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

Rabbi David Kimchi (RaDaK) & Messiah Members Public

David Kimchi, also known as RaDaK, was a medieval rabbinic commentator and philosopher who lived from 1160–1235 AD. In this post I will quote from his commentary in regards to a few OT texts that are either Messianic or have a direct bearing on Christian exegesis of OT verses,

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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Bible Error: How Old was Ahaziah? Members Public

The late Dr. Gleason L. Archer addressed the issue of Ahaziah’s reign and age, since 2 Kings. 8:26 states he was 22 whereas 2 Chronicles 22:2 states he was 42. When did Ahaziah ben Jehoram become king? 2 Kings 8:25 says that Ahaziah son of Jehoram

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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MarYa Jesus: Aramaic Bible & Christ’s Deity Members Public

The Aramaic Bible, commonly referred to as the Peshitta, employs a unique word MarYah, which some authorities believe is a compound phrase consisting of Aramaic Mar (“Lord”) and the shortened form of the Tetragrammaton or the divine name yod-heh-vav-heh, namely, Yah. If this is so then the

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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Mary as All-Holy: Is it Biblical? Members Public

The teaching of the ancient Churches that Mary was made perfectly holy and kept absolutely pure is based on the necessary conclusion of what the Scriptures teach in respect to the holiness and purity of God. For instance, the Holy Bible is explicitly clear that nothing unclean and impure can

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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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
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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

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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