colossians

Exegetical and theological commentary on the book of Colossians, especially Christology and divine identity.

Paul on Sabbath Observance Pt. 2 Members Public

I continue the discussion on whether Christians are obligated to keep the Sabbath day, as prescribed in the Mosaic Law (https://answeringislam.blog/paul-on-sabbath-observance/). In his fiery letter to the Galatians, the Holy Spirit filled Apostle warns the believers not to be deceived by the demonic powers that had once

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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Paul on Sabbath Observance Members Public

In his letter to the Colossians, Paul warns believers against the Judaizing influence of false Christians who sought to mislead the Gentiles into observing the Sabbath and other related observances prescribed under the Mosaic Law: “Be careful that you don’t let anyone rob you through his philosophy and vain

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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CHRIST’S SUPREMACY OVER ALL CREATION Members Public

The following excerpt is taken from renowned Evangelical New Testament Greek scholar Murray J. Harris’s commentary, Exegetical Guide To The Greek New Testament: Colossians And Philemon, published by William B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., Grand Rapids, MI 2010, pp. 64-70. All emphasis is mine. VERSE 15 ὅς ἐστιν εἰκὼν τοῦ

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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Creation Will Worship YHWH Jesus Members Public

The following excerpt is taken from the monumental work titled The Incarnate Christ and His Critics: A Biblical Defense, authored by Robert M. Bowman Jr. & J. Ed Komoszewski, published by Kregel Academic, Grand Rapids, MI, 2024, Chapter 26: Jesus as “Lord” in Paul, Part 3: The Name of Jesus:

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Sam Shamoun
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CHRIST: THE FATHER’S CO-CREATOR Members Public

The following excerpt is taken from the monumental work titled The Incarnate Christ and His Critics: A Biblical Defense, authored by Robert M. Bowman Jr. & J. Ed Komoszewski, published by Kregel Academic, Grand Rapids, MI, 2024, Part 4: Doing What Only God Does: Jesus’ Divine Deeds, Chapter 32: The

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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GOD GAVE JESUS LIFE? Members Public

The following excerpt is taken from the monumental work titled The Incarnate Christ and His Critics: A Biblical Defense, authored by Robert M. Bowman Jr. & J. Ed Komoszewski, published by Kregel Academic, Grand Rapids, MI, 2024, Part 2: Like Father, Like Son: Jesus’ Divine Attributes, Chapter 13: Was Christ

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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A HYMN TO THE DIVINE CHRIST Members Public

The following is taken from the monumental work titled The Incarnate Christ and His Critics: A Biblical Defense, authored by Robert M. Bowman Jr. & J. Ed Komoszewski, published by Kregel Academic, Grand Rapids, MI, 2024, Part 2: Like Father, Like Son: Jesus’ Divine Attributes, Chapter 11: Preexistence in Paul

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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FIRSTBORN OF CREATION REVISITED… AGAIN! Members Public

The following is taken from the monumental work titled The Incarnate Christ and His Critics: A Biblical Defense, authored by Robert M. Bowman Jr. & J. Ed Komoszewski, published by Kregel Academic, Grand Rapids, MI, 2024, Part 2: Like Father, Like Son: Jesus’ Divine Attributes, Chapter 13. Was Christ the

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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