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A-Z: General definitions: Incarnate
Definition
In Christianity the term is associated with Jesus who is believed to be God incarnate; God in human form. Hence his birth is known as the ‘incarnation’.
Translation
Latin: incarnate – meaning ‘made flesh’.The beliefs, doctrines and practices of Christians.
The name given to the man believed by Christians to be the Son of God. Also given the title Christ, meaning 'anointed one' or Messiah. His life is recorded most fully in the Four Gospels.
The Bible describes God as the unique supreme being, creator and ruler of the universe.
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