JESUS His Virgin Birth and Resurrection

JESUSHis Virgin Birthand Resurrection

Was Jesus Born of a Virgin • Jesus had no earthly father • Mary had not known a man as she conceived Jesus • With child of the Holy Spirit

Was Jesus Born of a Virgin • Anticipated and prophesied • Genesis 3:15 • Isaiah 7:14

Was Jesus Born of a Virgin • Gospel accounts • Matthew 1:18-23 • Luke 1:26-35

Purpose of Virgin Birth • It fulfilled prophecy • Matt. 1:22-23 – Isa. 7:14 • Gen. 3:15 – Gal. 4:4

Purpose of Virgin Birth • It established Jesus as God (deity) and man (flesh)

Purpose of Virgin Birth • It provided a suitable sacrifice for our sinsJohn 3:16, Heb. 10:4-10, Phil. 2:5-9 • Jesus is both God and Man

Purpose of Virgin Birth • Jesus revealed God to usJohn 14:9, Col. 1:15Heb. 1:3 • He reveals God to usHeb. 4:14-16

Proof of the Virgin Birth • The reliability of the New Testament

Proof of the Virgin Birth • Matt. 1:18-231) Before they came together2) Joseph minded to put her away3) Joseph told the child was of the Holy Spirit4) Isaiah 7:14

Proof of the Virgin Birth • Luke 1:26-351) Mary called a virgin (vs. 27, 34)2) The Holy Spirit will come upon you (35)

Proof of the Virgin Birth • Isaiah 7:14 • Some argue 1) It was about Ahaz2) Some state that the “virgin” could be a young woman of marriageable age.3) Matthew chose to use the text to facilitate his argument

Proof of the Virgin Birth • Isaiah 7:14 • 1) It was about AhazA time frame set for defeat of Israel and Syria, But message is probably dual implication.

Proof of the Virgin Birth • Isaiah 7:14 • 2) “Virgin” young woman?Hebrew word (עַלְמָה, Alma) used 8x – always virgin.Gen. 24:43, Ex. 2:8

Proof of the Virgin Birth • Isaiah 7:14 • 3) “The virgin shall conceive”Indicates that one would conceive WHILE a virgin

Proof of the Virgin Birth • Isaiah 7:14 • 4) IT is called “a sign”Something spectacular. A young woman bearing a child is not a sign.

Proof of the Virgin Birth • Isaiah 7:14 • 5) His name is “Immanuel”A word meaning “God with us”! • Matthew was accurate in using this verse

Proof of the Virgin Birth • Jeremiah 22:30 • Speaking of Coniah, “Thus says the Lord: ‘Write this man down as childless, A man who shall not prosper in his days; For none of his descendants shall prosper, Sitting on the throne of David, And ruling anymore in Judah.’ ”

Proof of the Virgin Birth • Jeremiah 22:30 • Joseph was a descendant of Coniah (Matt. 1:12, 16). Mary was NOT! Therefore, Jesus could be of the legal line, but not naturally. The virgin birth reconciles this.

Proof of the Virgin Birth • This debate did not develop until much later (1800s) questioning the virginity of Jesus.

Proof of the Resurrection • We have discussed this extensively. Here we offer a simple review. • The resurrection at the foundation of our faith!

Proof of the Resurrection • Jesus foretold His resurrection in at least 16 passages in the gospels. • His numerous appearances 1 Cor. 15:3-8

Proof of the Resurrection • The spread of the gospel in the first century. Why die for a lie?

Proof of the Resurrection • Consider the possibilities: • Wrong tomb • Jesus never really died • The body was stolen • What arose was only His Spirit • He AROSE!

Our faith depends upon our knowledge of Him!Could we defend Him1 Pet. 3:15

JESUS His Virgin Birth and Resurrection