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(Created page with "Christmas and the Cross (Expanded) Introduction: The Significance of the Cross in the Christmas Story Thesis: This book explores how the story of Jesus' birth is inseparable from His death on the cross. By examining the deeper meanings of biblical symbols and prophecies through sensus plenior, we will trace how the themes of sacrifice and redemption are woven throughout the Christmas narrative, providing insights into God's redemptive plan. Chapter 1: The Seed of t...") |
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God’s first promise of redemption after the Fall, the Seed of the Woman, foretells Christ’s coming to defeat sin and evil. It is a promise fulfilled in the virgin birth. | God’s first promise of redemption after the Fall, the Seed of the Woman, foretells Christ’s coming to defeat sin and evil. It is a promise fulfilled in the virgin birth. | ||
1.2: The Virgin Birth and the Seed of the Woman (Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 1:26-38) | [[1.2: The Virgin Birth and the Seed of the Woman]] (Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 1:26-38) | ||
The conception of Jesus by the Holy Spirit fulfills the Genesis prophecy. Isaiah's foretelling of the virgin birth comes to life through Mary, linking her to the prophecy of a Redeemer who would crush the serpent’s head. | The conception of Jesus by the Holy Spirit fulfills the Genesis prophecy. Isaiah's foretelling of the virgin birth comes to life through Mary, linking her to the prophecy of a Redeemer who would crush the serpent’s head. | ||
