Missionary tries to tell Muslims that lying is acceptable in Islam but when the tables are turned and lying is pointed out in the Bible, things get a bit awkward for him. 2 Thessalonians 2:11: “For this reason God sends… Read More ›
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Translations of the Jewish Scriptures especially toxic to Christians, Rabbi Tovia Singer explains
Responding to caller, Rabbi Tovia Singer illustrates how Christian Bibles deliberately manipulated Jewish text and wove numerous Christologies into their “translations” of the Jewish Scriptures. Moreover, Rabbi Singer explains, Christian children are not trained in the Hebrew language. This renders… Read More ›
Rabbi Tovia Singer Illustrates that the Gospels Were Not Written by the Apostles or Eyewitnesses
A good summary of some of the reasons scholars do not think the gospels were written by apostles
The New Testament Today
The New Testament Today – What is it? Where did it come from? Can we rely on it? These questions and more are answered, as our journey into 2017 begins. Let this year, be a year of guidance for our… Read More ›
How Jesus became a god. Two Yale professors describe the historical process
Last month I posted about an academic work I am reading by two of America’s leading biblical scholars entitled: King and Messiah as Son of God, Divine, Human, and Angelic Messianic Figures in Biblical and Related Literature by Adela Yarbro… Read More ›
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Why do Jews feel so much rage at St Paul?
Even the New Testament records Jewish hostility towards Paul of Tarsus. If you want to know why Jews feel so much “rage” at Paul this video explains clearly and biblically. Key texts discussed: Luke 1:6: Both of them were righteous in the… Read More ›
Missionary madness
Militant missionary Tony Costa sheepishly agrees in a blunt one word answer that in his religion (Trinitarianism) Jesus ordered the killing of babies and children. The appalling genocide is commanded in 1 Samuel 15: “Go, attack the Amalekites and totally… Read More ›
Christian confusion at Christmas!
It seems that the very meaning of Christmas (that “God could suffer and die”) is radically contradicted by the Bible itself. My question therefore to Christians: should we believe you or the teaching of 1 Timothy 6: 15-16?
The daughter of Pharaoh
Photo credit: Stephanie Thornton’s Daughter of the Gods Probably not many of us knew that the rabbis such as Rashi presents Hagar, the wife of Patriarch Abraham as : Bath Par’o hayetah בַּת פַּרְעֹה הָיְתָה, or she was the daughter of Pharaoh, the king… Read More ›
Leading evangelical scholar admits Qur’an is better preserved than New Testament
This is very interesting. Craig L. Blomberg is an American New Testament scholar at the evangelical Denver Seminary in Colorado and he is explicitly motivated in his work as a conservative Evangelical to defend the inerrancy of the Bible (if… Read More ›
Personal Experience – a reasonable basis for faith?
Photo courtesy Mathieu Jarry – https://www.flickr.com/photos/impactmatt/502363271 Does ‘religious experience’ derive from God? Often Christians will say they are such because they have personally encountered Christ, and this is why they are Christians. Muslims will often dismiss this as subjective experience, and claim that these… Read More ›
P2 – Holy Facts! Brother Paul vs Christian
Here we discuss the nature of the resurrection appears of Jesus to the disciples. Sound starts at 0:28 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZvY779U0Bo
P1 – Holy Facts! Brother Paul vs Christian
Another snippet from my marathon debate yesterday at Speakers’ Corner https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IsdxBxtQxpQ and before anyone complains (as they have done) that I’m preying on Christians who don’t know their faith, Josh is doing a PhD in Christian theology.
Br Paul and a Christian discuss God and time. Speakers Corner
This was filmed just a few hours ago at Speakers’ Corner, Hyde Park, London. The Christian, Josh, is doing his PhD in theology on the thought of renowned Oxford philosopher of religion Richard Swinburne. Our debate/discussion lasted over 3 hours and… Read More ›
Three Reasons Why Christians Should Not Celebrate Christmas
Tis the season to be jolly, but should Christians hold this holiday in such high esteem? In this article, we look at three reasons why Christians should reject celebrating Christmas – 1. The Earliest Christians Didn’t Celebrate Christmas As shocking… Read More ›
Muslim Helps James White to Understand Bart Ehrman’s Offense
Yahya Snow writes “Aren’t I a helpful fella? James White was struggling to understand why Bart Ehrman would consider him offensive and an unpleasant guy. Well here’s the research. There’s more on this on this blog post: http://thefactsaboutislam.blogspot.co… “
Christian doctrine of ‘God incarnate’ impossible says the Bible!
Leading American preacher John Piper inadvertently refutes his own Christian faith in the incarnation of God – by quoting the Bible!
**A MUST WATCH!!** Lord of the Gods!?!? Hashim & Paul debate Nathan| Speakers corner
Published on 12 Dec 2016 by SCDawah Channel. I join the discussion at 34 minutes. Youtube description: ‘P2 – Jesus who!? Hashim & Paul debate Nathan , very interesting debate that has 3 parts to be released soon, brother Paul… Read More ›
Israeli Knesset Introduces New Law to Ban Women from Holiest Site
The “Only Democracy” in the Middle East, Israel, has had 16 lawmakers introduce a bill that would effectively ban women from wearing shawls at the Western Wall, from reading Torah at the Western Wall and from other religious practises. Haaretz… Read More ›
WAS JESUS GOD OR PROPHET OF GOD? || Br. PAUL WILLIAMS LECTURE @ REGENTS PARK MOSQUE
Sadly due to a technical difficulty there is no actual video for this lecture. The cameraman took a picture instead. The audio quality is fine though. Recorded on Saturday 10th December at London Central Mosque (aka Regents Park Mosque)
John 10:30: Oneness of Father and Son
A fascinating article by American Muslim scholar Ali Ataie, first published here In fact, the authorities get their wish and Jesus makes perhaps his most controversial statement yet: “I and the Father are one” (ἐγὼ καὶ ὁ πατὴρ ἕν ἐσμεν)…. Read More ›
Was Jesus God or a prophet of God? Lecture this Saturday 10th December.
Inshallah, this Saturday I will be giving a lecture at the London Central Mosque (aka Regent’s Park Mosque below). Open to non-Muslims. Questions and comments welcome during Q&A. For further info click pic.
The soul of my Bible
I’m writing in a hurry hope it doesn’t come out sloppy. If yes, I’m sorry This is in response to JOURNEYERBLOG’s article regarding the TaNaCH [the Hebrew Bible] I would like to present the view of the Jewish religion. I… Read More ›
Monotheism. Br Paul and Nathan. Speakers Corner
Filmed earlier today at Speakers’ Corner. Funny at the end when I run away from the Christian
A lecture on the authorship of the Pentateuch by Dr James F. McGrath of Butler University.
Discover the compelling historical and moral reasons why Moses did not write the first five books of Moses as we have them (also know as the Pentateuch and Torah). These factors have nothing to do with so-called anti-supernatural liberal scholarship…. Read More ›
Psalm 110:1 and Hebrew Vowels
Here is a helpful postscript by Professor James McGrath to a video I posted yesterday ‘Anthony Buzzard hosts Dr James McGrath’ which discussed Christology, monotheism, and related subjects. It concerns Psalm 110:1 and Hebrew Vowels. December 3, 2016 by James F. McGrath… Read More ›
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