theology
Doctrinal studies addressing key themes in Christian belief through Scripture and sound exegesis.
One Adam or Two? Paid Members Public
One Adam or Two? Wail Taghlibi At first glance, this seems like a strange title, since the Qur’an narrates one Adam only. But the Bible speaks of two Adams, one Adam of dust and another Adam from heaven. So which of the two views is correct? This article reviews
Is the Injeel less or more trustworthy than the Quran? Paid Members Public
Part 3 of 3 Farooq Ibrahim The purpose of this last of a three-part response is to share with my fellow Muslim brothers and sisters the discoveries I made regarding the trustworthiness of the Injeel as compared to that of the Quran while I was contending with my faith in
Is the Injeel less or more trustworthy than the Quran? Paid Members Public
Part 2 of 3 Farooq Ibrahim The purpose of writing this second of a three-part response is to share with my fellow Muslim brothers and sisters the discoveries I made regarding the trustworthiness of the Injeel as compared to that of the Quran while I was contending with my faith
Is the Injeel less or more trustworthy than the Quran? Paid Members Public
Part 1 of 3 Farooq Ibrahim Over the years, a number of Muslims and some non-Muslims have asked me why I had problems defending my Islamic faith. While a Muslim in the late 1980’s, and seeking the truth within Islam and also desiring to invite others to Islam, I
Is there a true religion? Paid Members Public
By Dallas M. Roark, Ph.D. If the discussion of a true religion is to be meaningful, it must have an objective starting point. In a sense it must parallel the scientific method. We cannot start with a given factor. The starting point must be one that all people can
A Brief Explanation of the Trinity Paid Members Public
James M. Arlandson What is the doctrine of the Trinity all about, anyway? Why do Christians hold to it? Where does it come from? What does it teach? Why does not Islam teach it? This article addresses these questions and more. As for Islam, Muhammad promises a painful punishment (i.
The Trinity and You Paid Members Public
By Sam Schlorff Question: I am a Muslim. I would like to know more about the Christian religion. I have heard about the concept of Trinity, but I don't really understand it. Thank you. Answer: I will begin with a brief overview of the Christian faith and life
Torture in the Quran and early Islam Paid Members Public
Where is Islamic justice and human rights? James M. Arlandson Three main (twisted) purposes of torture are to punish criminals, to extract information, and to exact revenge. But torture by its nature is excess multiplied by excess, so it is wrong and unjust by its nature. It is at least