romans

Exposition of Romans’ doctrines—sin, justification, grace, and life in the Spirit.

Reverencing the Bishop Members Public

The Scriptures teach that believers are to honor and submit to the existing authorities, since they have been appointed by God for specific purposes such as maintaining order: “Every person is to be in subjection to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those which

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
biblegodromans

Origen: Monarchia & the Filioque Members Public

The following excerpts are from Origen’s Commentary on the Gospel of John. In this section, Origen will argue for the Father being stronger and greater than the Son, and the Spirit owing his existence/essence to the Son, and not just the Father alone. However, Origen makes it clear

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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Christ: The Supreme God Above All Members Public

The following excerpt is taken from the monumental work titled The Incarnate Christ and His Critics: A Biblical Defense, authored by Robert M. Bowman Jr. & J. Ed Komoszewski, published by Kregel Academic, Grand Rapids, MI, in 2024, Part 3: The Name of Jesus: Jesus’ Divine Names, 24. Jesus as

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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Paul Proclaims: Christ is Creator and Not a Creature Members Public

In his epistle to the Romans, Paul laments the fact that humans have turned to worshiping and serving the creation as opposed to glorifying and thanking the Creator, who is to be praised forever: “For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men

Sam Shamoun
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&

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
church-historygodisaiah

Paul on Sabbath Observance Pt. 2 Members Public

I continue the discussion on whether Christians are obligated to keep the Sabbath day, as prescribed in the Mosaic Law (https://answeringislam.blog/paul-on-sabbath-observance/). In his fiery letter to the Galatians, the Holy Spirit filled Apostle warns the believers not to be deceived by the demonic powers that had once

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
christianitybiblecolossians

Excerpts from Origen’s Romans Commentary Members Public

The quotations are taken from Origen’s Commentary on the Epistle to the Romans, Books 1-5 (Fathers of the Church Patristic Series), translated by Thomas P. Scheck, published by The Catholic University of America Press Publication, 2009. All emphasis will be mine.  5. Concerning his Son.83 He who was

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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Early Church on Romans 8:29-34 & 9:5 Members Public

Christian Writers on Foreknowledge, Predestination, Baptism & the Trinity The excerpts cited here are taken from Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture New Testament VI (Romans), edited by Gerald Bray and Thomas C. Oden, published by IVP Press, Downers Grove, IL, 2005. All emphasis will be mine. 8:29 Conformed to

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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