4919. 'And it happened as she was giving birth' means a bringing forth. This is clear from the meaning of 'giving birth' as acknowledging in faith and action, dealt with in 3905, 3915, 3919. And because that which is acknowledged in faith and action is something that is brought forth, 'giving birth' also means a bringing forth - a bringing forth of good and truth, the essentials of the Church.

Title: The Gate of Heaven, Pt.4

Topic: The Word

Summary: To align with angels in our reading of the Bible, we need to understand and focus on the oneness of God.

Use the reference links below to follow along in the Bible as you watch.

References:
Matthew 28:18-20
Revelation 22:3-4
Isaiah 9:6
John 8:56-58; 10:30; 14:6-11
Matthew 1:20
John 7:37-39; 14:16, 26, 17-18
Revelation 2:7
John 1:1-3, 10
Ephesians 3:9
Colossians 1:15-16
Revelation 4:8, 11
Isaiah 42:8; 44:6, 8, 24; 45:5-6, 14, 21-22; 46:9; 48:11
Hosea 13:4, 14
Revelation 1:1; 22:16, 6