theology
Doctrinal studies addressing key themes in Christian belief through Scripture and sound exegesis.
The Quran and the Shape of the Earth Paid Members Public
Sam Shamoun The Quran teaches that Allah made the earth a bed or a carpet which he spread out and placed on it mountains as pegs to keep it stable. Allah also made the heavens as a roof, a dome to cover the earth. The Quran further presumes that the
The Birth Narratives of Jesus in the Quran : A Christian Analysis Paid Members Public
The Birth Narratives of Jesus in the Quran A Christian Analysis Sam Shamoun A common Muslim accusation leveled against the Holy Bible is the supposedly unacceptable language used by Luke in describing the virginal conception of the Lord Jesus. For instance, statements such as the Holy Spirit "overshadowing"
An Examination of the Parallel Passages of the Quranic Text: CONCILIATION OR CONFLICT Paid Members Public
An Examination of The Parallel Passages of the Quranic Text: CONCILIATION OR CONFLICT? Sam Shamoun A common allegation presented by Muslim apologists seeking to discredit the New Testament documents is the fact that one often finds in the Gospel accounts stories of Jesus told in a slightly different manner. When
Islams Unjust Punishments: Examining the Qurans Ruling on the Consequence of Premeditated Murder Paid Members Public
Islam’s Unjust Punishments Examining the Quran’s Ruling on the Consequence of Premeditated Murder Sam Shamoun The Holy Bible speaks out against the mistreatment of slaves: "You shall not hand over to his master a slave who has escaped from his master to you. He shall live with
Jesus' Divine Claims and Islam: An Examination of Biblical Christology In Light of the Quranic View of Allah's Attributes Paid Members Public
Jesus’ Divine Claims and Islam An Examination of Biblical Christology In Light of the Quranic View of Allah’s Attributes Sam Shamoun A major point of contention between Muslims and Christians is the Orthodox Christian position on the Deity of Jesus Christ. Historic Christian teaching affirms that God became man
Jesus or Muhammad: Who is God's True Seal of Prophethood? Paid Members Public
Sam Shamoun The Quran claims that Muhammad is God's seal of prophethood, and therefore the last and final messenger to mankind: "Muhammad is not the father of any of your men, but (he is) the Messenger of Allah, and the Seal of the Prophets: and Allah has
The Challenge of the Quran & Its Implications for the Muslim Corruption Charges Paid Members Public
The Challenge of the Quran Its Implications for the Muslim Corruption Charges In several places the Quran challenges the unbelievers to produce something similar to it: And if you are in doubt as to that which We have revealed to Our servant, then produce a chapter like it (min mithlihi)
The Heavenly Tabernacle: The Dwelling Place of the Triune God Paid Members Public
Sam Shamoun We read in the Hebrew Scriptures that God commissioned Moses to design a sanctuary, a tabernacle, for Yahweh to dwell in: "The LORD said to Moses, Tell the Israelites to bring me an offering. You are to receive the offering for me from each man whose heart