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

JOHN 1:18 REVISITED… AGAIN! Members Public

In this post I am going to share how English versions render John 1:18 depending on which reading they adopt. MONOGENES HYIOS By far this happens to be the majority reading. It has both very early and widespread geographical attestation, as well as support from ancient translations in various

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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Acts 8:37 – Sorting out the Evidence Members Public

Presented by James Snapp, Jr. (with assistance from members of the NT Textual Criticism group on Facebook), April 2014. And Philip said, “If you believe with all your heart, you may.” And he answered and said, “I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.” – Acts 8:37 Acts

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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ACTS 8:37 AND BAPTISMAL CONFESSION Members Public

The Authorized King James Version (AV) of the Holy Bible contains a verse which modern versions either omit entirely or question its genuineness: “And Philip said, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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REVEALING THE IDENTITY OF ISRAEL’S LORD GOD Members Public

The Scriptures testify that YHVH or Jehovah is the only true God: “For a long time Israel was without the true God, and without a teaching priest and without law, but when in their distress they turned to the LORD, the God of Israel, and sought him, he was found

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Sam Shamoun
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ALLAH’S DIVINE COUNCIL Members Public

In this post I am going to show that, much like we find in God’s true Word the Holy Bible and among the ancient pagan cultures before and during Muhammad’s time, the Quran acknowledges the existence of a heavenly council. This council or assembly consists of heavenly divine

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Sam Shamoun
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JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES’ REFUTED: WORSHIP JESUS AS GOD Members Public

The Gospels employ the Greek word proskyneo in reference to Jesus’ being worshiped on multiple occasions and for various purposes: “Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, Wise-men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying, Where is he that is

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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Is Jesus God? Members Public

The following is taken from this particular post: Is Jesus God? | Answers in Genesis . Chapter 17 Is Jesus God? by Dr. Ron Rhodes on June 17, 2010; last featured December 5, 2014 Featured in The New Answers Book 2. Is Jesus really God? There are many cults and false religions

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Sam Shamoun
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Defending the Deity of Christ and the Trinity Against the Jehovah’s Witnesses Members Public

By Ron Rhodes The following is taken from this specific post: Defending the Deity of Christ and the Trinity. In defending the deity of Christ and the Trinity against the Jehovah’s Witnesses (hereafter JWs), I have always found it best to start with a defense of the deity of

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