Ultimately with R.C. Sproul The Virgin Birth
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Dec 8, 2025 Delve into the fierce debate surrounding the virgin birth of Christ, a miracle often met with skepticism. Explore modern objections and the biological arguments that challenge its plausibility. Discover how Scripture presents this event not as myth but as a profound display of divine power. R.C. Sproul highlights the difference between natural explanations and supernatural events, emphasizing that the virgin birth showcases God's authority over natural law. A captivating discussion on faith, science, and the mysteries of creation awaits.
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Virgin Birth Highlights Divine Power
- R.C. Sproul argues the virgin birth is singled out for controversy despite many other miracles recorded in the New Testament.
- He frames the virgin birth as a declaration of divine power working through, not against, natural reproductive processes.
Acknowledging Biological Norms
- Sproul acknowledges the modern scientific objection that biological reproduction requires both male and female contributions.
- He accepts the biological norm but denies that this norm negates God's ability to act supernaturally.
God Works Through Natural Order
- The New Testament view is not of spontaneous biological generation but of God injecting power into creation's reproductive order.
- Sproul teaches that God's potency, not Joseph's, is behind Jesus' conception.