theology
Doctrinal studies addressing key themes in Christian belief through Scripture and sound exegesis.
An Articulation of Prima Scriptura Pt. 1 Paid Members Public
The Biblical Basis for the Primacy of Holy Scriptures Prima Scriptura is the belief that the Holy Scriptures are essential and primary, since they are the inspired, infallible words of God. It is different from Sola Scripturea in that it does not negate the necessity of Sacred Tradition and the
An Articulation of Prima Scriptura Pt. 2 Paid Members Public
Some Objections Considered I continue from where I previously left off: An Articulation of Prima Scriptura Pt. 1. We next address four main objections often leveled against the primacy and necessity of the Holy Scriptures. It is claimed that if 2 Timothy 3:14-17 proves the doctrine of Prima Scriptura,
An Articulation of Sola Scriptura – Appendices Paid Members Public
Make sure to read the previous segment: An Articulation of Sola Scriptura Pt. 2. Appendix A: 1 Corinthians 4:6 and the Sufficiency of Scriptures In 1 Corinthians 4:6 Paul commanded the Corinthian believers to imitate his example, and that of Apollos, by not going beyond what is written,
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
Who Did Abraham See? Paid Members Public
The Holy Scriptures emphatically teach that Yahweh God Almighty personally appeared to Abraham on several occasions: “Yahweh APPEARED to Abram and said, ‘I will give this land to your offspring.’ He built an altar there to Yahweh, who had APPEARED to him.” Genesis 12:1World English Bible (WEB) “When Abram