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)
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)
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
God Does Not Change
Classical philosophy posits that to change is to move from one state to another over time, suggesting a sequential order where events are distinct and occur within a temporal framework. For instance, Aristotle's concept of change involves potentiality and actuality: a seed has the potential to become a tree, and the process of growing into … Continue reading God Does Not Change
Khalifa on Earth (Not Paradise)
When God announced to the angels that He was placing a Khalifa on Earth, the assumption was that this was Adam. Yet, Adam was not placed on Earth but originally dwelled in Paradise. [2:30] Recall that your Lord said to the angels, "I am placing a representative (a temporary god) on Earth." They said, "Will You … Continue reading Khalifa on Earth (Not Paradise)
Different Trinities
Twice in the Quran, God explicitly condemns those who say that God is a trinity. [4:171] O people of the scripture, do not transgress the limits of your religion, and do not say about GOD except the truth. The Messiah, Jesus, the son of Mary, was a messenger of GOD, and His word that He had … Continue reading Different Trinities
Christian Gentiles & God’s Scripture
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUav8pXxZTo In a recent video, Tovia Singer discusses how the Church Fathers who decided which books would be included in the Christian Bible were all Gentiles who did not know Hebrew. He points out that only two Church Fathers, Origen (third century) and Jerome (fourth/fifth century), were fluent in Hebrew but were not involved in … Continue reading Christian Gentiles & God’s Scripture
Jesus on Identifying Hypocrisy
In Matthew 23, Jesus provided several signs for the people of his time to identify the hypocrites. Ironically, most Christians of today have likewise fallen into hypocrisy when they choose to do the very acts that Jesus warned them about. #1 THEY FAIL TO Uphold the Torah 23 Then Jesus said to the crowds and to … Continue reading Jesus on Identifying Hypocrisy
Path To Eliminate Domestic Abuse (4:34-4:43)
Domestic abuse is a horrendous practice that has been prevalent throughout the world and history. The Quran uses a specific approach to eliminate wife beating, as explained in the footnote of 4:34 by Dr. Rashad Khalifa. This method aims to guide individuals toward a righteous path and address the root causes of abusive behavior. God … Continue reading Path To Eliminate Domestic Abuse (4:34-4:43)
