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4. Did the Savior exist before His birth in Bethlehem? JTL2 2

Yes. Jesus is God—all powerful, eternal, without beginning or end. In Isaiah 9:6 (NIV), Christ is called “Everlasting Father.” The wonderful mystery of Christ’s incarnation as a babe in Bethlehem is the core of the Christian message and a recurring theme throughout Scripture. Jesus’ birth as a helpless baby boy in Bethlehem was to identify with us. He endured the same human frailties as you and me, in order to reestablish a relationship with our heavenly Father. This is the Good News of salvation! JTL2 2.10