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by Lloyd T. Anderson
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Bethany Baptist Church West Covina, Calif.
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^TUDYING the incarnation and vir- 0 gin birth of our Lord Jesus Christ is one of the most vital areas of fun damental scriptural truth for anyone to consider, both believer and unbe liever. His deity is the virtual corner stone of Christianity. Throughout the entire Bible it is clearly taught. The human mind cannot fully grasp all of the mysteries of. this majestic subject. This is true, however, about many natural mysteries surrounding us. As an example, who understands the full mystery of such things as the growth of a tree or the color of a flower? There are so many things with which we come in contact every day that can not be fully comprehended with mere finite minds. Deuteronomy 29:29 tells us, “The secret things belong unto the Lord our God.” All we can know about the Lord Jesus Christ is given to us in the Word of God. We accept it as Biblical revelation. Through the pages of sacred writ, the Saviour is clearly shown as Jehovah God in human fQrm.
Consider first of all Isaiah 7:14, “Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall con ceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.” T h a t name means, “Jehovah (or God) with us.” This is the prophecy of the Lord promising to appear in human flesh. The complete fulfillment of this verse is declared by the Holy Spirit through Matthew 1:22 and 23. The purpose of His coming is beau tifully portrayed in Isaiah 9:6. This is one of the most important verses in the Bible. It proves the deity of Jesus Christ. “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given; and the gov ernment shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonder ful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace.” How we can revel in this mar velous portion of truth. You see, every one of these titles applies to God Him self. In Isaiah 20:21, for example, we find this same phrase, “The Mighty 3
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