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NASB | Amos 1:1 The words of Amos, who was among the sheepherders from Tekoa, which he envisioned in visions concerning Israel in the days of Uzziah king of Judah, and in the days of Jeroboam son of Joash, king of Israel, two years before the earthquake. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Amos 1:1 The words of Amos, who was among the sheepherders of Tekoa, which he saw [in a divine revelation] concerning Israel in the days of Uzziah king of Judah, and in the days of Jeroboam the son of Joash, king of Israel, two years before the earthquake. [Zech 14:5] |
Subject: Why do catholic call Mary mother of God. |
Bible Note: Emmaus, I'm sorry but I am not aware of Nestorian doctrine. My views are from my own analysis of the issue. One more thing,if Mary is that important and being a mother of God then she must be at least at par with God. Thus she must have throne of her own together with God the Father and God the Son. But as far the "throne" is concerned, there are only two thrones mentioned. The throne of the Father and in His right hand Jesus' throne where Jesus is said to be sitting (Psalms 110:1; Mat 22:4, 26:64; Acts 7:55-56; Heb 1:3,8:1). Please don't get me wrong. I have due respect to Mary. As you can see, of all women she was chosen to be the vessel of the Messiah to be born and walk on earth in flesh. As the Bible had said, she was highly favored by God. If God hihgly favors her, why would any man dislike her. I don't dislike her, I just disagree with the name that is being addressed to her. If you will adress her as mother of God, several questions will be raised: 1)As a mother of God, she must be God. For a human only can give birth to a human. An animal can only give birth to an animal. 2)She must know the whole plan of God to man. Read Luke 2:41-50. Mary was disappointed to Jesus for staying behind and teaching in the temple. 3)In regard to Luke 2:41-50, Jesus should have at least informed Mary of His intention to stay behind and teach in the temple. Why? Because she is His mother in His nature as God. God Himself said to respect our parents (Commandment #5). 4) Putting Commandment #5 and Mary as the mother of God, In my opinion Jesus projected a poor/weak family relationship moreover not a model family (Mary - the mother; God - the Father; Jesus - the Son). Jesus always mentions His Father but never His mother. . . "doing His Father's will, do what He sees His Father is doing, etc.; John 14-15 has a lot of reference of the Father-Son relationship). Isn't it a shame to put the mother in the background and it's all Father-Son agenda? The mother has no "say" at all. 5) James (the author of 'Epistle of James) and Jude (the author of 'Epistle of Jude) are Jesus' brothers. They are Mary's sons. But in their respective epistles, they did not write as "the brother of Jesus." Writing as such will connotes "the brother of God." And they (James and Jude) knew that God could never have a brother as in "brother of God." Furthermore, in due and utmost respect to God, in their human form they could not claim to be the brother of God. All the things I presented are products of my analysis of the issue involved. I am not asserting it to anyone for I am not in the authority to do so and moreover, I am not God impose any thoughts of mine to anyone. Everthing I presented is not intended to offend or criticise anyone of their views but just merely for discussion purposes of the said issue. It's my pleasure reading and exchanging views with you all. May the Lord continue to reveal His face to us as we study His word. Amen Romans |