Fundamental Beliefs of Seventh-day Adventists

David," and "the Son of Abraham" (Matt. 1:1).
According to His human nature He "was born of
the seed of David" (Rom.1:3; 9:5) and was the
"Son of Mary" (Mark 6:3). Though He was born of
a woman as is every other child, there was a great
difference, a uniqueness. Mary was a virgin, and
this Child was conceived of the Holy Spirit (Matt.
1:20-23; Luke 1:31-37). He could claim true
humanity through His mother.
2. His human development
Jesus was subject to the laws of human
development; He "grew and became strong in
spirit, filled with wisdom" (Luke 2:40, 52). At the
age of 12 He became aware of His divine mission
(Luke 2:46-49). Throughout His boyhood He was
subject to His parents (Luke 2:51).
The road to the cross was one of constant
growth through suffering, which played an
important role in His development. "He learned
obedience by the things which He suffered. And
having been perfected, He became the author of
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