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What does it mean?
Wesley describes the doctrine of the Incarnation, that Jesus is both divine and human, conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of a virgin who remained pure.
In plain terms
Jesus is both God and man, born of a virgin by the Holy Spirit.
What can you take from it?
Understand the Christian belief in Jesus' dual nature.

Where it applies

  • religious study
  • faith discussion
  • church teaching

Putting it to work

  • teach a sermon
  • write a theological essay
  • explain doctrine to newcomers

Questions to consider

  • What does the dual nature of Christ imply for believers?
  • How does the virgin birth shape Christian identity?

Another view

Interpretations of the virginity claim vary across denominations.

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