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An evaluation of Ehrman, Dunn, and Vermes’ objections to the Christology of Paul found in Philippians 2:5-11 by Pastor Rudolph Boshoff

(10-minute read).  In this study of Paul’s Christology, I will research the essential Christological idea that Paul was affirming from the earliest Christian community. The foundational text for my study will be from Paul’s letter to the Philippians in chapter 2 verse 5-11(Bowman and Komoszewski 2007:166-167). I will show that Paul is quoting an early doxological hymn affirming a high Christological view of the pre-existing incarnate Lord of all Jesus Christ that was worshiped as [...]

By |2020-03-16T13:17:22+02:00March 26th, 2016|Christology, Paul of Tarsus|0 Comments
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Siege of the Prophets: Muhammad Jesus and Moses? Pastor Rudolph Boshoff.

This is a follow on from an earlier article I published that asked the question: "Is Muhammad the Prophet mentioned in Deuteronomy 18?" This article will give only 10 reasons why it couldn't have been Muhammad! I would like to keep it short and direct so that you the reader can peruse it for yourself! Muhammad Jesus and Moses?  Can we deem these three figures on the same level? I honestly do not think so, [...]

By |2021-01-08T09:39:31+02:00March 22nd, 2016|Christology, Islam, Muhammad|0 Comments
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Christ’s self Identity in light of intermediary beings by Pastor Rudolph Boshoff.

There just never seems to be a lack of keen interest in the study of the Person and place of Jesus Christ. Personally, I am challenged often by Unitarians to frequent a better understanding of “agency” if I am going to study Christ truthfully in the Jewish scheme of things, which conclusively shows him to be just an “intermediary being, agent, or deputy”. I have had a Unitarian say, “Read the Apostle Paul! He wrote; [...]

By |2020-04-08T18:00:15+02:00February 26th, 2016|Christology, Church History, Monotheism, Unitarianism, Yahweh|2 Comments
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15 Must reads on Christology by Pastor Rudolph Boshoff.

Christology is a very central concern for all people interested in the study of the Person and Work of Jesus Christ. Evidently, Jesus has a lot more to say and do when we look at all the plethora of Christological titles for sale these days. here are about 15 books that I think will be helpful in your understanding of the topic. They are not in a specific order or preference. But I hold they [...]

By |2020-03-21T11:20:58+02:00February 17th, 2016|Christology|0 Comments
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What Fresco’s reveal in a Church discovered in Nevşehir, Turkey.

Matt Atherton wrote an article on the 27th of January 2016 sharing the exciting discovery of one of the oldest underground cities. The most exciting part of the discovery is the fresco's that are depicted in the Church. Let me share an excerpt from the article: "An 1,500-year-old underground church has been discovered in Turkey with never-before-seen frescoes depicting Jesus and "bad souls being killed". The church was found in the world's largest known underground [...]

By |2020-03-16T14:41:32+02:00February 17th, 2016|Archaeology, Christology, Church History|0 Comments
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Dr. Shabir Ally’s analysis of the University of Pretoria debate on the topic “Did the Original Disciples of Jesus Consider Him God?” A short response to Dr Ally’s letter by Pastor Rudolph Boshoff

Dr. Ally writes:  “The topic was, “Did the Original Disciples of Jesus Consider Him God?” James had the first 25 minutes to speak. Given the topic, it was necessary for James to show evidence that the original disciples considered Jesus to be God. Instead, he cited one verse from James, several from Paul, and presented a summary of the Gospel of Mark. My response, naturally, was that the original disciples of Jesus should have been his [...]

By |2021-08-15T01:22:22+02:00February 5th, 2016|Christology|0 Comments
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What would Judaism look like if its expectations were fulfilled? by Pastor Rudolph Boshoff

In asking this question there are so many assumptions that one has to deal with and perspectives to contend with. I am thoroughly convinced that answers to this central question could be numerous due to different perspectives even amongst the Jewish people. This could be as a result of that which Judaism had to offer in its own consummate understanding, as well as the identity of the Jewish people as a result. In this article [...]

By |2020-03-16T15:36:37+02:00January 11th, 2016|Christology, Monotheism, Unitarianism, Yahweh|0 Comments
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High Christology in the “Paschal Letter” of Melito of Sardis (165-175 A.D.) Pastor Rudolph Boshoff

Melito of Sardis (died c. 180) was Bishop of Sardis, a prominent ecclesiastical writer in the latter half of the second century. Few details of his life are known. A letter of Polyerates of Ephesus to Pope Victor about 194 (Eusebius, "Hist. Eccl.", V, xxiv) states that "Melito the eunuch [this is interpreted "the virgin" by Rufinus in his translation of Eusebius], whose whole walk was in the Holy Spirit", was interred at Sardis, and [...]

By |2020-03-16T16:06:27+02:00September 10th, 2015|Christology|0 Comments
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Early Christological confessions found in the House of Peter also the Home of Jesus in Capernaum by Pastor Rudolph Boshoff

How the remnants of the humble dwelling of Jesus in Capernaum illuminate how Christianity began? For much of his adult life, Jesus resided in the small fishing village of Capernaum on the Sea of Galilee. It was here during the infancy of early Christianity that he began his ministry in the town synagogue (Mark 1:21), recruited his first disciples (Mark 1:16–20) and became renowned for his power to heal the sick and infirm (Mark 3:1–5). [...]

By |2020-03-16T16:10:59+02:00August 31st, 2015|Archaeology, Christology, Church History|0 Comments
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The Staurogram: Earliest images of Jesus on the cross by Biblical Archaeology Society Staff & Larry Hurtado

How and when did Christians start to depict images of Jesus on the cross? Some believe the early church avoided images of Jesus on the cross until the fourth or fifth century. In “The Staurogram: Earliest Depiction of Jesus’ Crucifixion” the March/April 2013 issue of Biblical Archaeology Review, Larry Hurtado highlights an early Christian crucifixion symbol that sets the date back by 150–200 years. Larry Hurtado describes how a symbol known as a staurogram is [...]

By |2020-03-16T16:12:01+02:00August 25th, 2015|Archaeology, Christology|0 Comments
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