Nazareth ( נָצְרַת ) is mentioned 29 times in the New Testament in its various forms. It is primarily mentioned as a geographical location, specifically as the hometown of Jesus. Most of these references are in the Gospels and the Acts of the Apostles, where Nazareth is associated with Jesus's early life and his identity … Continue reading Nazareth (Bible vs. Quran)
New Testament Geographical Discrepancies
The New Testament, like other ancient texts, reflects the geographical understanding of its authors and the cultural context in which it was written. While many geographical references in the New Testament are accurate, there are some instances where scholars have identified what may be geographical inconsistencies, errors, or discrepancies. These could arise from misunderstandings, later … Continue reading New Testament Geographical Discrepancies
New Testament Old Testament Textual Alterations
[2:78] Among them are gentiles who do not know the scripture, except through hearsay, then assume that they know it.[2:79] Therefore, woe to those who distort the scripture with their own hands, then say, "This is what GOD has revealed," seeking a cheap material gain. Woe to them for such distortion, and woe to them for their … Continue reading New Testament Old Testament Textual Alterations
New Testament Fake Verse Citations
There are a few instances where New Testament authors cite verses or make references to texts that are either difficult to trace, do not directly exist in the Old Testament, or have no exact match in the Hebrew Scriptures. Here are some notable examples: Matthew 2:23 23 And he went and dwelt in a city called … Continue reading New Testament Fake Verse Citations
Genesis vs. Jubilees
The Book of Jubilees is an alternate account of the Book of Genesis in the Bible. It retells much of the narrative found in the first books of the Hebrew Bible (Genesis and Exodus) but provides additional details and interpretations. Jubilees covers the time from the creation of the world to the Exodus from Egypt, … Continue reading Genesis vs. Jubilees
Calling God Father?
Christians often ask followers of the Quran whether they object to using the term "Father" for God, aiming to highlight a perceived inconsistency between the portrayal of Jesus in the Gospels and the Quran. They argue that Jesus' use of "Father" in the Gospels suggests a theological divergence from the Quranic depiction of Jesus as … Continue reading Calling God Father?
Gospel Contradictions
It is fascinating that in the entire New Testament, there is not a single verse in which Jesus calls himself God, tells people to worship him, or proclaims that God is a trinity. Yet, many Christians attempt to use quotes from the New Testament attributed to Jesus and his contemporaries to justify these things. For … Continue reading Gospel Contradictions
Jesus: The Last Adam
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?
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