theology
Doctrinal studies addressing key themes in Christian belief through Scripture and sound exegesis.
Pacifism and the Sword in the Gospels Paid Members Public
James M. Arlandson Did Jesus endorse and encourage violence in the four Gospels, presumably a righteous kind of violence? Did he call his original disciples to this? Did he order all of his disciples to buy swords, really? Two verses may indicate that he did these things. Matt. 10:34
Jesus, Pacifism, and the Sword Paid Members Public
James M. Arlandson Are Christians permitted to carry the sword (or modern weapons)? What should the Churchs policy be on war and peace? Should it counsel the State to turn the other cheek? Are Christians permitted to join the police force and the military? How can they "love their
Facts vs. revelations in the Quran -- Irrational belief must yield to facts Paid Members Public
Facts vs. revelations in the Quran Irrational belief must yield to facts James M. Arlandson If anyone studies the Quran objectively, he or she will be struck by the verses that differ widely from cherished Biblical passages and one historical fact. Normally, these differences should not pose any material or
The name of God in the Bible and the Quran [Part 4: One Last Note] Paid Members Public
The Name of God in the Bible and the Quran One Last Note One challenge put forth by one of the people whom Osama Abdallah quoted in his article is as follows: God has One name, and that's "ALLAH" ... If anyone has any doubts or proofs
The Name of God in the Bible and the Quran [Part 3: Allah the Oak?] Paid Members Public
The Name of God in the Bible and the Quran Part Three: Allah the Oak? In an article responding to Al-Kadhis What Did Jesus Really Say? and in Part Two of this study, I have pointed out that Muhammad called on a god by the name of Allah, and therefore
The Name of God in the Bible and the Quran [Part 2: The Name of Allah] Paid Members Public
The Name of God in the Bible and the Quran Part Two: The Name of Allah We have already presented proof that Gods name in the Bible is YHWH. We must now look at what the Quran calls the name of its god. After doing this, we shall see the
The Name of God in the Bible and the Quran [Part 1: Names and Titles] Paid Members Public
The Name of God in the Bible and the Quran Part One: Names and Titles Many people, including Christians, Muslims, and those who are not of either faith, hold that the God of the Bible, YHWH, and the god of Islam, who is called "Allah," are one and
Muslim Critic's Previous Correspondence Paid Members Public
Muslim First Email: (Sender says he is ex-Christian, and he is probably British). Received: 9 April 2005 Subject: (Name of sender removed) an ex Christian In the name of Allah most gracious most merciful. Salam Do you want to know the miracle of our final messenger Muhammad? You see every
