JESUSJESUSHis Virgin BirthHis Virgin Birthand Resurrectionand Resurrection

Was Jesus Born of a VirginWas Jesus Born of a Virgin

• Jesus had no earthly fatherJesus had no earthly father

• Mary had not known a man Mary had not known a man as she conceived Jesusas she conceived Jesus

• With child of the Holy SpiritWith child of the Holy Spirit

Was Jesus Born of a VirginWas Jesus Born of a Virgin

• Anticipated and prophesiedAnticipated and prophesied•Genesis 3:15Genesis 3:15•Isaiah 7:14Isaiah 7:14

Was Jesus Born of a VirginWas Jesus Born of a Virgin

• Gospel accountsGospel accounts•Matthew 1:18-23Matthew 1:18-23•Luke 1:26-35Luke 1:26-35

Purpose of Virgin BirthPurpose of Virgin Birth

• It fulfilled prophecyIt fulfilled prophecy•Matt. 1:22-23 – Matt. 1:22-23 – Isa. 7:14Isa. 7:14

•Gen. 3:15 – Gal. 4:4Gen. 3:15 – Gal. 4:4

Purpose of Virgin BirthPurpose of Virgin Birth

• It established Jesus as God It established Jesus as God (deity) and man (flesh)(deity) and man (flesh)

Purpose of Virgin BirthPurpose of Virgin Birth

• It provided a suitable It provided a suitable sacrifice for our sinssacrifice for our sinsJohn 3:16, Heb. 10:4-John 3:16, Heb. 10:4-10, Phil. 2:5-910, Phil. 2:5-9

• Jesus is both God and ManJesus is both God and Man

Purpose of Virgin BirthPurpose of Virgin Birth

• Jesus revealed God to usJesus revealed God to usJohn 14:9, Col. 1:15John 14:9, Col. 1:15Heb. 1:3Heb. 1:3

• He reveals God to usHe reveals God to usHeb. 4:14-16Heb. 4:14-16

Proof of the Virgin BirthProof of the Virgin Birth

• The reliability of the New The reliability of the New TestamentTestament

Proof of the Virgin BirthProof of the Virgin Birth•Matt. 1:18-23Matt. 1:18-23

1) Before they came together1) Before they came together2) Joseph minded to put her 2) Joseph minded to put her awayaway3) Joseph told the child was of 3) Joseph told the child was of the Holy Spiritthe Holy Spirit4) 4) Isaiah 7:14Isaiah 7:14

Proof of the Virgin BirthProof of the Virgin Birth

•Luke 1:26-35Luke 1:26-351) Mary called a virgin (1) Mary called a virgin (vs. vs. 27, 3427, 34))2) The Holy Spirit will come 2) The Holy Spirit will come upon you (upon you (3535))

Proof of the Virgin BirthProof of the Virgin Birth•Isaiah 7:14Isaiah 7:14• Some argue Some argue

1) It was about Ahaz 1) It was about Ahaz 2) Some state that the “virgin” 2) Some state that the “virgin” could be a young woman of could be a young woman of marriageable age.marriageable age.3) Matthew chose to use the 3) Matthew chose to use the text to facilitate his argumenttext to facilitate his argument

Proof of the Virgin BirthProof of the Virgin Birth

•Isaiah 7:14Isaiah 7:14• 1) It was about Ahaz 1) It was about Ahaz

A time frame set for defeat of Israel and Syria, But message is probably dual implication.

Proof of the Virgin BirthProof of the Virgin Birth

•Isaiah 7:14Isaiah 7:14• 2) “Virgin” young woman?2) “Virgin” young woman?

Hebrew word (ַע�ְל�ָמ�ה, Alma) used 8x – always virgin.Gen. 24:43, Ex. 2:8Gen. 24:43, Ex. 2:8

Proof of the Virgin BirthProof of the Virgin Birth

•Isaiah 7:14Isaiah 7:14• 3) “The virgin shall 3) “The virgin shall

conceive”conceive”Indicates that one would conceive WHILE a virgin

Proof of the Virgin BirthProof of the Virgin Birth

•Isaiah 7:14Isaiah 7:14• 4) IT is called “a sign”4) IT is called “a sign”

Something spectacular. A young woman bearing a child is not a sign.

Proof of the Virgin BirthProof of the Virgin Birth

•Isaiah 7:14Isaiah 7:14• 5) His name is “Immanuel”5) His name is “Immanuel”

A word meaning “God with us”!

• Matthew was accurate in using this verse

Proof of the Virgin BirthProof of the Virgin Birth• Jeremiah 22:30Jeremiah 22:30• Speaking of Coniah, 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 BirthProof of the Virgin Birth•Jeremiah 22:30Jeremiah 22:30• Joseph was a descendant of Joseph was a descendant of

Coniah (Coniah (Matt. 1:12, 16Matt. 1:12, 16). ). Mary was NOT! Therefore, Mary was NOT! Therefore, Jesus could be of the legal Jesus could be of the legal line, but not naturally. line, but not naturally. The virgin birth reconciles this.

Proof of the Virgin BirthProof of the Virgin Birth

• This debate did not develop This debate did not develop

until much later (1800s) until much later (1800s)

questioning the virginity of questioning the virginity of

Jesus. Jesus.

Proof of the ResurrectionProof of the Resurrection

• We have discussed this We have discussed this

extensively. Here we offer extensively. Here we offer

a simple review.a simple review.

• The resurrection at the foundation of our faith!

Proof of the ResurrectionProof of the Resurrection

• Jesus foretold His Jesus foretold His

resurrection in at least 16 resurrection in at least 16

passages in the gospels.passages in the gospels.

• His numerous appearances

1 Cor. 15:3-81 Cor. 15:3-8

Proof of the ResurrectionProof of the Resurrection

• The spread of the gospel in The spread of the gospel in

the first century. Why die the first century. Why die

for a lie?for a lie?

Proof of the ResurrectionProof of the Resurrection

• Consider the possibilities: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 Him

1 Pet. 3:151 Pet. 3:15