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Defense and explanation of Christian doctrine, practice, and worldview through rigorous biblical argumentation.
The New Testament Documents and the Historicity of the Resurrection Paid Members Public
Sam Shamoun The historicity of the resurrection is firmly rooted in the reliability of the New Testament documents. If it can be shown that the NT documents are unreliable, then the case for the resurrection goes out the window. If, however, it can be demonstrated that the NT documents are
A Christian Defense of the Gospel to the Muslims Paid Members Public
Sam Shamoun Throughout the course of this study, the object will be to give a rational and loving defense of the Gospel (1 Peter 3:15; Jude 3; 2 Corinthians 10:5; Acts 9:22, 29; 17:2-3, 19; 18:24-28; Philippians 1:7, 16; Titus 1:6-9). Apologetics is
The Crucifixion of Christ - A Christian Critique of the Quran Paid Members Public
The Crucifixion of Christ - A Christian Critique of the Quran Sam Shamoun The crucifixion, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ is the heart of the Christian faith. Everything a Christian believes in and hopes for revolves around Jesus' death on the cross for unworthy sinners. The resurrection is
Biblical Consummation versus Islamic Abrogation [Part 2] Paid Members Public
Biblical Consummation versus Islamic Abrogation A Comparative Look at Two Different Interpretive Approaches [Part 1] Part 2 Sam Shamoun We anticipate that some Muslims will challenge our explanation and understanding of the biblical data by arguing that this is nothing more than an attempt at damage control. Someone may say
Biblical Consummation versus Islamic Abrogation [Part 1] Paid Members Public
Biblical Consummation versus Islamic Abrogation A Comparative Look at Two Different Interpretive Approaches Part 1 [Part 2] Sam Shamoun Some Muslims, in order to justify the Quranic doctrine of abrogation, claim that the Holy Bible teaches something similar. They assert that the Holy Bible contains many instructions and practices which
The Apostles of Christ: Messengers of God or Mere Disciples? Paid Members Public
Sam Shamoun According to certain Muslim expositors, there is a story in the Quran that affirms that Jesus' disciples functioned as God's messengers. Here is the story in question, which will be followed with comments from some of Islam's best-known commentators and historians: Set forth
Is there an Evolution in NT Christology? [Part 1] Paid Members Public
Is there an Evolution in NT Christology? Analyzing Muslim Claims That the Christological Portraits of the Bible Are Contradictory [Part 1] [Part 2] Sam Shamoun Introduction Muslims have devised different approaches in which to undermine the Biblical case for the absolute Deity of the Lord Jesus Christ. The most popular
The Quranic View of Christians : Fellow Believers or Unbelieving Polytheists? Paid Members Public
Sam Shamoun The focus of this study will be to briefly examine the Quranic position on Christians, whether Christians are viewed as believers or blasphemers. We begin with an examination of the first Quranic verse in our discussion: "And argue not with the People of the Scripture unless it