When the Father Step Aside: Divine Self-Limitation and the Exaltation of the Son in Scripture by Rudolph P. Boshoff
The question of whether Scripture teaches any form of servitude of the Father to the Son must be handled with conceptual precision. The Bible does not portray the Father as ontologically subordinate to the Son, nor does it invert the classical taxis of Father–Son–Spirit within the immanent Trinity. What it does present, however, is a striking pattern of voluntary, functional self-limitation by the Father in the economy of salvation, whereby authority, judgment, kingship, and worship [...]
What God the Father Did for Jesus According to the New Testament by Rudolph P. Boshoff
In the New Testament of the Bible, God the Father performs several key actions for Jesus Christ (the Son), reflecting their unique relationship within the Trinity. These include affirmation, empowerment, support, and exaltation. Public Affirmation and Declaration of Love At Jesus' baptism, the Father spoke from heaven: "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased" (Matthew 3:17; also Mark 1:11, Luke 3:22). Similarly, at the Transfiguration: "This is my beloved Son, with [...]
Portraits of Jesus: Unveiling the Messiah Across the New Testament by Rudolph P. Boshoff
What if I told you that the New Testament isn't a monolithic biography of Jesus, but a vibrant tapestry woven from 27 distinct threads, each book painting a unique portrait of the man from Nazareth? As biblical scholar Frank J. Matera observes in New Testament Christology, these aren't rigid doctrines but "diverse presentations of Jesus by each author," blending his roles as Savior (soteriology) with his very essence (ontology).[1] It's the early church's multifaceted witness [...]
Does The Qur’an Really Confirm the Bible? Debate.
https://www.youtube.com/live/XFkQWYqVWqI?si=lwQTBAJHqccJD7oD Join us this weekend as we explore the topic of whether the Qur'an confirms the Bible as a source of authority.
What the Qur’an says about the bible by Dr. William Campbell
Whenever a Christian quotes the Bible to a Muslim in order to establish why he believes something, the Muslim almost always responds by saying, "BUT YOU CHANGED YOUR BIBLE." In making this very serious accusation, Muslims usually use the word "harrafa" and quote verses from the Qur'an where this word is used. Therefore in this chapter, we are going to make a detailed study of what the Qur'an actually says about the Torah of Moses, the Psalms (Zabur) of David [...]
Muslim Writers on the corruption of the Hebrew Bible by Rudolph P. Boshoff
In Chapter Seven of Scholar Camilla Adang's book," Muslim Writers on Judaism and the Hebrew Bible: From Ibn Rabban to Ibn Hazm", she writes regarding the corruption or authenticity of the Jewish Scriptures (the Torah). These books are often referred to by the Arabic term taḥrīf (misrepresentation/alteration), varied widely, primarily concerning whether the corruption was of the text itself or merely its interpretation. Here is a summary of each scholar's perspective, drawing primarily on the [...]
Christianity or Islam: Which Aligns Best with the Teaching of the Prophets? by Rudolph P. Boshoff
The question of whether Christianity or Islam aligns best with the teachings of the prophets is not new. Both traditions claim continuity with the prophets of Israel, yet their understandings of God’s revelation and the mission of the Messiah are radically different. As Christians, we affirm that the New Testament fulfills the Old Testament promises, while Islam presents a later reinterpretation that diverges from the prophetic message. 1. The Prophets Anticipated God’s Final Redemption From [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]