QUESTION OF THE WEEK - Was Jesus really born of a virgin?

 

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In this issue . . . Q&A: Was Jesus really born of a virgin? Video On Demand: Modern Medicine and Ancient Authority, Part 1 (Sidebar) Ken's Blog (Sidebar) Biblical Authority Devotionals Answers ... with Ken Ham After Eden Network with Us! Job Opportunities at Answers in Genesis (Sidebar) Q: Was Jesus really born of a virgin? A: With the sale of over 80 million copies of The Da Vinci Code book and a blockbuster film, the question is constantly raised: Is Jesus Christ really the Son of God, or was He just another human, but a better one? The deity of Jesus (the assertion that He is both God and man) is so vital to the gospel that, if not true, there is no hope for salvation. If Jesus' deity were not true, it would take the good news out of the gospel and make the story of Jesus a greeting card, and nothing more. The Virgin Birth is a miracle. The Bible gives no details, scientifically, of how God did it. But what He does tell us is that it was by the power of the Holy Spirit. God came over a human womb, and a child was conceived—a child who was 100% man and 100% God, with a human mother and God as His father. Continue reading for a breif synopsis of why the Messiah had to be born of a virgin. Biblical Authority Devotionals Why Do We Need a Savior? Why Do We Celebrate Christmas? Why Do We Celebrate Birthdays? Did Three Wise Men Give Their Gifts on the First Christmas? Why Are the Genealogies of Christ Important? Answers ... with Ken Ham radio program tSINami—lost without Genesis? The Bible—and tragedies like tsunamis! Martian life—now you see it, now you don't! Bacterial messages—from outer space! Stars—they're younger than the earth! After Eden Network with Us! Answers in Genesis Answers in Genesis Creation Museum Creation Museum Answers Magazine   Answers VBS   Note: Facebook and Twitter are both social networking sites with user-contributed content. Children should not visit the sites without parental supervision.  Free app for iPhone / iPod Touch / iPad	This Week . . . The Creator in the Manger (Dec 24) Chapter 2: The Big Bang? (Dec 23) An Evaluation of The Star of Bethlehem DVD (Dec 22) A Matter of Time (Dec 21) Virgin Birth (Dec 20) Exoplanets—Unpredictable Patterns (Dec 19) Video On Demand Modern Medicine and Ancient Authority, Part 1 Watch Video Ken's Blog Christmas Town Photos Scientist Active in UK Creation Outreach Scientist (Who Is a Creationist) Wins Prestigious Research Award Great Encouragement Rebutting Misrepresentations Previous entries Prayer Requests View the current prayer requests to keep track of and pray for current ministry needs. Resources Answers Magazine Subscription: United States Demolishing Supposed Bible Contradictions 2011 Creation Calendar Answers ... with Ken Ham, 12-part DVD series More current bestsellers Upcoming Events Kansas Answers in Genesis Conference (Near Kansas City), January 16–17 Wisconsin Answers in Genesis Conference, January 30–31 Wisconsin Northland International University 2011 Heart Conference, February 1 Tennessee Answers in Genesis Conference, February 12 Tennessee Sunday Morning Service, February 13 More events Job Opportunities Constituent Data Administrator (CDA) Food Service Assistant Manager Mail Processor Manager of Museum Promotions and Events Public Safety Console Operator Senior Database Administrator (Senior DBA) Video Editor/Animator/VFX
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