atonement
Detailed studies on the doctrine of atonement, Old Testament foundations, and Christ’s sacrificial work.
Atonement and the Apocrypha: Some Questions Concerning the Deutero-Canonical Books Paid Members Public
In this post, I will highlight some of the reasons why I have a difficulty accepting the Jewish apocrypha writings as sacred Scripture. My purpose is not to offend the Christians who do view these books as God-breathed revelations. Rather, my intention is to showcase some of the problems I
No Atonement in Islam? Responding to Another Typical Muslim Objection Paid Members Public
In dealing with Muslim polemicists, one will often encounter the objection that, in Islam, atonement for the forgiveness of sins is not required. Allah simply forgives anyone who asks without requiring that reparation be made for the person’s transgressions. I have decided to address this oft-repeated claim in order
An anti-Christian Rabbi Proves Muhammad is a false prophet! Pt. 1 Paid Members Public
Muslim polemicist Paul Williams posted an article by noted anti-Christian rabbi Tovia Singer titled, “Who is God’s Suffering Servant? The Rabbinic Interpretation of Isaiah 53”, seemingly because Williams assumed that the rabbi would refute the claim of Christians that Isaiah 53 announces that the Messiah would offer up his
Does Islam Reject the Need for Vicarious Sacrifices? Pt. 3 Paid Members Public
We resume our discussion (/2018/05/09/does-islam-reject-the-need-for-vicarious-sacrifices-pt-2/). Like the Quran, the hadiths bear witness to the availability and textual reliability of the previous Scriptures during Muhammad’s time. Note, for example, what the following narration states: Narrated Abdullah Ibn Umar: A group of Jews came and invited the Messenger
Does Islam Reject the Need for Vicarious Sacrifices? Pt. 2 Paid Members Public
We continue from where we previously left off (/2018/05/09/does-islam-reject-the-need-for-vicarious-sacrifices-pt-1/). The second problem with this assertion is that both the Quran and the supposedly authentic narrations attributed to Muhammad confirm the textual incorruptibility and availability of the previously revealed Scriptures, specifically the Torah of Moses. Note, for instance,
Does Islam Reject the Need for Vicarious Sacrifices? Pt. 1 Paid Members Public
Certain Muslims appeal to the following passage, It is neither their meat nor their blood that reaches Allah, but it is piety from you that reaches Him. Thus have We made them subject to you that you may magnify Allah for His Guidance to you. And give glad tidings (O
The Need for the Shedding of Blood to make Atonement Paid Members Public
In this article I will be responding to the claim made by some that Leviticus 5:11, “But if he cannot afford two turtledoves or two young pigeons, then he shall bring, as his offering for the sin which he has committed, a tenth of an ephah of fine flour
Yahweh Our Sin-Bearer Paid Members Public
More Prophetic Hints of the Messiah’s Deity The Hebrew Bible describes God as bearing the sins of his people: “And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth, keeping mercy for thousands, BEARING iniquity