V. THE INCARNATION Discussion Aids Discuss Christ’s message, “I am the Way, the Truth and the Life” (with special attention to the word “am”) in connection with the fallen estate of the human race. In the light of the word “am” why is it of supreme importance to know what Christ is as well as what He did? The Two Natures of Christ Discuss fully the distinction between person and nature, giving examples. Are nature and person identical? What does nature determine? Person? How many natures are in man? How many persons? How many natures are in Christ? How many persons? What is the difference in the statements, “I am a man” (of a human being), and “I am man” (of Christ)? Could Christ act in His divine nature? In His human nature? In either case, was it nature or person that acted? Who was that Person? Did God die on the cross? The Atonement (At-one-ment) Did the human race have oneness with God be156 V