[RobbyS]

Orthodox Christianity has never admitted that Jesus is the son of Joseph. He is son of God, son of Mary; true God and true man. Now that is a paradox, like so many things about Jesus. And If what Luke tells us is true, then she is as much above Elizabeth as Jesus is above John.

[biblewonk]

Orthodox Christianity has never admitted that Jesus is the son of Joseph. He is son of God, son of Mary; true God and true man. Now that is a paradox, like so many things about Jesus. And If what Luke tells us is true, then she is as much above Elizabeth as Jesus is above John.

Luke 2:41 Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover.
Luke 2:48 And when they saw him, they were amazed: and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing.

[newgeezer]

And If what Luke tells us is true, then she is as much above Elizabeth as Jesus is above John.

If so, Mary is equal with Jesus. Mary is God. Interesting.

Biblewonk, here's that Trinity Quadnity thing again.

[Quester]

And If what Luke tells us is true, then she is as much above Elizabeth as Jesus is above John.

JESUS is above John because JESUS is God, and John is just man (and therefore, subject to God). Mary is one with the rest of humanity, including Elizabeth. Both of these women were blessed by God. Elizabeth was blessed to bear John, the forerunner of the Messiah, in her old-age. Mary was blessed to bear the Messiah, the very Son of God.

[DouglasKC]

Orthodox Christianity has never admitted that Jesus is the son of Joseph. He is son of God, son of Mary; true God and true man. Now that is a paradox, like so many things about Jesus. And If what Luke tells us is true, then she is as much above Elizabeth as Jesus is above John.

Gotta admit Robbys right. At the very most Joseph is Jesus's step-father.