Renewing Your Mind Hail Mary?
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Nov 11, 2025 
In this insightful discussion, R.C. Sproul, a renowned Reformed theologian and founder of Ligonier Ministries, provides a thorough exploration of Mary’s significance in biblical theology. He addresses why the title 'Mother of God' underscores Christ’s divinity and tackles Protestant hesitations towards Marian veneration. Sproul clarifies critical distinctions in worship, examines Vatican II's impact on Mary’s ecclesiological role, and emphasizes reclaiming Mary as a model of godliness for Protestants, all while demystifying doctrines like the Immaculate Conception.
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Early Rosary Memory
- R.C. Sproul recounts shining shoes while listening to a Roman Catholic recitation of the rosary on the radio each evening.
- The rosary's opening phrases come directly from Scripture and shaped his early exposure to Marian devotion.
Why Mother Of God Matters
- Theotokos (Mother of God) affirms that the child Mary bore was God incarnate and protects Christ's deity in doctrine.
- Historic Protestantism accepted the term to make clear Jesus' divine nature, not to suggest Mary gave him divinity.
Don't Dismiss Mary By Reaction
- Protestants should not oppose the phrase 'Mother of God' purely out of reaction to Roman Catholic practices.
- Instead, study the biblical portrait of Mary and consider her value as a model of godliness.