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In-depth examinations of Scripture, textual reliability, theological themes, and defense of biblical doctrine.
The Binitarian Nature of the Holy Bible’s supreme proof text for the unity of God Paid Members Public
Appendix A – What about the Holy Spirit? Sam Shamoun Some readers may assume that by focusing primarily on the inspired Scriptural witness to God’s binitarian nature our intention was to deny that God is actually tri-Personal. However, our emphasis was not meant to undermine the scores of Scriptural references
BIBLICAL MONOTHEISM EXAMINED Paid Members Public
[Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6, Part 7, Part 8, Part 9, Part 10, Part 11] [Appendix A, Appendix B] BIBLICAL MONOTHEISM EXAMINED Trinitarian or Henotheistic in Nature? Pt. 1 Sam Shamoun From its inception, the Church has always affirmed a belief in the
The Synoptic Gospels on Jesus’ Divine Preexistence – Paid Members Public
A Reply to Bart Ehrman Pt. 2 Sam Shamoun We resume from where we left off previously. Just in case Williams accuses me of grossly misreading the Synoptic Gospels I have decided to cite a few of the biblical scholars who agree with this exegesis: “Verses 1-6 contain amazing predictions
The Synoptic Gospels on Jesus’ Divine Preexistence – Paid Members Public
A Reply to Bart Ehrman Pt. 1 Sam Shamoun Muslim convert-turned apostate-turned Muslim convert again Paul Williams has reblogged Bart Ehrman’s post where he discusses why he has changed his mind concerning Jesus’ portrayal in the Synoptic Gospels, i.e., Mark, Matthew and Luke. Ehrman states that he now
Does God Command Men To Avoid Women In Order To Be Saved? Paid Members Public
Does the Bible Really Teach That Men Must Avoid Women In Order To Avoid Hell? Sam Shamoun A Muslim greenhorn has decided to rehash an old Muslim argument that Revelation 14:4 teaches that men must avoid women in order to be saved, thereby drawing the conclusion that the Holy
Are the Jewish Apocrypha Inspired Scripture? Paid Members Public
Appendix Addressing Some Arguments in Support of the Apocrypha Sam Shamoun In this particular section we want to address three main arguments often used to support the inclusion of the Apocrypha within the OT canon of inspired Scriptures. 1. The NT documents contain dozens of allusions to the Apocrypha, and
Are The Jewish Apocrypha Inspired Scripture? Pt. 4 Paid Members Public
Sam Shamoun We continue from where we left off by taking a look at the witness of the early church writers. The Testimony of the Church Fathers In this section, we shall examine the writings of some of the Church Fathers, as well as some of the medieval theologians, to
Are The Jewish Apocrypha Inspired Scripture? Pt. 3 Paid Members Public
Sam Shamoun We continue from where we left off. The Testimony of the Apocrypha The Apocrypha clearly and unequivocally prove beyond any reasonable doubt that they should not be included within the inspired OT canon. The following verses demonstrate why: “and stored the stones in a convenient place on the