Many Christians argue that the willingness of Jesus’ disciples to die for their belief in his resurrection serves as powerful proof of the truth of Christianity. The reasoning goes that people would not willingly suffer martyrdom for something they knew to be false. While this may seem compelling at first glance, closer scrutiny reveals several … Continue reading Disciple Martyrdom Mythology
Human Pre-Existence & Original Sin
A common misconception among Muslims is that humans are born sinless. However, the Quran reveals that this is not true. It suggests that all humans—and even all creatures—carry consequences of a primordial event that predates our earthly lives. Unlike the Christian doctrine of original sin, which ties inherited guilt to Adam and Eve’s disobedience, the … Continue reading Human Pre-Existence & Original Sin
Life, Death, and Inception
Human existence is not confined to the boundaries of this earthly life; rather, it stretches back to a prior realm. As the Quran reveals, we were among God's creatures enjoying His provisions in Paradise before our arrival here. [2:25] Give good news to those who believe and lead a righteous life that they will have gardens … Continue reading Life, Death, and Inception
Jesus vs. Paul: Repentance & Good Works vs. Substitutionary Atonement
In one of his most striking warnings, Jesus foretold of false prophets and deceivers who would come in his name, claiming to have seen him, or to act on his authority, or to even be him. In Matthew 24, he cautioned: 4 Jesus answered: “Watch out that no one deceives you. 5 For many will come in my name, … Continue reading Jesus vs. Paul: Repentance & Good Works vs. Substitutionary Atonement
Adoptionist Ideology of Paul and Luke
Many people mistakenly believe that the concept of the Trinity was a fully developed and universally accepted doctrine among the earliest Christians. In reality, this was far from the case. After Jesus' death, the early Christian community was deeply divided over fundamental questions about his identity. Was Jesus divine, or was he merely a prophet? … Continue reading Adoptionist Ideology of Paul and Luke
Paul Calls Satan (theos) god (2 Cor 4:4)
The New Testament’s use of the Greek term theos (θεός) is more nuanced than most Christians would want people to believe. For centuries, this term—translated as “God” in most English Bibles—has served as a cornerstone for Christian doctrinal claims about the divinity of Jesus based on a few passages where the term can be argued … Continue reading Paul Calls Satan (theos) god (2 Cor 4:4)
Messengers Deliver & Believers Obey
Throughout history, God has sent His divine messages through human messengers He has chosen and granted authority. These individuals bear the sole responsibility to deliver God’s message to their communities. [5:92] You shall obey GOD, and you shall obey the messenger, and beware. If you turn away, then know that the sole duty of our messenger is … Continue reading Messengers Deliver & Believers Obey
Celsus: A Discourse Against Christians
Celsus, a 2nd-century Greek philosopher, stands as one of the earliest and most incisive critics of Christianity. His work, On the True Doctrine (c. 175 CE), offers a sophisticated critique of the burgeoning faith during a time of significant cultural and religious upheaval. A staunch defender of traditional Greco-Roman polytheism, Celsus viewed Christianity as a … Continue reading Celsus: A Discourse Against Christians
No One Can Serve Two Masters
In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus delivers one of His most profound teachings: “No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money” (Matthew 6:24). This passage has long been … Continue reading No One Can Serve Two Masters
God or Satan as our god?
When Iblees defied God's command to prostrate before Adam, he requested a respite until the Day of Judgment. God, in His infinite wisdom, granted this request and allowed Iblees to carry out his mission: to lead astray all who are not absolutely devoted to God alone. This allowed Iblees the ability to lurk along the … Continue reading God or Satan as our god?
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