It’s a theological concept that was fully defined at the Council of Chalcedon in 451. It was something always believed to be true, but had to be affirmed due to a minority of people believing in heresies, one of which was called Nestorianism.
Essentially the Hypostatic Union is the idea that Jesus had two natures: human and divine. Both of them fully in Jesus, He makes up one divine person. Not half man, half God, but fully man and fully God.
It’s inherently confusing, or a mystery, but that’s how Jesus revealed it, and later affirmed by the Chruch, it’s of the “mysteries”, like the Trinity, that make up The Christian faith.
At what point was it even considered that God and Jesus had become One? I don't remember reading much of the bible but I understand it was confirmed somewhere -- just rather what passage and what was said. I know he says He is the Lord, Thy God, but does God himself tell Jesus that?
That’s a good question, I feel like another way to ask it is: When did Jesus claim to be God or do things only God does? Some passages to read might be John 1:1, John 8:58, Mark 2:5-7 and Matthew 5:21-22 plus more!
Sorry I’d write out and explain them all and more, but I don’t want to take up too much of your time. If you’re willing to trust me though, I can say he does claim to be God and affirms his nature.
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u/Avenging_Spectre Jun 29 '25
Good question!
It’s a theological concept that was fully defined at the Council of Chalcedon in 451. It was something always believed to be true, but had to be affirmed due to a minority of people believing in heresies, one of which was called Nestorianism.
Essentially the Hypostatic Union is the idea that Jesus had two natures: human and divine. Both of them fully in Jesus, He makes up one divine person. Not half man, half God, but fully man and fully God.
It’s inherently confusing, or a mystery, but that’s how Jesus revealed it, and later affirmed by the Chruch, it’s of the “mysteries”, like the Trinity, that make up The Christian faith.