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Defense and explanation of Christian doctrine, practice, and worldview through rigorous biblical argumentation.
Muhammad: The Torah’s Upholder & Defender Paid Members Public
The following verse poses a major problem for Muslims: Have you not considered those (Jews) who are given a portion of the Book? They are invited to the Book of Allah that it might decide between them, then a part of them turn back and they withdraw. S. 3:23
Isaiah 42 Revisited Paid Members Public
The purpose of this short post is to demonstrate how both ancient and post-Christian versions and commentaries from both Jews and Christians interpreted Isaiah 42:1. All emphasis will be mine. LXX “Jacob is my servant, I will help him: Israel is my chosen, my soul has accepted him; I
Bart Ehrman, Jesus & Daniel’s Son of Man Paid Members Public
Bart Ehrman is among a few fringe scholars who think that Jesus’ Apocalyptic Son of Man sayings are not about himself, but are referring to someone else. Despite believing this to be the case, Ehrman does admit that this is not the view of the Gospel writers, since he acknowledges
Christ: The Physical Seed of David Paid Members Public
In this article I will cite all the relevant NT verses which affirm that Jesus is a physical descendant of king David, making him an Israelite from the tribe of Judah. Since Jesus was born of the Holy Virgin by the Holy Spirit, this means that the Lord Jesus traces
Mary’s Father: Eli or Joakim? Paid Members Public
According to the earliest tradition, Mary’s parents were named Joachim/Joakim and Anna/Hannah. Their names can be found in the second century writing titled Protoevanglium of James the Lesser, a very early source which contains traditions from the first century AD. This was a quite popular work among
Martin Luther on Crossing Oneself Paid Members Public
Here are the instructions that Martin Luther gave his followers in relation to doing the sign of the Cross: Morning Prayer. 01 In the morning, when you rise, you shall bless yourself with the holy cross and say: In the name of God the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
Eusebius on Origen Paid Members Public
In this post I will be quoting excerpts from 4th century AD Church historian Eusebius’ Ecclesiastical History the very controversial apologist and theologian Origen. Eusebius mentions the story of Origen castrating himself and also sought to refute the charge of Origen being a heretic. All emphasis will be mine. Chapter
Jesus Christ: The Sovereign Lord of the Angels Paid Members Public
The Gospels and Acts speak of God sending an angel of the Lord to make his purpose known to specific individuals: “Now when they had departed, behold, an angel of the Lord (angelos Kyriou) appeared to Joseph in a dream, saying, “Arise and take the young child and his mother,