Guest post: Questioning Craig’s “Trinity Monotheism” – Part 1
“…in Dr. Craig’s view…the only true god would be something other than the one who Jesus identified as the only true god, as his own god, and as the god of his followers.”
“…in Dr. Craig’s view…the only true god would be something other than the one who Jesus identified as the only true god, as his own god, and as the god of his followers.”
Pushing each chained prisoner by the neck, he entered into the courtroom. He told the judge, “I’ve caught the Masked Man. Our banks will now be safe.”
Review of a learned and insightful yet deeply flawed book.
Can one prove that the biblical Jesus is Yahweh based on his being savior or creator, or his being worshiped?
Adventures in theologically-motivated misinterpretation.
Does Scripture clearly teach that “Jesus is God”?
Why “that’s just Philosophy” is no excuse for a failure of basic critical thinking.
Cross-examinations, discussion, closing statements, and audience Q&A.
“…in the New Testament Jesus is not worshiped ‘as God’ (whatever that may mean) but, instead, with reference to God, as the Son of God, as the Lord appointed by God…”
What is the main thesis of the earliest Christian gospel?
“But I say to you that if you are angry with a brother or sister, you will be liable to judgment; and if you insult a brother or sister, you will be liable to the council; and if you say, ‘You fool,’ you will be liable to the hell of fire.”
For Justin, is Jesus “distinct in number, but not in substance” from the Father?
Ten basic questions that need to be answered, and ten more advanced questions.
Which parts of Channing’s thought do and don’t hold up today?
Is it reasonable to believe in the reported miracles of early Christianity?
Does unitarian Christianity “deny the Divinity of Christ,” preach “morality,” and teach salvation by works?
Does the Gospel According to Mark contain as hidden messages the deity of Christ and the Trinity?
What sort of book is the gospel according to Mark, and what does it really claim about Jesus?
I answer some questions and ask some, in response to this well done book review.