For years, I dismissed the Gnostics as eccentric heretics who claimed that the god who created this world was in fact the Demiurge—a false and flawed being. At first glance, the claim seemed so absurd that I never thought it deserved serious contemplation. But a nagging question remained: if their ideas were so obviously wrong, … Continue reading Why the Gnostics & Marcion Rejected Yahweh
Jesus is not God: Two Natures Absurdity
One of the central disputes in Christian theology is known as the two natures controversy. By the time of the Council of Chalcedon in 451 CE, the Church officially declared that Jesus was both “fully God and fully man,” possessing two natures united in one person without confusion or separation. This doctrine, however, was not … Continue reading Jesus is not God: Two Natures Absurdity
The Shifting Battle Between Arianism and Homoousios: 325–381 CE
The popular belief that the doctrine of the Trinity was settled at the Council of Nicaea in 325 CE oversimplifies history. In reality, the decades that followed were marked by intense theological instability, political maneuvering, and repeated doctrinal reversals. Far from gaining universal acceptance, the Nicene formula — particularly the term homoousios (“of the same … Continue reading The Shifting Battle Between Arianism and Homoousios: 325–381 CE
Jesus vs. Paul: Is the Door to Salvation Narrow or Wide?
One of the central questions addressed in the New Testament is this: How wide is the door to salvation? When we examine the teachings of Jesus, the answer is consistent and uncompromising. He tells us the path to life is narrow, and only a few will find it. Entry into the kingdom, according to Jesus, … Continue reading Jesus vs. Paul: Is the Door to Salvation Narrow or Wide?
Which Paradigm Better Aligns With Jesus’s Teachings?
In a previous article, we addressed the popular Christian argument known as the Islamic Dilemma, which goes as follows: The Quran instructs Christians to follow the Gospel (Injeel). Therefore, Christians must adhere to the New Testament as it exists today. But the New Testament contradicts the Quran. Therefore, the Quran is false. This line of … Continue reading Which Paradigm Better Aligns With Jesus’s Teachings?
The Zoroastrian Prophecy of Saoshyant in Matthew’s Gospel
Among the most iconic images of the nativity is that of three wise men kneeling before the infant Jesus, offering gold, frankincense, and myrrh. But this narrative appears in only one place in the New Testament: the Gospel of Matthew. And Matthew never says they were three, nor does he call them kings. He simply … Continue reading The Zoroastrian Prophecy of Saoshyant in Matthew’s Gospel
Redemption Through Repentance and Good Works: A Biblical Perspective
Most Christians believe that redemption and salvation require faith in Jesus' sacrificial death—that without believing he died for one's sins, a person cannot be redeemed. But is this idea supported by the Tanakh (Hebrew Bible) or even by Jesus' teachings found in the Gospels? A close examination of the Bible demonstrates that both the Tanakh … Continue reading Redemption Through Repentance and Good Works: A Biblical Perspective
Marcion: The Heretic Who Shaped Christianity
Marcion of Sinope (c. 85–160 CE) was one of the most controversial figures in early Christianity, yet his influence on the faith was profound. Though officially labeled a heretic by the early church, his radical rejection of the Old Testament, his emphasis on Pauline theology, and his role in shaping the Christian canon left a … Continue reading Marcion: The Heretic Who Shaped Christianity
Paul Contradicts Jesus & Torah on the Law
Jesus & The Law One of the most striking tensions in the New Testament is the difference between Jesus’ teachings on the Law (Torah) and Paul’s theology of faith over works. Jesus consistently affirmed the validity of the Torah, instructing his followers to observe and uphold its commandments. In Matthew 5:17-19, he explicitly states, "Do … Continue reading Paul Contradicts Jesus & Torah on the Law
Disciple Martyrdom Mythology
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
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