Affirmed; Jesus' divine nature provided by the Father; Mary provided human nature
Armstrongism affirms the virgin birth of Jesus Christ as recorded in Matthew and Luke. Jesus was conceived miraculously in the womb of Mary, with the Father providing the divine nature and Mary providing the human nature. This miraculous conception was necessary for the Incarnation of the divine Being as a human who could die as a sacrifice for sin.
The virgin birth is presented as a cardinal doctrine affirmed by Scripture and essential to Christian faith. It distinguishes Jesus from all other humans and undergirds the orthodox understanding of His unique dual nature—fully divine and fully human. For Armstrongism, the virgin birth is a testimony to God's power and to the special role of Jesus in the plan of salvation.
Key Distinctions
- Affirmed literally:
- yes — Jesus was miraculously conceived by the Holy Spirit without a human father
- Theological significance:
- confirms Christ's divine origin and fulfils Isaiah 7:14; essential Christian doctrine
Scripture References
Sources
- Herbert W. Armstrong, Mystery of the Ages
- Philadelphia Church of God doctrinal statements