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

New English Bible & Christ’s Deity Members Public

The verses cited here in respect to the Deity of Christ are taken from the New English Bible (NEB). “but I will pour a spirit of pity and compassion into the line of David and the inhabitants of Jerusalem. Then They shall look on me, on him whom they have

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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St. Augustine on 1 Cor. 15:28 & Jesus’ Subjection to God Members Public

The quotations from St. Augustine are taken from On the Trinity, Book 1. All emphasis will be mine. Chapter 8.— The Texts of Scripture Explained Respecting the Subjection of the Son to the Father, Which Have Been Misunderstood. Christ Will Not So Give Up the Kingdom to the Father, as

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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Paul, Augustine & Jesus’ Knowledge of the Day & Hour Members Public

The quotations from St. Augustine are taken from On the Trinity, Book 1. The beloved saint will show that the words of our Lord Jesus in Mark 13:32 do not imply that the Son was ignorant of the Day or Hour, but that he chose to veil that knowledge

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
angelsbiblegod

St. Augustine on the Divine Monarchy & Blessed Trinity Members Public

The quotations from St. Augustine are taken from On the Trinity, Book 1. The blessed saint will cite texts such as 1 Timothy 6:13-16 and apply that to the Trinity. In so doing, he identifies the only God of the passage as the Trinity. Augustine also applies 1 John

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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Bart Ehrman, Trinity, Barnabas & Diognetus Members Public

The quotations referenced here are taken from The Apostolic Fathers, Volume II: Epistle of Barnabas. Papias and Quadratus. Epistle to Diognetus. The Shepherd of Hermas, edited and translated by Bart D. Ehrman, and published in 2003 by Harvard University Press. All emphasis will be mine. Epistle of Barnabas 5 This

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
trinitybibleisrael

Confessing Your Faults or Sins? Members Public

According to the Authorized King James Version (AV), Christians are to confess their faults to each other: “Confess your faults (paraptoma) one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.” James 5:16 Other translations, however,

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
biblechristianitytheology

Sharp’s Rule Before Granville Sharp Members Public

In this post I will cite the statements of various textual critics, theologians and/or scholars in respect to Titus 2:13 and 2 Peter 1:1 and the Deity of Christ. Specifically, I will be quoting these authorities to see whether they were aware of the particular Greek construction,

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
biblejesustheology

Joshua as a Picture of Jesus & the Church as Israel Members Public

In this post I will be quoting from the works of Justin Martyr and Tertullian in respect to Old Testament prophecies and typology pointing to Christ. All emphasis will be mine. One interesting typology that both of them employ is the case of Joshua, whom they not only take to

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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