TLDR Paul considered Jesus subordinate to God Both Jesus and Adam are called the "Son of God." Paul calls Jesus the last Adam. From his writings, Paul alludes to being familiar with the collection of writings known as "The Life of Adam and Eve." In these writings, all the angels were commanded to bow down … Continue reading Jesus: The Last Adam
Bible: Lord vs. Lord (Greek vs. Hebrew)
Jesus cites Psalm 110:1 in a discussion with the Pharisees about the identity of the Messiah. This occurs in three Synoptic Gospels: Matthew, Mark, and Luke. Below are the NIV translations of these three occurrences. 41 While the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them, 42 "What do you think about the Messiah? Whose son … Continue reading Bible: Lord vs. Lord (Greek vs. Hebrew)
Did People in the Gospel Worship Jesus?
The translation of the Gospels indicates that various individuals "worshiped" Jesus, but is this true? The word that is used in the Greek is "proskyneō" ( προσκυνέω ). While this verse is often translated as "worship," we see that a more accurate translation is to pay homage. In Matthew 18:26, Jesus gives the Parable of … Continue reading Did People in the Gospel Worship Jesus?
Son of God ≠ God
Throughout the Gospels, Jesus is called "the Son of God," a title signifying the Messiah, the King of the Jews. In Jewish tradition, this title denotes one who has a special relationship with God, used for angels, the nation of Israel, or righteous individuals without implying divinity. In Christianity, however, the "Son of God" becomes … Continue reading Son of God ≠ God
Moses’ Miracles (Quran vs. Bible)
The Quran specifies that God gave Moses nine miracles to present to Pharoah and his people. [27:12] "Put your hand in your pocket; it will come out white, without a blemish. These are among nine miracles to Pharaoh and his people, for they are wicked people." وَأَدْخِلْ يَدَكَ فِى جَيْبِكَ تَخْرُجْ بَيْضَآءَ مِنْ غَيْرِ سُوٓءٍ فِى … Continue reading Moses’ Miracles (Quran vs. Bible)
3:7: Basic Law of Hermeneutics For Studying Scripture
Today, while driving home, I was listening to a Christian polemicist who was attempting to validate his Trinitarian views by attacking verses from the Quran. It struck me that his entire methodology involved taking either allegorical verses or ones open to multiple interpretations and using these verses to draw sweeping conclusions that fundamentally contradict the … Continue reading 3:7: Basic Law of Hermeneutics For Studying Scripture
Quran, Gospel (Injeel), & Torah
Some Christians make the following argument: The Quran instructs Christians to adhere to the Gospel (Injeel). Therefore, Christians must uphold the New Testament we have today The New Testament rejects the Quran Therefore, the Quran is false Before diving into why this line of reasoning is fallacious, let's first consider the context of the verses. … Continue reading Quran, Gospel (Injeel), & Torah
Quran’s Use of Plural Tense
In the English speaking world, where the trinity doctrine is prevalent, some people are intrigued by God's usage of the plural tense in the Quran. The overwhelming message of the Quran, where there is absolutely no compromise is that "GOD IS ONE" (2:133,163; 4:171; 5:73; 6:19; 9:31; 12:39; 13:16; 14:48, 52; 16:22, 51; 18:110; 21:108; … Continue reading Quran’s Use of Plural Tense
Prophet (Nabi) & Muhammad
[49:2] O you who believe, do not raise your voices above the voice of the prophet,* nor shall you shout at him as you shout at each other, lest your works become nullified while you do not perceive. يَـٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ لَا تَرْفَعُوٓا۟ أَصْوَٰتَكُمْ فَوْقَ صَوْتِ ٱلنَّبِىِّ وَلَا تَجْهَرُوا۟ لَهُۥ بِٱلْقَوْلِ كَجَهْرِ بَعْضِكُمْ لِبَعْضٍ أَن تَحْبَطَ … Continue reading Prophet (Nabi) & Muhammad
An Undue Burden
An intriguing observation is that individuals often apply minimal scrutiny to the beliefs they were raised with while simultaneously demanding an unreasonable level of proof before they accept new ideas. Consider that the beliefs we're born into are deeply embedded from an early age, reinforced by the foundational structures of family, community, and culture. These … Continue reading An Undue Burden
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