National Association of Christian Ministers Summary Series: Theology
The Christian doctrine of the Hypostatic Union is the belief that in Jesus Christ, there are two distinct natures, divine and human, united in one person. It is a core tenet of Christian faith that affirms the full humanity and full divinity of Jesus.
The doctrine asserts that Jesus is fully God and fully man, without confusion or separation of the two natures. This means that Jesus possessed both a divine and human nature in one person, and that these two natures were not mixed or blended together.
The Hypostatic Union is significant in Christian belief because it affirms that Jesus is the only mediator between God and humanity. It also emphasizes the importance of Jesus’ humanity in his redemptive work, as he was able to identify with human suffering and temptation.
This doctrine has been the subject of much theological reflection and debate throughout Christian history, particularly in the early Church. It remains a central belief of Christianity, and is often associated with the concept of salvation and the redemption of humanity.
