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What is the doctrine of virgin birth?
What is the doctrine of virgin birth?
- It is a belief in Hinduism that emphasizes the importance of reincarnation.
- It is a belief in Christianity that states Jesus was conceived by human parents.
- It is a belief in Buddhism that emphasizes the importance of meditation. (correct)
- It is a belief in Islam that emphasizes the importance of the Prophet Muhammad
Who announced to Mary that she had been chosen by God to bear a son?
Who announced to Mary that she had been chosen by God to bear a son?
- An angel named Michael
- An angel named Raphael
- An angel named Gabriel (correct)
- An angel named Uriel
What is the significance of the doctrine of virgin birth?
What is the significance of the doctrine of virgin birth?
- It underscores the unique nature of Jesus Christ as both fully human and fully divine (correct)
- It emphasizes the importance of meditation in Christian theology.
- It emphasizes the importance of charity in Christian theology.
- It highlights the role of Mary as a prophet in Christianity.
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- The doctrine of virgin birth is a core belief in Christianity.
- It states that Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary.
- Mary was visited by the angel Gabriel who announced that she had been chosen by God to bear a son.
- The Gospel of Matthew and Luke both recount the story of Jesus' conception and birth.
- Luke provides more detailed information about the event.
- The Holy Spirit came upon Mary and she conceived Jesus without the involvement of a human father.
- The doctrine emphasizes the unique nature of Jesus Christ as both fully human and fully divine.
- It underscores the importance of God's intervention in human history and his desire to redeem humanity from sin and death.
- It highlights the importance of Mary as the mother of Jesus and her role in God's plan of salvation.
- The doctrine of virgin birth is a fundamental belief for many Christians and an essential part of Christian theology.
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