Mankind’s need for a savior is universal. Each one of us lives in desperate need of someone to rescue us from the wages of our sin, which is eternal death (Romans 6:23). There is no exception. All have sinned and are; therefore, delinquent of the glory of God (Romans 3:23). Every person—from Adam and Eve forward—needs mercy, forgiveness, and saving grace. This includes Mary, the mother of Jesus.
A Holy Virgin?
Though some wish to call her the Holy Virgin that is not what Mary called herself. Instead, her testimony was that of a humble maidservant who needed a savior. Yes, she was holy in the root sense of the word, meaning set apart. God surely did set her apart for His purpose. But she was not holy in the same way that God is holy; she was not sinless. No, Mary was not without sin; she was a sinner just like you and I. She simply had a unique, more significant part in God’s plan of redemption.
And yes, she was a virgin before Jesus was born; she had never known a man in intimacy. That’s why she questioned the angel, “How will this be, since I am a
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