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Dec 2023
25m 46s

Why is the Virgin Birth so Important?

JONNY ARDAVANIS
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Each year we sing, “round yon virgin, mother and child,” but have you ever stopped to ask: What makes the virgin birth so important?

In this episode, Jonny Ardavanis breaks down four critical realities regarding the virgin birth that ought to solidify your faith and bolster yoru worship this Christmas season.

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