How would you rank the Resurrection in comparison?
How would you rank the Resurrection in comparison?
What and get struck by lightning?
But.. if you're sure you want me to open this can of worms, I will. If you or others will join in the theological/spiritual mental experiment.
The Resurrection (separating it from the sacrafice/death on the cross) is a proving moment, a sign of all signs, that Christ was Who He was and what this meant to mankind in perspective of life/death/time/space/eternity.
Obviously, no incarnation and all of the following vanishes from history.
The Incarnation is the defining moment of Christianity. Cosmos-shaking, The Word was God, the Word became flesh. This, fully contemplated, cannot be fully comtemplated. It goes on forever - a true mystery (defined as something we can always know more about but never know completely.)
The Incarnation is inseparable from the Trinity; it defines the Diety for Christianity, it is unique. It unites God and Man like no other event, like no other religion.
For another thought experiment, imagine the Sacrafice and Resurection without the Incarnation (either a spirit being or an only human being) - and I think we can begin to see its cornerstone in our faith.
Ok.... your turn. :)