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NASB | Matthew 1:25 but kept her a virgin until she gave birth to a Son; and he called His name Jesus. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 1:25 but he kept her a virgin until she had given birth to a Son [her firstborn child]; and he named Him Jesus (The LORD is salvation). |
Bible Question:
Greeting Brian! You wrote: "the Catholic Church considers Mary to be the first person saved by Jesus." Does the BIBLE say this is so? You wrote: "She was cleansed of all sin (including original sin), in order to prepare her body for her son." How does the BIBLE say this happened? You wrote: "So that, her Son (God), was born free of all stains of sin." Where does the BIBLE say that God needed Mary to be sinless in order to bring forth Jesus, who knew no sin? You wrote: "Mary received the same cleansing that is offered to each of us, at Baptism." Where does the BIBLE say that BAPTISM cleanses us?According to Hebrews 9:22, it is blood that cleanses sin! You wrote: "Although she was saved before the birth of Christ, in accordance with God's plan." How was Mary "saved?" Where is this "plan" revealed? Can you support this teaching with Scripture? Let's be careful to differentiate between the teaching of the Roman Catholic Church and the Teaching of God's Word! Let's seek the TRUTH together! Mommapbs |
Bible Answer: Mommapbs The role of a church is to help guide man into a closer and more personal relationship with God, through Jesus. While, to a degree, each Christian church shares in the success of that objective, some churches help enable their members to enjoy a more complete and fuller relationship with God, than do others. I trust the teachings of the Catholic Church. Brian |