Love - views on celibacy presented in scripture Flashcards
1
Q
What supports the view that Christians should practice abstinence?
A
Hardly any evidence to suggest Jesus = sexually active
Jesus’ closest disciples = celibate
Virgin Mary
2
Q
Quote about the Virgin Mary in Matthew?
A
Mary was ‘with the child of the Holy Ghost’
3
Q
Quote about the Virgin Mary in Luke?
A
‘The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee; therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.’
4
Q
Quote about Jesus in Paul?
A
Jesus = ‘made of the seed of David according to the flesh’
5
Q
What did Jesus refer to himself as?
A
the divine bridegroom
