Affirms
Jesus born of the virgin Mary; affirms Apostles' and Nicene Creeds.
The Moravian Church affirms the virgin birth of Jesus Christ—that He was born of Mary without an earthly father. This doctrine is explicitly affirmed in both the Apostles' Creed and Nicene Creed, both central to Moravian worship and belief. The virgin birth attests to Jesus' divine origin and is understood as fulfilling Old Testament prophecy. It remains a core Christian doctrine for the Moravian tradition.
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
- Moravian Church, Ground of the Unity
- Moravian Church, doctrinal heritage and confessions