# Answers For Christ


## Posts

- [How Many Gods Died On The Cross?](https://answersforchrist.com/how-many-gods-died-on-the-cross/): The question itself is loaded. Nevertheless, some Muslims and Unitarians on TikTok have attempted to turn this poorly framed question into a serious argument, which is laughably sad. Muslims and heretics are known for purposely misrepresenting trinitarians views.  With that in mind, it will be addressed briefly and directly. First, the question itself is loaded and misrepresents the Trinitarian doctrine of God. It presupposes a plurality of gods, which the doctrine of the Trinity explicitly denies. Moreover, the term “God” is left undefined in the question. There is no clarity as to whether it is being used with reference to […]
- [Does the God of the Bible Deceive People?](https://answersforchrist.com/does-the-god-of-the-bible-deceive-people/): The doctrine of inspiration teaches that the Bible is truly the Word of God, given through human authors who wrote using the normal language and thought patterns of their time. For this reason, when Scripture says that God did something harmful or brought calamity on someone, it is often using biblical language to describe what God allowed or permitted to happen, not what He directly caused in a morally evil sense. The Bible regularly speaks this way to emphasize God’s sovereignty: nothing happens outside His authority, even when human beings or other agents are responsible for the evil itself. In […]
- [Answering Objections In Luke](https://answersforchrist.com/answering-objections-in-luke/): Luke 13:33 Jesus was crucified at Golgotha, yet in Luke 13:33 Jesus says that “it is impossible for a prophet to perish outside of Jerusalem.” How, then, can Jesus be said to have perished outside Jerusalem if His crucifixion took place at Golgotha? Let’s look at the passage in context. 33 Nevertheless I must journey today, tomorrow, and the day following; for it cannot be that a prophet should perish outside of Jerusalem. 34 “O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the one who kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to her! How often I wanted to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her brood […]
- [Irenaeus, Jesus & the Hour](https://answersforchrist.com/irenaeus-jesus-the-hour/): Orginally by Sam Shamoun Some anti-Trinitarians and/or subordinationists like to use St. Irenaeus’ statements in his refutation to the Gnostics where he states that not even the Son knew the hour to prove that this holy bishop did not affirm the Trinity. They argue that his words show that he was at the very least a subordinationist who did not hold to the full divinity of the Son, or his essential coequality with the Father.    However, when we read what Irenaeus wrote in context a whole different picture emerges: 4. For consider, all you who invent such opinions, since […]
- [Early Church Fathers on “Why do you call me Good?” Mark 10:18](https://answersforchrist.com/early-church-fathers-on-why-do-you-call-me-good-mark-1018/): This topic of Mark 10:18 became a hot topic to use against Christians when it was brought up during a Q&A session during a “Debate: Is Jesus The Most High God | GodLogic Vs. The Orthodox Muslim.” Mark 10:18 was a question to God Logic, Logic answered correctly and Lybiano answered after him, lying on several sources like the church Fathers and the proper interpretation of Mark 10:18 in its full context. Lybiano made a clip of that moment that went viral, where Logic wasn’t allowed to respond back making it seem like Lybiano had a point. Later, Logic’s friend […]
- [Misquoting Justin Martyr](https://answersforchrist.com/misquoting-justin-martyr/): First Apology, Chapter 6 Are angels worshiped by Christians? Hence are we called atheists. And we confess that we are atheists, so far as gods of this sort are concerned, but not with respect to the most true God, the Father of righteousness and temperance and the other virtues, who is free from all impurity. But both Him, and the Son (who came forth from Him and taught us these things, and the host of the other good angels who follow and are made like to Him), and the prophetic Spirit, we worship and adore, knowing them in reason and […]
- [Edward F. Hills on 1 John 5:7](https://answersforchrist.com/edward-f-hills-on-1-john-57/): The late Edward F. Hills was a reputable conservative Evangelical Christian textual scholar who wrote a book defending the superiority of the King James Version. The following is an excerpt from that book where Hills makes a case for the authenticity of 1 John 5:7, commonly referred to as the Comma Johanneum. 3. The Johannine Comma (1 John 5:7) In the Textus Receptus 1 John 5:7-8 reads as follows: 7 For there are three that bear witness IN HEAVEN, THE FATHER, THE WORD, AND THE HOLY SPIRIT: AND THESE THREE ARE ONE. 8 AND THERE ARE THREE THAT BEAR WITNESS IN […]
- [Misquoting Ignatius of Antioch](https://answersforchrist.com/misquoting-ignatius-of-antioch/): Objection: Christians affirm that Jesus is “the exact imprint of the Father’s nature,” which goes beyond the language of Genesis 1:26-27, where humanity is said to be made “in God’s image.” Humanity reflects God, but not in the sense of being His exact image. If this unique description of Jesus is taken to mean He is fully God, then one must also reckon with Ignatius, who says that believers themselves partake in the Father’s charaktēra in The Epistle of Ignatius to the Magnesians,  Chapter 5. Response: This is simply a misquotation and a lie on Ignatius. Let’s read what he […]
- [Allah Calls Trinitarian Christians Believers](https://answersforchrist.com/allah-calls-trinitarian-christians-believers/): The Quran makes the blunder of Allah calling the Martyrs of Najrān Trinitarian Christians believers. Those that were thrown in the ditch by Dhū Nuwās, the Jewish Himyarite ruler of Yemen in the early sixth century, were executed precisely because they confessed the deity of Christ and the Holy Trinity. Contemporary and near-contemporary Christian records preserve their words, explicitly affirming “one God in three persons” and declaring that “Christ is God, the Son of God.” Even South Arabian inscriptions from the same period invoke the Merciful, His Messiah, and the Holy Spirit together. Yet the Quran (Surah 85:4-8) refers to […]
- [Answering Objections in Hebrews](https://answersforchrist.com/answering-objections-in-hebrews/): Hebrews 7:19 Is the law not perfect (Hebrews 7:19) or perfect (Psalm 19:7)? This is a misquotation of both text and assuming the Bible doesn’t qualify itself. The law being perfect or not perfect is in to different respects in their context. Hebrews 7:19 states that “the law made nothing perfect,” meaning that the law itself could never reconcile anyone back to God, since no one could fully meet its demands. The key word is “made” it points to the law’s inability to accomplish reconciliation. Instead, Hebrews 7:20-28 clarifies that Christ is the eternal High Priest whose once-for-all sacrifice brought […]
- [The Church Fathers on Jesus as the God-Man](https://answersforchrist.com/the-church-fathers-on-jesus-as-the-god-man/): Blue background with ancient men looking real cool talking to God According to the God-breathed Scriptures our Lord had asked his Jewish interlocutors how could the Messiah be the Son of David when the latter worshiped him as his very own Lord by revelation from the Holy Spirit: “While the Pharisees were assembled, Jesus asked them, ‘What do you think of the Christ? Whose Son is He?’ They said to Him, ‘The Son of David.’ He said to them, ‘How then does David in the Spirit call Him “Lord,” saying: “The Lord said to my Lord, ‘Sit at My right […]
- [Ignatius of Antioch’s Proclamation of the Essential Deity of Christ](https://answersforchrist.com/ignatius-of-antiochs-proclamation-of-the-essential-deity-of-christ/): By Sam Shamoun (Original article 1, 2, 3) Ignatius was a disciple of the Apostles and the Bishop of the churches in Antioch, Syria, where believers were first called Christians (cf. Acts 11:26). On his way to being martyred at Rome, this beloved Bishop of the Lord Jesus wrote seven letters to various churches (c. 107-112 AD) in which he affirms the eternal, divine nature of the risen Christ, and his personal distinction from both the Father and the Holy Spirit. The quotes that I am about to share from the writings of this glorious martyr of the risen Lord will prove that true […]
- [Did Luke Misdate the Census of Quirinius?](https://answersforchrist.com/did-luke-misdate-the-census-of-quirinius/): Was Luke Wrong About the Census? A Case for Josephus’ Error According to John Rhodes If you study the scholarship on the Gospels, one of the chief examples used to argue they are unreliable is that Luke says Jesus was born when someone named Quirinius was conducting a census. However, he implies that this also took place during the days of King Herod, and Matthew is more explicit and says Jesus was born when Herod the Great was still alive. The problem is the Jewish historian Josephus says that Quirinius did not conduct a census in Judea until about 6 […]
- [Early Church on the Trinity](https://answersforchrist.com/early-church-on-the-trinity/): By Sam Shamoun (Original article 1, 2, 3) The list of quotes cited here is taken from David W. Bercot’s A Dictionary of Early Christian Beliefs, published by Hendrickson Publishers, Peabody, Massachusetts in 1998, pp. 1273-1282. The author will mention the particular volume and page number of the ten-volume set of The Ante-Nicene Fathers, ed. Alexander Roberts and James Donaldson, 1885–1887, reprinted by Hendrickson in 1994). For instance, this 1.144 means volume 1, p. 144. Bercot will also signify whether the Christian writer is an eastern and/or western theologian/apologist. Here are the links where this set can be accessed online: Early Church Fathers The Early Christian […]
- [Were the Early Church Fathers Trinitarians?](https://answersforchrist.com/were-the-early-church-fathers-trinitarians/): By Sam Shamoun (Original article 1, 2, 3) It’s become a trend among certain Muslim polemicists to goldmine citations from notable Christian historians in order to mislead people into thinking that the early church fathers, particular the Ante-Nicene writers such as Justin Martyr, Irenaeus, Tertullian etc., were not Trinitarians and did not hold to the ontological equality of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. One such historian whose work on the early church that is often misrepresented is J. N. D. Kelly. I have therefore decided to cite what Kelly states in respect to the early Apologists’ beliefs on the Trinity, specifically their view […]
- [EBIONITES TO THE RESCUE?](https://answersforchrist.com/ebionites-to-the-rescue/): By Sam Shamoun (Original article 1, 2, 3) Muhammadans are notorious in appealing to heretical Christian groups, which began to flourish from the second century AD onwards, for the purpose of confirming the Quran’s assertion that Jesus’ original followers were all Muslims. Conveniently, these polemicists fail to note that these groups actually prove that Muhammad is a false prophet and that Islam is a false religion. One such sect that Muslims will try to pass off as a proto-Islamic sect of Jesus is the Ebionites, an early Jewish Christian sect from the early 2nd century. And yet the Muhammadans do not bother mentioning the fact […]
- [MARK’S GOSPEL AND THE EARLY CHURCH FATHERS](https://answersforchrist.com/marks-gospel-and-the-early-church-fathers/): By Sam Shamoun (Original article 1, 2, 3) In this post I will cite the unanimous testimony of the early church fathers of the first four centuries that Mark wrote the Gospel attributed to him while in Rome, and that he essentially wrote down the Apostle Peter’s proclamation of the Gospel, having been taken on by the blessed Apostle as his spiritual son and protégé. All bold emphasis will be mine. PAPIAS (60-130 AD) 15. This also the presbyter said: Mark, having become the interpreter of Peter, wrote down accurately, though not in order, whatsoever he remembered of the things said or done by Christ. For he neither heard […]
- [Defending the Virgin in Isaiah 7:14: A Scholarly Response to Modern Skepticism](https://answersforchrist.com/defending-the-virgin-in-isaiah-714-a-scholarly-response-to-modern-skepticism/): Some Muslims have taken over the atheist reasoning based on anti-supernaturalist presuppositions which claims that Isaiah 7:14 does not speak about a virgin but just about a young woman. This is to deflect from the prophetic evidence and authority of the Bible. The below article is a posting from the TCode mailing list where a Professor of Hebraic Studies answers to a doubter of this passage. 5/15/97Hi TCoders:In this post I answer the critical comments of Dr. Bob Schiermeyer’s on Isaiah 7:14 and the virgin birth. Dr. Bob: THE NEW TESTAMENT USE OF ISAIAHA VIRGIN or THE VIRGIN?SHALL CONCEIVE or […]
- [Revisiting Deut. 22:28-29 - Addressing The LXX](https://answersforchrist.com/revisiting-deut-2228-29-addressing-the-lxx/): This article serves as a response to a common Muslim argument raised against Deuteronomy 22:28–29. Unfortunately, as is often the case, the biblical text is being misrepresented. This particular claim, which has recently circulated on TikTok a platform known for spreading misinformation, was promoted by the group Bid’ah Dawahgaindest. Unable to refute the Masoretic Text directly, these critics often turn to the Septuagint, commentaries, and selective scholarship in an attempt to support their claims. This passage has been the subject of scholarly debate, with some interpreting it as referring to rape, while others supported by linguistic and contextual evidence argue […]
- [Revisiting Shabir Ally’s Distortion of Justin Martyr Pt. 2](https://answersforchrist.com/revisiting-shabir-allys-distortion-of-justin-martyr-pt-2/): By Sam Shamoun (Original article 1, 2, 3) I continue with my reply to Shabir Ally’s misleading claims about early church apologist and saint Justin Martyr’s views of the Godhead (pt. 1). Since Shabir Ally employed Cyril C. Richardson’s Early Christian Fathers, I am going to do likewise use Richardson’s translation of Justin Martyr’s First Apology. I do so for the express purpose of refuting Ally’s dishonesty about our supposed failure of dealing with Justin Martyr’s alleged confession that Christians worship angels along with the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. All bold, italicized, and/or underline emphasis will be mine. WORSHIP GOD ALONE That God ONLY should […]
- [Revisiting Shabir Ally’s Distortion of Justin Martyr Pt. 1](https://answersforchrist.com/revisiting-shabir-allys-distortion-of-justin-martyr-pt-1/): By Sam Shamoun (Original article 1, 2, 3) Shabir Ally has written a short article in an obvious attempt of trying undo the damage resulting from his lackluster performance and defeat at the hands orthodox Christian philosopher Jay Dyer in their debate (Dr Shabir Ally / Jay Dyer Debate: Is Jesus God Incarnate? Answers in Scripture, History & Logic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQO8Ul4r3KQ). [1] Ally mentions the post-debate analysis of the debate, which I was fortunate to be part of (Dr. Shabir Ally / Jay Dyer Debate Review – Monarchia of the Father / Trinity https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0Uv3AZYQGk&t=2028s). He also references my subsequent response to his review of the debate and […]
- [Does paul Accurately Quote Psalm 68:18](https://answersforchrist.com/does-paul-accurately-quote-psalm-6818/): By James Rochford, article and AC Claim: Critics claim that Paul deliberately twisted the OT text. Paul writes that God “gave gifts to men” (Eph. 4:8). However, in the original text, we read that God “received gifts among men” (Ps. 68:18). Which is true? Response: A number of points can be made. First, we need to consider the context of Psalm 68. This psalm is a plea with God to liberate his people the way he did back in the old days. In verse 7, God walked in triumph in front of the people. In verses 11-14, the kings scattered […]
- [Evidence for an Early Dating of the Four Gospels](https://answersforchrist.com/evidence-for-an-early-dating-of-the-four-gospels/): By James Rochford, article Unfortunately, the gospels don’t contain timestamps telling us when they were written. Instead, historians and commentators inductively piece together evidence from inside and outside these books to determine their date. To give a baseline comparison, the majority of NT scholars date the gospels sometime between these ranges below: [1] Mark: AD 60-75 Matthew: AD 65-85 Luke: AD 65-95 John: 75-100 These standard dates could very well be true, and surely many Christian scholars hold to these dates. It’s also good to remember that even if we accept these later dates, the Gospels were still written far […]
- [Jeconiah’s Curse Becomes Messiah’s Blessing!](https://answersforchrist.com/jeconiahs-curse-becomes-messiahs-blessing/): By Sam Shamoun (Original article 1, 2, 3) In this post I am going to refute the following objection that anti-missionary Jewish polemicists employ to deceive people into thinking that Jesus is not the Messiah that the Hebrew Bible prophesied would come into the world: 2. Joseph could never pass on by adoption that which he doesn’t have.  Because Joseph descended from Jeconiah (Mat. 1:11) he fell under the curse of that king that none of his descendants could ever sit as king upon the throne of David.  (Jeremiah 22:30; 36:30). (Jews for Judaism, “The Jewish Concept of Messiah and the Jewish Response to […]
- [Is Mohammed Really Predicted in Deuteronomy 33:2?](https://answersforchrist.com/is-mohammed-really-predicted-in-deuteronomy-332/): Answering Osama Abdullah’s Open Challenge #1 I came across this challenge on Osama Abdullah’s Answering Christianity website a while back, and had filed it away in my mental “to do” list, but then promptly forgot about it until this summer. Here Mr. Abdullah, a Muslim apologist of the sort more prone to making wild pronouncements and fantastical claims than logical, reasoned arguments, tries to eisegete Mohammed into the Bible, by claiming that Deuteronomy 33:2 is a prediction by Moses about the Muslim conquest of Mecca, which he and other Muslim apologists try to equate with the Paran found in Deuteronomy. […]
- [Matthew 23:2–3 and the False ‘Christian Dilemma’](https://answersforchrist.com/matthew-232-3-and-the-false-christian-dilemma/): This is one of the most bizarre and blatantly false arguments Muslims have presented in recent times a desperate attempt to manufacture a so-called “Christian dilemma” to mirror the well-known “Islamic Dilemma,” which remains unresolved by Muslim apologists to this day. What we’re seeing here is a textbook case of tu quoque a diversionary tactic meant to deflect criticism away from Islam by trying to accuse Christianity of the same problem. It’s a weak and embarrassing attempt by Muslim polemicists to undermine Christian belief. Let’s examine the argument. Objection:“Christians have their own dilemma in Matthew 23:1–3. Jesus says, ‘All therefore […]
- [Scientific Errors In The Bible?](https://answersforchrist.com/scientific-errors-in-the-bible/): This article will have information added onto it over time Genesis Genesis 30:37-39 – “37 Now Jacob took for himself rods of green poplar and of the almond and chestnut trees, peeled white strips in them, and exposed the white which was in the rods. 38 And the rods which he had peeled, he set before the flocks in the gutters, in the watering troughs where the flocks came to drink, so that they should conceive when they came to drink. 39 So the flocks conceived before the rods, and the flocks brought forth streaked, speckled, and spotted.” Objection: This […]
- [Are The Gospels Anonymous?](https://answersforchrist.com/are-the-gospels-anonymous/): Thank you to Michael Jones and his ministry Inspiring Philosophy You know the four Gospels are attributed to Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, but many argue the Gospels were originally anonymous and the names were only added later to give them more authority. But is this accurate? In the first century, were the Gospels entirely anonymous, and only when they were criticized did second-century Christians add names to give them more authority? Or are there good reasons to think the Gospels really did come from Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John? Christian tradition teaches that two of the Gospels were written […]
- [Did Jesus Speak Greek?](https://answersforchrist.com/did-jesus-speak-greek/): Thank you to Michael Jones and his ministry Inspiring Philosophy An argument against the reliability of the Gospels is that Jesus taught in His native language of Aramaic, but the Gospels are written in Greek. Much could have been lost in translation, so the Gospels cannot contain the original words of Jesus. But this might not be entirely true. Although it’s not up for debate that Jesus’s primary language was Aramaic, it was common in that day for Jews to be able to converse in Greek or even be fully bilingual. In fact, when we look at the culture and the […]
- [84 HISTORICAL FACTS LUKE GETS RIGHT IN ACTS](https://answersforchrist.com/84-historical-facts-luke-gets-right-in-acts/): 84 reasons why we know Luke was a traveling companion and eyewitness of the miraculous life of the Apostle Paul June 28, 2019 by Erik Manning (article) Bart Ehrman claims that Luke wasn’t really a traveling companion of Paul. In his book Forged, Ehrman writes: “(The author of Acts) is simply claiming to be a traveling companion of Paul’s and therefore unusually well suited to give a “true” account of Paul’s message and mission. But he almost certainly was not a companion of Paul’s. On the one hand, he was writing long after Paul and his companions were dead. Scholars […]
- [Counting “Religious Wars” in the Encyclopedia of Wars](https://answersforchrist.com/counting-religious-wars-in-the-encyclopedia-of-wars-by/): By: Andrew Holt, Ph.D. – (Article) This helps clear up common misconceptions surrounding an older but still occasionally repeated myth. Special thanks to Dr. Andrew Holt for clarifying the source and context of the statistical data, helping to resolve some of the confusion on his blog. Over the last few years I have noticed a relatively common online tactic in refuting the argument that “religion is the cause of most wars or violence” is to cite Charles Phillips and Alan Axelrod Encyclopedia of Wars, a monumental three volume encyclopedia of ancient, medieval, and modern wars published in 2005. Online, one […]
- [Did Jesus Survive the Crucifixion?](https://answersforchrist.com/did-jesus-survive-the-crucifixion/): A central belief of Christianity is that Jesus died by crucifixion and then rose three days later. But is it possible this is all wrong? Jesus didn’t resurrect instead, he survived and lived a long life after. Some did see Jesus alive after the crucifixion, and they interpreted it as if he rose from the dead. But the reality, they claim, is that he actually survived. Although there are some religious movements that hold to this hypothesis, it is riddled with problems, which is why the overwhelming consensus of scholars reject this idea. When we look at the data, there […]
- [Does the New Testament Lie About Prophecy?](https://answersforchrist.com/does-the-new-testament-lie-about-prophecy/): Michael Jones of Inspiring Philosophy For more sources on this topic, clear on this article. A common argument many Christians make is that Jesus fulfilled hundreds of prophecies from the Old Testament. This sounds like a powerful case for the truth of Christianity. But when we look at some of these prophecies, we encounter problems. For example, when Matthew was speaking of Jesus’s family leaving Egypt, he wrote, “This was to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet, ‘Out of Egypt I called my son.'”  This comes from the book of Hosea. But when we look at the original […]
- [Matthew 2:15 and Hosea 11:1: A Misapplication or Fulfillment?](https://answersforchrist.com/matthew-215-and-hosea-111-a-misapplication-or-fulfillment/): For more sources on this topic, clear on this article. Many critics argue that Matthew misuses Hosea 11:1 by applying it to Jesus in Matthew 2:15, since Hosea clearly refers to Israel in its original context. Committing the presentism fallacy oftentimes form a western understanding of what prophecy means in an ancient context. However, this objection assumes that prophecy must be fulfilled only in a literal, predictive sense. In reality, Jewish interpretive tradition allowed for layered meanings including typology and patterns. As David Stern explains, Matthew likely used the remez (hint) method, drawing a deeper connection between Israel as God’s […]
- [Manuscript variations and scribal errors](https://answersforchrist.com/manuscript-variations-and-scribal-errors/): LESSON 14 – DR. PETER WEBB (Article) From amongst the hundreds of thousands of Arabic manuscripts surviving today, only very few are written in their author’s hand or under their author’s supervision. The vast majority are copies produced in manifold different contexts, and their quality and accuracy vary accordingly. Some manuscripts were copied by scholars, as the act of writing assisted the learning of the contents, and students made verbatim copies of books they were taught by teachers. (see also lesson 13) While scholar-made copies can be carefully-written and faithful to the original, most Arabic manuscripts were produced on demand […]
- [How the Text of the New Testament Was Made: A Detailed Look at Its Transmission, Copying, and Restoration](https://answersforchrist.com/how-the-text-of-the-new-testament-was-made-a-detailed-look-at-its-transmission-copying-and-restoration/): The information below comes form Andrews, Edward D. The New Testament Documents: Can They Be Trusted? Kindle ed., Christian Publishing House, 2017. pp. 29–94, 794–804. Footnotes 1–57. The purpose of this article is to explain how the New Testament and ancient books more broadly were written, copied, and produced in the first century and beyond, with a particular focus on the New Testament. CHAPTER 1 The Making of New Testament Books As Luke, Paul, Peter, Matthew, James, or Jude handed their authorized text off to be copied by others, i.e., published, what would it have looked like? What is the […]
- [Answering Objections In Acts](https://answersforchrist.com/answering-objections-in-acts/): “I will keep adding to this article over time.” – AC APPARENT CONTRADICTIONS IN ACTS OTHER OBJECTIONS IN ACTS Acts 1 – 1:18a, 1:18b, 19 Acts 2 Acts 3 Acts 4 Acts 5 Acts 6 Acts 7 – 7:14 Acts 8 Acts 9 – 9:7 Acts 10 Acts 11 Acts 12 Acts 13 Acts 14 Acts 15 Acts 16 Acts 17 Acts 18 Acts 19 Acts 20 Acts 21 Acts 22 – 22:9 (See Acts 9:7); 22:10 (See Acts 9:7) Acts 23 Acts 24 Acts 25 Acts 26 – 26:14 (See Acts 9:7); 26:16-18 (See Acts 9:7) Acts 27 Acts […]
- [Easter Is Not Pagan](https://answersforchrist.com/easter-is-not-pagan/): In honor of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ (Titus 2:13, *), I’m reposting these clips from Michael Jones of Inspiring Philosophy as a thoughtful refutation of the common claims circulating this year that Easter is pagan. An article on this topic will be done in the future so that readers can have the information in front of them.
- [Does Yahweh Really Deceive?](https://answersforchrist.com/does-yahweh-really-deceive/): By Sam Shamoun (Original article 1, 2, 3) The Quran clearly teaches, both implicitly and explicitly, that Allah is a deceiver, and even brags that he is the best deceiver of them all. See for instance these articles: http://answering-islam.org/Authors/Wood/deceptive_god.htmhttp://answering-islam.org/Shamoun/preserved-crucifixion.htmhttp://answering-islam.org/Quran/Contra/command_evil.htmhttp://answering-islam.org/Shamoun/god.htm In response to these charges, Muslims oftentimes point to certain biblical passages in order to turn the tables on Christians. They hope that by citing specific biblical verses which seem to teach that Yahweh is also a deceiver this will then justify the Quranic portrait of Allah being a schemer and liar. The passages that Muslims often appeal to are Ezekiel 14:9-10 and 20:25-26. There […]
- [Differences In The Modern Qurans](https://answersforchrist.com/differences-in-the-modern-qurans/): One of the most unfortunate and widespread misconceptions amongst mainstream Muslims is the belief that their scriptures have been “perfectly” preserved. A claim that has been repeated for generations, yet does not hold up under scrutiny. This article builds on our previous piece, “Holes in the Quran: Textual Variants and Lost Verses,” and continues to uncover the documented issues surrounding the textual history of the Quran. All relevant sources and references are included and linked for further examination. More to be said later… If you know of any verses from the Quran that you would like to add and don’t […]
- [Jeremiah 8:8 and the Corruption of the Torah](https://answersforchrist.com/jeremiah-88-and-the-corruption-of-the-torah/): By Sam Shamoun (Original article 1, 2, 3) Please read this article as well. Muslims often appeal to Jeremiah 8:8 as proof that the Torah has been corrupted: “How can you say, ‘We are wise, for we have the law of the LORD,’ when actually the lying pen of the scribes has handled it falsely?” Jeremiah 8:8 Several comments are in order. First, even if this passage were speaking about an actual corruption of the text, this would only be referring to the copies that were in the possession of the scribes. It wouldn’t refer to all the copies that were in the hands of […]
- [HOLES IN THE QURAN-TEXTUAL VARIANTS AND LOST VERSES-](https://answersforchrist.com/holes-in-the-quran-textual-variants-and-lost-verses/): Muslims are often quick to criticize the preservation of Biblical manuscripts, pointing to variations and textual differences. However, many of these arguments have been thoroughly refuted time and time again. In reality, such criticisms often resemble throwing stones in a glass house, as the common Muslim narrative of the Quran’s “perfect preservation” is largely a propaganda claim. To see modern Quranic differences see this article. Recent scholarship has dismantled this understanding of absolute preservation. The vast majority of Muslims are unaware of textual differences among Quranic recitations, such as the Warsh, Qaloon, or Hafs versions, and many remain ignorant of […]
- [The Misunderstood Mosaic Law](https://answersforchrist.com/the-misunderstood-mosaic-law/): Special thanks to Michael Jones and his ministry Inspiring Philosophy for providing the information and sources in this article, as well as to scholars Mark Chavalas and John Walton for their contributions to the video. “We are so far removed from the cultural world of the ancient Near East that there is so much about the Torah we do not understand. This is a deep dive exploring what the Torah was and what it most likely functioned as.” – Inspiring Philosophy (description of the video). I want to be as faithful to the structure in the way in which the […]
- [ The Foundation of Marriage in Scripture](https://answersforchrist.com/the-foundation-of-marriage-in-scripture/): This article features my email response on the topic of marriage in the Bible, addressing the sender’s arguments and questions. It seeks answers from a biblical perspective while also engaging with objections raised against the God of the Bible. The senders’ name will not be mentioned. Hello, I read your article about Numbers 31 and how you answer the “rape-justification” accusation in Answering Objections To Numbers 31:17-18. Suppose the Hebrew soldier first married an 8-year-old Midianite female war captive, and only then had sex with her. What Mosaic law would he be breaking? Does the Pentateuch condemn sexual activity within […]
- [Does the OT predict that the Messiah Would be resurrected on the third day? Pt. 1](https://answersforchrist.com/does-the-ot-predict-that-the-messiahwould-be-resurrected-on-the-third-day-pt-1/): By Sam Shamoun (Original article 1, 2, 3) One will often find Muslim dawagandists appealing to the arguments of hostile critics of Christianity, whether liberals or agnostics/atheists, in order to cause people to doubt the authenticity of the Holy Bible. They also never tire of attacking and slandering the Apostle Paul by accusing him of distorting the message of Christ. One such attempt (*) is to accuse this blessed and holy servant of Christ of inventing a prophecy about the Messiah dying and rising on the third day: “For I passed on to you as of first importance what I […]
- [Did Ignatius Write His Epistles?](https://answersforchrist.com/did-ignatius-write-his-epistles/): Reposted By Sam Shamoun (Original article 1, 2, 3) These quotes are from Capturing Christianity’s response video to James White’s casting doubt on the existence of this holy Martyr and disciples of the beloved Apostles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tg4V70LcDo&t=30s. Charles Gore (1900) “[W]e cannot but congratulate ourselves that now for the third time in the history of literary controversy their genuineness [of Ignatius’ epistles] has been vindicated by an English scholar. It is perhaps too much to say that Dr. Lightfoot has now at last brought the controversy to an end.” (Charles Gore, The Church and the Ministry, 264-65, 1900) B. H. Streeter (1929) “The genuineness of the seven […]
- [The Alleged Anonymity of the Canonical Gospels](https://answersforchrist.com/the-alleged-anonymity-of-the-canonical-gospels/): By: Dr. Simon Gathorcole (Article) “This article uses British English spelling. While the information presented on this topic will align with similar articles over time, I am sharing it here for convenience and to benefit fellow Christians.” –  AC Ancient Authors and the Use of Third-Person Narrative: Cases of Initial Anonymity and Ambiguous Attribution Command/Ctrl + F to find the individuals above faster in the article Abstract  The apparent anonymity of the Gospels is a neglected topic in NT studies. The present  article offers an investigation of it. It will survey the work that has been done specifically on the […]
- [1 John 5:7 (Johannine Comma)](https://answersforchrist.com/1-john-57-johannine-comma/): By Sam Shamoun (Original article 1, 2, 3) This posted has been uploaded from the following article: . The following is an excerpt from Dr. Thomas Holland’s Crowned With Glory (Amazon), ©2000, used with permission. 1 John 5:7 (Johannine Comma) – “These Three Are One” “For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one.” —1Jo 5:7 The passage is called the Johannine Comma and is not found in the majority of Greek manuscripts. [1] However, the verse is a wonderful testimony to the Heavenly Trinity and should […]
- [The Council of Nicaea: Purposes and Themes](https://answersforchrist.com/the-council-of-nicaea-purposes-and-themes/): By Sam Shamoun (Original article 1, 2, 3) Anthony N. S. Lane In tackling this theme we will consider first the sources that are available to us concerning the Council of Nicaea, secondly the purpose for the calling of the council (looking especially at the events which led up to the council), thirdly the events of the council itself, fourthly the official documents of the council (creed canons and letter) and fifthly related letters written concerning the council. Finally we shall review this material in order to draw together some conclusions concerning the purposes and themes of the council. I. The Sources for the […]
- [Is the New Testament Reliable?](https://answersforchrist.com/is-the-new-testament-reliable/): The New Testament is one of the most renowned collections of 1st-century documents, with ample evidence supporting its reliability. However, it is often subjected to biased, inconsistent, and unfair scrutiny by those seeking to undermine its credibility through various means. Restoration to Preservation “…the rise of the science of textual criticism in the 16th century. After that, we have had hundreds of scholars working extremely hard over the following five centuries to restore the New Testament text to its original state. Keep in mind that textual criticism is not just performed on the Old and New Testament texts, but in […]
- [The Old Testament and Rape](https://answersforchrist.com/the-old-testament-and-rape/): By Sam Shamoun (Original article 1, 2, 3) Some Muslims claim that the following passage from the Holy Bible condones rape: “If a man happens to meet a virgin who is not pledged to be married and rapes her and they are discovered, he shall pay the girl’s father fifty shekels of silver. He must marry the girl, for he has violated (anah) her. He can never divorce her as long as he lives.” Deuteronomy 22:28-29 NIV There are two points to note here. First, even though the verse may seem to be instructing the rapist to marry the victim […]
- [What Is The Inspired Word of God?](https://answersforchrist.com/what-is-the-inspired-word-of-god/): When Christians say that the Bible is the inspired word of God, what we mean by that is oftentimes misunderstood. Mainly because people assume what it means, because it isn’t often explained what it means. Some people assume that since the Bible is the inspired word of God that means it shouldn’t have any textual errors in it. Let’s first define what it means for scripture to be inspired by God. The origin of this theological definition comes from the Bible itself. The Uncreated Word of God The idea that Scripture is the uncreated Word of God is a misunderstanding […]
- [Is The Trinity Pagan?](https://answersforchrist.com/is-the-trinity-pagan/): This is based off Inspiring Philosophy (Michael Jones) video, video 2. The goal is to address and resolve objections to the Trinity being labeled as pagan. Ironically, the term pagan, as we understand it today, was popularized by Christians. The original Latin word paganus simply referred to “a country district or community” and could also generally mean “a place with fixed boundaries.” By the 4th century, Christians began using paganus to describe polytheists or non-Christians who lived outside the Church. The oxford classical dictionary, Britanica. These various comparisons are based on a Association Fallacy and have no direct casual link […]
- [John 17:3 True Interpretation](https://answersforchrist.com/john-173-true-interpretation/): By Sam Shamoun (Original article 1, 2, 3) Another deep break down off John 17:3 here. Question: Jesus himself admitted that the Father is the only true God. Since Trinitarians believe that the Father and the Son are distinct Persons, that they are not the same Person, wouldn’t this prove that Jesus denied that he was God? Answer: The person who raises this question is obviously assuming Unitarianism, that there is only one Person who is God (namely the Father), and then imposes this assumption onto the reading of the text. The only thing one has to do in order […]
- [Why John 17:3 Affirms the Deity of Christ](https://answersforchrist.com/why-john-173-affirms-the-deity-of-christ/): By AC This verse is often cited to challenge the doctrine of the Trinity, yet it does not actually contradict it. In fact, it aligns with Trinitarian teaching. Those who use this verse against the Trinity may either misunderstand what the doctrine truly teaches or, in some cases, may be intentionally misrepresenting the biblical text. Every answer below is a thorough examination of John 17:3 and John 5:44 and why the argument doesn’t work to try to refute the trinity. (See this article as well) OBJECTION Jesus cannot be God because the verse states that only the Father is the […]
- [TO DECEIVE OR NOT TO DECEIVE?](https://answersforchrist.com/to-deceive-or-not-to-deceive/): By Sam Shamoun (Original article 1, 2, 3) “The links to this article are old, so be mindful of that.” – AC Bassam Zawadi accuses the Apostle Paul of admitting that he used craftiness. He cites 2 Corinthians 12:16 and says: 2 Corinthians 12:16 Be that as it may, I have not been a burden to you. Yet, crafty (panourgos) fellow that I am, I caught you by trickery (dolos)! Paul refers to himself as a ‘crafty’ fellow. The word in Greek is panourgos, which could mean… 1) skilful, clever a) in a good sense, fit to undertake and accomplish […]
- [The Apostle Paul Defended And Muhammad Exposed](https://answersforchrist.com/the-apostle-paul-defended-and-muhammad-exposed/): By Sam Shamoun (Original article 1, 2, 3) “In the article below, the Muslim being addressed commits a clear non-sequitur fallacy in an attempt to support his case. It’s evident that he either lacks a proper understanding of the topic that he is presenting or is being intentionally misleading. While this is an older article, it still holds valuable insights. For now, I’ve included only the relevant portion that pertains to the Bible, but I plan to share the rest of it at a later time. Our ultimate goal is to equip Trinitarian Christians with a deeper understanding of their […]
- [Jesus Christ – The Absolutely and Essentially Good God](https://answersforchrist.com/jesus-christ-the-absolutely-and-essentially-good-god/): By Sam Shamoun (Original article 1, 2, 3) “I recognize that there are a few verses in this article that Sam might choose to revise, but that’s alright. I’ll keep it as close to the original as possible. Sam has assured me that most of his articles still offer valuable insights. This article’s simplicity beautifully highlights the holy and perfect nature of Jesus, who, without sin, was and is Almighty God in the flesh.” – AC This will be quick and to the point since it is intended to take a common objection against the Deity of Christ, and turn […]
- [Slavery in the Old Testament: A Closer Look](https://answersforchrist.com/slavery-in-the-old-testament-a-closer-look/): By AC Here’s an article by Dr. Dallas M. Roark, Ph.D., discussing slavery in the Bible, along with a rebuttal to Sami Zaatari’s article “Rational Muslims Should Object to the Bible.” Our goal in this article is to address some points that haven’t been previously discussed and to expand on expressed points regarding slavery in the Bible. This serves as an introduction to a future, in-depth exploration of specific verses often cited out of context to challenge Christian beliefs. Answers for Christ seeks to equip Christians with thoughtful responses to objections about slavery in the Bible. Defining INVOLUNTARY vs. VOLUNTARY […]
- [Jesus The God Described In Matthew](https://answersforchrist.com/jesus-the-god-described-in-matthew/): By AC “I will add to this article over time, showing different verses in Matthew proving Jesus is God” Matthew 21:15-16 Matthew 21:15-16 is a treasure trove of information showing that Jesus not only claimed to be the most high God, but accepted worship. 15 But when the chief priests and the scribes saw the wonderful things that he did, and the children crying out in the temple, “Hosanna to the Son of David!” they were indignant, 16 and they said to him, “Do you hear what these are saying?” And Jesus said to them, “Yes; have you never read, […]
- [Romans 3:7 - Is Paul a Liar?](https://answersforchrist.com/romans-37-is-paul-a-liar/): “This is a old response by Bart Read, that I found on answeringislam.org that I think perfectly explains what Paul is saying in Romans 3:1-8” – AC Dear Mr Green, Whilst reading the introduction to your material, “Uncomfortable Questions: An Authoritative Exposition”, I was somewhat distressed to find the following comments: “When this prejudice is combined with the interests of Christian missionary activities we can dismiss completely any resemblance of impartiality and honesty. Fundamentalist Evangelical Christian Missionaries with whom J. Smith is involved. It seems they have only the slightest hesitation in deceiving and telling outright lies. Indeed this is […]
- [God is NOT a Man Verses?](https://answersforchrist.com/god-is-not-a-man-verses/): By Sam Shamoun (Original article 1, 2, 3) Question: How can Jesus be God when the Hebrew Bible says God is not a man? Cf. Numbers 23:19; 1 Samuel 15:29; Hosea 11:9. Answer: None of those biblical texts say God CANNOT be a man, but say that God IS not a man, a major difference: It is true that during the Old Testament period God hadn’t become a man, but this doesn’t deny that God could choose to later become a man, specifically in the Person of the Lord Jesus Christ. The Hebrew Bible itself supports the view that God can become a man, […]
- [The Crucifixion of Jesus Christ](https://answersforchrist.com/the-crucifixion-of-jesus-christ/): By: TheBlackDoctor (1, 2) “I don’t intend to take away from the valuable content in this article; my goal is simply to enhance it by emphasizing key points for readers. The sources listed below, as well as the section titles, are my additions. I hope this makes the information clearer and more helpful for you. Thank you to The Black Doctor for compiling all the valuable information in this article. His Youtube (1) and tick tock (2) are listed above.” – AC Non-Christian Sources Christian Sources Non-Christian Sources Tacitus Tacitus – Plebius Cornelius Tacitus was a Roman historian and politician […]
- [A Contextual Understanding of Deuteronomy 25:11-12](https://answersforchrist.com/a-contextual-understanding-of-deuteronomy-2511-12/): By AC This primary information for this topic stems from Paul Copan in his book Is God A Moral Monster? (pp. 121-123). “This passage refers to “the immodest lady wrestler,” as one scholar humorously put it. Her action was considered a shameful act, and, what’s worse, the man could possibly be permanently injured and thus deprived of future children. At first blush, this passage apparently requires that a woman’s hand be cut off if she seizes the genitals of a man fighting with her husband. Now, if this were the case, it would be the only biblical instance of punishment […]
- [GOSPEL AUTHORSHIP: EARLY CHURCH DOCUMENTED TESTIMONY](https://answersforchrist.com/gospel-authorship-early-church-documented-testimony/): By Sam Shamoun (Original article 1, 2, 3) In this post I share some of the earliest surviving evidence for the authorship of the Gospel. In one of the references, I quote Irenaeus who was a disciple of Polycarp, who himself was a disciple of the Apostles such as the Apostle John. This is significant since it provides an unbroken historical chain that goes back to the very eyewitnesses of the Lord Jesus Christ. All emphasis will be mine. The Muratorian Fragment c. 170 AD  The Muratorian Fragment is the oldest known list of New Testament books. It was discovered […]
- [A Contradiction Regarding Clean Foods?](https://answersforchrist.com/a-contradiction-regarding-clean-foods/): By Sam Shamoun (1, 2, 3, source) & Jochen Katz Bassam Zawadi seeks to interact with one of our answers to a question on eating pork. Basically the author tried to show that Mark 7:18-23 shows Jesus declaring all food clean.  Here is the passage  “Are you so dull?” he (Jesus) asked, “Don’t you see that nothing that enters a man from the outside can make him unclean? For it doesn’t go into his heart but into his stomach, and then out of his body.” (In saying this, Jesus declared all foods “clean.”) He went on: “What comes out of […]
- [The Issue of Eating Pork](https://answersforchrist.com/the-issue-of-eating-pork/): From answeringislam.org Many Muslims are appalled at the sight of Christians freely eating pork. They are repulsed by the sight of a pig just as much as the early Children of Israel were under the Mosaic Law, which continues to affect the lives of millions of Jewish people still today. The pig was clearly forbidden in the Old Testament: And the pig, though it has a split hoof completely divided, does not chew the cud; it is unclean for you. You must not eat their meat or touch their carcasses; they are unclean for you. Leviticus 11:7-8 A similar prohibition […]
- [Christian Response: The Flat-Earth Bible](https://answersforchrist.com/response-the-flat-earth-bible/): By Sam Shamoun (Original article 1, 2, 3) As we were browsing through the net, we discovered the following article on a Muslim site trying to establish the point that the Holy Bible teaches a flat earth. We felt that it was our duty as Christians to expose some of the shallow argumentation and poor scholarship contained throughout the article. The article is attributed to one Robert J. Schadewald and can be found in its entirety at: this site. In this article, we will only be quoting the relevant portions and respond to them. 1. Misunderstanding the Term “Earth” (Eretz) […]
- [Essential Insights on the Dead Sea Scrolls](https://answersforchrist.com/essential-insights-on-the-dead-sea-scrolls/): By AC This information is provided to give you a foundational understanding of the origins of the Dead Sea Scrolls. In 2012, some articles were published with sensational headlines like, “The Dead Sea Scrolls Are Forgeries,” designed to provoke shock and grab attention. Unfortunately, many people either didn’t read the full content of articles 1 and 2 or intentionally spread misinformation about them. The confusion largely stems from misleading headlines, which can create a paradigm shift for readers without offering proper context. For a more accurate perspective, here is an interview (starting at the 16-minute mark) hosted by Mike Winger […]
- [Answering Objections In Matthew](https://answersforchrist.com/answering-objections-in-matthew/): “I will keep adding to this article over time.” – AC Matthew 1 Verse 1:11 35. Jesus would (Luke 1:32) or would not (Matthew 1:11; 1 Chronicles 3:16 & Jeremiah 36:30) inherit David’s throne? (Category: misunderstood the Hebrew usage) This answer follows on directly from that to #26. Having shown that Matthew’s genealogy is that of Joseph, it is obvious from Jeremiah 36:30 that none of Joseph’s physical descendants were qualified to sit on David’s throne as he himself was descended from Jeconiah. However, as Matthew makes clear, Jesus was not a physical descendant of Joseph. After having listed Joseph’s genealogy with […]
- [Are The Pastoral Epistles Forgeries?](https://answersforchrist.com/are-the-pastoral-epistles-forgeries/): By: AC There is a falsehood being circulated that claims “the Pastoral Epistles (PE) are forgeries and were not written by the Apostle Paul.” This assertion might stem from individuals who are either uninformed and speaking out of ignorance or, more concerningly, from those who are deliberately attempting to mislead others. It could also be a combination of both factors. To clarify, it is more accurate to say that there are certain arguments—primarily put forth by liberal scholars—that question the authenticity of the Pastoral Epistles. These scholars often point to perceived discrepancies between the Pastoral Epistles and the other Pauline […]
- [JEREMIAH OR ZECHARIAH: AN ERROR IN MATTHEW?](https://answersforchrist.com/jeremiah-or-zechariah-an-error-in-matthew/): By Sam Shamoun (Original article 1, 2, 3) The following excerpt is taken from the late Dr. Gleason L. Archer’s book, Encyclopedia of Bible Difficulties, published by Zondervan Publishing House, Grand Rapids, MI 1982, p. 350. Why does Matthew 27:9 attribute to Jeremiah a prophecy from Zechariah? Matthew 27:9-10 describes the purchase of Potter’s Field with Judas Iscariot’s money as fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy: “Then that which was spoken through Jeremiah the prophet was fulfilled, saying, `And they took the thirty pieces of silver, the price of one whose price had been set by the sons of Israel; and they […]
- [Revisiting God’s Command to Kill the Amalekites](https://answersforchrist.com/revisiting-gods-command-to-kill-the-amalekites/): “Had to post this real quick; I will put a image up later and fix everything soon.” – AC Analyzing One Muslim’s Response Sam Shamoun Sami Zaatari has written a so-called “response” to my paper, What about God commanding the annihilation of the Amalekites? He begins by claiming that the Quran never commands the killing of women and children, and then narrates hadiths where Muhammad forbade their killing in Muslim raids. These lies and distortions have already been addressed here: http://answering-islam.org/Responses/Abualrub/terrorism1.htmhttp://answering-islam.org/Responses/Abualrub/terrorism2.htm So there is no need to repeat ourselves. He then cites 2 Timothy 3:16-17 and asks the very naïve question […]
- [Jesus as God: The Pillar Passages of High Christology](https://answersforchrist.com/titus-213-an-exegetical-argument-for-the-deity-of-christ/): Titus 2:13 This exegetical commentary is from The New International Greek Testament Commentary (NIGTC): The Pastoral Epistles by George W. Knight, focusing on Titus 2:13 (pp. 321-326). We present this information for readers to study and engage with the material at their own pace. If you’re looking for a simple read, this may not be the article for you. The references cited by Dr. G. W. Knight are extensive, and we encourage you to consult his book, linked at the top, for a comprehensive study. Dr. Knight excels in presenting diverse perspectives, offering logical and well-reasoned conclusions throughout his work. […]
- [The Holy Bible on the Age of Marriage](https://answersforchrist.com/the-holy-bible-on-the-age-of-marriage/): By Sam Shamoun (Original article 1, 2, 3) Visitors to our site may be aware that the Quran permits Muslim men to marry prepubescent girls. For instance, the Quran prescribes the waiting period (iddah) after a divorce has been made: O Prophet, when you divorce women, divorce them when they have reached their period. Count the period, and fear God your Lord. Do not expel them from their houses, nor let them go forth, except when they commit a flagrant indecency. Those are God’s bounds; whosoever trespasses the bounds of God has done wrong to himself. Thou knowest not, perchance […]
- [WAS REBECCA REALLY 3?](https://answersforchrist.com/was-rebecca-really-3/): By Sam Shamoun (Original article 1, 2, 3) In this post, I quote a rabbinic Jewish source refuting the lie that Rebecca was three years old when Isaac married her. This will help to expose and silence all those Muhammadans who appeal to rabbis like Rashi who erroneously believed this lie. It is obvious why these Muslims do so since they are desperately trying to find a way to justify the fact that their prophet was an immoral pedophile and that their deity is an evil misogynist who sanctions adultery, rape, and pedophilia. They erroneously assume that if they can […]
- [Was Rebekah Really 3 According To Muslims?](https://answersforchrist.com/was-rebekah-really-3-according-to-muslims/): By AC This objection often raised by some Muslims is quite puzzling, as it doesn’t seem to make sense. It is typically directed at Christians, possibly because there is discomfort regarding the age of Aisha when she married Muhammad. According to various Hadiths, Aisha was six or seven years old at the time of marriage, and all agree that the marriage was consummated when she was nine. Some Muslims might not be aware of the origins of this claim and often repeat it without verifying the facts. This objection actually originates from a Jewish rabbi named Rashi and his commentary […]
- [Did God Create Evil According to Isaiah 45:7?](https://answersforchrist.com/did-god-create-evil-according-to-isaiah-457/): By AC Objection: According to Isaiah 45:7, “I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the Lord do all these things.” (KJV), it appears that God explicitly states He created evil. This can be interpreted as evidence that the God of the Bible is responsible for the existence of evil, thereby suggesting that He is inherently evil since He created it. Response: The objection being raised is based on a misunderstanding of the verse and how the translators translate the word “rā”. Neither do some readers read the context. Let’s first examine how this […]
- [Does Song of Songs mention Muhammad's name?](https://answersforchrist.com/does-song-of-songs-mention-muhammads-name/): From Answering Islam Some refer chapter 5:16, of the Song of Songs, to Muhammad, simply because in the Hebrew the word mahamaddim, “delights,” “delightfulnesses,” occurs there, and is derived from the same root But we find that the word in Hebrew is a common, and not a proper noun (i.e. not a name), as the use of the plural here shows. The same word occurs again as a common noun in Hosea 9:6,16; 1 Kings 20:6; Lamentations 1:10,11; 2:4; Isaiah 64:10; 2 Chronicles 36:19; Ezekiel 24:16,21,25. In the last passage (Ezekiel 24:16, “the desire of thine eyes”) it is applied […]
- [Latest News](https://answersforchrist.com/latest-news/): “Answers For Christ is dedicated to keeping you informed with relevant news and updates. We are currently developing an in-depth biblical analysis and refutation of Isaiah 45:7. Additionally, we are working on several other articles designed to help you grow in your Christian faith and strengthen your spiritual journey. Stay tuned for more insightful content to support and enhance your understanding of scripture. Here is the most recent article by Sam Shamoun” – AC (7/27/2024 – 11:10 PM; est.) “We will be tackling Tawhid & OPEN CHALLENGE TO SALAFI ANTHROPOMORPHISTS – The Issue of the Doctrine of Tauhid at some […]
- [SCHOLARS AND THE 2 POWERS IN HEAVEN](https://answersforchrist.com/scholars-and-the-2-powers-in-heaven/): By Sam Shamoun (1, 2, 3, source) In this post I will be citing particular scholars that acknowledge the fact that both the Hebrew Bible and early Jewish tradition affirm the existence of at least two distinct divine Powers. The second Power is variously identified as the Angel/Messenger of YHWH, the Son of Man, the Word/Wisdom of God etc. These authorities testify that this belief was widespread among various Jewish groups both before and after the time of Christ. The scholars I cite also admit the early Christians identified Christ as the human enfleshment, incarnation of this second divine Power. […]
- [If Jesus Is God, How Can God Die?](https://answersforchrist.com/if-jesus-is-god-how-can-god-die/): By Sam Shamoun (1, 2, 3, source) Question: If Jesus is God, how can God die? Who was running the universe those three days that Jesus was dead? Answer: Implicit in the question is the assumption that death implies non-existence, so to say Jesus died implies that God ceased to exist, which cannot happen. The problem is that the definition of death is wrong since according to the holy Scriptures death does not mean non-existence, but rather refers to the separation that resulted from Adam’s rebellion against God. The Scriptures tell us that as a result of the first man’s […]
- [Biblical Consummation versus Islamic Abrogation](https://answersforchrist.com/biblical-consummation-versus-islamic-abrogation/): A Comparative Look at Two Different Interpretive Approaches Part 1 [Part 2] By Sam Shamoun (1, 2, 3, source) Some Muslims, in order to justify the Quranic doctrine of abrogation, claim that the Holy Bible teaches something similar. They assert that the Holy Bible contains many instructions and practices which have been abrogated, annulled, by later commandments, i.e. Sabbath observance, dietary restrictions etc. Here are several examples of Muslims who uses this line of reasoning: http://www.islamic-awareness.org/Quran/abrogate.htmlhttp://www.geocities.com/noorullahwebsite/abrogation.html Muslims think that they can justify the Quranic problem of abrogation if they can prove that the Holy Bible also contains abrogation. To begin […]
- [Does the Bible Really Command Dashing Babies Against the Rocks?](https://answersforchrist.com/does-the-bible-really-command-dashing-babies-against-the-rocks/): —————————————————————————————– “Currently, this website aims to avoid offensive and defensive apologetics against other religious beliefs. However, we will gradually incorporate such discussions into our ministry over time, so please be patient as these articles are developed. This article contains content related to Islam following the initial discussion of Psalm 137:9. It is important to note that there are tensions between followers of Islam and Christians, and we will explore their beliefs and the dynamics of these relationships in more detail over time.” – AC —————————————————————————————– By Sam Shamoun (1, 2, 3, source) Muslim polemicists often cite Psalm 137:9 to prove […]
- [Is Jesus the Name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit?](https://answersforchrist.com/is-jesus-the-name-of-the-father-son-and-holy-spirit/): By Sam Shamoun (1, 2, 3, original article) In this part (https://answeringislamblog.wordpress.com/2020/07/07/is-jesus-name-god-the-father/ ), I will address the practice of baptism and whether this supports the oneness/modalist position. Video breakdown of this article by Sam Shamoun here starting at 20:07 on the timeline. Baptizing them in the Name of Who Exactly? After his physical, bodily resurrection, and right before his ascension into heaven, the Lord appeared to his followers in order to commission them with the task of preaching the Gospel throughout the world. One of the risen Christ’s instructions to them was to make sure to baptize all who freely […]
- [The Supremacy of Jesus](https://answersforchrist.com/the-supremacy-of-jesus/): By Sam Shamoun (1, 2, 3) The nature and position of Jesus according to Hebrews 1 As promised, here we present an analysis of the first chapter of Hebrews in order to provide additional support that Jesus is not only superior to Melchizedek but that he is God’s eternal Son in the flesh. It should be stated that the purpose of the book of Hebrews is to demonstrate Christ’s supremacy over the entire Old Testament. The writer’s intention is to make a convincing and irrefutable case for his belief that Jesus and the New Covenant which he inaugurated are superior […]
- [Why Did God Destroy The Amalekites?](https://answersforchrist.com/why-did-god-destroy-the-amalekites/): By Sam Shamoun (1, 2, 3, Original Article) Question: Christians condemn the Quran and Islam for all the violence taught therein, but say nothing about all the OT brutalities such as God commanding the utter annihilation of the Amalekites, including women, children and animals. Why this inconsistency? Answer: Trying to compare, or even justify, Islam’s brutality on the grounds that the Old Testament is just as brutal is a false analogy and unfounded for several reasons. First, the wars and violence found within the OT are descriptive, not prescriptive. They are describing events as they occurred, commandments God had given […]
- [Jesus as the Son of God: A Biblical Exegesis](https://answersforchrist.com/jesus-as-the-son-of-god-a-biblical-exegesis/): By Sam Shamoun (1, 2, 3, Original Article) Oftentimes, Christians are challenged to produce biblical evidence in support of their belief in the divinity of Jesus Christ in substantiation of their understanding of Trinitarian monotheism. Muslims assert that the phrase “Son of God” does not necessarily imply that Jesus is Deity, and therefore does not support the Trinitarian belief of three Persons in One God. Since the issue of Trinitarian monotheism and the Deity of Jesus have already been dealt with (1, 2), we will not delve into these subjects here. Instead, we will zero in on the biblical phrase […]
- ["I Say: Ye Are Gods"](https://answersforchrist.com/i-say-ye-are-gods/): An Examination of Jesus’ Use of Psalm 82:6 in Defense of his Deity By Sam Shamoun (1, 2, 3) The Old Testament mentions some of the essential characteristics and abilities of Yahweh which demonstrate that he alone is God: “See now that I, even I, am he, and there is no god beside me; I kill and I make alive; I wound and I heal; and there is none that can deliver out of my hand.” Deuteronomy 32:39 “There is none holy like the LORD; there is none besides you; there is no rock like our God … The LORD […]
- [Matthew 28:19: A Key Text to The Triunity of God Pt. 1](https://answersforchrist.com/matthew-2819-a-key-text-to-the-triunity-of-god-pt-1/): By AC Watch this YouTube Video that goes further in depth than the written text below. The information in this article below is broken down by Sam as well with additional information. Starting at 9:42 on the YT video timeline. By Sam Shamoun (1, 2, 3) Muslim polemicist Bassam Zawadi reposted two articles (http://www.call-to-monotheism.com/matthew_28_19__by_biblical_unitarian_and_misha_al_ibn_abdullah_al_kadhi) that seek to undermine the Trinitarian Baptismal formula found in Matthew 28:19: “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,” The first article was taken from an anti-Trinitarian unitarian […]
- [Earliest Sources On Matthew 28:19](https://answersforchrist.com/earliest-sources-on-matthew-2819/): By Sam Shamoun (1, 2, 3) Question: Many Christians quote Matthew 28:19 to show that Jesus taught that God is a Trinity. Yet this Trinitarian Baptismal formula cannot be found in any MS of the Gospel of Matthew until the fourth century. Doesn’t this therefore prove that this verse was later inserted into the text of Matthew in order to establish a biblical basis for the doctrine of the Trinity as well as for the decisions arrived at by the bishops at the Council of Nicaea? Answer: Here is the verse that we will be examining: “Go therefore and make […]
- [Anti-Trinitarian logic Ends Up Proving That The Father Can’t Be God!](https://answersforchrist.com/anti-trinitarian-logic-ends-up-proving-that-the-father-cant-be-god/): By Sam Shamoun (1, 2, 3) Some anti-Trinitarian heretics of the unitarian flavor argue that Jesus cannot be Jehovah God in the flesh since the Holy Bible proclaims that it was the Father who gave Christ all authority in heaven and on earth, and the name that is above all names (cf. Matthew 28:18; Philippians 2:9-11). Even the life that the Son possesses within himself, and the power and glory which he receives, have all been granted to him by his Father according to the God-breathed Scriptures (cf. John 5:22-25, 26-27; Hebrews 1:6). These heretics reason that Jesus could be […]
- [A Misquotation of the Old Testament in the New Testament?](https://answersforchrist.com/a-misquotation-of-the-old-testament-in-the-new-testament/): By Sam Shamoun (1, 2, 3, source) Question: The author of Hebrews cites an OT text and applies it to Christ. The text in question is taken from Psalm 40:6 and says that Jesus spoke prophetically there regarding the body that God prepared for him in order to come as the final sacrifice (cf. Hebrews 10:5-10). The problem with the quote is that the Psalm says nothing about a body being prepared, but speaks of the Psalmist’s ears being opened for service. How can the NT books be inspired if they so blatantly distort the words of the OT scriptures? […]
- [Women in the Bible (Part 2)](https://answersforchrist.com/women-in-the-bible-part-2/): [Part 1] Part 2 Some Objections Considered By Sam Shamoun (1, 2, 3) We resume our discussion and analysis of women in the Holy Bible by considering some common Muslim objections that are often presented to try and prove that God’s true Word degrades women. They do this in the hopes of proving that the Bible is not God’s word, or at least not all of it is from God. As the Lord Jesus permits, if any new objections come up we will systematically dissect them and present our responses here in this paper. For now we will be considering […]
- [The Biblical View of Women (Part 1)](https://answersforchrist.com/the-biblical-view-of-women-part-1/): Part 1 [Part 2] By Sam Shamoun (1, 2, 3) Having examined the role of women in Islam, it is now time to focus our attention on the Biblical view of women. Original article. Women are Equal to Men in Nature and Essence The Holy Bible affirms that women are equal in value, have the same essence, and share the same divine image that the men do. They also share with the men sovereignty over the physical creation: “Then God said, ‘Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. And let THEM have dominion over the fish of […]
- [Biblical Witness to the Deity of the Holy Spirit](https://answersforchrist.com/biblical-witness-to-the-deity-of-the-holy-spirit/): By Sam Shamoun (1, 2, 3) The following article focuses on establishing the Deity of the Holy Spirit from the King James Version of the Holy Bible (KJV), also known as the Authorized Version (AV). I pray that this will bless Christians in their efforts to evangelize the lost, as they try to convince people to believe in Jesus Christ as their risen Lord and divine Savior. JEHOVAH GOD  The Holy Bible identifies the Holy Spirit as Jehovah God, while also referring to him as the Spirit of Jehovah. For instance, the prophet David plainly wrote that the Spirit of […]
- [JUDAISM’S RAMBAM CONFIRMS: THE MESSIAH IS THE MIGHTY GOD AND GOD’S BEGOTTEN SON!](https://answersforchrist.com/judaisms-rambam-confirms-the-messiah-is-the-mighty-god-and-gods-begotten-son/): Article by Sam Shamoun In this short post, I will cite a renowned medieval rabbi named Moses Maimonides (referred to by the acronym Rambam) who interpreted texts such as Isaiah 9:6, 11:1-5 and Psalm 2:7 as Messianic prophecies. This proves quite significant since it exposes the lies and deceit of Jewish anti-Christian polemicists such as Tovia Singer who deny that verses such as Isaiah 9:6 where the Messiah is described as the Mighty God coming to be born as a human child. Commenting on a false messianic claimant who appeared in Yemen, Maimonides wrote: Do these characteristics make him a […]
- [A Leading Jewish Rabbi Exposes the Duplicity of Jewish anti-Christian Missionaries!](https://answersforchrist.com/a-leading-jewish-rabbi-exposes-the-duplicity-of-jewish-anti-christian-missionaries/): Article by Sam Shamoun One of the leading rabbinic Jewish philosophers and scholars, the late rabbi Joseph Immanuel Schochet, candidly admitted in his review of a work by a fellow Jewish scholar that rabbis often employ weak (meaning not so honest) arguments to refute Christians which they know do not necessarily reflect the actual Jewish position of a particular subject. One of the examples he uses to illustrate this fact is the counter-missionary claim that Isaiah 53 is not speaking of the Messiah, but of the nation of Israel! A typical example would be the Jewish responses about “the suffering […]
- [JESUS CHRIST'S SABBATH MADE EASY](https://answersforchrist.com/jesus-christs-sabbath-made-easy/): We will explore how Christians practice observing the Sabbath, highlighting our commitment to honoring all ten of God’s commandments (Exodus 20) as spiritual descendants of Israel. In a future discussions, we will delve deeper into Sabbath-related topics, addressing objections and providing thoughtful responses for those who uphold Sabbath-keeping principles. Alongside this, we will offer supplementary informative material. This introduction is designed for beginners, serving as a foundational guide to understanding the significance of Sabbath observance in Christianity. Now this is a answer from a theological perspective and doesn’t go fully into depth on the early Christians beliefs on the Sabbath […]
- [ISAIAH 49:1-10 IS NOT ABOUT NATIONAL ISRAEL!](https://answersforchrist.com/isaiah-491-10-is-not-about-national-israel/): By Sam Shamoun (1, 2, 3, Article Source) In this post I will present the evidence showing that the Servant of Isaiah 49:1-10 is not the nation, but a specific Israelite whom the inspired [N]ew [T]estament writings identify as Jesus. Here’s the prophecy in question: “Listen to me, O coastlands, and hearken, you peoples from afar. The Lord called me from the womb, from the body of my mother he named my name. He made my mouth like a sharp sword, in the shadow of his hand he hid me; he made me a polished arrow, in his quiver he […]

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