There is no place in the bible where Mary is given the title "Mother of God." Mary is, however, called the "Mother of Jesus."
Therefore, in a biblical sense "Mary the mother of God" is not directly supported.
Theologically, however, I'm willing to understand someone MEANING "the Incarnate, 2d person of the Trinity."
I'm even willing to assume the best about them and that that's what they mean.
It's the willy-nilly lack of graciousness on the part of some who are all to quick to throw out heresy charges against those who do use a biblical expression: "Mary the Mother of Jesus
The bible, of course, is on the side of those who say, "MARY THE MOTHER OF JESUS."
- Ac 1:14 - They all joined together constantly in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers.
- Joh 19:25 - Near the cross of Jesus stood his mother,
- Mt 1:16 - and Jacob the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.
- Mt 1:18 - This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph,
- Mt 2:11 - On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him.
- Mr 6:3 - Isn't this the carpenter? Isn't this Mary's son and the brother of James, Joseph, Judas and Simon? Aren't his sisters here with us?" And they took offense at him.
- Lu 2:34 - Then Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, his mother: "This child is destined to cause the falling and rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against,
Dear xzins,
"The burden in on the accusers:"
Who are the accuserS?
Even kosta points out that he is merely pointing out what is heresy, not accusing any specific individual of being a heretic.
Mary is the Mother of God.
To deny this is heresy, as taught by the Apostolic Churches. There are some in this thread who seem unwilling to affirm this Christological truth, proclaimed by the Whole, Universal and Ancient Church.
If you don't abide by the teachings of the Apostolic Churches, DON'T SWEAT IT!
As well, at least for Catholics, saying someone is speaking heresy isn't quite the same as calling someone a heretic.
I haven't read every single post herein, so if someone specifically wrote, "You, xzins, are a heretic," well, I missed it. Point it out to me, and I'll give my opinion of the post.
However, if folks have merely said, "To deny that Mary is the Mother of God is heresy," then, heck, I have to agree with that. Sorry.
That doesn't mean that I'm calling anyone who thus denies the truth of this teaching a heretic.
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