Show Notes
This week on Ask the Pastor, Pastor J.D. continues his series called, “Why Does It Matter?” by diving into the significance of the virgin birth of Jesus.
A glimpse inside this episode:
The virgin birth is crucial to understanding Jesus’ identity.
Jesus was born without a sin nature due to the virgin birth.
The doctrine of the virgin birth is essential for salvation.
Jesus had to be fully God and fully man to save us.
The sin nature is passed down through the man’s seed.
Isaiah 7:14 prophesies the virgin birth of Jesus.
The term ‘Alma’ in Hebrew contextually means virgin.
Matthew’s interpretation of Isaiah confirms the virgin birth.
Jesus understands human experiences because he was fully man.
The virgin birth leads us to worship God for His miraculous work.
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Why do bad things happen to good people—or are we asking the wrong question?
Why is it that getting what we want so often leaves us wanting something more?