4. The Son
God the eternal Son became incarnate in Jesus Christ. Through Him all
things were created, the character of God is revealed, the salvation of
humanity is accomplished, and the world is judged. Forever truly God, He
became also truly human, Jesus the Christ. He was conceived of the Holy
Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He lived and experienced temptation as
a human being, but perfectly exemplified the righteousness and love of
God. By His miracles He manifested God’s power and was attested as
God’s promised Messiah. He suffered and died voluntarily on the cross for
our sins and in our place, was raised from the dead, and ascended to
heaven to minister in the heavenly sanctuary in our behalf. He will come
again in glory for the final deliverance of His people and the restoration of
all things. (Isa 53:4-6; Dan 9:25-27; Luke 1:35; John 1:1-3, 14; 5:22;
10:30; 14:1-3, 9, 13; Rom 6:23; 1 Cor 15:3, 4; 2 Cor 3:18; 5:17-19; Phil
2:5-11; Col 1:15-19; Heb 2:9-18; 8:1, 2.)