Mary: What the Bible Really Says

By: Mike Mazzalongo     Posted: Wed. Nov 19th
Discussion Questions
  1. How does Mark 6:1-5 provide a natural, straightforward picture of Jesus' family?
  2. Why do you think the Catholic Church elevated Mary to the role of 'ever-virgin' despite the plain meaning of Scripture?
  3. What dangers arise when church tradition is elevated above the authority of Scripture?
Sources
  • The Holy Bible, New American Standard Bible (NASB 1995).
  • ChatGPT Conversation – September 2025.
  • J.N.D. Kelly, *Early Christian Doctrines*, HarperCollins, 1978.
  • Jerome, *Against Helvidius: The Perpetual Virginity of Blessed Mary* (c. 383 AD).
  • Philip Schaff, *History of the Christian Church*, Vol. 3, Eerdmans, 1910.
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