I believe Jesus could have been a “test tube baby” or actually share Mary’s DNA. Since we have not the DNA evidence, it is pointless to argue unless there is spiritual meaning in the answer. And even then, the proofs used to support one side or the other are what should be disected.
Matthew clearly says to Joseph, “the child conceived in her”. I guess we could argue what “conceived” meant there. But suffice it to say the bible says Jesus was fully God AND fully man. We can argue that till His return and never resolve it. The important thing is that BOTh family lines have the same impact on him as leaven in bread.
Mary is to be revered as ANY person in the bible that was on “Gods side”. No more. No less.
Quick, somebody inform the Pope. The poor guy don't know what he don't know!
Got any more earth shattering insights, categorical statements and pronouncements, Calvin?
If you are a Bible-believing Christian, why don’t you believe the words in Luke?
“And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women.” Luke 1:28
“And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS.” Luke 1:31
“Then said Mary unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man? And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.” Luke 1:34-35
“And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her.” Luke 1:38
“And it came to pass, that, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost: And she spake out with a loud voice, and said, Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb. And whence is this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?” Luke 1:41-43
“And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord, And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour. For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.” Luke 1:46-48
Sacred Scripture says that she is the Mother of the Lord and that all generations will call her blessed. The Angel Gabriel (who says in verse 19 that he stands in the presence of God) calls her blessed among women - from God’s lips to our ears! Evidently God already thought she was blessed among women, even before Jesus was born. So, are you arguing with the inspired Word of God?