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1 | Theological Term: Theotokos | Luke 1:31 | DocTrinsograce | 155937 | ||
The term "Theotokos" is a Greek word which means "God bearer" or "Mother of God." It refers to a point of doctrine affirmed in the Council of Calcedon in 451 AD. As a point of discussion, tell me what you think of Mary, the mother of Jesus, being designated as "the Mother of God." Please explain your answer. Thank you! In Him, Doc |
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2 | Theological Term: Theotokos | Luke 1:31 | zeppie | 155961 | ||
I was not familiar with the term "theotokos", but I did a little research on the internet after your reply (Thanks). It seemed to refer to, as you said, the motherhood of Mary. But also her ever-virginity? Although not familiar with the term, I am somewhat familiar with the Catholic's admiration of Mary, but no expert. But I will be glad to join your discussion. It has always made me a bit uncomfortable the way the Catholics honor Mary (along with other things in the Catholic faith). It certainly comes across as "worship", although I doubt any Catholic would say that is what they are doing. Mary certainly has an important role in redemptive history, but many others in scripture have as well. Abraham, Moses, John the Baptist, etc. Understandable Mary has a unique role in giving birth to our saviour. But we should not put our an overly significant focus and "worship-like" admiration on these individuals. After all, it is God who created these human beings. The honor and credit should be given to Him for sending His son to live upon this earth and die for our sins, not to the human vessel He used. Here is a quote from www.theotokos.org " ... more honorable than the Cherubim and more glorious beyond compare than the Seraphim; without corruption you gave birth to God the Word; true Theotokos we magnify you ..." This statement is very scary and I think it boarders on breaking the first two commandments. We should be magnifying the name of God in all the earth, not Mary or any other saint. This organization/church may not adequately represent the "theotokos" view of the Catholic church, but if it does I disagree with this view wholeheartedly. Maybe this will get your discussion rolling. I look forward to seeing what you have to say. Thanks. zeppie |
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3 | Theological Term: Theotokos | Luke 1:31 | DocTrinsograce | 155966 | ||
Hi, Zeppie... Be sure to put the word Roman in front of Catholics, in order to be explicit. The word catholic means universal, and there is, we know from Scripture, a universal, invisible church which is the Body of Christ. These are important distinctions if we are to be clearly understood. :-) You are right that in Roman Catholic thinking these other things about Mary are all mixed in. If you look into the Council of Chalcedon, you will see, however, that all of that other stuff is not affirmed at all. Instead, the virgin birth of Christ, the diety of Christ, and the dual nature of Christ (in keeping with Nicene Creed) are carefully posited. Speaking of Mary as the Mother of God is one of those things that make Protestants uncomfortable. As we study the Word, we see that Mary was, indeed, blessed (Luke 1:28, 42, 45, and 48). Indeed, what an honor to bear the infant Christ! However, we cannot demonstrate that she was always a virgin (the normal sense of Scripture would contradict this), and we cannot demonstrate that she was sinless (again, that would contradict clear teaching of Scripture). I rather appreciate that Christ set the record straight in Luke 11:27-28, "And it came to pass, as He spake these things, a certain woman of the company lifted up her voice, and said unto Him, 'Blessed is the womb that bare Thee, and the paps which Thou hast sucked.' But He said, 'Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it.'" In Him, Doc |
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4 | Theological Term: Theotokos | Luke 1:31 | zeppie | 155967 | ||
Thank you for your post. I have never noticed the verse in Luke 11. I will remember it when talking with ROMAN Catholics about Mary. I am glad I joined your discussion. | ||||||
5 | Theological Term: Theotokos | Luke 1:31 | DocTrinsograce | 155969 | ||
And I am glad you joined the forum! Speaking of which: Welcome! :-) |
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