There is no deeper mystery at the heart of the Christian faith than this: the eternal Son of God became flesh, humbled himself to death on a cross, and was raised in glory. This is not a metaphor or myth — it is history. In this episode of The Deep Things of God, we explore the doctrine of Christ’s incarnation, humiliation, death, resurrection, and exaltation – the center point of redemption and the turning point of the cosmos.

Why did the Son of God suffer? How could the immortal die? And what does it mean that he was raised and enthroned? We confront modern attempts to explain away the incarnation — whether through kenotic theories that empty Christ of divinity, or moralizing views that reduce him to an ethical hero. Against these, we confess the full mystery: Christ is one person in two natures, fully God and fully man, the suffering servant and risen Lord.

This is not abstract theology. The doctrine of Christ stands at the center of hope and salvation. To know Christ rightly is to worship rightly, live wisely, and endure faithfully. In a world confused about who Jesus is — and why he matters — a clear grasp of his person and work is non-negotiable.

Use this episode as a springboard for deeper discussion and theological reflection in your small group, care group, or family study. Each episode includes a set of discussion questions to help you dig deeper into the deep things of God.

Discussion Questions:

Why is Christ’s obedience essential to our salvation?

What is the significance of Christ’s humiliation?

Describe the unity of Christ’s person and work?

Why does the resurrection matter in redemption?

What does it mean to confess Christ as Lord?