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

JESUS: THE TRUE ISRAEL OF GOD Members Public

The Scriptures distinguish the true God from the other so-called gods by identifying him as the God of the Patriarchs, i.e., the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. The sacred writings further do so by referring to him as the God of Israel: “Then Moses and Aaron, Nadab, and

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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MELCHIZEDEK REVISITED Members Public

In this post I extract the section on Melchizedek from James Kugel’s book, Traditions of the Bible: A Guide to the Bible as It Was at the Start of the Common Era, Chapter 8. Melchizedek (GENESIS 14:17-20), published by Harvest University Press, Cambridge, Massachusetts/London, England, in 1998.

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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HISTORICITY OF JESUS’ BURIAL Members Public

The material here is taken from the following article: 9 Reasons Why Joseph of Arimathea Was a Real Historical Figure. Joseph of Arimathea plays a big role in defending Jesus’ resurrection. He stood near the center of Bart Ehrman’s reconsideration of the facts surrounding the resurrection. After all, if

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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HOW DID JUDAS DIE? Members Public

Seeing that the fate of Judas often comes up in discussions with Muhammadans as a means of discrediting the Holy Bible, I post the response of the late Dr. Gleason L. Archer for the benefit of Bible believers. I also include his response to another specific aspect related to the

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Sam Shamoun
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JAMES DUNN ON NT CHRISTOLOGY Members Public

In this post I will be citing from the late liberal, critical [N]ew [T]estament scholar James D. G. Dunn’s book Jesus According to the New Testament, published by William. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 2019. The reason for citing this work is because Dunn did not hold to

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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CHRIST’S DEITY: A BIBLICAL OUTLINE Members Public

This is a short outline to be used in discussions and debates. The texts listed are meant to be expounded and exegeted during these discussions/debates. 1. JESUS IS YHWH GOD Matthew 1:21-23 (Cf. 28:20; Psalm 130:7-8); Mark 1:1-8; Luke 3:1-6, 15-17; Acts 19:4;

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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RASHI’S INTERPRETATION OF DANIEL Members Public

In this post I will be referencing the commentary on Daniel 2:34-35, 44-45 and 9:24-27 by renowned Medieval rabbi and anti-Christian polemicist Shlomo Yitzchaki, otherwise known as RASHI. Rashi’s commentary is important since he candidly admitted that the Messianic era or kingdom would be ushered in during

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Sam Shamoun
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MUHAMMAD’S GOD VS. THE GOD REVEALED IN JESUS Members Public

The aim of this post is to share some of the many reasons why the Islamic deity cannot be the same God revealed in the Person of Jesus Christ and his inspired Word, the Holy Bible. The evidence will prove that Muhammad’s Allah is not the same as the

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Sam Shamoun
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