theology
Doctrinal studies addressing key themes in Christian belief through Scripture and sound exegesis.
Jesus' Divine Claims and Islam: An Examination of Biblical Christology In Light of the Quranic View of Allah's Attributes Paid Members Public
The Holy Bible on the Age of Marriage Sam Shamoun Visitors to our site may be aware that the Quran permits Muslim men to marry prepubescent girls. For instance, the Quran prescribes the waiting period (iddah) after a divorce has been made: O Prophet, when you divorce women, divorce them
Lukan Christological Preexistence: More Evidence for the Deity of Christ from the Third Gospel Paid Members Public
Lukan Christological Preexistence More Evidence for the Deity of Christ from the Third Gospel Sam Shamoun The purpose of this article is to supplement my discussion on Lukes Christology (*), whether Luke believed that Jesus already was or only became Gods Son during his virginal conception. Here, I intend to provide
The Lords Prayer More Proof for the Deity of Christ Paid Members Public
Sam Shamoun The Lord Jesus, in his instructions to the disciples, taught them to pray in the following manner: "This, then, is how you should pray: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give
Jesus And Latreuo: Examining The NT on Christ Receiving Sacred Service Paid Members Public
Jesus And Latreuo Examining The New Testament On Christ Receiving Sacred Service Sam Shamoun Note: This paper is intended to supplement my article on the worship given to Jesus in the NT (here) by focusing on a particular type of worship given to the risen Lord, namely the service that
Is Muhammad the Last Prophet? Paid Members Public
Sam Shamoun The Quran claims that Muhammad is the seal or the last of the prophets: Muhammad is not the father of any man among you, but he is the Messenger of God and the last (end) of the Prophets. And God is Ever All-Aware of everything. S. 33:40
The Historicity of Jonah Examined Paid Members Public
Sam Shamoun The following is my response to some charges presented against the historical accuracy of the book of Jonah. It is indeed unfortunate that there are some who profess to believe in the Lord Jesus while attacking the accuracy of the Old Testament. The reason why this is unfortunate
The Real Truth of John 1:1 : A Muslim Becomes a Bible Expositor Paid Members Public
The Real Truth of John 1:1 A Muslim Becomes a Bible Expositor Sam Shamoun Muslim apologist Ebrahim Saifuddin has written an article (*) accusing Christian translators of mistranslating and distorting the meaning of John 1:1. We encourage the readers to first consult his article before reading our response. In
An Examination of Jesus Use of Psalm 82:6 in Defense of his Deity Paid Members Public
"I Say: Ye Are Gods" An Examination of Jesus’ Use of Psalm 82:6 in Defense of his Deity Sam Shamoun The Old Testament mentions some of the essential characteristics and abilities of Yahweh which demonstrate that he alone is God: "See now that I, even I,