theology
Doctrinal studies addressing key themes in Christian belief through Scripture and sound exegesis.
JOHN’S EGO EIMI SAYINGS REVISITED Paid Members Public
A careful examination of the Greek version of the Hebrew Bible, typically known as the Septuagint (LXX), with that of John’s Gospel will conclusively prove that Jesus’ “I AM” statements are clearly intended to identify him as the human incarnation of YHWH God (cf. John 1:1-18). The way
THE UNIQUENESS OF PETER Paid Members Public
In this post I present some of the biblical data which points to Peter’s primacy over the Apostles. I begin with some of the many verses where Peter is singled out for particular functions and specific privileges: “While He was still speaking, they came from the house of the
JESUS: THE I AM HE INCARNATE Paid Members Public
In this post I excerpt Dr. James R. White’s discussion of Jesus’ I AM statements. It is taken from his book The Forgotten Trinity: Recovering the Heart of Christian Belief, Revised & Updated, published by Bethany House Publishers, Grand Rapids, MI 2019, Chapter 6. I Am He, pp. 94-104.
CHRIST’S DEITY IN HEBREWS Paid Members Public
The Book of Hebrews describes Jesus as YHWH God Incarnate, as well as the very Wisdom and Son of God who became a human being (Cf. 1:1-3, 6, 8-12; 2:5-18; 3:3-6). In fact, the inspired author states that it was the prehuman Jesus whom Moses beheld and
JESUS: JEHOVAH OF HOSTS Paid Members Public
The following is taken from Dr. James R. White’s book The Forgotten Trinity: Recovering the Heart of Christian Belief, Revised & Updated, published by Bethany House Publishers, Grand Rapids, MI 2019, Chapter 9. Jehovah of Hosts, pp. 131-139. When I share the truth about the Trinity and the deity
BEYOND THE VEIL OF ETERNITY Paid Members Public
Dr. James R. White The Importance of Philippians 2:5-11 in Theology and Apologetics This article first appeared in the Christian Research Journal, Volume 22 / Number 3. The two Jehovah’s Witnesses had obviously spent a lot of time preparing to address Christians about their belief in the Trinity and
NWT & JESUS’ EQUALITY TO FATHER Paid Members Public
The inspired Scriptures exhort believers to emulate the mindset of Christ who did not take advantage of the fact of his being equal to God in essence, glory, majesty and honor, but voluntarily set aside his status and privileges to become a human being in order to take on the
Carmen Christi: A Reformed Perspective Paid Members Public
I excerpt reformed apologist Dr. James R. White’s discussion on Philippians 2:5-11, which is found in his book titled The Forgotten Trinity: Recovering the Heart of Christian Belief, Revised & Updated, published by Bethany House Publishers, Grand Rapids, MI 2019, Chapter 8. Carmen Christi: The Hymn to Christ