theology

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

THE CREATED QURAN Members Public

According to Sunni Islam, the Quran is believed to be one of the attributes (sifaat) of Allah, being the speech of Allah (kalamullah). Sunnis reason from this fact, since the attributes of Allah are not created, the Quran is, therefore, uncreated. On the other hand, there have been other Islamic

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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THE JOLLY REDDISH GIANT Members Public

Some may have heard of the jolly green giant but may be oblivious of another giant, one who was of ruddy complexion. According to the supposedly authentic sunni reports attributed to Muhammad, Adam was actually 90 feet tall when Allah created him. Muhammad further taught that Adam’s initial offspring

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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BUKHARI & THE UNCREATED QURAN Members Public

I will be uploading specific responses from one of the most prominent online salafi websites in regards to the traditional sunni position on the Quran being uncreated, namely, Islam Question & Answer (IslamQa). In particular I will cite what this site writes in respect to al-Bukhari’s view of the

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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PSALM 110:1: ADONI OR ADONAI? Members Public

The following is taken from the monumental work titled The Incarnate Christ and His Critics: A Biblical Defense, authored by Robert M. Bowman Jr. & J. Ed Komoszewski, published by Kregel Academic, Grand Rapids, MI, 2024, Part 5: The Lamb upon His Throne: Jesus’ Divine Seat, Chapter 36: Sitting at

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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Daniel’s Dyadic Monotheism Members Public

The prophet Daniel saw a vision where he beheld two distinct divine Persons reigning forever over the entire world, where all nations and peoples in all languages worshiped them both: “As I looked, ‘thrones were set in place, and the Ancient of Days took his seat. His clothing was as

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Sam Shamoun
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ZAKIR NAIK & HIS LIES Members Public

The Muhammadan quack “Dr.” Zakir Naik has been caught lying about his prophet discouraging marital relationships with close relatives, i.e., cousins. He has been exposed for citing an inauthentic narration, one deemed to be unreliable, which has Muhammad prohibiting the marriage of first cousins generation after generation. In order

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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CHRIST’S TITLES IN REV. 1-3 Members Public

In this post I will demonstrate how the characteristics and functions attributed to Christ in Revelation 1 are either repeated or paralleled with the names and descriptions made about the risen Lord at the start of every exhortations and/or warnings to the seven churches, that John was commanded to

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Sam Shamoun
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GREGORY & CHRIST’S BEGETTING Members Public

I quote the words of Gregory of Nyssa who refutes the claim that Christ is a creature of God due to his being eternally begotten. His insights and application of Romans 9:5 to the Son are simply masterful, and truly illuminated by the sovereign Holy Spirit. All emphasis will

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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