theology

Doctrinal studies addressing key themes in Christian belief through Scripture and sound exegesis.

CATECHISM, JESUS & THE ANGEL OF GOD Members Public

I post a section from the Catechism of the Catholicism concerning its teaching in respect to the revelation of Christ the Word and the Holy Spirit during the Old Testament period. All emphasis will be mine. Article 9 “I BELIEVE IN THE HOLY CATHOLIC CHURCH” CHAPTER THREE I BELIEVE IN

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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POPE LEO & AQUINAS ON THE ANGEL OF GOD Members Public

In this short post I will provide references from Pope Leo 1 and Thomas Aquinas, showing that they both affirmed that Jesus Christ is that very great Angel of the Old Testament who appeared to the patriarchs and prophets as God. All emphasis will be mine. Pope Leo But if

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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ORTHODOX STUDY BIBLE, TRINITY & THE TORAH Members Public

In this post I will be citing from the Orthodox Study Bible (OSB), published by Thomas Nelson, 2008. The quotations will be in regards to the position that OSB takes in respect to the Trinity being mentioned all throughout the first five books of Moses, which are commonly referred to

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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THE ANGELS WORSHIP HIM! PT. 2 Members Public

I proceed with my analysis of Hebrews 1:6: THE ANGELS WORSHIP HIM! PT. 1. ANGELS WORSHIP JESUS AS YHWH INCARNATE Here’s the verse again: “And when He again brings the firstborn into the world, He says, ‘And let all the angels of God worship Him.’” The question is,

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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JESUS VS. MUHAMMAD Members Public

In this post I will sum up some of the data showing that Jesus is infinitely superior to Muhammad, and that the latter isn’t pure and worthy enough to stoop down and carry the sandals of the glorious and all-holy Son of God. MUHAMMAD To start with, Muhammad was

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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ON THE NATURE OF ANGELS Members Public

The Psalmist depicts God as riding upon the wings of the wind and describes angels as winds and flames of fire: “Bless Yahweh, O my soul! O Yahweh my God, You are very great; You are clothed with splendor and majesty, Wrapping Yourself with light as with a cloak, Stretching

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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TO SIT OR NOT SIT: ALLAH’S DILEMMA! Members Public

The Quran claims that it is a scripture that explains everything in detail, providing a complete exposition of its verses: [Say (O Muhammad)] “Shall I seek a judge other than Allah while it is He Who has sent down unto you the Book (The Qur’an), explained in detail.” Those

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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MIDRASHIC PSALMS ON GOD’S SPIRIT Members Public

The following quotations are taken from the Midrash Tehillim. These citations show that even the rabbis believed that the Holy Spirit is a divine Person who speaks as and for YHWH God, All emphasis will be mine. PSALM 5 דבר אחר אל הנחילות. זה שאמר הכתוב (משלי ח כא) להנחיל

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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