To: pgyanke
> Another problem with this approach... Jesus is blood
> relative to Mary and "adoptive" son to Joseph.
Yes. Not sure what the right term is for Joseph's relationship. Not even adoptive, really. The thing is, outwardly Joseph played the role of a faithful earthly dad. But of course was not the father of the Lord Jesus Christ.
> Jesus came from the family and lineage of David but, through
> the work of the Holy Spirit, He was born of a virgin.
Amen.
To: old-ager
Not sure what the right term is for Joseph's relationship.Joseph is called the Foster Father of Jesus.
278 posted on
04/05/2004 8:04:43 PM PDT by
cyncooper
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