Born Quote by Bruce R. McConkie
“And Christ was born into the world as the literal Son of this Holy Being; he was born in the same personal, real, and literal sense that any mortal son is born to a mortal father. There is nothing figurative about his paternity; he was begotten, conceived and born in the normal and natural course of events, for he is the Son of God, and that designation means what it says.”
About This Quote
Affirms the literal, biological paternity of Jesus, rejecting metaphorical interpretations of divine sonship.
In simple terms: Literal divine paternity
Key Takeaway
Jesus is truly the Son of God
Themes
theology
Christology
doctrine of incarnation
literalism
soteriology
Mood
reverent
authoritative
devotional
Type
doctrinal
theological
explanatory
When to use this quote
- sermon on Christ's nature
- apologetics debate
- catechism teaching
- personal faith reflection
- academic theology class
Key Concepts
divine nature
human nature
incarnation
biblical literalism
Practical Applications
- creedal formulation
- faith education
Questions to Reflect On
- How does literal paternity affect Christology?
- What implications does this have for understanding the incarnation?
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