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MARY – Matt 1:18-25, 13:55-56; Lk 1:34; Gen 4:1
Without Sin? Lk 1:47; 2 Cor 5:21; Rom 3:10, 23, 5:12
Mary’s children – Matt 12:46, 13:55; Mk 3:31-35, 6:3; Lk 8:19-21; Jn 2:12, 7:3, 5, 10; Acts 1:14; 1 Cor 9:5; Gal 1:19
Catholicism teaches, referring to Mary, “To thee we lift our prayers, for thou art the Mediatrix, powerful at once and pitiful, of our salvation” (cf. Catholic Encyclopedia). Such an affirmation exalts Mary to the same plateau as Jesus, for they call her “The Mother of God” (cf. Catholic Encyclopedia). Their attempts to deify Mary contradicts clear Bible teaching. Praying to Mary in the role of mediator between man and Christ contradicts other biblical passages (cf. Heb 9:15; Heb 12:24). Jesus taught that we are to pray to the Father through Him (Jn 14:13-14). Furthermore, our salvation is by the authority of Jesus, not Mary (Matt 1:21; Matt 28:18; Acts 4:10-12; Acts 10:43).
If Mary is a “mediatrix” (female mediator) and is to be worshiped as “the Mother of God,” Catholics must affirm the “perpetual virginity” of Mary. This position contradicts Matt 13:55,56, which states that Jesus had both brethren and sisters. Notice also Matt 1:24,25, “Joseph…took unto him his wife; and knew her not till she had brought forth her first-born son.” After Jesus was born, Joseph knew (had sexual relationship with) Mary, his wife; hence, the idea of “perpetual virginity” is a fabrication of Catholicism. Claiming Mary as a “mediatrix” also contradicts 1 Tim 2:5, “For there is one God, and one mediator between God and man, the man Christ Jesus.” Paul here affirms there is “one God” and “one mediator.” Logically, if there can be more than one mediator, then there can also be more than one God.
Worship phrases pertaining to Mary such as “Holy Mother of God” (cf. Catholic Encyclopedia), “Most Pure Heart Of Mary” (cf. Catholic Encyclopedia), etc., exalt and deify the created rather than The Creator (see Rom 1:25). Expressions of exaltation belong to God, The Creator, not to the woman who was a part of creation (Gen 1:17; Gen 5:2).
There is but one Savior (Jn 4:42; 1 Jn 4:14); one Mediator (1 Tim 2:5); one Lord (Eph 4:5); and one Advocate (1 Jn 2:1) - Jesus Christ, “the Son of the living God” (Matt 16:16; Jn 6:69). He shares His place with no one. And, to attempt to give his place, in any form, to a human is blasphemy. The real question is, do you accept the inspired Scriptures as authoritative (cf. Gal 1:11-12; Eph 3:1-3; 2 Tim 3:16; 2 Pet 1:20-21) or the false teachings of the Catholic Church?
The FALSE DOCTRINE that Mary was taken into heaven (the assumption of Mary) is NOT TAUGHT in the Bible. Virginity before marriage is a virtue, but after marriage it is NOT a virtue (Heb 13:4). In fact, to refuse the sexual union with one's marriage spouse (Joseph) is a SIN because it tempts one's spouse to commit fornication (1 Cor 7:2-5).
It is interesting to note that the Catholic Church did not even believe in the “Immaculate conception” until 1845.
Key KJV Scriptures:
Matthew 1:18-25; Luke 1:26-55; John 2:1-5; Acts 1:14; 1 Timothy 2:5
Key KJV Scriptures: Full Text
128 indexed verses · Showing 41–80. Read each passage in its chapter context.
Luke 1:29 (KJV)
And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should be.
Luke 1:30 (KJV)
And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God.
Luke 1:31 (KJV)
And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS.
Luke 1:32 (KJV)
He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David:
Luke 1:33 (KJV)
And he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end.
Luke 1:34 (KJV)
Then said Mary unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man?
Luke 1:35 (KJV)
And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.
Luke 1:36 (KJV)
And, behold, thy cousin Elisabeth, she hath also conceived a son in her old age: and this is the sixth month with her, who was called barren.
Luke 1:37 (KJV)
For with God nothing shall be impossible.
Luke 1:38 (KJV)
And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her.
Luke 1:39 (KJV)
And Mary arose in those days, and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Juda;
Luke 1:40 (KJV)
And entered into the house of Zacharias, and saluted Elisabeth.
Luke 1:41 (KJV)
And it came to pass, that, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost:
Luke 1:42 (KJV)
And she spake out with a loud voice, and said, Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb.
Luke 1:43 (KJV)
And whence is this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?
Luke 1:44 (KJV)
For, lo, as soon as the voice of thy salutation sounded in mine ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy.
Luke 1:45 (KJV)
And blessed is she that believed: for there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from the Lord.
Luke 1:46 (KJV)
And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord,
Luke 1:47 (KJV)
And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour.
Luke 1:48 (KJV)
For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.
Luke 1:49 (KJV)
For he that is mighty hath done to me great things; and holy is his name.
Luke 1:50 (KJV)
And his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation.
Luke 1:51 (KJV)
He hath shewed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.
Luke 1:52 (KJV)
He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree.
Luke 1:53 (KJV)
He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty away.
Luke 1:54 (KJV)
He hath holpen his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy;
Luke 1:55 (KJV)
As he spake to our fathers, to Abraham, and to his seed for ever.
Luke 1:56 (KJV)
And Mary abode with her about three months, and returned to her own house.
Luke 2:5 (KJV)
To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.
Luke 2:6 (KJV)
And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.
Luke 2:7 (KJV)
And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.
Luke 2:8 (KJV)
And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
Luke 2:9 (KJV)
And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.
Luke 2:10 (KJV)
And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
Luke 2:11 (KJV)
For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
Luke 2:12 (KJV)
And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
Luke 2:13 (KJV)
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
Luke 2:14 (KJV)
Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
Luke 2:15 (KJV)
And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.
Luke 2:16 (KJV)
And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.
Reference selections include Orville J. Nave’s public-domain topical index, via Brady Stephenson’s bible-data (CC BY 4.0). Titles and references have been normalized, duplicates merged, and references checked against the site’s KJV. This is a passage-finding aid; its classifications do not establish doctrine.