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Apostolic Confession - Christ: Conceived, Born

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  • Sinclair B. Ferguson

This article is about the incarnation of Jesus Christ. Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary as the fulfilment of Old Testament prophecy. He took on our humanity in order to be our Saviour.

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The Virgin Mary Mariolatry: The Great Divide

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  • Johan D. Tangelder

This article looks at the Roman Catholic doctrine of virgin Mary (Mariology).

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True and False Catholicism

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  • Wes L. Bredenhof

This article considers what the Roman Catholic Church teaches about several important points, and compares these with Scripture. It looks at authority, sola vs. solo, the doctrine of man, worship and Mary, and other points.

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Mary: Archetype of Women of Faith

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  • Frederika Pronk

Mary the mother of Jesus can be seen as the example of faith and obedience for Christian women.

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Mary: Mother of My Lord

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  • Martha Klaver

What can we learn from the Bible about Mary, mother of the Lord Jesus?

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Mary and Martha: The Student and the Server

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  • Mary Beeke

In the Bible we read about women who played different roles. What can we learn from these women of the Bible? This article looks at the lives of Mary and Martha.

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The Highly Favored Virgin

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  • David J. Engelsma

Is Mary the mother of God? This article traces the development of the Roman Catholic church dogma on Mary. It looks at the role of Mary in the birth of Christ. The author argues that since Mary needed to be saved like any other sinner, she cannot be called the mother of God.

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Luke 10:38-42 – Too Busy for Jesus

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  • William H. Smith

This article contains a framework for a sermon on Luke 10:38-42, which describes the Lord Jesus at the home of Mary and Martha.

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I Believe … In Jesus Christ … Conceived by the Holy Spirit, Born of the Virgin Mary

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  • Timothy J. E. Cross

This article on the Apostles' Creed describes what Christians confess when they say that Christ was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. The work of the Holy Spirit in Christ's conception ensured Christ's sinless state, while "being born of the virgin Mary" shows Christ's humanity and God's faithfulness to His covenant.

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The Virgin Birth: A Mystery To Be Cried Aloud

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  • John Hartog III

Showing that the virgin birth must be distinguished from the immaculate conception and perpetual virginity, this article shows that Mary gave birth to Christ while being a virgin though she did not remain so. It shows how this relates to Christ divinity and humanity, His sinless state and His role as the Savior.

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John 19:26-27 - Behold Your Mother! The Legacy of Jesus' Love for Mom

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  • William Boekestein

This article on John 19:26-27 is about Jesus' love for His mother Mary, and His care for her even whilst He hung on the cross. The author draws lessons from this passage for the church today.

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The Cult of Mary

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  • W. Robert Godfrey

This article looks at the belief that Mary, the mother of Jesus is an intercessor and mediator, and the idea of praying to Mary.

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Praying: To Mary or To Christ?

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  • Russell J. Dykstra

This article is about the place of Mary in the Roman Catholic faith. The author specifically looks at the Mediator of our prayers: Mary or Jesus Christ?

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The Virgin Birth – By Grace Alone

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  • Nicolaas H. Gootjes

This article is about the virgin birth of Christ. It also looks at how the Roman Catholic Church views Mary. In the end, as the article says, salvation is by grace alone.

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Luke 1:26-27 - Protection of the Unborn Child: A Meditation on the Incarnation of Our Lord

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  • Iain D. Campbell

This article on Luke 1:26-27 is about the great miracle of the incarnation of Jesus Christ and the place of Mary in this miracle from God.

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The Immaculate Conception

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  • Ronald C. Christie

This article is about the immaculate conception of Mary. It focuses on the Roman Catholic view of Mary, and also on Mary and original sin.

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The Assumption of Mary: The Eclipse of the Ascended Lord

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  • Paul Aasman

This article is about the position of Mary in the Roman Catholic Church. The author discusses Mary as advocate and pledge for the believer, the relation of Mary and Jesus Christ and the assumption of Mary.

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Mary – Grace and Hope: An Evangelical Anglican Response

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  • Martin Davie

Davie was requested to give an Evangelical response to the ARCIC document "Mary – Grace and Hope in Christ". He here offers a helpful introduction to the report’s contents and central conclusions. Davie highlights seven elements in it that Evangelicals could welcome. However, he also notes problems with its argument and, in particular, its claims to have made advances in agreement in relation to the Marian dogmas that divide Anglicans and Roman Catholics.

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Man knows mighty little, and may someday learn enough of his own ignorance to fall down and pray. H. Adams
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