Mary was a young Jewish virgin chosen by God to bear His Son through the Holy Spirit. She displayed faith and humility, saying 'Let it be to me according to your word' (Luke 1:38). She witnessed Jesus' ministry, stood at His cross, and was present at Pentecost. She's honored but not worshiped.
“And Mary said, 'Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word.'”
- Luke 1:38
Jesus Christ is the Son of God, the second person of the Trinity, who became human to save humanity from sin. Christians believe He is fully God and fully man, born of the Virgin Mary, who died on the cross for our sins and rose again on the third day.
Hannah was the mother of the prophet Samuel, known for her fervent prayer and faithfulness. Unable to have children and mocked by her rival Peninnah, she poured out her heart to God at the tabernacle, vowing to dedicate her child to the Lord. God answered her prayer with Samuel, whom she faithfully gave to serve at the temple (1 Samuel 1-2).
Grace is God's unmerited favor—His love and mercy given freely to humanity despite our unworthiness. In Christian theology, grace is the foundation of salvation, given through faith in Jesus Christ, not earned by works (Ephesians 2:8-9).
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