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BluntBoy:
What do you mean by original understanding? Which version made the first translation? And were each of the translations made in isolation?

BluntBoy:
In the original text, the word used was almah which can mean any of young woman, maiden, virgin. And not necessarily virgin. If Isaiah had used the word bethulah then, there would be no question about whether Mary was a virgin or not.


And you are wrong to say that only a virgin could have given birth to the Savior.

The truth is that God could have used anyone. The keyword is not virginity, but God's favor.

Supposing Mary was a virgin, it would be hard to believe that she was the only virgin in Israel at that time. The only difference between Mary and other virgins was that Mary found favor in the eyes of God.

If God could use a pagan king (Cyrus) and even called him My Anointed , then God can use anyone for His work as long as that person has found favor in the eyes of God.

For instance, the Jews did not expect that God would send the Messiah into the home of a common carpenter when there were families of wealthy Pharisees, Saducees and Scribes in Israel. But, man is not God. The ways of God is totally different from the ways of men. That is why He is God.

Charleys:
I have a small poultry,
My chicken had grown to an enormous size because I fed them well.

Come 24th of December. I sold some and decided to give some to my neighbour because I thought I will be a greedy person if I don't do so.

I felt something when I gave a particular neighbour. She accepted but the happiness wasn't genuine because I saw it in her eyes.

Fast forward to the afternoon, I suspected.

Later went to the dustbin to see my lovely chicken dead and thrown in the dustbin. My mind just told me.

At least she should have thrown it elsewhere not the general dustbin

The chicken that I would have sold for #7000 and make money from it.

Why didn't she kindly reject it, rather than take my Christmas chicken, kill and throw it into the dustbin.

Ooh, I am so angry right now.

I don't know what to do if I should confront her or I should just foam in anger just like that.

If I knew I would have sold it and take my girl out this Christmas,

jesusjnr:
Would Mary Have Been Chosen To Be The Mother Of Jesus If She Wasn't A Virgin?

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I believe Mary was one of the rarest gems that humanity has ever produced, for she had a great heart and a very deep understanding of the things of God.

That said, the truth remains that all such human qualities which contributed to making her the special woman she was, wouldn't have sufficed for her to be chosen by God to become the mother of Jesus, had she had lost her virginity to premarital sex.

And that doesn't mean that God wouldn't have forgiven her for doing so if she'd genuinely repented, for God would forgive her quite alright, however He wouldn't be able to choose her to become the mother of Jesus, because the mother of Jesus was meant to be a virgin until marriage.

So that's how Mary could have missed out on the exclusive blessing and privilege of carrying the only begotten Son of God in her womb.

But thank God, she didn't lose her virginity to premarital sex, as she had preserved it until the day of her marriage, hence was she able to partake of that exclusive blessing of God that no other woman ever had:

Luke 1:28 (KJV)

28 And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women.

So Mary was called "highly favored" and "blessed amongst women" by the archangel Of God, because the kind of blessings and favor she had received from God was a very high one, which no other person could ever have. But she wouldn't have gotten such a blessing and favor from God if she hadn't preserved her virginity to her marriage, to show that there are some extent of blessings and favor that only those keeps their virginity till marriage have a chance of partaking of.

And that instance of Mary was just an illustration, for this message is not just meant for the women, but also applies to the opposite sex, because I myself preaching this message, am not a woman, but yet my greatest regret in life, is not being like Mary and those who were able to preserve their virginity till marriage.

And don't tell me that God had forgiven me of all my sins because I very well know that and am eternally grateful for that, but why it's yet a regret to me is that i am not going to be able to get back my virginity which I lost. Because virginity is the only thing that can never be recovered when lost to the devil. And that is exactly what happens whenever one loses his virginity to premarital sex.

So even though I have given my everything to God, it still pains me that I couldn't give God my virginity and use it to glorify Him, and that it is with the devil.

What makes it pain me the most is that God really tried for me, because even when I was just a church goer, and wasn't yet saved, there were glaring signs that God was trying hard prevent me from defiling myself. So despite being a ladies guy, and having a best friend was a womanizer, I was still a virgin, as God somehow was just putting spanner in all my plans and efforts to lose it.

But then I wouldn't listen, as I kept trying to taste the thing that my friends had been saying was so sweet, and made me feel I was really missing out on, so God eventually removed His Hand and let me have what I so craved. And to be honest when I finally did, I was like, "Was that it?"

And what did I gain? I gained the loss of my virginity to the devil, and the worst part is that it wasn't too long after that, I repented and surrendered my life to Jesus. So I was that close and about twenty one years old. Aarrrgghh!!!

It was after I began to walk with God that I got to realize why God tried so hard to help me preserve my virginity, but by then it was already too late for the deed had been done.

So although I'm now walking with God at the level of Spirit, where it is all about God, and by the signs God is still going to use me to a rare degree for the work of His kingdom, i am not going to forget that I lost my virginity to the devil, for that is a regret that i'm going to live with for the rest of my life.

That is actually one of the things which inspires me to do everything I possibly could to ensure that the devil doesn't have anything else of me, and that he so dearly pays for the evil he has inflicted upon mankind. So that regret does help to keep me on my toes, because I have already lost my virginity to the devil, so I can't afford to lose any thing else.

Moreover since I lost my virginity to the devil and can't get it back, I am going to do everything I possibly could God helping me, to ensure that the devil loses as many virginities as possible to God.

Therefore this message is for those who yet have their virginity in their hands, even if they haven't yet repented and are not saved.

You have an opportunity to give God something I couldn't give to Him, so don't waste it. Because everything else you lose to the devil now while you're still unsaved, you could possibly recover once you're saved, but once you lose your virginity to the devil, it is gone forever, because you would never be able to recover it.

Therefore ensure that regardless of what you lose to the devil while yet in the world, that you don't lose your virginity. So that when you eventually come back to God who is your heavenly Father and your Creator, you would still be able to glorify Him with your virginity, which is something I'm not able to do myself, but may have been very different if someone had told me what I'm telling you.

And I'm not saying that It's not going to be easy, but what I'm saying is that with God nothing shall be impossible, so that with God's help you surely can.

God bless.

favoryte33:
"Anybody who WANTS further information"(lol). primary sch english! My brother you have been forgiven. Go&scam no more.

favoryte33:
I wanted to let this fly but you seem sturbon. You claim to be a solicitor but do not understand code of ethics while canvassing with prospective clients. You advertised your services like an illiterate road side business man&you expect a path on d back?

favoryte33:
So you still have the mind to scam people on christmas day? The thunder dat will strike you will not make sound.

chuksp09:
Very very good idea.

healthserve:
Nice idea

FrLukas:
I normally don't argue about stuffs like this. Most so-called Christians are a textbook case of close-mindedness.

That statement on my profile is automatically added if you comment on an Islamic thread. Or are you new to Nairaland?

You that don't believe in reincarnation are suddenly an expert on the science and art of reincarnation.

How many people who are reincarnated remember that they've lived a previous life? Do you? So why are you surprised that John denied being Elijah?

Jesus the Master says John was Elijah come back

John says he's not.

Choose one. Who do you believe?

Aren't you surprised that all the world's religion teach reincarnation including Judaism, the root of Christianity and Islam, except modern Christianity and Islam?

I could pull out verses upon verses of the Bible that supports reincarnation and you'd be surprised.

The only reason I won't do that is because I recognize myself in you. I was once like this too.

I was very good at arguing and defending my points. I'd weave and duck.

But the ancient occult saying became true for me. "When the student is ready, the Teacher will appear".

You don't have to accept anything I write here. We are all on different rungs on the ladder of spiritual journey.

When you are ready, you will see for yourself. That's all.

FrLukas:
So Lazarus that Jesus raised from the dead is still alive? How about the son of the widow of Nain that was brought back to life? What about Jarius' daughter? Do you also remember the girl that fell from the window and died and Peter raised her from the dead?

Did they die once, or twice?

Do you realize that John the Baptist is the reincarnation of Elijah the prophet of old as claimed by Jesus himself? Read your Bible, deeply.

It is OK if you don't believe me. You don't have to.

We all understand from our level of comprehension.

FrLukas:
Lol. I also thought so too, haven been raised Catholic. A perusal of the Bible will show you that Reincarnation was a common and accepted teaching of the Jews before, during and after the life of Jesus. He never condemned it. In fact, He taught it himself.

Always remember, profound truths are always condemned as heresies by the people of that age. When Jesus called himself a Son of God, they nearly stoned Him for that "heresy".

FrLukas:
I believe that human souls reincarnate several times. It is clearly stated many times in the Bible.

partnerbizn5:
Omnipotent in the LITERAL SENSE. That's the qualification.

Literal sense like asking God to create a married bachelor, make a stone he God cannot lift.

Removing your phone's battery and asking God to power it. etc

Have you read Summa Theologica ?


Don't provoke me oooo. hmmm

partnerbizn5:
Rip bro.

Life is difficult.
Scott Peck in his book"The Road Less Travelled" agrees; as that was his first sentence.

If you haven't thought about suicide before, it's either you have no big dream or haven't had any serious misfortune.

I still remember the UNN student's suicide note.

"They said they came looking for me. I didn't drown. I was the water"

With the above words, Emeka Akachi left this meaningless world.

The truth is that those who are in pains should endure. Nothing is guaranteed. No one is special. Anyone can die, have an accident or fall sick. You can lose your source of income or money in business. Life is uncertain.

St Augustine says that Grace does not prevent pains but gives the victim, the resilience to bear it.

In his book, "Man's Search for Meaning" Frankl V asserts that we may not control what happens to us in life but we can control how we react to it

The world is chaotic and in disarray. Nobody understands how the world works. Bad things can happen to good people. No explanation to this. It's part of the chaos in the world.

Before you finish reading this post, 25 people must have died from complications arising from lack of good water.

137 people commit suicide in the US every day. Yes every single freaking day.

No justice in the world.
A rapist and murderer can marry, have kids and become rich in life. Karma fast asleep.

A thief can steal your corn, plant it and it bears him fruits. Huge harvest. Karma will be sleeping.
No justice, for if there was justice, the earth ought to have known that the corn was stolen, and prevented it from germinating and bearing fruits.


Again, God is not omnipotent in the literal sense. HE is all these while being dressed in borrowed robes.

Don't argue this part if you are shallow or aren't conversant with Aquinas and Augustine's works in this area.

I will stop here before I make some people despondent.

Search for knowledge and meaning has dealt with me shaa. At times, I wish I could unlearn...
.It's well!