Matthew 1:22-25

His name was called Jesus Matthew 1:22-25: The conception of Jesus took place in an extraordinary manner. While Mary was a virgin, still untouched by any man, she conceived a child by the Holy Ghost. The prophet had predicted that a virgin would have a son and now the thing was done. The child of the virgin was "Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us." Jesus, who is the Word, was made flesh and dwelt among us. (John 1:14) Immediately upon receiving this revelation from God about Mary and her child Joseph did as the angel said. He "did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, speedily, without delay, and cheerfully, without dispute." The message had been, "Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost." Now Joseph publicly married to Mary! Joseph "knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS." Joseph was a just man, simple in heart and obedient to the Lord.

Jesus was the first born son of Mary and He was the first and only begotten Son of God. His birth was a fulfillment of Psalms 2:7. "I will declare the decree: the LORD hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee." Mary brought forth the Savior of the world because God wants all men to be saved. Luke 19:10 says, "For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost."

The birth of Jesus proves God's desire for your salvation. Because Jesus came to earth we can go to heaven. However, man must understand that without Jesus there is no hope. You can be saved through Jesus when you hear the gospel (Romans 10:17), believe in Jesus (John 8:24), repent of sins (Luke 13:3), confess Christ as Lord (Acts 8:37) and are baptized. "Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” (Acts 2:38) After baptism live for Jesus who died for you. “Do not fear any of those things which you are about to suffer. Indeed, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and you will have tribulation ten days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.” (Revelation 2:10)