Q. 35. What is the meaning of the words, “He was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary?”

Question. What is the meaning of the words, “He was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary?”

Answer. That God’s eternal Son, who is, and continues true and eternal God (1 John 5;20); took upon him the very nature of man, of the flesh and blood of the Virgin Mary (Gal. 4;4) by the operation of the Holy Ghost (Luke 1;34, 35); that he might also be the true seed of David (Acts 13;23); like unto his brethren in all things, sin excepted (Heb. 4;15).

Proofs.

• [proof-1] 1 John 5;20.—This is the true God, and eternal life.— Rom. 9;5.—Heb. 1;10, 12.—Heb. 13;8.
• [proof-2] Gal. 4;4.—When the fulness of time was come God sent forth his Son, made of a woman.—1 John 1;1-3.—Isa. 7;14.—Luke 2;7.—Heb. 2;16.—John 1;14.—1 Tim. 3;16.
• [proof-3] Luke 1;34-35.—The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee; therefore also that holy thing, which shall be born of thee, shall be called the Son of God.— Matt. 1;18.
• [proof-4] Acts 13;23.—Of this man’s (David’s) seed hath God according to his promise, raised unto Israel a Saviour, Jesus.— Ps. 132;11.—Acts 2;30.
• [proof-5] Heb. 4;15.—But (Christ) was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.— Heb. 2;17.—Phil. 2;7.—Rom. 1;3, 4.—1 John 3;5.—1 Pet. 2;22.—John 8;46.—2 Cor. 5;21.