samplegirl:


Interesting, isn't it? In that case why do we narrow it to only Mary? I think it should have been all believers we know.

Just saying ooooo!!!!!!!!!!

OLAADEGBU:


Only Jesus had a miraculous conception and a virgin birth. This cannot be said about Mary who had to had to go for purification after the birth of Jesus. (Luke 2:22).

OLAADEGBU:


Mary was a sinner who needed a Saviour. Simples.

heedthee:
With all the grammar this morning, my question is 'where in the Bible are we informed that Mary is in heaven?' Also apart from Mary appearing to Catholics were in the Bible are we told Mary intercedes and can hear our prayers?

Joavid:

The bible says any man/woman born of woman into this world is a sinner.

Chibueze291994:
we only honour mary
we do not worship her.
Truly no one goes to the father except through christ, but
some are also in a better position to pray for us that's where we talk about mediator. let's take a look at what happened in canaan.

dabriggs:


The teachings of Christ were not on how to cook food or how to make tea! Those you can define various ways to do. He taught you true worship on how to pray, getting closer to God through true worship amongst others. These were not just generic but with specifics! The apostles built on that. How Mary came into Catholicism is not hidden. If you don't know where you are coming from, you may never know why you are where you are and where you are going to.

Mary is your mother. Good! That is your choice to make. However the fact that you have made a choice doesn't mean facts should be upturned and futile attempts be made to logically justify what is well known and glaring. We make right and wrong choices, knowingly and unknowingly however does that change what the facts and truths are?

simplisity:
I believe solely that Christ is d only mediator we have. But dont forget that sometimes we ask our priest, pastors, brethren etc, to pray for us or to intercede for us. That is y in some ministries we have intercessors and their prayer is wat is keeping d ministry. So, if we can ask people on earth that is full of sin to intercede for us and their prayer is working, how much more the person that gave birth to Christ, whom we all knew that she is in Heaven.

aris:

I know you have a problem understanding English language

dictionary meaning of mediator and intercede

To intercede is to go or come between two
parties, to plead before one of them on behalf
of the other. "Mediation"
means a standing in the midst between two
(contending) parties, for the purpose of
bringing them together.

SailorXY:

what relationship has the dead with the living?

Chibueze291994:
we only honour mary
we do not worship her.
Truly no one goes to the father except through christ, but
some are also in a better position to pray for us that's where we talk about mediator. let's take a look at what happened in canaan.

Rich4god:
Ten pages and counting... If only we were debating about national security or an innovation to invent, we wont have been where we are... SMH for Nigerians...

kelvin4jesu:


Olodo oshi, where are u from?I guess u are from ogbomosho

Ichiato:

How Mary came into catholicism Please tell me the story. You talk of the bible been specific on the things that we should do. I agree with you. But the bible did not tell US to do ONLY what is in the bible. Pleas take note of the capitalized "only". If it is as specific as you claim, then it should also state that we are not to pray to Mary or anyone else aside christ. That's all.

daben1:
mary was just a human like us, so why should she intercede for us when Jesus is there?
I don't even think Mary should be recognised in a prayer!

Rich4god:
Ten pages and counting... If only we were debating about national security or an innovation to invent, we wont have been where we are... SMH for Nigerians...

OLAADEGBU:
Question: "What does the Bible say about the virgin Mary?"

Answer: Mary the mother of Jesus was described by God as "highly favoured" (Luke 1:28). The phrase "highly favoured" comes from a single Greek word, which essentially means "much grace." Mary received God’s grace.

Grace is "unmerited favour," meaning something we receive despite the fact that we do not deserve it. Mary needed grace from God just as the rest of us do. Mary herself understood this fact, as she declared in Luke 1:47, “. . . and my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour. . .”

Mary recognized that she needed the Saviour. The Bible never says that Mary was anyone but an ordinary human whom God chose to use in an extraordinary way. Yes, Mary was a righteous woman and favoured (graced) by God (Luke 1:27-28). At the same time, Mary was a sinful human being who needed Jesus Christ as her Saviour, just like everyone else (Ecclesiastes 7:20; Romans 3:23; 6:23; 1 John 1:8.)

Mary did not have an "immaculate conception." The Bible doesn’t suggest Mary’s birth was anything but a normal human birth. Mary was a virgin when she gave birth to Jesus (Luke 1:34-38), but the idea of the perpetual virginity of Mary is unbiblical. Matthew 1:25, speaking of Joseph, declares, "But he had no union with her until she gave birth to a son. And he gave Him the name Jesus."

The word "until" clearly indicates that Joseph and Mary did have sexual union after Jesus was born. Joseph and Mary had several children together after Jesus was born. Jesus had four half-brothers: James, Joseph, Simon, and Judas (Matthew 13:55). Jesus also had half-sisters, although they are not named or numbered (Matthew 13:55-56). God blessed and graced Mary by giving her several children, which in that culture was the clearest indication of God’s blessing on a woman.

One time when Jesus was speaking, a woman in the crowd proclaimed, "Blessed is the womb that bore You and the breasts at which You nursed" (Luke 11:27). There was never a better opportunity for Jesus to declare that Mary was indeed worthy of praise and adoration. What was Jesus’ response? "On the contrary, blessed are those who hear the word of God and observe it" (Luke 11:28). To Jesus, obedience to God’s Word was more important than being the woman who gave birth to the Saviour.

Nowhere in Scripture does Jesus, or anyone else, direct any praise, glory, or adoration towards Mary. Elizabeth, Mary’s relative, praised Mary in Luke 1:42-44, but her praise is based on the blessing of giving birth to the Messiah. It was not based on any inherent glory in Mary.

Mary was present at the cross when Jesus died (John 19:25). Mary was also with the apostles on the day of Pentecost (Acts 1:14). However, Mary is never mentioned again after Acts chapter 1. The apostles did not give Mary a prominent role. Mary’s death is not recorded in the Bible. Nothing is said about Mary ascending to heaven or having an exalted role there. As the earthly mother of Jesus, Mary should be respected, but she is not worthy of our worship or adoration.

The Bible nowhere indicates that Mary can hear our prayers or that she can mediate for us with God. Jesus is our only advocate and mediator in heaven (1 Timothy 2:5). If offered worship, adoration, or prayers, Mary would say the same as the angels: "Worship God!" (see Revelation 19:10; 22:9.) Mary herself sets the example for us, directing her worship, adoration, and praise to God alone: "My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour, for He has been mindful of the humble state of His servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed, for the Mighty One has done great things for me — holy is His name" (Luke 1:46-49).

Read more: http://www.gotquestions.org/virgin-Mary.html#ixzz3CGQKef6b

Poznan:


Prayer is a very important aspect of worship. So when you ask Mary to 'Pray for us sinners' what does it mean? Jesus, said we should pray to God through him. Are you doing that then?

nnatom:


I know you have a problem understanding English language.

catholic says Mary intercede for them and u are missing it up with mediator. yes Christ is the only mediator between God and man. but Mary intercede,i.e plead on our behalf.

dictionary meaning of mediator and intercede

To intercede is to go or come between two
parties, to plead before one of them on behalf
of the other. "Mediation"
means a standing in the midst between two
(contending) parties, for the purpose of
bringing them together.

kathyb:
Why is there so much arguement about the teachings of catholic church. Our God works in diverse ways Mary is a woman highly favoured by God. Just as the pentecostals calls their pastor's wifes mummy that is who Mary. There is no human jugdement or critisisim that can change the fact that " hence forth, all nations shall call her blessed" to delibrate on the issue is a waste of time. If Jesus remebered His mother at the point of death it shows how much Jesus loved His mother. Jesus is our Savoiur Marry is the vessel used to bring goodnews to the world M she is blessed belive it or not

dikenna:
my brother. Read this and u will understand that [b]mary had only jesus as her biological son. www.catholic.com/tracts/brethren-of-the-lord. A summary of what is there are as follows: 1. The meaning of brother in the bible can also be an extended relative e.g gen 13:8 where brother was used to describe the relationship between abraham and lot who are uncle and nephew. Also 1 cor. 15:6 doesn't mean that mary gave birth to 500 children even tho they are all called brethren of christ. 2. These brothers were never once called children of mary the mother of jesus. 3. There are other women in the bible called mary. James nd joseph who are called jesus' "brothers" (mark 6:3) are indeed children of Mary but not the blessed Mary who bore Jesus. This mary was among those who witnessed the crucifixion from afar (matt 27:56) while the blessed Mary stood by the cross(john 19:25). So u see, christ had no biological brothers.

nnatom:


catholic says Mary intercede for them and u are missing it up with mediator. yes Christ is the only mediator between God and man. but Mary intercede,i.e plead on our behalf.

dictionary meaning of mediator and intercede

To intercede is to go or come between two
parties, to plead before one of them on behalf
of the other. "Mediation"
means a standing in the midst between two
(contending) parties, for the purpose of
bringing them together.

Ichiato:

Where in the bible does it say that whatever is not in the bible is wrong. Answer that before I answer your questions.

ProFuhrer:
Why are Muslims allowed to comment in a Christian thread and even post their koran verses here? The topic specifically requests for what the Bible has to say about Mary, the mother of Jesus.

Anybody posting koran verses should be banned and the comment deleted.