Christ was not Born as Begotten Son

Jesus Christ was not begotten Son by birth but by declaration at his ascension. If God made Virgin Mary pregnant to beget Jesus then Jesus was not born of a Virgin.

"John 3:16 ... God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life."  This verse says that Jesus Christ is the only begotten Son of God. As it is true, God has not given birth to Jesus Christ. That is, Christ was not born, but he was begotten son by declaration. We will see from the Scripture when and how he became the begotten Son of God.

All Christians accept that Jesus Christ is the begotten Son of God.  But nobody seems to know the details of his birth.  How he became the begotten Son to God?  Was he born before the creation of the universe?  If he was, who was his mother?  What was his birthday?  If he was not born, was he created?  Did he become the  begotten Son of God by his birth through the Virgin Mary?  The Bible should have answers to all such questions.  Let us get the answers from the Word of God.

1. Theories of the divine birth of Lord Jesus Christ

A.  Jesus was born of God and Mary and so he is God-Man: Rebuttal

"Matt 1:18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost."  By the above verse, without considering the concept of the wholesome word of God, Christians think that Mary was the mother of Jesus and the Holy Spirit was the father of Jesus, which will qualify him as the begotten Son of God.  "Luke 1:34 Then said Mary unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man? 35 And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God." The above verse also seems to say that both God the Most High and God the Holy Spirit have jointly became the father while Mary being the mother.  But there are three important points to consider. (1). If this is true, then Mary was no more a virgin and Jesus was not born of a virgin. "Matt 1:22 Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, 23 Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son..." So, if Mary was still a virgin until the birth of Jesus, then God was not the father of Jesus by his birth. (2). Even though the word of God leads us to address God in the masculine gender, God is neither male nor female.  So, God could not have begotten a child as a male beget a child through a female. So, God could not be the father of Jesus through his birth. (3). Preachers say that Jesus of Nazareth was the very essence or substance came out from the body of God. But God is Spirit. His Spirit body does not contain the seed of flesh as an essence or substance to plant it in the womb of Mary. In reality, God the Most High and God the Holy Spirit have created a body in the womb of Virgin Mary from the substance of the body of Mary so that it may be the seed of the woman, Virgin Mary. The soul of God the Word left the Omni-Power Body of God (The Spirit Body) and entered the flesh body in the womb of Virgin Mary to be born as baby Jesus. The person, who was God while he was in the Spirit Body became a baby boy as he entered the flesh body of a human. The same person, God the Word became flesh, a mere man, Jesus of Nazareth.

B. The Seed of the Woman but not of man nor of God

"Gen 3:15 And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel. Luke 1:28 And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women. 29 And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should be. 30 And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God. 31 And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS."  God has ordained that the seed of a woman would bruise the head of Satan.  So, Jesus was not the seed of God, but the seed of a woman.  God favoured Virgin Mary to be that woman.  "Heb 10:5 Wherefore when he cometh into the world, he saith, Sacrifice and offering thou wouldest not, but a body hast thou prepared me:"  The Holy Spirit and God the Most High have created a body in the womb of Mary from her own body, which was almost the same way God made Eve from the body of Adam.  Thus, Mary's own body produced the child and this was the seed of Mary. The person in “God the Word,” his soul came out of the Spirit body and entered this body and was born as a human baby boy. Thus, God the Word became flesh, a mere man.  In the incident of the birth of Jesus of Nazareth, God the Word did not become the Son of God. But he became 'flesh', a creation of God, the child from the seed of Virgin Mary.  Thus, the Word became flesh.  "John 1:14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us--"

C. The Lord Jesus Christ is God and was not Created

"Col 1:15 Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature:---" A few groups of people like 'Jehovah Witnesses' say by quoting this verse, that Jesus was a created person. However, the same verse refers him as the firstborn more than as the first creature. Further, verse eighteen explains what he refers as a creature. Jesus Christ is the firstborn of every creature, where the quickened saints are referred as creatures. Col 1:18 And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence. 2 Cor 5:17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.  James 1:18 Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures."  The creatures are the spiritual people and they are not the created things or created beings of the world. 

2. The Only Begotten Son of God

A. God became Flesh (man) and Obeyed his God unto death

The Bible says that 'God the Word' became flesh (a mere man). "John 1:14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us,---" He ceased to be equal with God and became a man and as a man, he humbled himself and obeyed God as a servant unto his death on the cross.  "Phil 2:5 ---, which was also in Christ Jesus: 6 Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: 7 But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: 8 And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross."  Jesus of Nazareth was dead on the cross and was buried.

B. Begotten Son was Prophesied and was Declared

Therefore, 'God the most High' exalted him to the uttermost high position so that every knee on all earth, on all hell and on all heaven should bow at his name. "Phil 2:9 Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: 10 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; 11 And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father."  'God the Most high' and 'God the Holy Spirit' raised him up from the deadAt this time, God the Most high declared a decree that Jesus was his begotten Son. Second Psalm prophesied this. Book of Acts explains the fulfillment of prophecy. God did not give birth to a Son, but made him the begotten Son by declaration. On his resurrection day, which is the day which Christians celebrate as Easter day, Jesus became the begotten Son of God. This declaration is like adopting a person as his son by his godly authority. "Psa 2:7 I will declare the decree: the LORD hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee. Acts 13:32 And we declare unto you glad tidings, how that the promise which was made unto the fathers, 33 God hath fulfilled the same unto us their children, in that he hath raised up Jesus again; as it is also written in the second psalm, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee."

On the same day, by that same declaration which is explained above, 'God the Most High' became 'God the Father'. "Heb 1:5 --Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee? And again, I will be to him a Father, and he shall be to me a Son?" That is, for almost the last two thousand years, they are 'God the Father' and 'God the Son'.

C. Declared Firstborn of God at Resurrection

The following verses also reinforce the fact that the day of the resurrection of Jesus Christ is the day of his birth as the begotten Son of God by the declaration of God the Most High. "Col 1:18 And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; Rev 1:5 And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead,." 'God the Holy Spirit' consented to the action of God the Most High. "Rom 1:4 And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead:" So, we know that Jesus Christ was declared as the Begotten Son of God on the resurrection day. That is, the birthday of Jesus Christ, the begotten Son, is the Easter day and the birthday of Jesus of Nazareth is the Christmas day, according to the Bible.

3. Son of man was lifted up

There is still one more unresolved piece in the puzzle. "John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, ---" Christians think this verse refers to God’s giving of Jesus of Nazareth on the cross for the salvation of the world. I also thought the same way until I have learned about the begotten son. Now, let us look at the verses on more time with the connected verses in the context. "John 3:14.. as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up: 15 That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life." Actually verses 14 and 15 explains about God’s giving of "God the Word" as the Son of man, Jesus of Nazareth to die on the cross.

4. God gave His only Begotten Son

"John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." This verse tells about God’s giving of the resurrected Lord Jesus Christ for the salvation of the world. "Romans 5:10 For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life." That is, we are forgiven from the penalty for our past sins by the death of  Jesus of Nazareth on the cross and we are saved from our future sinning by the life of the resurrected Lord Jesus Christ.

5. What is Christmas and Easter to Jesus Christ?

A. God the Word became a baby boy on this day

Christmas is the day that God the Word became flesh and was born as a baby boy.  God created the sun, the moon, the stars, the world with everything in it, the birds, the animals, the people, the germs, the bacteria, the atoms, and all other things that are created. This Great God decided that he should become the sacrifice to redeem his people.  Since God is eternal and he cannot die, he had to become a man, which is the Lamb of God, to die for the sins of the world.  God became a mere man on this day, which is the true Christmas day. 

B. Achievements of the man, Jesus of Nazareth

As a man he lived a pure life and became a perfect sacrifice to be a propitiation for the sins of the people so that He may forgive the sins we have committed. "Rom 3:25 Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God;" As a man, Jesus Christ preached the gospel. Therefore, we can detect between the false and true gospel by comparing it with the gospel of Jesus Christ. "Matt 4:23 And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, ---" Further, Jesus lived as an example so that the people may know how to live. Those who love God and believe his gospel will follow his steps in obedience. "1Pet 2:21 For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps: 22 Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth:---" Those who follow his life are the chosen ones of God to inherit his kingdom. God the Father who gave grace to the Man Jesus, will give grace to us also, as we strive to live a pure life. Grace is the very abiding and the power of 'God the Holy Spirit' and 'the Lord Jesus Christ' to enable us to live the life of Jesus Christ. It is not just a promise to take a sinner to heaven. In short, Christmas is a day of celebration for on that day God became a man.

C. Jesus was declared as Son and God on Easter

Easter is also a day for celebration. Traditionally we celebrate it as the day of resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. We also celebrate his victory over death and rejoice in it. We know that 'God the Word' came from heaven, became a Man, accomplished his works and now he went back to heaven where he belongs. Even though it appears that way, it is much more than this. "Phil 2:5 ---, which was also in Christ Jesus: 6 Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: 7 But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:." 

God the Word ceased to be God, he became a human, and humbled himself to be the servant of God. Therefore, God has raised this man to the utmost glory and honor of God so that every knee should bow to him.  Thus, the man Jesus was raised to the heavenly status of honor and power.  "Phil 2:9 -Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: 10 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; 11 And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father."

6. If we suffer with Jesus we will rule with Christ

God wants us to humble ourselves and to live in the purity of Jesus, so that God may raise us also as he raised Jesus. "1Pet 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4.To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you,." See, how our life is attached in hope with the rewarded life of Jesus Christ. He was the first fruit and we are right after him. If we suffer with him, we will rule with him. If we die with him, we will live with him. "2Tim 2:10 --- I endure all things for the elect's sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory. 11 It is a faithful saying: For if we be dead with him, we shall also live with him: 12 If we suffer, we shall also reign with him: if we deny him, he also will deny us:."  Now he is the Only Begotten Son. There are many begotten sons on the making. You can be one among them, with Jesus. "1Thes 4:17 Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord." Jesus was raised to heaven (caught up or raptures) on the Easter Day. Those who remain in him will be raised to heaven (caught up or raptures) on our resurrection day.

7. Summary

God became a man and came to the world on Christmas day. He came to die for the forgiveness of our sins, which we have committed.  He lived a life without sin and presented that as a sample life for us to live. God took this man to heaven, declared him as the Son of God and placed him on the throne of God on Easter day. Now as God, Jesus Christ helps his people supernaturally, by giving his grace, in order to make us able to live a sinless life as he has lived.  If we strive and become free from sin, Easter will give us hope of the same resurrection, the same adoption as sons, and the same access to the same throne. "2 Cor 8:9 For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich. Rev 3:21 To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne".  Son of God was not born. A Man was declared to be the Son of God. That gives us hope that we may also be declared as sons of God to sit on his throne of God to rule the nations.  Is it not good news, which is the gospel?  God may declare also as the begotten son of God. Is it not a tremendous opportunity?  Why don't you go for it?

God Bless You

Click here for
Printer Friendly Version

Find God Serve Him

1 Chron 28:9 And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind: for the LORD searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the imaginations of the thoughts: if thou seek him, he will be found of thee; but if thou forsake him, he will cast thee off for ever.

John 4:23 But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him.  24 God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.

Heb 12:28 Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear:  29 For our God is a consuming fire.

James 4:6 But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.  7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.  8 Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.  9 Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep: let your laughter be turned to mourning, and your joy to heaviness.  10 Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.

Beware False Preachers

Gen 3:3 … the fruit of the tree which is in the midst of the garden, God hath said, Ye shall not eat of it, neither shall ye touch it, lest ye die.  4 And the serpent said unto the woman, Ye shall not surely die:

Matt 7:15  Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.

2 Cor 11:2 For I am jealous over you with godly jealousy: for I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ.  3 But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.  4 For if he that cometh preacheth another Jesus, whom we have not preached, or if ye receive another spirit, which ye have not received, or another gospel, which ye have not accepted, ye might well bear with him.

2 Cor 11:13 For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ.  14 And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.  15 Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works.

2 Peter 2:18 For when they speak great swelling words of vanity, they allure through the lusts of the flesh, through much wantonness, those that were clean escaped from them who live in error.  19 While they promise them liberty, they themselves are the servants of corruption: for of whom a man is overcome, of the same is he brought in bondage.

Jude 1:3 Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints.  4 For there are certain men crept in unawares, who were before of old ordained to this condemnation, ungodly men, turning the grace of our God into lasciviousness, and …

2 Tim 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 16 But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.

Alleluia

John 3:7 -You must be
BornAgain

Mailing Address
Pastor Isaac Livingston
Alleluia Church of God
P.O. Box 962
Oak Park, IL 60303, USA

Comments or Suggestions
Send Us Your Feedback

God Bless You

HOME PAGE

As you finish reading this article, please click on the HOME PAGE, which has many articles of interest. You may click on the article of your interest for your study. God will bless you.

Blessings of God
 God, having raised up his Son Jesus, sent him to bless you,
in turning away every one of you from his iniquities.
Acts 3:26

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and
the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all. Amen.
2 Cor 13:14

Links to other Topics - Mouse over and Click to read

What is Salvation? How do we inherit the Kingdom of God?

What are you saved from? - Jesus preached the gospel - God Commands us to be holy

Be perfect as God is perfect - Abide in Jesus Christ - Presence of God with his people

Bible is a Book but the Word is Spirit - Christianity also is just a religion

Last message of Christ to churches - Follow me to be a Joint-Heir

What do we do as Christians? What is our status as Christians?

Why Christians do not believe Jesus? - Christians and words of Jesus Christ

Are You saved from sinning? - Can sinners become holy?

Who and What is God?  What are we?  Who can we become?
 
Who is the God of the universe? - GOD is 3 Souls in 1 Spirit - God Most High is God the Father

The Holy Ghost is God - The Lord Jesus Christ is God - The Word to flesh again to the Word

God reveals mysteries to his children - Jesus Christ is God Jehovah - Was Jesus God, or man?

Jesus is declared Begotten Son - Will God beget more sons? - God adopts godly people as his sons

Work of God in the Salvation of Man

God's purpose for man - God became man and he was made God - Divinity and mission of Jesus

Preached the true salvation - Jesus saves only his people - God gives his glory to his sons

God Cautions about Falsehood

The true gospel of Jesus Christ - Should we Obey God's Commandments?

False Preachers Deceive You - Are we deceived to worship Satan?

A Few Important Christian Doctrines

What is Predestination? - Is once saved always saved? - Are You Saved while Sinning?

Water Baptism of Jesus Christ - Gift of speaking in Tongues

FAITH according to the BIBLE

Hit Counter