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Seven Important Facts concerning the Virgin Birth of Jesus: 1. The virgin birth was not a demonstrable event. I.e., it was not the sort of miracle that was subject to empirical investigation and proof (as were, for example, the resurrection and the healing of Acts 3-4). We either believe the virgin birth or not based upon our belief in the reality of the supernatural and the integrity of Scripture. 2. The virgin birth was not the beginning of the Son of God. The Son of God was eternally pre-existent (cf. John 1:1; 8:58). The virgin birth is only the beginning of the God-man, Jesus. 3. The virgin birth does not entail a reduction or denial of the deity of Christ. There was not in the virgin birth a transformation of deity into humanity, as if to suggest that the second person of the Trinity has been transmuted into a man. God the Son did not cease to be God when he became a man. 4. The virgin birth does not entail a reduction or denial of the humanity of Christ. There are three ways of coming into being: born of man and woman (us), born of man but not woman (Eve), and born of neither man nor woman (Adam). All admit that we, as well as Adam and Eve, are all human. So why not then a fourth way of coming into being: born of woman but not man (Jesus). The New Testament provides overwhelming evidence both for the reality of the virgin birth and the full humanity of Jesus. 5. The virgin birth does not require us to believe in the immaculate conception of Mary (as proclaimed by Pope Pius IX on Dec. 8, 1854). The doctrine of the “immaculate conception” is the idea that Mary herself was conceived without sin. The RCC also teaches that “in consequence of a Special Privilege of Grace from God, Mary was free from every personal sin during her whole life” (Fundamentals of Catholic Dogma, p. 203). But there is not one word in the New Testament that remotely suggests Mary was conceived in a way different from any other human being. Furthermore, Mary herself confessed she was a sinner in need of a savior (Luke 1:47). 6. The virgin birth does not require us to believe in the perpetual virginity of Mary (as proclaimed by the Council of Trent in 1545-63). a. See Matthew 1:25. b. See Luke 2:7 where Jesus is described as her “first-born” son. If she had remained a virgin, would not Luke have described Jesus as her “only” son? c. Jesus’ half-brothers and half-sisters are mentioned in the New Testament (Mk. 3:31-35; 6:3; Lk. 8:19-21; Jn. 2:12; 7:1-5, 10; Ac. 1:14; 1 Cor. 9:5; Gal. 1:19). These were not, as the RCC claims, his cousins. Even if Mary did not have other children, this does not prove she remained a virgin all her life. d. This doctrine would also require us to believe in the perpetual virginity of Joseph! e. This idea is based on an ascetic, un-biblical view of sex, according to which sexual relations are defiling or demeaning. 7. The virgin birth does not elevate Mary to a place of worship and veneration. Note these unbiblical declarations of the RCC: “As no man goes to the father but by the son, so no one goes to Christ except through his mother” (Pope Leo XIII, 1953). “It is the will of God that we should have nothing which is not passed through the hands of Mary” (Pope Pius XII, 1953).
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    • Quick Italian Meatball Soup

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    Meats, Eggs, Dairy Italian Soup 6 Servings

    INGREDIENTS

    1 lb Ground turkey or lean ground
    Beef
    1/2 c Toasted wheat germ (plain,
    Unflavored)
    1 Egg white
    1/4 c Water
    1 1/2 ts Dried Italian seasoning
    1/2 ts Salt, optional
    1/4 ts Freshly ground pepper
    2 cn Low sodium chicken broth
    13 3/4 to 14 oz each
    1 14 1/2 oz can Italian style
    Diced tomatoes
    1/2 c Small soup pasta, such as
    Tiny bow ties, ditalini or
    Shells, uncooked (2 oz)
    5 oz Fresh spinach leaves,
    Coursely chopped (3 1/2 cups
    Packed)
    1/4 c Shredded Parmesan cheese

    INSTRUCTIONS

    MEATBALLS
SOUP
PREPARATION
Heat oven to 425 degrees. Combine first seven ingredients. Mix lightly but
thoroughly. Shape into 1 1/4 inch meatballs. Place in a shallow baking pan
sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.  Bake 10 minutes
Meanwhile, in  a large saucepan, combine broth and tomatoes. Cover. Bring
to a boil.  Stir in pasta. Cover and simmer 5 minutes. Add meatballs.
Simmer, uncovered, five minutes longer or until pasta is tender. Stir in
spinach.  Remove from heat.  Let stand two to three minutes. Serve
sprinkled with Parmesan cheese.
Nutritional Information:  One serving contains 200 calories. 4 grams fat,
16 grams carbohydrates, 27 grams protein, 40 milligrams cholesterol and 890
milligrams sodium.
Source: Omaha World-Herald, February 26, 1997 MM format by Leonard Smith
Posted to MM-Recipes Digest V4 #063 by lionheart@chase3000.com on 1997, .

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