incarnation

Definition

The Christian doctrine that God became human in the person of Jesus Christ, emphasizing an embodied, physical, and relational presence.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'incarnatio', meaning 'to make flesh', formed from the prefix 'in-' (into) and 'caro/carn-' (flesh). It entered Middle English through Old French to describe the act of God taking on a human body.

In the news

In the article, the author uses this term to contrast the impersonal nature of AI with the relational nature of God, who chose to enter the world as a human rather than just sending information. It serves as a reminder that true ministry requires physical, person-to-person presence.

Guest Editorial: What working with AI has taught me about the church

Baptist Standard

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