The Historical Reliability of the Virgin Conception

Luke 1:31

The virgin conception is historically reliable

1. The Genesis 3:15 prophecy gave a Messianic expectation from ancient history.
2. Isaiah prophesied the greatest physical expression of God’s presence would be virgin born (Isaiah 7:14).
3. The gospel writers authored independent claims.
4. The locals knew Mary had an unplanned pregnancy (John 8:41).
5. There is convincing historical evidence Jesus rose from the dead.
6. Paul, a convert of the resurrected Christ, believed Jesus was the fulfillment of Genesis 3:15 (Galatians 4:4).