In the Gospels, Jesus references the coming of individuals to come after him, including prophets, wise men, and teachers, as well as one he references three times in the Gospel of John as the Paraclete, which can be translated as a counselor, comforter, or Advocate (Paraclete). Matthew 23:34 - Prophets, Wise Men, and Teachers to … Continue reading Who Did Jesus Say Would Come After Him?
Turning God’s Blessings into Idols
One of the classic examples of turning God’s blessings into idols is found in the story of the Children of Israel and the golden calf, as described in the Quran. After being delivered from the tyranny of Pharaoh by God’s grace, the Children of Israel were given numerous blessings, including guidance and freedom. However, when … Continue reading Turning God’s Blessings into Idols
Which Messiah Was Jesus? Ben David, Ben Joseph, or Ben Aaron?
Christians assert that Jesus is a descendant of King David in order to connect Jesus with the Old Testament prophecies that speak of a future Messianic figure who would establish God’s eternal kingdom. According to these prophecies, the expected Messiah would come from David's lineage. According to 2 Samuel 7:12-13, God makes the following promise … Continue reading Which Messiah Was Jesus? Ben David, Ben Joseph, or Ben Aaron?
Ante-Nicene Church Father Heresies Regarding Trinity
The doctrine of the Trinity in Christian theology describes the understanding of God as one essence in three distinct persons: God the Father, God the Son (Jesus Christ), and God the Holy Spirit. These three persons are co-equal, co-eternal, and consubstantial, meaning they share the same divine essence while remaining distinct from one another. The … Continue reading Ante-Nicene Church Father Heresies Regarding Trinity
Notes from The Second Canonization of the Qur’an (324/936)
Below are notes and thoughts from Shady Nasser's book The Second Canonization of the Qur'an (324/936). This book examines the process of Qur’anic canonization, focusing on how the seven canonical readings of the Qur’an were standardized. This "second canonization" was led by Ibn Mujahid in 936 CE (324 AH), a pivotal figure in Islamic history … Continue reading Notes from The Second Canonization of the Qur’an (324/936)
The Supernatural: Science Waiting to Be Understood
Some skeptics argue that miracles are as logically impossible as a four-sided triangle. Just as a shape ceases to be a triangle if it has four sides, they claim that an event ceases to be real if it is classified as a miracle. Their reasoning is that invoking the concept of a miracle means attributing … Continue reading The Supernatural: Science Waiting to Be Understood
Jesus Forgiving Sins Doesn’t Make Jesus God
Some Christians make the following argument that according to the Bible, since Jesus was able to forgive sins, this shows that he was God, as only God can forgive sins. The two main passages for this argument are based on the story of Jesus forgiving the sins of the paralyzed man (Matthew 9:2-6, Mark 2:5-12, … Continue reading Jesus Forgiving Sins Doesn’t Make Jesus God
Muhammad Prophecized in Bible
In the Quran, after the Children of Israel broke God's covenant during Moses' absence by worshiping the calf, Moses confronts them for their transgression (7:148-154). He then selects seventy men from his people to accompany him to Mount Sinai to seek God's forgiveness. [7:155] Moses then selected seventy men from among his people, to come to … Continue reading Muhammad Prophecized in Bible
Quran and Trinty
On October 8, 2024, the YouTube channel Capturing Christianity hosted a live stream titled "Refuting the BEST Muslim Objections to the Trinity." In response, on October 15, 2024, Dr. Khalil Andani and Dr. Steven Nemes released a video titled "Debunking the Monarchial Trinity? | A Response to @CapturingChristianity and Dr. Joshua Sijuwade." While both videos … Continue reading Quran and Trinty
How Mass Memorization of Quran Fulfills the New Covenant Prophecy
The Quran is the most mass-memorized book in human history. Since its revelation, every practicing Muslim has committed either portions or the entire text to memory. From its inception, the Quran was preserved both orally and in written form, with the oral tradition remaining a central aspect of the practice even after its compilation into … Continue reading How Mass Memorization of Quran Fulfills the New Covenant Prophecy
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