We read now and then an article title that reads “ the missing link found”, or “another proof for evolution”, or something similar. Upon reviewing history, many claimed to have discovered evidence for the theory of evolution, but it turns out that these claims were false. We will examine some of these incidents below. 1. Piltdown Man (1912) Scientist: Charles Dawson. Claim: The “missing…
Paul’s epistles have faced many claims that they were forged, and in this article, we will discuss this claim from both internal and external perspectives. Internal evidence: 1- Apostle Peter was a witness that Paul the Apostle wrote epistles, as he said: “account that the longsuffering of our Lord is salvation; even as our beloved brother Paul also according to the wisdom given unto…
The question of whether the intercession of saints is biblical arises from differing scriptural interpretations. Some Christians maintain that prayer should be directed only to God through Jesus Christ, while others believe that saints, being spiritually alive, can intercede on behalf of the faithful. Pope Shenouda III distinguishes between: Atoning intercession – exclusive to Christ who “gave Himself a ransom for all” (1 Timothy…
It’s common knowledge for most Christians that Simon of Cyrene was compelled to carry Jesus’s cross on the day of his crucifixion. However, John 19:17 appears to say that Jesus carried his own cross. Is this a contradiction? Let’s begin by looking at the scriptures. "And He, bearing His cross, went out to a place called the Place of a Skull, which is called…
