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Biblical studies on the nature, attributes, and identity of God, with emphasis on monotheism and divine revelation.

The Calves of YHWH Pt. 2 Members Public

More Evidence for the Trinity In a previous article, I showed how the fashioning of the golden calves points to the Triune Nature of God: The Calves of the Trinity: The Calves of the Trinity. I like to expound on this a bit more. When the Davidic kingdom became divided

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Sam Shamoun
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The Calves of the Trinity Members Public

A hidden gem for the Trinity can be found in the story of the Exodus and the event of the golden calf. The Israelites grew restless after Moses went up to the Mount to meet God, and demanded that Aaron fashion an image, an idol, of the God who brought

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Sam Shamoun
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The 9 Choirs of Heavenly Creatures Members Public

According to the ancient apostolic Churches, i.e., Oriental Orthodox (OO), Eastern Orthodox (EO), Assyrian Church of the East (ACOE), and the Catholic Church, there are nine choirs or categories of spirit creatures God has made. They are: Seraphim, Cherubim, Thrones, Dominions, Powers (Virtues), Authorities, Principalities, Archangels, and Angels. In

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Sam Shamoun
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Wallace, Jesus & the True God Members Public

The excerpt cited here is taken from Dr. Daniel B. Wallace’s Greek Grammar Beyond the Basics: An Exegetical Syntax of the New Testament, published by Zondervan, Grand Rapids, MI 1996], pp. 326-327. All emphasis will be mine. 1 John 5:20 houtos estin ho alethinos theos kai zoe aionios

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Sam Shamoun
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The Seed that Blesses the World: Israel Not It! Members Public

Orthodox Jews, Zionists and specific Christian sects quote the following Old Testament passage to prove that national Israel is the seed of Abraham whom God said would either be a blessing or a curse to the nations: “And Balaam saw that it was good in the eyes of Yahweh to

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Sam Shamoun
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Chrysostom: Jews & their Synagogues & Feasts Members Public

The following is taken from John Chrysostom, Against the Jews. Homily 1. All emphasis will be mine. (1) TODAY I HAD INTENDED to complete my discussion on the topic on which I spoke to you a few days ago; I wished to present you with even clearer proof that God&

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Sam Shamoun
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Jesus: The Balaam of the Talmud Members Public

According to Talmudic scholars, certain references to Balaam in the Talmud are actually about Jesus. Case in point: And he took up his parable, and said, Alas, who shall live when God doeth this!10 R. Simeon b. Lakish said: Woe unto him who maketh himself alive by the name

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Sam Shamoun
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Submitting to the Bishop Members Public

The Holy Bible is clear that the inspired Scriptures were never meant to be the private possession of the common folk, but were to be entrusted to qualified individuals appointed by God. These were the ones whom God authorized to teach and interpret the oracles of God to his people,

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Sam Shamoun
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