Catechisma

Q22. How did Christ, being the Son of God, become man?

Christ, the Son of God, became man, by taking to himself a true body and a reasonable soul, being conceived by the power of the Holy Ghost in the womb of the Virgin Mary, and born of her, yet without sin.

Scripture Proofs — King James Version

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Hebrews 2:14, 17

Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil. … Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people.

Philippians 2:7

But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men.

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Luke 1:27, 31, 35

To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary. … And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS. … And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.

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Hebrews 4:15

For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.

Hebrews 7:26

For such an high priest became us, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and made higher than the heavens.

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How did Christ, being the Son of God, become man?