The virgin birth is the doctrine that Christ did not have a biological father but rather was conceived by the Holy Spirit miraculously in the womb of Mary. Historically, this doctrine has further entailed the complete integrity of Mary’s body after the birth and delivery of Christ, as well as her ever-virginity. Miraculous births in Scripture. As the Israelites prepare to enter into the promised land, Moses announces to them the blessings associated with covenant obedience and the