Ask the average Christian about the Trinity, and many will respond with confidence: "There is one true God in three persons—God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit." The statement rolls easily off the tongue for most devotees, and surveys show that a strong majority would affirm it if asked directly. But … Continue reading Most Christians Do Not Understand the Trinity
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
Sanctified Arrogance: Hiding Behind Orthodoxy
What happens when someone who knows all the right theological answers behaves in all the wrong ways? Every community has its share of difficult personalities, but in a group of believers, we often assume that correct doctrine leads to righteous behavior. And yet, sometimes the opposite is true: the person most fluent in God’s scripture … Continue reading Sanctified Arrogance: Hiding Behind Orthodoxy
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
Ante-Nicene Church Father Heresies Regarding Trinity
The doctrine of the Trinity in Christian theology describes the understanding of God as one essence in three distinct persons: God the Father, God the Son (Jesus Christ), and God the Holy Spirit. These three persons are co-equal, co-eternal, and consubstantial, meaning they share the same divine essence while remaining distinct from one another. The … Continue reading Ante-Nicene Church Father Heresies Regarding Trinity
Quran and Trinty
On October 8, 2024, the YouTube channel Capturing Christianity hosted a live stream titled "Refuting the BEST Muslim Objections to the Trinity." In response, on October 15, 2024, Dr. Khalil Andani and Dr. Steven Nemes released a video titled "Debunking the Monarchial Trinity? | A Response to @CapturingChristianity and Dr. Joshua Sijuwade." While both videos … Continue reading Quran and Trinty
God and Time
Someone once asked me, "What is a science that is profoundly useful for humanity but has no usefulness for God?" Before revealing the answer, consider that God knows everything. [10:61] You do not get into any situation, nor do you recite any Quran, nor do you do anything, without us being witnesses thereof as you do … Continue reading God and Time
Exposing Practice Exposed by Justin Martyr
The Roman practice of exposing—also known as expositio—was the act of abandoning unwanted infants, typically in public places, where they were left to die or be taken by others. This practice was primarily motivated by social, economic, or personal reasons, such as the inability to provide for the child, the birth of an illegitimate or … Continue reading Exposing Practice Exposed by Justin Martyr
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
Nicene Creed Theological Blunders
The Nicene Creed was a pivotal statement of Christian faith formulated in the 4th century. It originated from the First Council of Nicaea in 325 CE, a gathering of Christian bishops convened in the city of Nicaea (now İznik, Turkey) by the Roman Emperor Constantine I (r. 306-337 CE). This council was the first effort … Continue reading Nicene Creed Theological Blunders
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