The manhood of Jesus is formed in ____ by the virgin birth.

• A. Body, Soul, and Spirit
• B. Body Only
• C. Soul and Spirit
• D. Spirit Only

Answer: (A)

Jesus’ human nature is complete and includes the body, the soul, and the spirit, all formed at conception through the virgin birth. Because the Holy Spirit conceived Jesus in Mary, He did not come into existence with only part of humanity; He received a full human nature from the start—physical life in a real body, a rational and moral soul, and a living spirit. This completeness is why the manhood is said to be formed in body, soul, and spirit by the virgin birth. If only one part were formed, Jesus wouldn’t be a fully real human, but the virgin birth creates a true, complete humanity in the incarnate Word.