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The Eternal Generation of the Son: A Biblical Perspective Paid Members Public
The Eternal Generation of the Son A Biblical Perspective Sam Shamoun The following article is an extension of our answers to common question series, with this one focusing specifically on the issue of Christ receiving authority or certain things from the Father and how this affects his Deity. An example
Does Yahweh Really Deceive? Paid Members Public
Sam Shamoun The Quran clearly teaches, both implicitly and explicitly, that Allah is a deceiver, and even brags that he is the best deceiver of them all. See for instance these articles: http://answering-islam.org/Authors/Wood/deceptive_god.htm http://answering-islam.org/Shamoun/preserved-crucifixion.htm http://answering-islam.org/Quran/
The New Testament Documents and the Historicity of the Resurrection Paid Members Public
Sam Shamoun The historicity of the resurrection is firmly rooted in the reliability of the New Testament documents. If it can be shown that the NT documents are unreliable, then the case for the resurrection goes out the window. If, however, it can be demonstrated that the NT documents are
Jesus is from the Seed of David Paid Members Public
Shahid Bin Waheeds Lies Exposed: Paul Was Correct - Jesus IS FROM the Seed of David! This article is a response directed towards Shahid Bin Waheeds (SBW) misinformation and slander against the Apostle Paul in the article Paul LIED: Jesus is NOT the Seed of David! Normally, we would ignore
Biblical Consummation versus Islamic Abrogation [Part 2] Paid Members Public
Biblical Consummation versus Islamic Abrogation A Comparative Look at Two Different Interpretive Approaches [Part 1] Part 2 Sam Shamoun We anticipate that some Muslims will challenge our explanation and understanding of the biblical data by arguing that this is nothing more than an attempt at damage control. Someone may say
Biblical Consummation versus Islamic Abrogation [Part 1] Paid Members Public
Biblical Consummation versus Islamic Abrogation A Comparative Look at Two Different Interpretive Approaches Part 1 [Part 2] Sam Shamoun Some Muslims, in order to justify the Quranic doctrine of abrogation, claim that the Holy Bible teaches something similar. They assert that the Holy Bible contains many instructions and practices which
The Apostles of Christ: Messengers of God or Mere Disciples? Paid Members Public
Sam Shamoun According to certain Muslim expositors, there is a story in the Quran that affirms that Jesus' disciples functioned as God's messengers. Here is the story in question, which will be followed with comments from some of Islam's best-known commentators and historians: Set forth
Is there an Evolution in NT Christology? [Part 1] Paid Members Public
Is there an Evolution in NT Christology? Analyzing Muslim Claims That the Christological Portraits of the Bible Are Contradictory [Part 1] [Part 2] Sam Shamoun Introduction Muslims have devised different approaches in which to undermine the Biblical case for the absolute Deity of the Lord Jesus Christ. The most popular