Vantage Point
“Mary”
Jonathan Howes
Main Passages: John 19:25-27; Luke 1:26-38“Mary”
Jonathan Howes
The Importance of the Virgin Birth
1. Fulfillment of Old Testament Prophesy
*Old Testament Prophecies Fulfilled in Jesus
Prophesy...................OT Scripture..................NT Scripture
Virgin conception............Isaiah 7:14......................Matt. 1:22-23
Born in Bethlehem.............Micah 5:2........................Luke 2:4-11
Descendant of Abraham....Gen. 12:1-3.....................Matt. 1:1
Miracles.............................Isaiah 35:5-6..................Matt. 9:35
Davidic Lineage..................Psalm 132:11..................Matt. 1:1
Crucified with thieves........Isaiah 53:12...................Luke 23:33
Suffered to bear our sins...Isaiah 53:4-6.................1 Peter 3:18
Hands and feet pierced......Psalm 22:16...................Luke 23:33
No bones broken................Psalm 34:20..................John 19:33-36
Resurrection..................Psalm 16:8-10...............Luke 24:6, 31-34
*450 Old Testament prophesies fulfilled in Jesus Christ.
2. The Deity of Christ…meaning that he was 100% God while at the same time being 100% man. He was the God-man.
3. Christ was not born in Adam …meaning he was not born with a sinful nature.
There are 4 basic beliefs about Jesus Christ:
i. Son of God
ii. Live a perfect life
iii. Died on the cross for our sins
iv. He rose from the dead
These basic doctrinal beliefs about Jesus hinge on the Virgin Birth.
The Results of the Virgin Birth and Christ being Spiritually Alive
1. He gave his life (spiritual life) to us. (Galatians 2:20)
2. When we come to Christ, we exchange our lives for his life (2 Corinthians 5:17)
What Christmas miracle are you trusting God for?
1 comment:
This is a very useful blog. I've written down your references so I can read up on my own, and for someone who isn't so well versed in the scripture (no pun intended), this guide is great. Thanks so much!
ps - as far as a Christmas miracle goes, there seem to be plenty for me this year, not the least of which is capturing a spirit on video. (I can't stop laughing!)
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