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JESUITES - JESUS CHRIST

but rather giving of thanks” (Ep. 5:3-4). The context is “and knew her not till she had brought forth her
immorality and things which are not convenient, or firstborn son” (Mt. 1:25)
fitting, or proper. This is the type of “jesting” God is “a virgin” (Lk. 1:27)
forbidding. [See Evil Speaking, Filthy Communication, “the virgin” (Lk. 1:27)
Happy, Joy, Laughter, Merry, Mirth, Sober.] “I know not a man” (Lk. 1:34)
JESUITES. The family of Jesui (Nu. 26:44). “the Holy Ghost shall come upon thee” (Lk. 1:35)
JESUS CHRIST. “Jesus” is the Greek equivalent of The Hebrew Word for the Virgin Birth: The Hebrew
the Hebrew word meaning Saviour (Mt. 1:21). “Christ” word translated “virgin” in Is. 7:14 is almah. It is used
is the Greek equivalent of the Hebrew word Messiah, nine times in the Bible (Ge. 24:43; Ex. 2:8; Ps. 68:25;
meaning “anointed” and refers to Jesus as the Messiah Pr. 30:19; Song 1:3; 6:8; Is. 7:14). Almah is translated
promised in prophecy (Da. 9:25-26; Jn. 1:41; 4:25; Ac. “maid” in Ex. 2:8 and “damsel” in Ps. 68:25. Though
2:36). Jesus refers particularly to the Lord’s humanity many commentators claim that the word can refer to a
and incarnation by which He became a man to die for woman who is not a virgin, it is not certain that it is
our sins, Christ refers particularly to the Lord’s eternal ever so used in Scripture. Ge. 24:43 refers to Rebekah
deity as the Son of God. before she became Isaac’s bride. She obviously was a
- Prophecies of Christ’s First Coming virgin in the strictest sense of the word. Ex. 2:8 refers to
His birth was foretold. (1) The lineage (2 Sa. 7:11-12; Moses’ sister when she was a girl living at home. Again
this is a clear reference to a virgin. Ps. 68:25 and Song
Ps. 132:11; Is. 9:6; 16:5; Je. 23:5). (2) The time (Da. 1:3 and 6:8 are not as clear as to what kind of girls are
9:25). (3) The place (Mi. 5:2). (4) The miracle (Is. in view, but there is absolutely no indication in the
7:14; Mt. 1:22-23). (5) The forerunner (Mal. 3:1; Mt. contexts that these are not virgins. To say that they are
3:1-3). (6) The flight to Egypt (Ho. 11:1; Mt. 2:15). (7) not strictly virgins is mere speculation. The reference in
The massacre of infants (Je. 31:15; Mt. 2:17-18). (8) Is. 7:14 without question speaks of a virgin, because it
Dwelling in Nazareth (Is. 11:1; Mt. 2:23). was fulfilled in the life of Mary, the mother of Jesus. The
His life was foretold. (1) His preaching (Is. 61:1). (2) N.T. plainly tells us that though she was espoused to
His healing ministry (Is. 61:1). (3) His wonderful words Joseph, she conceived the Lord Jesus Christ “before they
(Is. 50:4). (4) His rejection by the Jewish nation (Is. came together” (Mt. 1:18). The Holy Spirit quotes Isaiah
53:2-3). (5) His entrance into Jerusalem (Ze. 9:9). and applies it directly to the Lord Jesus Christ. Any
His death was foretold. (1) His betrayal by a friend “theologian” who questions this application or the
(Ps. 41:9; Mt. 26:14-36, 47-49). (2) Forsaken by his Authorized Version’s translation of Isaiah 7:14 is
disciples (Ze. 13:7; Mt. 26:31, 56). (3) Perverted justice denying the testimony of God.
(Is. 53:7-8; Mt. 26:57-60; 27:11-14). (4) The crucifixion The Purpose of the Virgin Birth: (1) Christ became a
(Ps. 22:14-16; Jn. 19:16-18). (5) Thirst (Ps. 22:15; Jn. man so He could make atonement for man’s sin (Mk.
19:28). (6) Vinegar to drink (Ps. 69:21; Mt. 27:34, 48; 10:45; Ro. 5:12, 18-21; 2 Co. 5:19; 1 Ti. 2:5-6; He. 2:9,
Jn. 19:28-30). (7) The words on the cross (Ps. 22:1; Mt. 17; 10:4-12; 1 Jn. 3:5). (2) Christ became a man to
27:46). (8) The mocking crowd (Ps. 22:6-8; Mt. 27:39, inherit the Davidic covenant (Is. 9:6-7; Lk. 1:31-33; Ac.
41-43). (9) The people sitting and staring (Ps. 22:17; 2:29-30). (3) Christ became a man to be an example to
Mt. 27:36). (10) Soldiers casting lots for His garments the saints (1 Pe. 2:21; 1 Jn. 2:6). (4) Christ became a
(Ps. 22:18; Mt. 27:35). (11) His vicarious suffering (Is. man to be our High Priest (He. 2:17; 3:1). (5) Christ
53:5-6; He. 9:28). (12) No bones broken (Ps. 34:20; Ex. became a man to destroy the works of the devil (He.
12:46; Nu. 9:12; Jn. 19:33-36). (13) His burial in a rich 2:14; 1 Jn. 3:8). (6) Christ became a man to fulfill all
man’s tomb (Is. 53:9; Mt. 27:57-60). the prophecies of Scripture (Lk. 1:69-70). [See
His resurrection was foretold (Ps. 16:10; Lk. 24:1-7). Atonement, Covenant, High Priest.]
His ascension to heaven was foretold (Ps. 110:1; Mk. - The Deity of Christ
16:9,14-19). The fact that Jesus Christ is God is proven by the
- The Virgin Birth following Bible passages:
The Fact of the Virgin Birth: The Bible plainly says 1. Everything said about Jehovah God in the O.T. is
Jesus Christ was born of a virgin. This was the promise said about Jesus Christ in the N.T.
of the O.T. (Is. 7:14), and it is emphasized in the N.T. Title Jehovah God Jesus Christ
“before they came together” (Mt. 1:18) Lord of lords Ps. 136:3 Re. 19:16
“with child of the Holy Ghost” (Mt. 1:18) Stone of stumbling Is. 8:13-15 1 Pe. 2:6-8
“that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Creator Is. 44:24 Col. 1:16
Ghost” (Mt. 1:20) Only Saviour Is. 43:11 2 Ti. 1:10
“behold, a virgin shall be with child” (Mt. 1:23) King of kings Ps. 95:3 1 Ti. 6:14-15

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