theology
Doctrinal studies addressing key themes in Christian belief through Scripture and sound exegesis.
To deceive or not to deceive Paid Members Public
Sam Shamoun Bassam Zawadi accuses the Apostle Paul of admitting that he used craftiness. He cites 2 Corinthians 12:16 and says: 2 Corinthians 12:16 Be that as it may, I have not been a burden to you. Yet, crafty (panourgos) fellow that I am, I caught you by
Islam and the Doctrine of Original Sin Paid Members Public
A Response to One Muslim Polemicists Denial Sam Shamoun Bassam Zawadi has made an attempt (*) to respond to Samuel Greens rather excellent article regarding Jesus paying for the sins of others (here). In this article we will not be addressing Zawadis arguments (as weak as they are). We will instead
Was Jesus Omniscient? Paid Members Public
Was Jesus Omniscient? Sam Shamoun Bassam Zawadi wrote an article regarding Mark 13:32 and Jesus' omniscience (here). In it he has tried to address my articles regarding how this text affects the omniscience of the Son (here) and the Holy Spirit (here). For the most part, we would
Muhammads Supposed Superiority Paid Members Public
Revisiting Muhammads Supposed Superiority Being a response to a Muslim Dawagandist Sam Shamoun Bassam Zawadi addresses (*) my articles concerning the Islamic scripture portraying Jesus as the greatest of all prophets, vastly superior to Muhammad, and that his blessed mother is the greatest woman ever created (1, 2). In the second
Allahs promises to protect Muhammad from the power of Satan Paid Members Public
Responding to the assertions of a Muslim Apologist Sam Shamoun Bassam Zawadi has written a "response" (*) to my article (*) concerning Allah promising to protect his righteous slaves from harm, specifically from the attacks of Satan and discussed the implications this has on Muhammad being bewitched and reciting verses
Islamic Associates Inc. — Revisiting the Issue of Muhammad’s Partnership with Allah Paid Members Public
Islamic Associates Inc. Revisiting the Issue of Muhammad’s Partnership with Allah Sam Shamoun Bassam Zawadi produced a reply (*) to my article concerning Muhammad being Allah’s equal partner (*). We suggest that the readers first read his response since we will not be following the exact order of his rebuttal.
Pondering the Mercy of Allah Paid Members Public
Pondering the Mercy of Allah Sam Shamoun Bassam Zawadi takes a stab (*; *) at addressing my analysis of certain verses and Islamic reports which point to Allah being imperfect and mutable. Muhammad claimed that Allah created his own attribute of mercy and needs to perfect his light, all of which presupposes
Jesus: God's Sacrificial Lamb of Redemption Paid Members Public
Jesus: God's Sacrificial Lamb of Redemption Sam Shamoun Bassam Zawadi wrote an article where he tries to interpret John the Baptist's words that Jesus is the Lamb of God sent to take away the sin of the world in a manner which denies that Jesus did