How Jesus came to be
The story of how Jesus came to be is a central aspect of Christian belief and is recounted in the New Testament of the Bible. According to Christian teachings, Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born to the Virgin Mary in Bethlehem. His birth, celebrated on Christmas, is seen as the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies and the embodiment of God's love and redemption for humanity. The miraculous nature of Jesus' birth sets the stage for his life, teachings, and ultimately, his role as the Messiah and Savior according to Christian faith.