Starke Reality: Question of the Week: Did Mary remain a virgin after Jesus was born?

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Q: Did Mary remain a virgin after Jesus was born?

A: Mary, the mother of Jesus, was an incredible woman. In fact, precious few women's names could even be mentioned to give her a "run for her money." In fact, God honored Mary in a way that all other women could only dream about. The Lord favored her for an event that had been long awaited since the Genesis 3:15 prophecy of the Seed of a woman (i.e., the Virgin Birth).
Luke 1:28–35 describes how Mary was a virgin who was to conceive by being overshadowed by the Holy Spirit and give birth to the Son of God. Few in Christian realms would deny Mary was a virgin and remained a virgin through pregnancy and the birth of Christ. This was the ultimate fulfillment of the prophecy in Isaiah 7:14.
However, Mary's virginity after the birth of Christ can become a heated debate in some circles. Though some may think this is a Roman Catholic versus Protestant view, it is not. Many Protestants, including people like Martin Luther and John Calvin, have held to Mary remaining a virgin for the duration of her life.

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