Conceived by the Holy Spirit

The Virgin Birth in Scripture and Theology

Rhyne R. Putman

• Publisher: B&H Academic
• Year: 2024
• ISBN:
  9781087766324
• Topic: Theology & Religion
• Subtopic: Systematic Theology & Ethics

The New Testament clearly teaches that Jesus was miraculously conceived by the Holy Spirit in the womb of a Jewish virgin named Mary. This doctrine is often dismissed by modern scholars, who, at best, see it is a misunderstood parable, and at worst see it as a fabrication on the part of the biblical evangelists. However, for orthodox Christians around the world, this doctrine is integrally linked to our understanding of God, his Word, and the incarnation of Jesus. In Conceived by the Holy Spirit: The Virgin Birth in Scripture and Theology, Rhyne Putman defends the authenticity and significance of the virgin birth of Christ through a meticulous examination of biblical texts and historical context. He addresses both traditional and contemporary objections to the doctrine of the virgin birth, providing robust answers rooted in Scripture and reason. The virgin birth transcends mere parable; it stands as a testament to the profound union of God and humanity. In this work, Rhyne Putman demonstrates not only the truth of the virgin birth, but also its necessity for orthodox theology and its implications for Christian life.

Table of contents

• Acknowledgments
• Abbreviations
• Introduction
• Part One: The Virgin-Born King in the Biblical Story
• 1. That You May Know with Certainty
• 2. The God Who Keeps His Covenants
• 3. The Son Who Chose His Own Parents
• 4. Forerunner to the Virgin-Born King
• 5. The Virgin-Born King Announced
• 6. My Soul Magnifies the Lord
• 7. The Virgin-Born Savior
• 8. The Virgin-Born King Is God with Us
• 9. In the Fullness of Time
• 10. The First Witnesses to the Virgin-Born King
• 11. Born Under the Law
• 12. Come Thou Long Expected Jesus
• 13. The Virgin-Born King Manifested to the Nations
• 14. Out of Egypt I Called My Son
• 15. The Boy Grew Up and Became Strong
• 16. The Word Became Flesh
• 17. Born of a Woman
• 18. The Serpent Crushed
• Part Two: The Virgin-Born King in Christian Theology and Practice
• 19. The Church Fathers Who Saved Christmas
• 20. One and the Same Son
• 21. The Fittingness of the Virgin Birth
• 22. Veil’d In Flesh the Godhead See
• 23. And Heav’n and Nature Sing
• 24. Born to Give Them Second Birth
• 25. Joy to the World
• Conclusion
• Appendix 1
• Appendix 2
• Bibliography
• Name Index
• Subject Index
• Scripture Index