Without question, the Scriptures declare that Jesus Christ was born of a virgin. Many passages authenticate it. They provide clear, concise knowledge to the trusting heart about Christ's birth that explains and confirms its miraculous nature.

In the first gospel, Matthew records the birth of Christ in chapter 1.18-25. This text reveals three vital truths about the virgin birth of Christ encompassed in sound faith for the Christian.

Its prediction
In the text, Matthew refers to the prophecy of the virgin birth of Christ. He quotes the prophet's prediction of a virgin who would conceive and bear a son (Isaiah 7.14).

Another prophecy, the very first one in the Bible, came in Genesis 3.15. God promised that the seed (not seeds) of the woman would conquer satan. Galatians 3.16 confirms that Jesus Christ is that seed.

Third, Jeremiah predicted the virgin birth of Christ (Jeremiah 31.22). It says that a woman shall encompass a man, which describes a woman, not a wife and namely a virgin, conceiving and containing a man in her womb.

Even the Jewish teachers identify this passage as applied specifically to the Messiah.

Thus, the Old Testament foretold the miraculous conception of the coming Messiah. Scripture abundantly identifies Jesus Christ as that Messiah.

Its power
The very nature of a virgin birth eliminates the possibility of human conception by male and female. It had to come in some other fashion. In fact, the text identifies the Holy Spirit as the agent in this supernatural event (vs. 18, 20).

The Angel who appeared to Mary explained that the Holy Ghost would come upon her. The power of the highest would overshadow her and bring about the miracle in her (Luke 1.34-35).