Formulate a theological doctrine about the virgin birth based on the evidence presented, both pro and con.

The Virgin Birth

Following this chapter, you should be able to do the following:

  1. Illustrate the significance of the virgin birth for developing an understanding of the supernatural, Jesus Christ, and Christian theology as a whole.
  2. Identify and describe the biblical and historical evidence, specifically from the early church, for the virgin birth.
  3. Recognize and understand five objections to the virgin birth.
  4. Refute five objections to the virgin birth, using biblical and rational evidence.
  5. Formulate a theological doctrine about the virgin birth based on the evidence presented, both pro and con.