JESUS CHRIST IS THE WORD OF GOD | Part 2
The doctrine asserting that Mary is the literal mother of the Lord Jesus reveals that these scholars—despite their attempts to explain mysteries within the invisible realm—have very little faith, or more precisely, lack faith in God’s absolute power. This is because they assumed that God had to RELY on Mary to bring the Lord Jesus into the world. Their carnal nature, human perspective, and worldly knowledge—based on the assumption that the existence of a Father and a Son necessitates the existence of a mother—led them to conclude that, without Mary, it would have been impossible for God to bring the Lord Jesus into the world in the flesh. Their carnal nature and worldly understanding were exploited to construct a doctrine entirely devoid of faith in God. The teaching that Mary is the Lord’s literal mother finds no support whatsoever in the Bible. She could not have existed before the Lord Jesus, for that would imply she existed even before God.
Furthermore, she cannot be the “Queen of Heaven,” as God has declared that no other deity exists alongside or after Him (Isaiah 43:10). This means that within the invisible realm, only the Triune God exists as the Lord, followed by the angels He created. No “mother goddess” exists. The title “Queen of Heaven” is merely an attribution imposed upon Mary by human beings; it is never mentioned anywhere in the Bible. Those scholars fail to grasp that God’s use of Mary to bring the Lord Jesus into the world was intended to allow humanity—specifically God’s chosen people, the nation of Israel—to PARTICIPATE in His eternal plan (Genesis 3:15, 22:18, 26:4, 28:14; Psalm 89:4; Acts 3:22, 25, 7:37; Galatians 3:16). This action by God demonstrates His LOVE for the descendants of Abraham and serves to fulfill the prophecy regarding the redemptive ministry of Christ (Isaiah 9:6); it does not imply that God’s power was so LIMITED that He was COMPELLED to rely on Mary. Such is the principle inherent in God’s love.
This same principle was revealed from the very beginning, when God granted humanity a role in His dominion by instructing them to govern all that He had created (Genesis 1:26, 28). This principle of God’s love will also be manifested in the future, when the redeemed shall REIGN TOGETHER with the Lord in His kingdom (2 Timothy 2:12). Since God is unchanging (Malachi 3:6; Hebrews 13:8), the principles rooted in His love likewise remain constant. However, those scholars—lacking sufficient faith and an understanding of the principles of God’s Truth—have elevated Mary to such an extent that they have bestowed upon her the title “Queen of Heaven,” a designation for which Scripture provides no support whatsoever.
Furthermore, Mary cannot be the literal mother of the Lord Jesus, for Scripture clearly affirms that the Lord Jesus Christ is the Word of God and that He Himself created all things from the very beginning, out of the infinite void (John 1:1–3). This act of creation by the Lord Jesus Christ aligns with the biblical account of how God carried out His own work of creation (Genesis 1:1–3). In those verses, we see—specifically in verse 3—that God brought light into existence through His SPOKEN WORD. In the same manner, God created everything else solely by His SPOKEN WORD. That SPOKEN WORD of God is Jesus Christ.
The Bible describes this relationship clearly in Colossians 1:15–17. These verses make it evident that Jesus existed from the beginning, alongside God, before all things were created—for the “Word” must be inseparable from the “Person.” Jehovah, the Almighty, dwells in the invisible realm and cannot be seen by the human eye (Exodus 33:20); however, when the Word of God entered the world, the life and ministry of Jesus Christ allowed humanity to behold and know God as a tangible reality (Colossians 1:15).
Because Jesus is the Word of Jehovah, when God spoke, “Let there be light” (Genesis 1:3), it meant that Jesus Himself brought that light into existence. Likewise, when Jehovah commanded an expanse to appear amidst the waters to separate them (Genesis 1:6), it meant that Jesus created that expanse according to God’s will. For Christians, this is a straightforward truth—provided one is illuminated by the Holy Spirit. Yet, when individuals attempt to explain the Person of Jesus by relying on their own intellect and academic learning rather than the power of the Holy Spirit, they may wander in circles, forever unable to attain a clear understanding.
When the Bible refers to Jesus as the Son of God, some assume that the existence of a Father and a Son must necessarily imply the existence of a mother. Such an interpretation of the Bible is rooted in a carnal, or fleshly, perspective. Those who hold this view overlook the words of Jesus, who stated that in heaven, there is neither romantic attachment nor marriage (Matthew 22:30; Mark 12:25). It is precisely this carnal mindset that has led one religion to elevate Mary to the status of “Queen of Heaven” to satisfy such a view; meanwhile, another religion—one established by Satan—rejects the idea that Jesus is the Son of God and the Savior, reasoning that God could not possibly take a wife or beget a child. This reality has persisted for centuries.
Returning to Colossians 1:15–17, the Bible states that all things were created by and for Jesus (Colossians 1:16). This signifies that Jehovah created all things to manifest the power inherent in His WORD. After all, if Jehovah were to remain alone in an infinite void, how could He demonstrate that He is the Almighty? All things were created to reveal that the Word of Jehovah—that is, Jesus Christ—possesses absolute power.
In this life, we observe that every person possesses a unique voice. While some individuals can mimic the voices of others, they can never achieve a perfect, identical match. This is evidenced by the use of recording technology in forensic voice analysis. No matter how hard someone tries, and regardless of how advanced science becomes, neither a person nor any technology can replicate another’s voice with 100% accuracy. One might ask visually impaired individuals, and they would confirm that they identify different people precisely by their distinct voices. Throughout history, no two people have ever had identical voices—not even identical twins. Each person’s voice is shaped by their physical constitution, health, and inherent nature.
In the same way, because Jesus is the Word of God, He embodies the full nature and virtues of God (John 16:15). It is for this very reason that Jesus declared He and God are One (John 10:30). The unity between Jesus and God is recorded in the Bible with such clarity that it leaves no room for confusion. Since God is the True One, His Word cannot possibly express anything that contradicts His own divine nature. It is only natural, therefore, that God loves His Word (Matthew 3:17, 12:18, 17:5; Mark 1:11; Luke 3:22; 2 Peter 1:17). Human beings are often insincere; their hearts may harbor one intention while their mouths express another—such is human nature. However, because God is righteous, holy, and truthful, His Word never conveys anything contrary to His own will. The Lord Jesus Christ affirmed this when He entered the world to carry out the plan for the salvation of mankind (John 5:19, 30; 7:17; 8:26, 28, 38, 45, 55; 12:49–50; 14:10).
Furthermore, because God is all-powerful, His Word possesses that same power; indeed, God used His Word to create all things (Psalm 33:9). The Bible clearly confirms that the Lord Jesus—who is the Word, or the Utterance of God—created all things (John 1:3, 10; Hebrews 11:3; 2 Peter 3:5). Apart from the illumination of the Holy Spirit, we—as human beings with a carnal nature and limited intellect—would be unable to comprehend the mystery of how the Word of God became a Person. Only when we, as Christians, use the Word of God in the Bible to interpret the mysteries of the unseen realm does such understanding become possible.
Jesus Christ exists by the power of God; thus, He is called the Son of God—meaning He originates from God (John 16:28). Because God is the source of light and the origin of all light in the universe from the very beginning, His Word—Jesus Christ—is likewise Life and Light (John 1:4, 9; 3:19; 8:12; 9:5; 12:35–36, 46). We can therefore understand that Jesus existed from the very beginning; He was with God, and He Himself was God. Since Jesus possesses the full attributes of God, it is only natural that He is regarded as the beloved Son of God—One who is well-pleasing to God and has been loved by God from the beginning. The Bible indicates that human beings may love themselves (Matthew 22:39), yet love does not end there. True, complete love requires that we also love others as we love ourselves. This is the eternal model, originating from God Himself. From the very beginning, He loved His Word (Jesus Christ) and His Wisdom (the Holy Spirit)—yet God did not stop there. To love only oneself is a form of selfish love. Because God is perfect and righteous, He created the angels to receive His boundless love. For this reason, God wants Christians to love in the same way—loving both ourselves and others—so we may truly be counted as His children.
(to be continued)