1. JESUS His Virgin Birth and Resurrection

2. Was Jesus Born of a Virgin Jesus had no earthly fatherJesus had no earthly father Mary had not known a man as she conceived JesusMary had not known a man as she conceived Jesus With child of the Holy SpiritWith child of the Holy Spirit

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

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

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

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

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

8. Purpose of Virgin Birth Jesus revealed God to us John 14:9, Col. 1:15 Heb. 1:3Jesus revealed God to us John 14:9, Col. 1:15 Heb. 1:3 He reveals God to us Heb. 4:14-16He reveals God to us Heb. 4:14-16

9. Proof of the Virgin Birth The reliability of the New TestamentThe reliability of the New Testament

10. Proof of the Virgin Birth Matt. 1:18-23 1) Before they came together 2) Joseph minded to put her away 3) Joseph told the child was of the Holy Spirit 4) Isaiah 7:14 Matt. 1:18-23 1) Before they came together 2) Joseph minded to put her away 3) Joseph told the child was of the Holy Spirit 4) Isaiah 7:14

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

12. Proof of the Virgin Birth Isaiah 7:14 Isaiah 7:14 Some argue 1) It was about Ahaz 2) Some state that the “virgin” could be a young woman of marriageable age. 3) Matthew chose to use the text to facilitate his argumentSome argue 1) It was about Ahaz 2) Some state that the “virgin” could be a young woman of marriageable age. 3) Matthew chose to use the text to facilitate his argument

13. Proof of the Virgin Birth Isaiah 7:14 Isaiah 7:14 1) It was about Ahaz1) It was about Ahaz A time frame set for defeat of Israel and Syria, But message is probably dual implication.

14. Proof of the Virgin Birth Isaiah 7:14 Isaiah 7:14 2) “Virgin” young woman? Gen. 24:43, Ex. 2:82) “Virgin” young woman? Hebrew word (עַלְמָה, Alma) used 8x – always virgin. Gen. 24:43, Ex. 2:8

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

16. Proof of the Virgin Birth Isaiah 7:14 Isaiah 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.

17. Proof of the Virgin Birth Isaiah 7:14 Isaiah 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

18. Proof of the Virgin Birth Jeremiah 22:30 Jeremiah 22:30 Speaking of Coniah,Speaking of Coniah, “Thus says the L ORD : ‘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.’ ”

19. Proof of the Virgin Birth Jeremiah 22:30 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.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.

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

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

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

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

24. Proof 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!

25. 1 Pet. 3:15 Our faith depends upon our knowledge of Him! Could we defend Him 1 Pet. 3:15