[rwa265]

She did NOT give birth to ‘GOD’

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Is this an article of faith among your fellow believers? Can someone in your group hold that Mary is the mother of God and still be a member in good standing? I ask this because in reviewing the doctrines of various denominations, I do not find any declarations on Mary, pro or con, other than that she gave birth to Jesus. But I did find this:

Before people scream “heresy” or “blasphemy” I would ask you to consider the plain and simple truth that Mary was the mother of God, even if she did not fully understand that to be the case. As a Protestant I do not believe that Mary should hold some elevated status. She was a simple and frail human being just like the rest of us. I think that there are some within the Christian family that have gone too far in seeking to praise Mary for her role in the Christmas story. However, I do believe that those of us on the other side of the family do not go far enough in recognizing the remarkable fact that Mary was the one chosen for this sacred task.

I have often asked the question to myself, “why did God choose Mary?” I will admit that we will never fully know why God chose Mary. That isn’t for us to know. But, we can get a sense of what God was thinking based on the way Mary interacted with the angel Gabriel. The Bible provides for us a clear and concise depiction of Mary and her response to what God was placing upon her young shoulders. There are two characteristics I believe highlight God’s choice of Mary. These two attributes are seen in Mary’s response to the message brought by the Angel of God.

(excerpt)

https://thereformedwesleyan.com/2012/12/10/advent-series-2012-pt-4-mary-the-mother-of-god/

[MHGinTN]

Can you tell us when the spirit in united with the gestating body?

[imardmd1]

That isn’t for us to know

Galatians 4:4

[Elsie]

I would ask you to consider the plain and simple truth that Mary was the mother of God, even if she did not fully understand that to be the case.

Sorry; but it is NOT 'truth' and that's about as plain as I can put it.

[Elsie]

The Bible provides for us a clear and concise depiction of Mary and her response to what God was placing upon her young shoulders.

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All the Words of Mary...
...as recorded in the Bible.

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 ...To the angel
“How will this be,” Mary asked the angel, “since I am a virgin?” 
Mary answered. “May it be to me as you have said.”   (Luke 1:30-38)

 

...To Elizabeth
And Mary said: “My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, 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. His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation. He has performed mighty deeds with his arm; he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts. He has brought down rulers from their thrones but has lifted up the humble. He has filled the hungry with good things but has sent the rich away empty. He has helped his servant Israel, remembering to be merciful to Abraham and his descendants forever, even as he said to our fathers.” (Luke 1:46-55)

 

 ...To Jesus
His mother said to him, “Son, why have you treated us like this? Your father and I have been anxiously searching for you.”  (Luke 2:48-50)

 

... at Cana
And when the wine gave out, the mother of Jesus said to Him, “They have no wine.”
His mother said to the servants, “Whatever He says to you, do it” (John 2:3-5).