baptism
The meaning, symbolism, and biblical defense of baptism, including its role in Christian identity and discipleship.
None Named John Before the Baptist? Paid Members Public
Another Quranic Blunder According to the Quran, the name “John” hadn’t been given to anyone before the Baptist: (Allah said) “O Zakariya (Zachariah)! Verily, We give you the glad tidings of a son, His name will be Yahya (John). We have given that name to none before (him).” S.
Rebuttal to Osama Abdallah's "Paul nullified and contradicted the point of Baptism" Paid Members Public
Curing Osamas Mantra Syndrome: Demonstrating how Pauls writings nullify Osamas desperate attempts of finding Bible Contradictions This article is essentially a response to Osamas claim that Paul contradicted the point of Baptism. Since Osama repeats himself over and over again, much of what we say here also refutes Osamas "
The Message of Salvation according to Luke-Acts Pt. 2 Paid Members Public
Sam Shamoun In this section we will take a look at how Luke identifies Christ as the Suffering Servant spoken of by Isaiah, the One whom God highly exalts and glorifies after first giving his life up as a an offering for all the transgressions committed by God’s people.
The Message of Salvation according to Luke-Acts Pt. 1 Paid Members Public
Sam Shamoun There are some Muslims who love to appeal to the parable of the prodigal son in order to disprove the assertion that Christ had to die in order for a person to be saved. Here are two examples: 4. Along the same lines, how are we to reconcile
Questions regarding the authenticity and implications of the baptismal formula in Matthew 28:19 Paid Members Public
A Series of Answers to Common Questions Sam Shamoun Question: Many Christians quote Matthew 28:19 to show that Jesus taught that God is a Trinity. Yet this Trinitarian Baptismal formula cannot be found in any MS of the Gospel of Matthew until the fourth century. Doesnt this therefore prove
Since Baptism is "for the forgiveness of sins", does that not imply that Jesus was a sinner? Paid Members Public
A Series of Answers to Common Questions Sam Shamoun Question: According to the Bible, Johns baptism was for the forgiveness of sins (cf. Matthew 3:6, 11; Luke 3:1-3; Acts 19:4). All three synoptics state that Jesus came to be baptized by John (cf. Matthew 3:13-17; Mark
Eusebius and the Trinitarian Baptismal Formula: Exposing Jamal Badawis Desperate Tirade Against the Trinity Paid Members Public
Eusebius and the Trinitarian Baptismal Formula Exposing Jamal Badawis Desperate Tirade Against the Trinity Sam Shamoun In two previous articles (1, 2) we saw how Dr. Badawi used material from anti-Trinitarian cult leaders, such as the late Victor Paul Wierwille the founder of the Way International, in his debates against