Which term denotes the birth of Jesus Christ?

• A. Theological Virtues
• B. Incarnation
• C. Discipleship
• D. Nativity

Answer: (D)

The birth of Jesus Christ is called the Nativity. This term specifically refers to the event of Jesus being born, the scene in Bethlehem with Mary and Joseph, and the infant Jesus. Christmas is the celebration of the Nativity, highlighting the moment God became man through Jesus’ birth.

This differs from the Incarnation, which is the broader theological idea that the Word of God took on human flesh and exists in God-made-man form, encompassing Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection—not just the birth itself. The other terms relate to different concepts: Theological Virtues are faith, hope, and charity, guiding how believers relate to God; Discipleship is the everyday following and teaching of Jesus. So for the question about the birth, Nativity is the precise term.