Dictionary of Theological Terms

14. Incarnation

The Incarnation refers to God the Word becoming a human (John 1:14). "Incarnation" comes from Latin root words meaning "in flesh." The Incarnation continues, because Jesus Christ continues to be a human (1 Timothy 2:5). "Incarnate" can be an adjective describing Jesus as God Incarnate, and it can also be used as a verb, though this is rare.