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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 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 Quran Confirms the Bible Has Never Been Corrupted [Part 2] Paid Members Public
Sam Shamoun This is the second part of the debate material. 5. Some Objections Considered A. It is asserted by Muslims that S. 5:48 teaches that the Holy Bible is corrupted: "To you (Muhammad) We revealed the book in truth, attesting to (the truth of) that which IS
The Quran Confirms the Bible Has Never Been Corrupted [Part 1] Paid Members Public
Sam Shamoun [NOTE- The material presented here is meant to be used in lectures and debates. We have compiled some of the best arguments and objections on this subject in order to assist Christians in their evangelistic outreaches and programs. Permission is given to use this material. In fact, portions
The Quran on Biblical Authority Revisited Paid Members Public
Sam Shamoun Introduction This article is the final supplement to my first two papers on this subject ([1], [2]). It is my intention in this paper to examine certain claims made by some Muslims regarding the Quranic position of previous Scriptures. There are Muslims who actually assert that the Taurat,
The Quran on the Authority and Integrity of the Biblical Text, Part 2 Paid Members Public
Sam Shamoun This article is a supplement to my paper, The Quranic Witness to Biblical Authority. Here, I produce additional evidence from both the Quran and Hadith demonstrating that neither Muhammad nor his companions believed that the text of the Holy Bible was corrupted. On the contrary, they wholeheartedly affirmed