bible

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

101 Cleared-up Contradictions in the Bible Pt. 4 Members Public

We come to the final section: 101 Cleared-up Contradictions in the Bible Pt. 3. 76. Did the Capernaum centurion come personally to ask Jesus to heal his slave (Matthew 8:5), or did he send elders of the Jews and his friends (Luke 7:3,6)? (Category: the text is

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
biblebible-studychristianity

101 Cleared-up Contradictions in the Bible Pt. 3 Members Public

We now arrive at the third section: 101 Cleared-up Contradictions in the Bible Pt. 2. 56. When Paul saw the light and fell to the ground, did his traveling companions fall ( Acts 26:14 ) or did they not fall ( Acts 9:7 ) to the ground? (Category: misunderstood the Greek usage

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
biblebible-studytheology

101 Cleared-up Contradictions in the Bible Pt. 2 Members Public

This is a continuation from the previous segment: 101 Cleared-up Contradictions in the Bible. 26. Was Jacob (Matthew 1:16) or Heli (Luke 3:23) the father of Joseph and husband of Mary? (Category: misunderstood the Hebrew usage) The answer to this is simple but requires some explanation. Most scholars

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
biblebible-studychristianity

THE QURAN’S CONFIRMATION OF THE HOLY BIBLE REVISITED Members Public

INTRODUCTION The Quran supposedly consists of chapters (surahs) which Muhammad composed in Mecca and then later in Medina. In this post I am going to show how both the Meccan and Medinan surahs affirm that the original, true uncorrupt Scriptures which God sent down through his inspired prophets were in

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
quranbibleislam

A note on the humanitarian character of Deut 21.10-14 Members Public

The following is a post from Glenn Miller that I publish here for the benefit of the readers since it highlights the amazing compassion and love of the true God. All of the commentaries I have access to note that the legal provisions in Deut 21.10-14 are ‘exceptional’, ‘remarkable’

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
torahmosesisrael

BIBLICAL PASSAGES ON THE TRINITY Members Public

In this post I am going to list verses which identify the Father, Son and Holy Spirit as God in absolute, essential sense, thereby establishing the Trinity as a fact of biblical revelation. GOD THE FATHER “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
trinityholy-spiritjesus-christ

JESUS IN THE QUR’AN AND THE BIBLE Members Public

I am posting Muslim polemicist’s Jamal Badawi’s pamphlet on Jesus for the express purpose of referring back to it in my refutation of his points. This pamphlet can also be found here: https://www.institutealislam.com/jesus-in-the-quran-and-bible-by-dr-jamal-a-badawi/. By Dr. Jamal Badawi INTRODUCTION ·  1. Jesus: COMMON LINK between Muslims

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
jesusquranbible

SHABIR ALLY’S ILAH: THE NOT SO LOVING ONE! Members Public

The true God revealed in the Lord Jesus Christ and the inspired pages of the Holy Bible rebukes those who love only those who love and do good to them seeing that this fails to reflect God’s perfect love for mankind: “If you love those who love you, why

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
islamallahchristianity
Get Updates