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PSALM 110 IN EARLY CHRISTIAN SOURCES

In this post I will cite some of the early post-biblical Christian writings’ application and interpretation of Psalm 110. But before I do so I will first cite the 110th Psalm and bring out its theological and Christological implications. MESSIAH’S HEAVENLY ENTHRONEMENT Here’s the Psalm in question: “A

HISTORICITY OF JESUS’ BURIAL

The material here is taken from the following article: 9 Reasons Why Joseph of Arimathea Was a Real Historical Figure. Joseph of Arimathea plays a big role in defending Jesus’ resurrection. He stood near the center of Bart Ehrman’s reconsideration of the facts surrounding the resurrection. After all, if

JOHN CALVIN ON MICHAEL BEING JESUS CHRIST

Many folks may be unaware of the fact that the Swiss reformer and lawyer John Calvin actually thought that the archangel Michael was actually Jesus Christ. This view can be found in his commentary on Daniel 10:13 and 12:1. All emphasis will be mine: “He adds next, Behold!

CHRIST WORSHIPED AS GOD ALMIGHTY

The purpose of this post is to present the various ways in which believers worshiped and glorified the risen Jesus starting from the very first century AD and up until the fourth century. The aim is to provide conclusive proof that the very first Christians (who were primarily Jewish) were

EUSEBIUS ON THE TRUE & ANCIENT FAITH

In this post I will quote from Eusebius’ History of Church, written around 312-324 AD, where he appeals to the writers, apologists, theologians, fathers, etc. of the Church to prove that the holy Apostles and their successors have always taught that Jesus Christ is God who became man. He will

JAMES DUNN ON NT CHRISTOLOGY

In this post I will be citing from the late liberal, critical [N]ew [T]estament scholar James D. G. Dunn’s book Jesus According to the New Testament, published by William. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 2019. The reason for citing this work is because Dunn did not hold to

AN ORTHODOX’S MISREADING OF JUSTIN

In this post I will be correcting the gross misreading and misinterpretation of Justin Martyr’s Christological views by an orthodox author. THE CLAIM I cite from author John Behr’s Formation of Christian Theology-Volume One: The Way to Nicaea, published by St. Vladimir’s Seminary Press, 2004. All emphasis

WHO SAYS JESUS IS THE UNIQUE SON OF GOD?

The Muslim scripture asserts that Muhammad was a prophet sent by the same God revealed in Jesus Christ and who inspired the OT prophets/messengers: Lo! We inspire thee as We inspired Noah and the prophets after him, as We inspired Abraham and Ishmael and Isaac and Jacob and the

CHRIST: THE UNCREATED CREATOR OF ALL CREATION

The inspired Scriptures proclaim that the Father employed the Son to create and preserve the whole entire creation: “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the very beginning. Through him all things (panta di’ autou

CHRIST’S DEITY: A BIBLICAL OUTLINE

This is a short outline to be used in discussions and debates. The texts listed are meant to be expounded and exegeted during these discussions/debates. 1. JESUS IS YHWH GOD Matthew 1:21-23 (Cf. 28:20; Psalm 130:7-8); Mark 1:1-8; Luke 3:1-6, 15-17; Acts 19:4;