- What risks arise from ignoring the flesh?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on divinity can alienate believers seeking relatable faith.
