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The Changeable Will of God
The only certain way to discern the will of God is to observe how events unfold in reality. In any moment, God is free to do as He pleases, despite what any Scripture says. In the Qur’an, in Sura 13:39, the text reads “God erases or confirms whatever He will, and the source of Scripture… Continue reading
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God will get you through it
Are you suffering? Are you doubting whether God has your life under control? Are you doubting the goodness of God? Don’t doubt the goodness of God. Can not the being who simply says ‘be’ and it is, put things right in an instant, if He wishes? Will not the creator of the sun and the… Continue reading
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Understanding the Qur’an (Episode 6: Predestination)
Predestination is a concept found in both Christianity and Islam. Those who believe in predestination argue that events are determined long before they take place — even before the foundation of the world. This idea is often debated and discussed in relation to free will, because there is disagreement concerning whether predestination and free will… Continue reading
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New Testament Textual Criticism
I have encountered a great deal of writing and video content related to New Testament textual criticism in recent months. This has led me to want to understand more about this field of study and to try to discern the extent to which the field is important both to me personally and to people of… Continue reading
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Christianity and Islam: Love and Justice
I understand Christianity to be a religion of love. We are told by Jesus to love our enemies and pray for those who persecute us. When we are wronged by someone, we must forgive them. The importance of love of neighbour is strongly emphasised by Jesus. We must forgive others for any evil done to… Continue reading
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Understanding the Qur’an (Episode 5: God’s Sovereignty)
As many of you know, the focus of much of my writing is on the divine sovereignty versus human free will problem. One of my life goals is to bring a deeper understanding of this subject to people who are interested in matters of faith and spirituality. While I have written extensively on the subject… Continue reading
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