Salvation
Christians believe that Jesus has always been the Son of God, but Luke 1:35 shows that he became the Son of God as a result of the virgin birth.
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The Christian response emphasizes that the term 'Son of God' in Luke 1:35 does not imply that Jesus became the Son of God at that moment, but rather affirms his eternal Sonship. The context of the passage and prophecies from Isaiah indicate that Jesus was the Messiah and the Mighty God, affirming his prehuman existence.
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Key verses
Luke 1:35bible
The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born will be called holy, the Son of God.
Isaiah 9:6bible
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government will be upon his shoulder, and his name will be called ‘Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.’
Isaiah 10:21bible
A remnant will return, the remnant of Jacob, to the mighty God.
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