Ask Mr Bible

Dr. Walter Wilson, well known physician and Bible teacher in the Kansas City, Kansas area told the following story on himself.  He had just given a young university student a routine physical examination and felt constrained to share Christ with her before she left his office.  To his surprise however, she refused the gospel invitation stating that, in her opinion, no educated person could ever accept the Bible message.

When asked why this was so, she responded: “Tell me, Dr. Wilson, do you believe in the virgin birth?”  “Indeed I do,” he replied.  “Very well,” she continued, “now let me ask you two questions.  Let us suppose you tell me your physical examination has revealed that I am pregnant, but I respond by saying this cannot be, for I am a virgin.  However, your findings are correct and I give birth to a baby boy.  Now, Dr. Wilson, here are my two questions: First, would you believe I was truthful concerning my virginity, and, second, would you look upon my baby as the Son of God?”

Breathing a silent prayer for divine wisdom, Dr. Wilson answered: “Well, young lady, it would all depend on certain things.  Let us imagine that I was present at his birth and watched in amazement as farmers in the area came to your bedside and worshipped him, followed later by the arrival of foreign astronomers bringing him costly gifts.  Now, when he is twelve, I see him holding his own with America’s greatest theologians and philosophers.  Years later I follow him as he empties hospitals by healing the sick, disrupts cemeteries by raising the dead, reduces prison populations by changing lives, and reconciling enemies by his messages.  Finally, if I could look in horror as this incredible man was murdered by his foes, and, in great sorrow, officially pronounce him dead, but then, miracle of miracles, actually see him walking around several days later, then, young lady, yes.  I would say, you are a virgin, and yes, your baby would be the son of God!”