The Jimmy Akin Podcast #017 Can Mary Hear Your Prayers? - Jimmy Akin
Jan 13, 2025
The podcast dives into the heated debate about whether the Virgin Mary can hear prayers. It critiques a Protestant apologist's bold claim, emphasizing the need for reasoned theological discussion. Biblical evidence is explored, challenging the belief that saints are unaware of our prayers. The role of Mary and other saints as intercessors is examined, linking their heavenly awareness to scriptural references. The conversation encourages listeners to reconsider traditional beliefs about prayer and the divine connection we share.
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Sola Scriptura Requires Scriptural Proof
- Sola scriptura demands doctrines be grounded in Scripture or clear implication.
- Jimmy Akin argues James White must show scriptural proof to claim Mary 'has no idea' people pray to her.
Ecclesiastes Is An Incomplete Case About Death
- Ecclesiastes 9:5 ('The dead know nothing') cannot decisively prove saints lack awareness after death.
- Akin shows the verse reflects an incomplete, pre-resurrection perspective, so it proves too much if taken literally.
'Sleep' Is A Metaphor, Not Proof Of Unconsciousness
- Biblical 'death as sleep' language is a metaphor, not literal proof of unconsciousness after death.
- Akin cites Luke 16 and Revelation as evidence the dead can have conscious experiences before resurrection.
