Here are some of the intriguing questions I’ve received recently: a number on how Jesus came into the world and the theology of the Gospel of John.
QUESTION:
In your opinion, why did Paul say Jesus was “born of a woman” (Galatians 4:4)? To my memory it seems unique in the entire Bible, and unnecessary. Why would anyone talking about anyone feel the need to say that person was born of a woman? Should it not be a given?
RESPONSE:
Yup, in isolation it seems a very odd thing to say. How
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