Category Archives: John the Baptist

I Don’t Believe the Virgin Birth Doctrine

For months now I have been compiling two Biblical Study Guides on “The Birth of Jesus Christ”, one according to Luke-Acts, and the other according to Matthew. The intent of this project has been to encourage others to study the … Continue reading

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Nothing Shall Be Impossible With God

Many in the Virgin Birth Doctrinal claim camp understand the statement, nothing shall be impossible with God in Luke 1:37 is specifically pertaining to Mary and the child she will conceive. But is Mary to whom the messenger was referring? Read Genesis … Continue reading

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The Birth of Jesus Christ Bible Study

A Free Remote Round-Table Style Bible Study Class on: “The Birth of Jesus Christ“ Starts at 8:00 PM EST each Thursday night starting May 11, 2017. Classes are not in session presently; they will begin again in mid-October, 2017 I’ve put … Continue reading

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Announcing the Virgin Birth in Luke 1

Oftentimes people meld the accounts in Matthew 1 and Luke 1 to form the basis for the Virgin Birth Doctrine. However, these accounts are speaking of two different episodes in time. First Things First Despite the fact that Matthew appears … Continue reading

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The Great Deviation: The Virgin Birth Doctrine

Biblical Model for Conception In Genesis 4:1 we’re told, “Adam knew Eve his wife, and she conceived and brought forth Cain and said, I have gained a man through God.” This provides a model for us: a man knows a … Continue reading

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In the Beginning Was the Word – Part 2

This is the second installment of a two-part series on John 1:1-18. If you have not read part one yet, please do so now. 😉  Since we already explored the foundation laid for chapter 1 of John in Part 1 of In … Continue reading

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Looking at Luke From the Beginning

I had a bit of an “aha!” moment earlier this week when discussing the virgin birth doctrine with some friends on Facebook. I was explaining how the account given in the book of Luke where Mary is confronted by an … Continue reading

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