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The Deity of Christ in the Gospel of Matthew - Part 2

...hat he is omnipresent, throughout space and time. God’s presence in a specific location on earth in no way negates his presence in heaven or his omnipresence. Notice how God is equated with his name, a point we will return to in a later article (Lord willing). This temple was eventually destroyed because of the persistent sin of the people and a new “house of the Lord” (Ezra 1:3,5 etc) was constructed when people returned from captivity in Babylon. Matthew sees the birth of Jesus Christ as a new depth in this continuing saga of God coming to dwell with his people. He points out that he is the fulfilment of the prophecy of Immanuel — “God with us...

Do Christians And Muslims Really Worship The Same God?

...“We all worship the same God”. Table of Contents 1) Where YHWH and Allah Appear Similar 2) Where Allah’s Character Contradicts YHWH’s Goodness 3) Where Their Revelations Directly Contradict Each Other 4) YHWH’s Love for the Nations vs. Allah’s Commands to Subjugate 5) Can God Be Seen? What the Bible and Qur’an Say 6) Salvation by Grace vs. Salvation by Works Conclusion: Same God? Or Different Revelations? You’ve heard it from politicians, celebrities, and even some pastors. It’s become something of a modern mantra, trying to shoehorn acceptance of other beliefs and blend all religions into one, especially the Abrahamic o...