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The Islamic Dilemma: A Scholarly Breakdown by Rudolph P. Boshoff

One of the most discussed arguments in Christian-Muslim dialogue is what apologist David Wood calls “The Islamic Dilemma.” The heart of the issue lies in the Qur’an’s claims about earlier scriptures—the Torah and the Gospel—and the way these claims clash with Islamic theology. Here is a summary of David's presentation with Muslim John Fontaine, who was recently there.  In this article, we will examine the dilemma in detail, drawing on Wood’s presentation, Qur’anic texts, and [...]

By |2025-10-02T01:46:42+02:00October 1st, 2025|Islam, Quran|0 Comments
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Christian Living in the Grey: 7 Questions That Clear the Fog by Rudolph P. Boshoff

Not every decision in life is black and white. Some choices fall into what we call “grey areas”—matters not directly addressed in Scripture. These can involve lifestyle choices, cultural practices, or personal freedoms. Thankfully, the Bible equips us with principles to help us discern wisely. Here are seven key questions and a few additional tools to guide you through life’s grey areas: 1. Is it Good or Evil? The first filter is moral clarity. If [...]

By |2025-09-09T15:23:49+02:00September 9th, 2025|Ecclesiology, Thoughts|0 Comments
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The Heart of Giving: What Scripture Says by Rudolph P. Boshoff

The Bible speaks clearly about giving and generosity, showing that it is both an act of worship and a testimony of our faith. From the Old Testament to the New, God calls His people to live generously, not out of compulsion but out of love for Him and others. Giving in the Old Testament Under the Mosaic covenant, God commanded His people to bring a tithe (10%) of their produce and livestock to support [...]

By |2025-09-09T13:34:26+02:00September 9th, 2025|Ecclesiology|0 Comments
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Timeline of Major Christian Heresies by Rudolph P. Boshoff

Century / Date Heresy Key Leaders Core Teaching / Error Late 1st c. Cerinthianism Cerinthus Jesus was a man; “Christ” descended at baptism; denied incarnation Late 1st – 2nd c. Ebionism Ebionites Jesus fully human; strict Mosaic law; denied divinity Late 1st – 2nd c. Docetism Valentinus’ followers Jesus only seemed human; denied true humanity 1st – 3rd c. Gnosticism Valentinus, Basilides Salvation via secret knowledge; material world evil 2nd c. Adoptionism Theodotus, Paul [...]

By |2025-08-13T12:34:36+02:00August 13th, 2025|Christian Cults|0 Comments
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Counting and the Trinity: Identity, Division, and the Logic of Divine Unity by Rudolph P. Boshoff

Orthodox Thinker, Jay Dyer, recently made a statement about division and how we relate the concept of complex divisibility and unity when examining the Doctrine of the Trinity. You can watch the clip here. One of the most persistent objections to the Christian doctrine of the Trinity, particularly from Muslim theologians and apologists, is the claim that it violates monotheism. The reasoning goes: if the Father is God, the Son is God, and the [...]

By |2025-07-20T23:58:22+02:00July 20th, 2025|God, Trinity|3 Comments
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Gnostic Motifs in the text of the Qur’an by Rudolph P. Boshoff

Gnostic elements in the Qur’an are often subtle and debated, but scholars have noted possible connections between some Qur’anic passages and apocryphal, midrashic, and extra-biblical Jewish and Christian traditions, including some with Gnostic overtones. Below is a short description of how Gnostic or apocryphal elements may be found in the following Qur’anic passages. These passages parallel the revelation found in the Qur'an. Why is this problematic? The presence of Gnostic, apocryphal, and Midrashic elements in [...]

By |2025-07-13T23:11:14+02:00July 11th, 2025|Gnosticism, Holy Books, Quran|0 Comments
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Yahweh with Us: When the Prophets Foretold God’s Arrival by Rudolph P. Boshoff

One of the most profound truths affirmed throughout the Scriptures is the deity of the Messiah. While many turn to the New Testament for explicit affirmations of Christ's divinity, it is the Hebrew prophets, centuries before His coming, who first bore witness to this staggering reality. In this article, we examine several key prophetic passages that portray the Messiah not merely as a human deliverer, but as divine, God with us. 1. The Virgin Birth [...]

By |2025-07-13T23:10:37+02:00July 10th, 2025|Christology|0 Comments
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Superman, Bizarro, and the Misguided Analogy of God: Looking at the argument of Warren McGrew (Idol Killer) by Rudolph P. Boshoff

A recent debate hosted on Capturing Christianity featured a lively exchange between Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox thinkers on the controversial question: Do Christians and Muslims worship the same God? One of the most notable moments came when Dr. Trent Dougherty presented an analogy drawn from the Superman mythos to support the claim that they do. Dougherty’s argument hinged on the idea that just as Lois Lane can refer to Clark Kent and Superman, despite [...]

By |2025-07-06T01:13:37+02:00July 6th, 2025|Christology, God|0 Comments
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Jesus and the Divine Prerogatives: A Gospel-Qur’an Comparison by Rudolph P. Boshoff

In conversations between Christians and Muslims, it’s essential to bridge understanding using both Scripture and reason. One of the most compelling lines of argument for the divinity of Christ comes from comparing what the Qur’an says Allah does with what Jesus says of Himself in the New Testament. Let’s walk through a few examples. 1. The Power to Raise the Dead In Surah Al-Hajj (22:6–7), the Qur’an declares: “That is because Allah is the Truth [...]

By |2025-07-06T01:15:48+02:00June 30th, 2025|Christology, Muslim Objections Answered|0 Comments
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The Use of Plural Language in the Hebrew Bible: Indicators of a Triune Godhead by Rudolph P. Boshoff

The concept of the Triune Godhead, comprising three distinct Persons identified as Yahweh, each fully God, has been a cornerstone of Christian theology, rooted in interpretations of the Hebrew Bible. This article examines the use of plural nouns, verbs, and adjectives in the Hebrew Bible, arguing that they offer supplementary evidence for the tri-personal nature of God. While these plurals alone do not conclusively prove the Trinity, they align with the broader scriptural testimony of [...]

By |2025-07-06T01:21:27+02:00June 24th, 2025|God, Monotheism, Unitarianism, Yahweh|0 Comments
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