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Agency or Divinity? Why the Biblical Unitarian Argument About Jesus Falls Short by Rudolph P. Boshoff

In contemporary theological debates—especially online—Biblical Unitarianism has resurfaced as a serious challenge to historic Christian doctrine. One of its most common claims is that Jesus is not God but simply God’s appointed agent. According to this view, the exalted language used about Christ in the New Testament reflects delegated authority, not divine identity. At first glance, the argument appears persuasive. After all, Scripture repeatedly states that Jesus was sent by the Father and that He [...]

By |2026-03-07T10:22:26+02:00March 7th, 2026|Christology, Church History, Unitarianism|0 Comments
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Jesus Across Time in the Gospel of John by Rudolph P. Boshoff

What if the Gospel of John presents Jesus not just as a historical figure, but as Lord over all time? When we read the gospel, we see that the author makes it abundantly clear that Jesus, in fact, did act in five places in history. In John’s Gospel, Jesus is revealed across five time horizons. As Andreas Köstenberger writes: “John presents Jesus as the eternal Son who transcends temporal categories, yet acts decisively within history.” — [...]

By |2026-02-18T10:17:08+02:00February 18th, 2026|Christology|0 Comments
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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 [...]

By |2026-01-08T08:36:48+02:00January 8th, 2026|Christology, God|0 Comments
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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 [...]

By |2026-01-03T02:09:53+02:00January 3rd, 2026|Christology, God, Yahweh|0 Comments
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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 [...]

By |2025-11-06T07:57:23+02:00November 6th, 2025|Christology, The Bible|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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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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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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