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If Jesus Is God, Why Did He Pray to God? by Rudolph P. Boshoff

One of the most common objections to the divinity of Jesus is the question: If Jesus is God, how could He pray to God? Was He praying to Himself? This question often trips up those exploring the Christian doctrine of the Trinity, but the answer is straightforward when we understand the biblical concept of prayer and the distinct persons within the Godhead. Let’s unpack this with clarity and scriptural evidence, showing why Jesus praying to [...]

By |2025-07-06T01:27:42+02:00June 23rd, 2025|Christology, Trinity, Unitarianism|0 Comments
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Is There Evidence of a Multi-Personality God in the Old Testament? by Rudolph P. Boshoff

The concept of the Trinity, a God who exists as three distinct persons (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) yet is one being, has been a cornerstone of Christian theology for centuries. However, Unitarians argue that this idea was invented by early Christians and has no roots in the Old Testament or early Jewish belief. They often cite Deuteronomy 6:4, “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one,” as evidence that God is [...]

By |2025-06-23T11:32:59+02:00June 23rd, 2025|God, Trinity, Unitarianism, Yahweh|0 Comments
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Explaining the Trinity to a Muslim: A Self-Contained, Incomparable God by Rudolph P. Boshoff

One of the most frequent and sensitive questions I receive from Muslim friends is: How can you Christians believe in the Trinity without committing shirk (associating partners with God)? It’s a fair and critical question, and one that deserves a careful, thoughtful, and respectful answer. The Qur’an in Surah 42:11 and 112:4 (which are poetic reverses of one another) states: “There is nothing like unto Him” (42:11) and “There is none comparable unto Him” (112:4). [...]

By |2025-06-22T22:19:30+02:00June 22nd, 2025|Trinity|0 Comments
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The Old Testament and the Qur’an: Worlds Apart by Rudolph P. Boshoff

Muslims often assert that the Qur’an continues or corrects the earlier Scriptures—especially the Old Testament. But a careful comparison shows the Qur’an diverges significantly in authorship, content, theology, and purpose. These are not merely two different books; they represent two distinct theological worlds. Below are several contrasts that highlight why Christians affirm the uniqueness of the Old Testament and question the Qur’an’s claim to be part of its legacy. Authorship and Origin The Old Testament [...]

By |2025-06-22T17:50:11+02:00June 22nd, 2025|Quran|0 Comments
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The contrast between Temple Judaism, Rabbinic Judaism, and Islam by Rudolph P. Boshoff

I asked Chat GPT to create a quick chart to structure a comparison of Temple Judaism, Rabbinic Judaism, and Islam, highlighting the key differences in theology, worship, and religious structure. This contrast helps explain why Islam lacks specific theological categories that are central to biblical faith, especially those grounded in temple worship and priesthood. 🕍 Temple Judaism vs. 📜 Rabbinic Judaism vs. ☪️ Islam Category Temple Judaism Rabbinic Judaism Islam Central Place of Worship The [...]

By |2025-06-22T17:28:08+02:00June 22nd, 2025|Islam|0 Comments
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How temple theology helps us understand Jesus’ priesthood by Rudolph P. Boshoff

Temple theology is essential for understanding Jesus’ priesthood because it provides the symbolic and theological background for how Jesus functions as mediator, sacrifice, and divine presence. Without the categories established in the Old Testament temple system, the New Testament’s claims about Jesus as our High Priest lose their depth and coherence. Here's a structured explanation: 1. The Role of the High Priest in Temple Judaism The High Priest was the only one allowed to enter [...]

By |2025-06-22T17:21:50+02:00June 22nd, 2025|Christology|0 Comments
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Why the Destruction of the Temple Matters for Understanding Islam by Rudolph P. Boshoff

For my upcoming debate with Molana Ismail Moosa, I had the opportunity to speak to my friend Samuel Green about the topic of discussion. Samuel, as usual, sent me a talk he gave on "The Temple and Islamic Theology," which is excellent and worth listening to. I thought to sum up some of his thoughts here in this article. My summary thought would be: “The temple is a key to understanding biblical theology—but its absence is [...]

By |2025-06-23T09:48:51+02:00June 22nd, 2025|Church History, Uncategorised|0 Comments
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Sabbath or Sunday? How the Early Church Understood the Lord’s Day by Rudolph P. Boshoff

The question of whether Christians should observe the seventh-day Sabbath (Saturday) or worship on Sunday has been debated for centuries. Some groups insist that Saturday observance is still binding, while the majority of the global Church worships on Sunday. What does the Bible actually say? And how did the early Church understand Jesus’ fulfillment of the Sabbath? The Sabbath in the Old Testament The Sabbath commandment (Exodus 20:8–11) was central to Israel's covenant with God: [...]

By |2025-06-22T16:55:13+02:00June 22nd, 2025|Ecclesiology|0 Comments
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Understanding Fulfillment, Not Abolition by Rudolph P. Boshoff

One of the most contested and often misunderstood teachings of Jesus is His statement in Matthew 5:17-20: “Do not think that I came to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I did not come to abolish but to fulfill.” (NASB) This verse has stirred theological debate for centuries. What does it mean for Jesus to "fulfill" the Law? Does this mean we must keep all of the Old Testament commandments, or did Jesus redefine the [...]

By |2025-06-22T16:32:51+02:00June 22nd, 2025|Sin and Salvation|0 Comments
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Are Christians Picking and Choosing Bible Commands? by Rudolph P. Boshoff

One of the most common critiques of Christianity is that believers “cherry-pick” the Bible. Skeptics point to Old Testament commandments, like not wearing clothes made from mixed fabrics (Leviticus 19:19) or not boiling a goat in its mother’s milk (Exodus 23:19), and ask why Christians obey some biblical commands while seemingly ignoring others. Are we being inconsistent? The short answer: no, but the issue deserves a thoughtful, biblical explanation. A Book Full of Commandments The [...]

By |2025-06-21T00:07:00+02:00June 20th, 2025|Sin and Salvation|0 Comments
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