The Virgin Birth

Matthew 1: 18-25

Christopher W. Martin © 2015

1. Historical Observations

• Rationalism & Naturalism

• Attacks on the Virgin Birth

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2. Jesus Birth

1. The Virgin Birth Confronted (v.18-20)

The Word of God seen:

In Print                In the Flesh

2. The Virgin Birth Clarified (v.21)

3. The Virgin Birth Connected (v.22-23)

Isaiah 7:14

• ‘almâ

• parthenos

4. The Virgin Birth Consummated (v.24-25)

3. The Rest of the (Christmas) Story

• The Year 0?

• The Timing?

• The Time of Year?

• The First Recipients of the Good News?