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Friday, April 16, 2010

MARY - Mother of GOD



Most Christians are horrified when the Virgin Mary is referred to as the Mother of God. However, their reaction often rests upon a misapprehension of not only what this particular title of Mary signifies but also who Jesus was, and what their own theological forebears, the Protestant Reformers, had to say regarding this doctrine.



A woman is a man’s mother either if she carried him in her womb or if she was the woman contributing half of his genetic matter or both. Mary was the mother of Jesus in both of these senses; because she not only carried Jesus in her womb but also supplied all of the genetic matter for his human body, since it was through her—not Joseph—that Jesus "was descended from David according to the flesh" (Rom. 1:3).

Since Mary is Jesus’ mother, it must be concluded that she is also the Mother of God: If Mary is the mother of Jesus, and if Jesus is God, then Mary is the Mother of God. There is no way out of this logical syllogism, the valid form of which has been recognized by classical logicians since before the time of Christ.

Although Mary is the Mother of God, she is not his mother in the sense that she is older than God or the source of her Son’s divinity, for she is neither. Rather, we say that she is the Mother of God in the sense that she carried in her womb a divine person—Jesus Christ, God "in the flesh" (2 John 7, cf. John 1:14)—and in the sense that she contributed the genetic matter to the human form God took in Jesus Christ.

"To avoid this conclusion, Non Catholics often assert that Mary did not carry God in her womb, but only carried Christ’s human nature. Are you nuts? Seriously, are you listen to yourselves. This assertion reinvents a heresy from the fifth century known as Nestorianism, which runs aground on the fact that a mother does not merely carry the human nature of her child in her womb. Rather, she carries the person of her child. Women do not give birth to human natures; they give birth to persons. Mary thus carried and gave birth to the person of Jesus Christ, and the person she gave birth to was God."(Catholic.com)

"The Nestorian claim that Mary did not give birth to the unified person of Jesus Christ attempts to separate Christ’s human nature from his divine nature, creating two separate and distinct persons—one divine and one human—united in a loose affiliation. It is therefore a Christological heresy, which even the Protestant Reformers recognized. Both Martin Luther and John Calvin insisted on Mary’s divine maternity. In fact, it even appears that Nestorius himself may not have believed the heresy named after him. Further, the "Nestorian" church has now signed a joint declaration on Christology with the Catholic Church and recognizes Mary’s divine maternity, just as other Christians do." (Catholic.com)

Our God gave (divine providence) Mary the grace, she was born without sins (original sin). She was created to carry this task by GOD. She was the chosen vessel that would carry our Lord into the World. She is the new ark of covenant. Now, some of you might question me and say so if she was without sin (original and actual sin) and was immaculately conceived, based on Catholic doctrine. Did her parents have original sin. Yes; both her parents had the original, but as it is written in the scriptures, when the Angel appeared to her and said. Hail Mary, full of Grace. Father gave her the grace to be born without sin, she was created and brought into this world to do GODS will. Yes, of course she had free will. She could have said "NO" to the Angel. But, she accepted GODS offer to carry his son. Her womb, her soul had to be free of sin. In order for our Lord to grow in her body. Jesus, was,is and always be pure and how can he be born through a vessel that had any trace of sin. Think about it?

My brothers and sisters in Christ, just for a second put aside what you have been taught in terms of faith and think about the logic and reasoning why Mary is the Mother of our GOD and how can we discard her from our faith and belief. Jesus even at the cross did not forget about his Mother. So, how can we forget about her? Beside the WORLDS SINS; the cross, suffering, pain, anguish. He was also concerned about his Mother, that he was leaving her behind and that who would take care of her in his physical absence. So, he chose John to take care of his Mother. Which does raise the question? As most born again and Bible Christians say that Jesus had brothers. If our Lady did have children, then why would Jesus ask John and not his brothers to take care of her? Interesting.....

Let's see what the Bible alludes too, let me begin by saying. If you understand the infancy narrative from the Gospel. Mother Mary was actually the first Apostle to receive the GOOD NEWS. She was with Grace (Luke Chpt 1 verse 28 - "Congratulations, FAVORED LADY! The LORD is with you") from the beginning and received additional grace from GOD the FATHER to bring his only begotten son to this world. She was called the "Mother of my Lord" by her cousin Elizabeth who herself was with child (John the baptist) - "She gave a glad cry and exclaimed to Mary, "You are favored by GOD above all other WOMEN, and your child is destined for GODS mightiest praise. What an honor this is, that the MOTHER of my LORD should visit me!" So, my friends what does that make Virgin Mary - The MOTHER OF GOD, not the FATHER but the Son who is GOD as well.

Furthermore, let not forget that John the Baptist leaped in his mother womb when he heard the greeting of our Lady (MOTHER OF GOD). Same as it is written in the old TESTAMENT Samuel 2 - Chapter 6, when David brought the ARK home to Obed-edome and he danced and leaped in front of the ARK. That's the reason we also call Mary the NEW ARK OF THE COVENANT as she carried the LORD within her. And what DAVID did in the old Testament, John the Baptist did in his mothers womb - they both leaped with Joy and Happiness.

Okay, now let see why do Catholics given Mother Mary so much preferrence. Well, even though there isn't much written about her except for in the Gospel of Luke the Angel visitation, Book of Revelation and Genesis. One must understand her role, she was the first to receive the GOOD NEWS, her presence was record at the beginning of Jesus' ministry at the Wedding at CANA and again her presence was recorded as she stood at the foot of the cross which ended Jesus' ministry here on earth. So, that tells you that she held an important role even though much isn't written about her.

Now, why do we call her QUEEN MOTHER, let's explore that as well. Jesus is the King so, what does that make his Mother; Queen. Supporting reference can be taken from the old Testament, mother of King Solomon was called mother queen. Also, we see in Book of Revelation, John sees a women crowned with stars - WITH STARS my friends. Not a mere crown made of GOLD or SILVER. A crown of stars how much reverence does she holds in our LORD's eyes. So, for that reason in short we call her QUEEN MOTHER.


I will pray for you, I would like for you to pray for me as well. GOD BLESS.