Read more about the article The Lack of Controversy Over the Trinity in the First Century Church
by Charles-Andre van Loo, c. 18th century
Church History / Proof Texts for the Trinity

The Lack of Controversy Over the Trinity in the First Century Church

That controversies existed among believers in the early Church cannot be denied. Not only did disputes arise between Jewish believers, those first to follow the Jewish Christ, but they also occurred between Jewish believers and Gentiles who had converted to the Way. [1]The types of controversies and conflicts recorded in the Bible vary in nature and degree. For example:The apostles argued among themselves as to who was the greatest. [2]Hellenistic Jewish Christians contended with Hebraic Jewish Christians for neglecting their widows in the daily distribution of…

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January 18, 2026
Read more about the article Sola Scriptura and the Doctrine of the Trinity
The Holy Trinity by Andres Lopez, 1780
Church History / Proof Texts for the Trinity

Sola Scriptura and the Doctrine of the Trinity

Many Protestant Christians are familiar with the phrase “sola scriptura,” the Latin term that gained prominence during the Reformation movement of the 16th century.  “Sola,” meaning alone and “Scriptura,” referring to Scripture, emphasizes the belief that the Bible is the highest authority for the Christian faith and practice, taking precedence even over long-held Church traditions.[1]Martin Luther, the German-born, Augustinian monk[2] and arguably the best-known of the reformers, came to understand that many of the Catholic Church’s positions contradicted Scripture. When he challenged the Catholic Church’s…

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January 3, 2026
Read more about the article 12 New Testament Verses That Teach Jesus Has a God
Dual Natures of Christ / Who is Jesus

12 New Testament Verses That Teach Jesus Has a God

What does it mean for someone to have a God? In Biblical terms, we have only to look to the heroes of the faith to understand that having a God means having a relationship with the Supreme Being that is characterized by belief, trust, service, obedience, and worship. To that end, many Christians would be surprised to learn that Jesus has a God. But such news has been hiding in plain sight. Twelve New Testament passages clearly attest to this fact. The Apostle PaulThe apostle Paul…

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May 18, 2025
Read more about the article Can Jesus Be Both God and The Prophet of God?
Sermon on the Mount, by Henrik Olrik, c.1850
Who is Jesus

Can Jesus Be Both God and The Prophet of God?

Christians who believe Jesus is God will readily acknowledge that he is also the prophet of God. But are these two beliefs compatible? Can God also be the prophet of God? An explanation of what the word prophet means and an examination of how it is used in Scripture will provide us with the answer.What is a Prophet?In the Old Testament, the Hebrew word for prophet is transliterated as nabi, which comes from a root word that means ‘“to bubble forth’ like a fountain.” Hence, it…

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September 8, 2024
Read more about the article Is Romans 1:3-4 Proof Jesus Has Dual Natures?
St. Paul Writing His Epistles, Valentin de Boulogne, ca 1618
Dual Natures of Christ / Paul's Christology and Theology / Who is Jesus

Is Romans 1:3-4 Proof Jesus Has Dual Natures?

Many scholars consider Paul's letter to the church in Rome to be his greatest doctrinal treatise. It is no wonder that Trinitarians search its pages for proof of the dual natures of Christ and, by implication, the doctrine of the Trinity. One passage that is often presented as textual evidence is found in chapter 1:Romans 1:1-4 (NASB) Paul, a bond-servant of Christ Jesus, called as an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God, 2 which He promised beforehand through His prophets in the holy…

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December 29, 2023
Read more about the article Does “Born of a Woman” in Galatians 4:4 Support the Incarnation or Dual Natures of Christ?
Nativity, Antonio Correggio,16th century
Dual Natures of Christ / Paul's Christology and Theology / Preexistence / Proof Texts for the Deity of Christ

Does “Born of a Woman” in Galatians 4:4 Support the Incarnation or Dual Natures of Christ?

In his letter to the Galatians, Paul writes to Gentile believers (who were being persuaded to be circumcised according to the law) about what it means to be children and heirs of God. In chapter four, the apostle writes:  Galatians 4:1-7 (NASB) Now I say, as long as the heir is a child, he does not differ at all from a slave, although he is owner of everything, 2 but he is under guardians and managers until the date set by the father. 3 So…

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January 21, 2023
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