Refuting the “Perpetual Virginity” and Re-virginity Doctrine

Matthew 1:25 Joseph did not know Mary until after the birth of Jesus. He “... knew her not till... ” (KJV) afterward. A specific time of day, hour and minute is not mentioned but a periodic time is! When the Bible uses this word “knew” in this context, it means generally “had sex”. It was used this way in the historical account of Adam and Eve. Adam and Eve experienced a new dimension of their physical usefulness through having sex. Adam's intellect was opened due to the experiment: “And Adam knew Eve his wife ...” (Gn. 4:1). Their union was honorable and undefiled. Eve was no longer a virgin; however, she was chaste.

Impliedly Mary was untouched by a man until after the birth of Jesus. Did you ever wonder why the Bible says Joseph was "righteous" as to thinking about putting Mary away (divorcing)? (Mt. 1.19) Even though he was learned of the law, the angel of the Lord corrected his premeditative decision. However, his intentions were righteous. Learn principles of marital unity and separation law at the introduction to "Illusion.". America's families have suffered greatly because of devastation and neglectful consequent uncleanliness (failure of divorce proceedings) due to ignorance, deception and heresy!

Mary and Joseph had children of their own: see Matthew 13:55 on this page. This had no negative bearing on Mary being a virgin, giving birth to the Lord Jesus Christ. However, she did not remain a virgin because Joseph eventually knew her. This did not lessen Mary's chastity and blessedness in any way. Contrary to contextual integrity, the Roman Catholic doctrine of “perpetual virginity” is easily refuted due to the express evidence of Joseph knowing his wife after the event in which Mary “... had brought forth her firstborn son:... ” (verse 1.25, KJV). Thus Mary was no longer a virgin. Beware of other Roman Catholic erring, sexual doctrines. Some of the erring of the protestant churches have also committed heresy by suggesting or claiming re-virginity of themselves for the sake of self-justified fornication.

Links:

Lukewarm: Curse of Partial Repentance

Refuting the Re-virginity/chastity Myth