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In-depth examinations of Scripture, textual reliability, theological themes, and defense of biblical doctrine.

FIRSTBORN OF CREATION REVISITED… AGAIN! Members Public

The following is taken from the monumental work titled The Incarnate Christ and His Critics: A Biblical Defense, authored by Robert M. Bowman Jr. & J. Ed Komoszewski, published by Kregel Academic, Grand Rapids, MI, 2024, Part 2: Like Father, Like Son: Jesus’ Divine Attributes, Chapter 13. Was Christ the

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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JESUS AND THE GOSPEL Members Public

The Synoptic Gospels portray Jesus as being sent to proclaim the Gospel of the kingdom of God, announcing to the Jews that God’s rule had come and it was therefore time for them to repent and believe: “Now after John had been delivered up into custody, Jesus came into

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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MATERIAL FOR THE ANDANI DISCUSSION Members Public

In this post I will show how the Quran attests that the Christianity delineated within the New Testament is the true religion of Jesus Christ, revealed and preserved by God. 1. JESUS’ FOLLOWERS WERE TO BE VICTORIOUS TILL THE RESURRECTION DAY. Behold! Allah said: “O Jesus! I will take thee

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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JOHN’S EGO EIMI SAYINGS REVISITED Members Public

A careful examination of the Greek version of the Hebrew Bible, typically known as the Septuagint (LXX), with that of John’s Gospel will conclusively prove that Jesus’ “I AM” statements are clearly intended to identify him as the human incarnation of YHWH God (cf. John 1:1-18). The

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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THE UNCLEAR QURAN: WHAT IS THE INJIL? Members Public

The Quran repeatedly asserts that it is a book that fully explains everything contained therein: Say: “Shall I seek for judge other than God? – when He it is Who hath sent unto you the Book, explained in detail.” They know full well, to whom We have given the Book, that

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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THE UNIQUENESS OF PETER Members Public

In this post I present some of the biblical data which points to Peter’s primacy over the Apostles. I begin with some of the many verses where Peter is singled out for particular functions and specific privileges: “While He was still speaking, they came from the house of the

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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CHRIST’S DEITY IN HEBREWS Members Public

The Book of Hebrews describes Jesus as YHWH God Incarnate, as well as the very Wisdom and Son of God who became a human being (Cf. 1:1-3, 6, 8-12; 2:5-18; 3:3-6). In fact, the inspired author states that it was the prehuman Jesus

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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NWT & JESUS’ EQUALITY TO FATHER Members Public

The inspired Scriptures exhort believers to emulate the mindset of Christ who did not take advantage of the fact of his being equal to God in essence, glory, majesty and honor, but voluntarily set aside his status and privileges to become a human being in order to take on the

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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