The Humanity of Christ, an Example for Authentic Christian Living in Thomas Aquinas

If Godhead is to be revealed in the created order, it will be revealed most adequately in manhood, since man was created in the image of God. It is fitting, then that our Lord Jesus Christ, the Divine Word who became flesh, should in His one person be both altogether God and altogether man- not something betwixt and between as so many, from Arius (and before Arius) to Jehovah’s witnesses, have supposed. The more then our Lord’s real humanity is emphasized the more justice is done to His true nature. This is because, it is in that real humanity that we see the Godhead shine. The humanity of Christ plays a vital role in this study, since it is a perfect example for an authentic Christian living. This study acknowledges the biblical teaching about Christ’s humanity in the light of Thomas Aquinas, one of the greatest Theologians of all times. I have learned through the teachings of Aquinas that the Incarnation is most fitting for the salvation of mankind, the genuineness of our Lord’s humanity brought about the gospel of our salvation and that Christ’s humanity is an example worthy of emulation.Master of Theology (ThM