To: CynicalBear; Salvation
Actually, we do believe in Mary's perpetual virginity, but that's not what's specifically affirmed in the Nicene Creed. The Creed says Christ was "born of the Virgin Mary" --- which, if I'm not mistaken, all Christians believe.
As for your second point, I am not sure what you mean. Weren't the Apostles the founding preachers/teachers/church-planters, so to speak, of the Christian Church? Don't all Christians believe that? (I doubt the capitalization is a salient point. I'm not sure what words are capitalized in Greek, the original language of the Nicene Creed.)
(Please forgive me if my points aren't exactly apt. I did not go back and real all the discussion that went before, and now it's bedtime for me. I'm getting up early tomorrow.)
G'night, everybody, and God bless!
198 posted on
08/27/2013 5:53:42 PM PDT by
Mrs. Don-o
("In Christ we form one body, and each member belongs to all the others." Romans 12:5)
To: Mrs. Don-o
>> The Creed says Christ was "born of the Virgin Mary" --- which, if I'm not mistaken, all Christians believe.<<
Let me compare it to something. Mormons also claim they believe in Jesus. Do you believe they mean the same thing as you?
>> Weren't the Apostles the founding preachers/teachers/church-planters, so to speak, of the Christian Church?<<
Not like the Catholics would have us think.
204 posted on
08/27/2013 6:07:58 PM PDT by
CynicalBear
(For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ)
To: Mrs. Don-o
Actually, we do believe in Mary's perpetual virginity, but that's not what's specifically affirmed in the Nicene Creed. The Creed says Christ was "born of the Virgin Mary" --- which, if I'm not mistaken, all Christians believe. Of course Christ had to be virgin born to fulfill prophecy, but that is it. There's no requirement for Mary to remain a virgin after that. The angel did tell Joseph to take Mary as his WIFE. And he did not *know* her until AFTER she gave birth to Jesus.
217 posted on
08/27/2013 6:59:39 PM PDT by
metmom
( For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore & do not submit again to a yoke of slavery)
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