messiah
Articles defending messianic prophecy, expectations, and their fulfillment in Jesus.
THE SUN OF RIGHTEOUSNESS ARISES Paid Members Public
One of the unique names attributed to the coming Messiah is the Sun of righteousness who arises with healing in his wings or rays: “But for you who fear My name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its wings. You will go out and grow up like
ISA AL-MASIH: THE KNOWER OF THE UNSEEN Paid Members Public
In this post: THE QURAN CONFIRMS: JESUS IS EXACTLY LIKE ALLAH! I showed how the Islamic traditions testify that Jesus is exactly like Allah in the latter’s power and status. Here I am going to highlight another area where Jesus is likened to Allah. The Quran attributes knowledge of
Isaiah 7:14: Of whom does this prophecy speak? Paid Members Public
I am reposting this now defunct article for the benefit of the readers. Introduction At a public debate on the issue ‘Was Jesus the Messiah?’ (London L’Chaim Society, 19/1/98), Rabbi Shmuel Boteach stated from the platform that any Christian claiming that Isaiah 7.14 is a prophecy
Eusebius on the Meaning of Jesus’ Name Paid Members Public
Noted fourth century church historian Eusebius has a section explaining the meaning and significance of Jesus’ Hebrew name, which I cite at length. CHAPTER 17 That the Name of Jesus was also honoured among the Ancient Friends of God. MOSES was also the first to use the Name Jesus, when
The Slaying of the God-Man Paid Members Public
In this post I am going to cite two passages from Zechariah where the inspired prophet foretells of a Man who is God’s equal, since he is Jehovah God in the flesh, that returns to save the remnant of Israel, resulting in the nation mourning for their sin of
More Proof that Isaiah 52:13-53:12 Cannot Be National Israel Paid Members Public
In this short post I will provide further evidence that national Israel cannot be the suffering Servant who suffers for the sins of the world and is exalted to divine status. According to the prophecy, the Servant is the righteous One who justifies and makes many righteous by bearing their
ISAIAH 53 IS NOT ABOUT NATIONAL ISRAEL Paid Members Public
There are certain Muslim polemicists and anti-Christian rabbis such as Tovia Singer who deny that Isaiah 52:13-53:12 is a prophecy of the vicarious suffering and substitutionary death of the Messiah, particularly Jesus. Some argue that this refers to the national Israel suffering for the sins of the nations
Messianic Prophecy and the Quran: Another Muhammadan Dilemma Paid Members Public
In this post, I am going to show how the Islamic tradition affirms that Jesus was prophesied in the scriptures entrusted to the Jews, and the dilemma this poses for Muslims. The Old Testament Confirms Jesus’ Messiahship According to Muslim expositors, this text, And the Jews say, `The Christians stand