In this position of perfect, sinless humanity, Christ became God's perfect, flawless substitute lamb of sacrifice for man's sin. Also, to redeem man from the curse of the Law He had to be in a position to take man's curse of sin, of shame, of separation from God. In His body Christ paid the debt of humanity's sin. In His body He died in full, legal satisfaction of the Law. God is the primary actor in Christ's birth.
Man stands on the sidelines in wonder and amazement.
Here is a lovely, pure virgin who is highly favored with God. Upon her comes the power of God, overshadowed by the Holy Spirit and the product . . . Without the virgin birth by the plan, performance, power, and purpose of God, Jesus Christ is no more than any historical, religious leader. Such a condition leaves man in a state of total lostness, without a Saviour and without hope of heaven. The church stands on the threshold of the world's 21st century since God sent forth His Son into the world.