theology

Doctrinal studies addressing key themes in Christian belief through Scripture and sound exegesis.

Early Church on Jesus as the Almighty of Rev. 1:8 Members Public

In this article I will quote various Christian writers, theologians, apologists and/or fathers of the early Church in relation to their interpretation of the following verse from John’s Apocalypse: “‘I am the Alpha and the Omega,’ says the Lord God, ‘who is, and who was, and who is

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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The Canon as Protestantism’s Achilles’ Heel Pt. 1 Members Public

In this post I will be quoting sections of Eusebius’ Church History in respect to the various debates and disagreements over the canonicity of particular books, which were/are considered sacred. Some of these writings did not make it into the canon but were highly regarded and viewed as inspired

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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Maimonides: Seeing the Incorporeal God Members Public

Moses Maimonides was a 12th–13th century AD Jewish theologian/philosopher who was heavily influenced by the Greek notions of God’s incorporeality and impassibility, which caused him to allegorize and anthropomorphize much of the Hebrew Bible. Maimonides explained away OT verses, which speak of God appearing invisible, tangible ways,

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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John 1:18 Revisited: Father & Son are the one God Members Public

In the Gospel of John, Jesus emphatically testifies to the Father being the only God and the only true God:   “How can you believe, when you receive glory from one another and you do not seek the glory that is from the only God (tou monou theou)?” John 5:44

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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Early Church, John 16:13, Perichoresis & the Filioque Members Public

The Catholic Church teaches that Christians have always believed and affirmed the Filioque, e.g., the Father spiritually breathes/spirates the Holy Spirit through the Son timelessly, eternally. This in turn makes the Holy Spirit the Spirit of both the Father and the Son, which is precisely what the inspired

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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Marian Devotion in Catholicism Members Public

In this article I will be quoting from two Catholic sources, highlighting the roles and titles ascribed to the blessed and holy Mother of our risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. In a follow up post, I will provide the biblical substantiation for one of the titles attributed to the

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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YHWH: One like the Son of Man Has Come! Members Public

In Daniel 7, the prophet beholds an astonishing vision wherein he sees two Divine Powers/Persons. I quote part of the vision here for the benefit of the readers: “In the first year of Belshazzar king of Babylon Daniel saw a dream and visions in his head as he lay

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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Daniel’s Most Holy High Ones Members Public

The prophet Daniel is given visions in which he sees two distinct divine Powers or Persons, namely, the Ancient of Days and one like a Son of Man: “I kept looking Until thrones were set up, And the Ancient of Days was seated; His clothing was like white snow And

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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