Alpha and Omega Ministries is a Christian apologetics organization based in Phoenix, Arizona. James White, director, is a professor, having taught Greek, Systematic Theology, and various topics in the field of apologetics for numerous schools.
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RV News, Then Hebrews 1:10-12 and Dale Tuggy
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Jesus’ Deity – Difference in Function Does Not Indicate Inferiority of Nature
There is a frequent assumption that unbelievers have about the Trinity. But if you are aware of this deep assumption by those who deny the deity of Christ, you can disarm them. James White has said: Difference in function does not indicate inferiority of nature. There is a built-in assumption for many that if Jesus possesses a lesser role than
Watchtower Society Publishes 2013 Edition of New World Translation
Just a quick note: the WTBTS has come out with a new edition of the NWT, and though I have only had time to download it, I note that everyone is pointing out that they have removed the brackets from around the inserted word “other” in the great Christological text in Colossians 1. This was how they originally published the
An IRC Chat on John 17:5
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Marty Sampson’s Instagram Article, Faithfulness, and then 30 Minutes of Open Phones
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On Defending the NWT (III)
I have been responding to various comments made in defense of the New World Translation by a defender of the Watchtower Society. One of the passages referenced is Colossians 1:15-17. Our JW defender once again shows no familiarity at all with the discussion of this text and its meaning despite his comments on the “weakness” of my apologetic regarding the
PROTOTOKOS (“Firstborn”): Its Meaning and Usage In the New Testament
PROTOTOKOS (“Firstborn”): Its Meaning and Usage In the New Testament The Apostle Paul left us two great passages expressing his teaching concerning the person of Christ in His pre-incarnate state: Philippians 2:5-7 and Colossians 1:15-17. It is interesting that both passages provide quite a challenge to the translator, though their meaning undoubtedly was clear to their original audiences. In the Colossians passage,
