Section 14: Lord’s Day 14

What is the meaning of these words—“He was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary?”

That God’s eternal Son, who is,^a and continueth true and eternal God,^b took upon him the very nature of man, of the flesh and blood of the Virgin Mary,^c by the operation of the Holy Ghost;^d that he might also be the true seed of David,^e like unto his brethren in all things, sin excepted.^f

1. a. John 1:1; Colossians 1:15; Psalm 2:7

   John 1:1

   Colossians 1:15

   Psalm 2:7

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2. b. Romans 9:5; 1 John 5:20

   Romans 9:5

   1 John 5:20

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3. c. John 1:14; Galatians 4:4

   John 1:14

   Galatians 4:4

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4. d. Matthew 1:18; Luke 1:35

   Matthew 1:18

   Luke 1:35

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5. e. Psalm 132:2; Acts 2:30; Romans 1:3

   Psalm 132:2

   Acts 2:30

   Romans 1:3

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6. f. Philippians 2:7; Hebrews 4:15

   Philippians 2:7

   Hebrews 4:15

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What profit dost thou receive by Christ’s holy conception and nativity?

That he is our mediator;^a and with his innocence and perfect holiness, covers in the sight of God, my sins, wherein I was conceived and brought forth!^b

1. a. Hebrews 2:16–17

   Hebrews 2:16–17

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2. b. Psalm 32:1; 1 Corinthians 1:30; Romans 8:34

   Psalm 32:1

   1 Corinthians 1:30

   Romans 8:34

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