I am asking this to Christians......
2007-01-03 02:09:22 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yes, it does. It not only matters, but it is very important to our faith. The doctrine of the virgin birth determines whether we have a natural or a supernatural Jesus. By way of the virgin birth, God kept Jesus from possessing a sin nature from Joseph (see 2 Corinthians 5:21; 1 Peter 2:22-24; Hebrews 4:15; 7:26). The Old Testament makes it clear that Jesus had to be both God and man as the Messiah (see Isaiah 7:24; 9:6). This could only be fulfilled through the virgin birth. The virgin birth was necessary to fulfill prophecy. I think what is really important here is your friend's attitude toward Scripture. The Bible is either the Word of God, or it is not. We don't get to "pick and choose" what we will believe and what we will not believe. The Bible, as the inspired Word of God is without error. Reject any of it and you have rejected all of it, and therefore cannot be considered a believer. Counsel your friend, but do it in Christ's love.
2007-01-03 02:22:10 · answer #1 · answered by Glory to God 5 · 4⤊ 1⤋
It does matter. On that FACT, virgin birth,hinges our Christian faith that Jesus is the Lamb of God, sufficient sacrifice for the sin of mankind. Your friend should study the scripture carefully and thoroughly, and then make his/her deduction based on his/her discovery of the fact. Your friend may also study the works of those who have studied the scripture, and did extensive research in order to find facts to disprove the virgin birth, who instead gathered proof for it.
2007-01-03 10:49:40 · answer #2 · answered by Ding S 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Actually, no one's speaking up about it yet, as it would cause a bunch of Catholics to slit their wrists, I suppose...
But the whole "virgin birth" thing was apparently a mistranslation, to begin with. Look up Bart D. Ehrman on the internet. He's one of the most celebrated bible scholars in the world, and author of "Misquoting Jesus".
There's all kinds of nonsense that common people simply don't know they're wrapped up in, when it comes to the Christian church.
2007-01-03 10:16:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Paul prayed that those Christians of his day would abound more and more in the accurate knowledge about the Christ and God. It would be a loving thing for you to also pray this for your friend. Unfortunately, there are so many churches out there teaching half truths and lies that it is hard for the average person to grasp all that is taught to them unless they are very diligent in their own personal Bible studies. Encourage your friend to walk with God in his word on a daily basis and pray for his holy spirit to help her understand anything he wants her to know. Don't be surprised if she begins to come up with things to teach you even if you are also taking this walk daily. That is one of the way true Christians encourage one another and support one another for survival in this wicked world.
2007-01-03 10:56:05 · answer #4 · answered by Sparkle1 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes. The virgin birth is one of the fundamentals of Christian belief. How could Jesus be the Son of God without the virgin birth? Without it He would be Joseph's son. The entire Bible is written about Jesus Christ - Son of God - God the Son.
The Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit are ONE.
2007-01-03 10:14:56 · answer #5 · answered by Jeancommunicates 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Not believing in the virgin birth would not alter the essential message of Jesus or the moral examples he set by his life, but it would call into doubt the record of Jesus' life as set down in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke--and the Qur'an.
2007-01-03 10:12:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
If you believe that God can do anything and if you still believe that Adam was born without a biological Mom, you should have no regret on Virgin Mary
2007-01-03 10:16:39 · answer #7 · answered by yusdz 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I think he's on very solid ground. The idea of a virgin-born god-man comes from the old Mystery Cults. And its justification by invoking Isaiah is extremely strained. Christianity takes 7:14 badly out of context. If you read the entire chapter, it becomes clear that Isaiah was not predicting a distant future, but addressing his own; and he is not speaking of a future Messiah but of his OWN son. Christians can't have it both ways.
2007-01-03 10:12:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 5⤋
I've lost the reference, but isn't "virgin" a mistranslation? The word was originally "young woman".
And no, I don't see how it matters. But then I'm not a Christian.
2007-01-03 10:28:12 · answer #9 · answered by ThePeter 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
There are plenty of christians that differ in their interpretation of the bible. I think the important part is accepting Jesus as your lord and saviour and then following his teachings.
I could be wrong, because I no longer consider myself a christian although I do follow many of Jesus's teachings.
2007-01-03 10:13:39 · answer #10 · answered by Tegarst 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋