Affirms
Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of a virgin
Vineyard affirms the virginal conception of Jesus as a historical miracle essential to the Incarnation. Mary conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit, not by a human father, fulfilling the Messianic prophecies of the Old Testament. This doctrine is affirmed in Vineyard's Statement of Faith as part of its orthodox Christological commitments.
The virgin birth is understood as consistent with Vineyard's expectation of the supernatural: a God who heals the sick and raises the dead also brought his Son into the world through a miraculous birth. It is taught as a non-negotiable element of historic Christian faith.
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
- Vineyard USA Statement of Faith