John 1:14 states the doctrine of the ______.

• A. Incarnation
• B. Trinity
• C. Atonement
• D. Omnipresence

Answer: (A)

The Incarnation is what John 1:14 is describing. The verse says, “the Word became flesh and dwelt among us,” showing that the divine Word (Logos) took on human nature in Jesus and lived among people. This is the core assertion of the Incarnation: God becoming truly human while remaining truly divine. The emphasis is on Jesus as both God and man, entering human history to reveal God’s glory and bring salvation. It’s not a statement about the Trinity, which concerns the nature of God as three persons in one Godhead; nor about the Atonement, which focuses on Christ’s work to redeem humanity through his death and resurrection; nor about Omnipresence, which means God is present everywhere. The Incarnation makes salvation possible because a perfect God-man could live a sinless life, experience humanity, and provide the righteousness and atonement needed for humanity.