The Scandal of Flesh: Unpacking the World-Changing Incarnation

In this episode of The Deep Dive, we explore one of the most radical and world-altering claims in theology: that when the eternal Logos became flesh, it didn't just save humanity—it gave inherent, unshakable dignity to the entire material cosmos.

Moving past abstract doctrine, we unpack the real-world, ethical consequences of the Incarnation. We'll trace the link from the Creator in John 1 and Colossians 1 to the "scandal of particularity" and the permanent "tabernacling" of God in human nature. We also explore how this belief was the ultimate answer to Gnostic dualism (the idea that matter is evil) and how Church Fathers like Irenaeus and Athanasius championed a faith that affirms the goodness of the body.

Finally, we answer the "So what?" question, revealing how the Incarnation provides a profound theological foundation for environmental stewardship, social justice, and a sacramental view of all reality.