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How do we know the doctrine of the incarnation is true?

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The truth of the incarnation is affirmed through Scripture, particularly in detailed accounts in the Gospels, coupled with the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy.

The doctrine of the incarnation is substantiated by the detailed accounts found in the Gospels of Luke and Matthew. Both provide credible testimonies of how Mary, who was a virgin, conceived by the Holy Spirit, asserting the miraculous nature of Jesus' birth (Luke 1:35, Matthew 1:20). Additionally, these accounts align with prophetic fulfillment, such as Isaiah 7:14, which not only predicts a virgin birth but emphasizes the divine nature of the child to be born. The incarnation is foundational to Christianity, as Dr. John Gill stated, it is the essence of the Christian faith, asserting that without belief in it, one cannot be considered a true Christian.
Scripture References: Luke 1:35, Matthew 1:20, Isaiah 7:14, Romans 3:24-26, John 1:14, 1 Timothy 3:16, Hebrews 2:14-15, Isaiah 53, Matthew 1:23, Matthew 1:21-23, Philippians 2:7-8, Hebrews 2:14, Matthew 1:20-23, Hebrews 1:1-2, Colossians 2:9, Isaiah 9:6, Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 2:8-20, 1 Corinthians 2:12-14

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