sacrifice
Studies on sacrificial themes, covenant, substitution, and fulfillment in Christ.
Does Islam Reject the Need for Vicarious Sacrifices? Pt. 3 Paid Members Public
We resume our discussion (/2018/05/09/does-islam-reject-the-need-for-vicarious-sacrifices-pt-2/). Like the Quran, the hadiths bear witness to the availability and textual reliability of the previous Scriptures during Muhammad’s time. Note, for example, what the following narration states: Narrated Abdullah Ibn Umar: A group of Jews came and invited the Messenger
Does Islam Reject the Need for Vicarious Sacrifices? Pt. 2 Paid Members Public
We continue from where we previously left off (/2018/05/09/does-islam-reject-the-need-for-vicarious-sacrifices-pt-1/). The second problem with this assertion is that both the Quran and the supposedly authentic narrations attributed to Muhammad confirm the textual incorruptibility and availability of the previously revealed Scriptures, specifically the Torah of Moses. Note, for instance,
Does Islam Reject the Need for Vicarious Sacrifices? Pt. 1 Paid Members Public
Certain Muslims appeal to the following passage, It is neither their meat nor their blood that reaches Allah, but it is piety from you that reaches Him. Thus have We made them subject to you that you may magnify Allah for His Guidance to you. And give glad tidings (O
The Need for the Shedding of Blood to make Atonement Paid Members Public
In this article I will be responding to the claim made by some that Leviticus 5:11, “But if he cannot afford two turtledoves or two young pigeons, then he shall bring, as his offering for the sin which he has committed, a tenth of an ephah of fine flour
Yahweh Our Sin-Bearer Paid Members Public
More Prophetic Hints of the Messiah’s Deity The Hebrew Bible describes God as bearing the sins of his people: “And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth, keeping mercy for thousands, BEARING iniquity
For Whom Did the OT High Priest Make Atonement? Pt. 2 Paid Members Public
We continue with our discussion: For Whom Did the OT High Priest Make Atonement? Pt. 1. Israel Alone or the Whole World? The second point to note is that the OT high priest didn’t make atonement only for Israel, but actually offered sacrifices for the salvation of the whole
For Whom Did the OT High Priest Make Atonement? Pt. 1 Paid Members Public
Proponents of definite atonement will often appeal to Jesus’ high priestly role to support their position that Christ died only for the Church. They claim that in the OT the high priest would only make atonement and intercede for the people of God, namely, Israel. In a similar fashion, the
Yes! Christianity Does Necessitate Christ’s Vicarious Death as the Ransom for Salvation! Paid Members Public
This is going to be a reply to the following post by Muhammadan greenhorn question mark https://bloggingtheology.net/2017/04/15/does-christianity-really-necessitate-ransom-for-salvation/. I have already thoroughly addressed and rebutted the great bulk of this neophyte’s assertions in the following articles and rebuttals: Jesus and the Law http://answeringislam.