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“I believe that He was made man, joining the human nature with the divine in one person; being conceived by the singular operation of the Holy Ghost, and born of the blessed Virgin Mary, who, as well after as before she brought Him forth, continued a pure and unspotted virgin.” quote by John Wesley
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“I believe that He was made man, joining the human nature with the divine in one person; being conceived by the singular operation of the Holy Ghost, and born of the blessed Virgin Mary, who, as well after as before she brought Him forth, continued a pure and unspotted virgin.”

John Wesley

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The quote affirms the belief in Jesus Christ as both fully divine and fully human, conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary, who remained a virgin before and after birth.

In simple terms: Jesus is both God and man, born of a virgin who stayed pure.

Key Takeaway

Recognize the mystery of the incarnation.

Themes

theology Christology incarnation virginity divine-human nature

Mood

reverent contemplative

Type

doctrinal historical

When to use this quote

  • church teaching
  • personal faith
  • articulation
  • interfaith dialogue

Key Concepts

Trinity hypostatic union grace salvation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does this belief shape your understanding of humanity?
  • What implications does virginity have for modern theology?
A Different Perspective

The claim challenges empirical verification and may conflict with non‑Christian perspectives.

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