The Doctrine of the Incarnation Opened

Focusing on the significance of the Son's assumption of a fallen human nature, Edward Irving's Christological thought sparked considerable debate in the early nineteenth century. He argued that this concept was crucial for affirming the reality of salvation, maintaining the integrity of the Trinity, and empowering Christian discipleship through the Spirit. Irving's ideas profoundly influenced later theologians, including John McLeod Campbell, Thomas F. Torrance, and Karl Barth, shaping modern theological discourse.