The Soul of YHWH Paid Members Public
In this short post I will quote the places where the Hebrew Bible teaches that YHWH has/possesses a soul (nephesh). “I will set my tent among you, and my soul won’t abhor you… I will destroy your high places, and cut down your incense altars, and cast your
Catechism, Hypostatic Union, Theosis, Christ’s Mediation & Communion of Saints Paid Members Public
In this post I will quote the sections from the Catechism and its compendium to show that the Church both affirms and quotes 1 Timothy 2:5 where it plainly states that Christ is the one Mediator between God and men. I will also cite those parts where the Church
Wisdom of Solomon, Sirach, The Spirit, Basil & Amphiliocus Paid Members Public
The deuteron-canonical writings contain passages which point to the Triunity of God. In fact, the New Testament itself echoes the language and ideas of these writings when describing Christ as Divine. For instance, Jesus is said to be the Wisdom, Word and Power of God, being uniquely born (monogenes) Son
AMPHILIOCHIUS’ HOMILY ON JOHN 14:28 Paid Members Public
The following is taken from C. Moss, S. Amphilochius of Iconium on John 14, 28, in Le Muséon 43 (1930), pp. 317-364, 330-343 (textus): p. 344-358 (translatio). All emphasis will be mine. ܐܡܦܠܝܟܘܣ ܐܦܝܣܩܘܦܐ ܕܐܝܩܢܘܢ: ܒܐܓܪܬ ܕܥܠ ܗܝܡܢܘܬ Homily of S. Amphilochius, bishop of Iconium, concerning that which is said
God Saves & Exalts the Humble & Contrite at Heart Paid Members Public
I share a plethora of biblical verses, which state that God has compassion and mercy for those who are broken in spirit and humble at heart, since it is these kinds of individuals that God delights in and saves. “Because your heart was responsive and you humbled yourself before the
Muhammad: Islam’s Human Idol Paid Members Public
In this post, I will summarize the data from the Quran which proves that Allah and Muhammad are virtually one and the same entity. This is seen from the fact that whatever affects Muhammad also affects Allah in the same way, and why they both have the same reaction to
Paul on Sabbath Observance Pt. 2 Paid Members Public
I continue the discussion on whether Christians are obligated to keep the Sabbath day, as prescribed in the Mosaic Law (https://answeringislam.blog/paul-on-sabbath-observance/). In his fiery letter to the Galatians, the Holy Spirit filled Apostle warns the believers not to be deceived by the demonic powers that had once
Paul on Sabbath Observance Paid Members Public
In his letter to the Colossians, Paul warns believers against the Judaizing influence of false Christians who sought to mislead the Gentiles into observing the Sabbath and other related observances prescribed under the Mosaic Law: “Be careful that you don’t let anyone rob you through his philosophy and vain