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Defenses of the identity, deity, teachings, and works of Jesus using Scripture and historical evidence.
Why did Jesus curse the fig tree for not bearing fruit, although it was not even fig season? Paid Members Public
A Series of Answers to Common Questions Sam Shamoun Question: Jesus, in the Synoptic Gospels, went to a fig tree looking for food to eat (Matthew 21:18-22; Mark 11:12-14, 20-21). When he saw that there were no figs on the tree he cursed it. The problem with this
Why did Jesus never say, "I am God, and there is none else"? Paid Members Public
A Series of Answers to Common Questions Sam Shamoun Question: Unlike the OT where Yahweh says over and over again "I am God, and there is none else" (Isaiah 43:10-13, 44:6-8, 45:5-6, 46:9-11), Jesus never once said those words. Not once did he say,
Since Baptism is "for the forgiveness of sins", does that not imply that Jesus was a sinner? Paid Members Public
A Series of Answers to Common Questions Sam Shamoun Question: According to the Bible, Johns baptism was for the forgiveness of sins (cf. Matthew 3:6, 11; Luke 3:1-3; Acts 19:4). All three synoptics state that Jesus came to be baptized by John (cf. Matthew 3:13-17; Mark
How can Jesus be God if he is given the name Lord only at his exaltation? Paid Members Public
A Series of Answers to Common Questions Sam Shamoun Question: Paul says in Philippians 2:9 that Jesus was given the name Lord at his exaltation, which means that he wasnt the Lord before that moment in time. If Christ becomes Lord at some point then wouldnt this prove that
Jesus says that the Father is greater than he is, proving that he is not God. Paid Members Public
A Series of Answers to Common Questions Sam Shamoun Question: Jesus says that the Father is greater than he is, proving that he is not God. There is no one who is greater than God. Answer: Here is the passage in question: "You heard that I said to you,
Jesus wept, slept, was hungry and thirsty, but God does not sleep, thirst or hunger. Paid Members Public
A Series of Answers to Common Questions Sam Shamoun Question: According to the Holy Bible Jesus manifested human traits not befitting God. For instance Jesus wept (cf. John 11:35), slept (cf. Mark 4:35), hungered and thirsted (cf. John 4:6-7). God doesn’t tire, doesn’t sleep, doesn’
How can Jesus be God when he denies being all-powerful? Paid Members Public
A Series of Answers to Common Questions Sam Shamoun Question: Jesus says he can do nothing by himself, but can only do and judge according to what God commands (cf. John 5:19, 30). How can Jesus be God when he denies being all-powerful? Answer: The above question ignores the
Jesus says that the Father is greater than he is, proving that he is not God. Paid Members Public
A Series of Answers to Common Questions Sam Shamoun Question: It is reported in Matthew's Gospel that Jesus said that all authority was given to him in heaven and earth (cf. Mat. 28:18), which means that someone else gave it to him. That someone else must be