The Difference between fortune telling and prophesying by Rudolph P. Boshoff
This morning, I received an email announcing that Tyler Henry, a well-known medium, will be featured on Netflix. We are told that his readings can bring hope, healing, and even answers for those who have lost loved ones. Tyler is a medium that seemingly communicates with loved ones who have passed to the other side (of death). In the Bible, a medium and a prophet serve very different roles, both in practice and in spiritual [...]
Interfaith Dialogue: Islam & Christianity between Rebecca Masterton & Rudolph P. Boshoff
This Friday at 3:30 pm (CAT) OPEN & FREE TO ALL WhatsApp Number: 00447300903397 email:comparative_religious_studies@darulquran.co.uk Meeting login link: https://vc.darulquran.co.uk/rooms/igu-bel-j3s-kqa/join
Debate: Islam or Christianity? Whose Concept of God is Most Loving. Hamza Tzortzis versus Rudolph Boshoff
We are excited to announce that on July 16, 2024, at 6 p.m., Pastor Rudolph will debate Hamza Tzortzis from the Sapien Institute on the topic, ‘Islam or Christianity? Whose Concept of God is Most Loving?’ This event will take place at the NMJ Hall, Morningside, Durban, South Africa. All are welcome! Please share this with your community and, if possible, join us at the event!
A quick view at theories on the Atonement by Rudolph P. Boshoff
1. Ransom Theory: Description: This theory posits that Christ's death was a ransom paid to Satan to free humanity from the bondage of sin and death. Key Figures: This view originated in the early Church and was held by early Church Fathers such as Origen (184-253 AD) and Gregory of Nyssa (335-395 AD). 2. Christus Victor: Description: This theory emphasizes Christ's victory over the powers of sin, death, and the devil. The resurrection is seen [...]
A Brief look at Trinitarianism and the Concept of Personhood by Rudolph P. Boshoff
Dr. Larry Hurtado (2003; 2-3) mentions that it would appear as if Early Christians adhered to Jewish monotheism while worshiping Jesus as divine from the beginning of the resurrected Jesus. This practice created theological tension as it seemed to contradict the belief in one God. "the worship of Jesus is both remarkable and without real analogy in the ancient setting..." (Hurtado 2005; 25). The early church resolved this by defining Jesus in relation to YHWH, leading [...]
The Bible and the Trinity: Three types of texts by Scott R. Swain.
Christians praise the triune God because that is how God presents himself to us in the Holy Scripture: as one God in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. In the previous chapter, we considered the basic grammar of the Bible’s Trinitarian discourse as summarized in the baptismal mandate of Matthew 28:19. In the present chapter, we will consider three types of biblical texts that give us a fuller sense of the [...]
Interpreting Qur’an verses on tampering by Dr Gordon Nickel.
Usually, scholars give two descriptions of Muslim views of the Bible regarding taḥrīf: tampering with the meaning of the biblical text or tampering with the biblical text itself. The view found in the earliest Muslim commentaries, however, does not fit into either of these categories, yet it seldom features in scholarship on the subject. The earliest Muslim commentaries on the Qur’an regard the previous scriptures as sources of authority and attestation while simultaneously showing uncertainty [...]
Reaffirming Jesus’ Crucifixion: Insights from Muslim Scholars by Rudolph P. Boshoff
For centuries, the Qur’an has been interpreted to deny the crucifixion of Jesus, contradicting the New Testament's account. The key verse often cited is from Surah An-Nisa (4:157): "And [for] their saying, 'Indeed, we have killed the Messiah, Jesus, the son of Mary, the messenger of Allah.' And they did not kill him, nor did they crucify him; but [another] was made to resemble him to them. And indeed, those who differ over it are [...]
Upcoming Debates!
I will be debating Sheikh Ibrahim Abdullahi on the topic of "Was Jesus Crucified?", on April 20, 2024, in Mayfair, Firdaus Park, and Sheikh Salim Ndeda on the topic of "Jesus in the Qur'an and the Bible" on April 21, 2024, at the same spot. You are welcome to join us for free! Prayers are appreciated.
Dangers of the Hyper Grace Gospel by Rudolph P. Boshoff
Hyper grace theology, also known as "ultra grace" or "extreme grace," is a theological perspective that emphasizes an exaggerated understanding of God's grace to the extent that it may be seen as diminishing the importance of repentance, holiness, and righteous living. The term "hyper-grace" refers to a theological perspective that emphasizes an extreme or imbalanced view of God's grace. It often suggests that once a person is saved, they are exempt from the need [...]