theology

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

A LIST OF QURAN CONTRADICTIONS PT. 2 Members Public

Here’s the link to a previous post on this same theme: A LIST OF QURAN CONTRADICTIONS. Since the Quran challenges unbelievers to falsify it by finding many contradictions within it, Will they not, then, try to understand this Qur’an? Had it issued from any but God, they would

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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THE EUCHARIST AS THE SACRIFICE OF CHRIST PT. 2 Members Public

I continue from where I previously left off: THE EUCHARIST AS THE SACRIFICE OF CHRIST PT. 1. In this post I will show how the [N]ew [T]estament application of Malachi’s prophecy depicts Jesus Christ as Jehovah God in the flesh, being that very Lord to whom the

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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JESUS CHRIST: THE FORM AND GLORY OF GOD Members Public

In this post I will revisit the issue of the meaning of Philippians 2:6, which states that Christ had been existing in the form of God before he became flesh and chose to be born as a man. Here is the passage in question: “Adopt the same attitude as

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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HOW JUDAS ISCARIOT REFUTES CALVINISM Members Public

In this post I will use the case of Judas Iscariot to refute the Calvinistic doctrine of T.U.L.I.P.(1) by showing that the God-breathed Scriptures emphatically teach that Christ chose him for the express purpose of saving him, even though the Lord knew that he was

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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CHRISTIAN COMMENTARY ON THE QURAN: Q. 112 Members Public

Surat al-Ikhlas (The Purity/Sincerity) Surat al-Tauhid (The Oneness) Title Surat al-Ikhlas means the “Chapter of Purity (or Refining).” It is also referred to as Surat at-Tauhid for the simple reason that it is a brief description and summation of the divine essence and unity of God. Date There is

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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EPIPHANIUS ON THE ASSUMPTION OF MARY Members Public

In this post I shall share Epiphanius’ somewhat lengthy comment where he alludes to the blessed Mother’s assumption by likening her to Elijah, in the context of condemning a heretical group called the Collyridians who had deified Mary and offered sacrificed to her as a goddess. The readers will

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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Unveiling Islam’s Real Savior and Middleman Members Public

Muslims often boast that Islam has no savior figure and no go-between man who brings people closer to Allah. They argue that Islam teaches that there is need for a middleman to try and bridge the chasm between God and man, in stark contrast to Christianity which emphasizes the centrality

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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CHRISTIAN COMMENTARY ON THE QURAN: Q. 33 Members Public

In this first post I will be publishing the commentary I did on specific verses of the individual surahs of the Quran. I will be employing the english version of the Quran by Edwin Palmer. I start with Quran 33. 33:1: O thou prophet! fear Allah and obey not

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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