God's Grace to Mary - Part 1

There is a great deal of misconception about Mary based on Catholic tradition and the many supposed appearances of Mary reported to have taken place all over the world. The result of all this confusion truly is very sad. Mary rather than Jesus receives the focus of attention from so many who have been taught this false theology. Our hearts should grieve in hearing the distortion of the true Mary of Scripture and how blasphemously she is ascribed nearly with the same attributes as our Lord. Some would actively seek that Mary be identified as a co-redeemer and co-mediator with Jesus Christ. It is difficult to express how shocking are some of the statements made about Mary.
Given this very sad state, I want to present from God’s Word that which we should know and believe about the important role of Mary in the incarnation of Jesus Christ.
What does Scripture teach about Mary? She was a humble sinner to whom God showed His saving grace and chose her as an instrument to bring the Son of God into this world. Rightfully she is the most blessed among women. But to identify Mary as more than Scripture states is dangerous and even blasphemous.
Let us consider the grace given to Mary. Even more let us rejoice in the salvation and the abundance of grace found in the Lord Jesus Christ.
We will consider today from Luke 1 and 2 several important truths about Mary and God’s grace.