OC | Question 34-35

34. What does it mean that he “was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary?

That the eternal Son of God, who is and remains true and eternal God,102 took to himself, through the working of the Holy Spirit,103 from the flesh and blood of the virgin Mary,104 a truly human nature so that he might become David’s true descendant,105 like his brothers in every way106 except for sin.107

^ 102. John 1:1; 10:30-36; Acts 13:33 . 2:7); Col. 1:15-17; 1 John 5:20
^ 103. Luke 1:35
^ 104. Matt. 1:18-23; John 1:14; Gal. 4:4; Heb. 2:14
^ 105. 2 Sam. 7:12-16; Ps. 132:11; Matt. 1:1; Rom. 1:3
^ 106. Phil. 2:7; Heb. 2:17
^ 107. Heb. 4:15; 7:26-27

35. How does the holy conception and birth of Christ benefit you?

He is our mediator,108 and with his innocence and perfect holiness he removes from God’s sight my sin–mine since I was conceived.109

^ 108. 1 Tim. 2:5-6; Heb. 9:13-15
^ 109. Rom. 8:3-4; 2 Cor. 5:21; Gal. 4:4-5; 1 Pet. 1:18-19