[Wonder Warthog]

"Actually, all that I believe is in the New Testament....no gap at all."

Which is itself a non-biblical perspective. "Sola scriptura" is specifically rejected in the New Testament, and rejected by the "Portestant's substitute for Peter" (i.e. St. Paul).

"An argument that doesn't mean anything. Let's suppose for your sakes your statement is correct. What does it mean? Nothing other than Mary would be the first believer. That does not accord her any status other than she believed first. It does not make her the "mother of the church" much as you want it to be.

You Protestants make a big deal about "accepting Jesus" and "having a personal relationship" with same. Mary did both first, and was therefore, even by Protestant definition, the first Christian. I would think that simple logic would tell you that she is therefore deserving of a high level of respect from subsequent Christians.

[ealgeone]

I accord to Mary what she says about herself. She is counted as blessed. Nothing more. Nothing less. A completely biblical perspective.

Mary does not save anyone nor can she answer anyone’s prayer.

[ealgeone]

John wrote his Gospel so we could know we have salvation. One can come to a saving faith In Christ by reading his Gospel. Completely biblical.

There are no other writings noted to be inspired by the Spirit outside of the Bible. Nothing else is needed for the believer in how to know God and believe.