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

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
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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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Biblical Canon of Isidore of Seville Members Public

Isidore, bishop of Seville (c. 560–636), is a canonized saint in the Catholic Church. In his work, titled The Etymologies of Isidore of Seville, compiled between 615 and the early 630s AD, he lists the Scriptures which the Church accepted as canonical. I quote from the English translation of

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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Biblical Command to Repentance Members Public

Throughout the Holy Bible, God commands individuals to repent of their ways in order that they might live. Repentance isn’t simply regretting the sins one has committed, but also involves a deliberate turning away from these sinful actions and a change of lifestyle which entails obedience to God’s

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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Textual Variants & Reformation Bibles Before King James Members Public

In this post I will be quoting from the Bibles produced during the Reformation period in respect to some of the verses, which are not found in modern English translations of the Holy Bible, or are placed within brackets or parentheses to indicate that the translators question their textual veracity.

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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Geneva Study Bible & Mary’s Virginity Members Public

In this short post I will cite the notes of the Geneva Study Bible on the key texts that Protestant apologists often employ to refute the perpetual virginity of the blessed Mother of our Lord. The reason these notes are important is because they are based on the theological insights

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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Justin Martyr, Messianic Prophecies & Acts of Pilate Members Public

The excerpts cited here are taken from St. Justin Martyr’s First Apology. Justin appeals to Old Testament prophecies and to written records by Pilate, which were still in existence, to convince the Roman authorities of the divine origin and historicity of the Christian faith. Justin’s knowledge of Messianic

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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Novatian, Trinity, Modalism, Hypostatic Union Pt. 2 Members Public

I continue from where I previously left off:Novatian, Trinity, Modalism, Hypostatic Union. Chapter 20. It is Proved from the Scriptures that Christ Was Called an Angel. But Yet It is Shown from Other Parts of Holy Scripture that He is God Also. But if some heretic, obstinately struggling against

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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