The God Who Becomes a Human Being (John 1:1–18)
The God Who Becomes a Human Being (John 1:1–18)  
Podcast: The Carson Center Podcast
Published On: Wed Jan 29 2025
Description: In this lecture, Don Carson explores the biblical theme of the incarnation, explaining the Old Testament’s anticipation of God's visitation which culminates in the New Testament. Carson shows how Jesus is the fulfillment of God's promises, embodying both judgment and mercy. And he highlights the significance of John's Gospel, emphasizing Jesus as God's self-expression and agent in creation, connecting these themes to the New Covenant.He teaches the following:God’s declared promises of forgiveness, transformation, and an eternal Davidic KingThe linguistic significance of Jesus’s name, and its connection to the theme of salvationThe historical interpretation of John 1:1–18, and its relation to the creation accountThe role of John the Baptist as a witness to the true LightHow the Old Testament law prepared the way for Jesus’s arrivalWhy Jesus’s sacrifice is the most profound display of God’s glory