Islamic Claims

Read the text

1 Corinthians 15:1–8

Read the primary passage aloud twice. On the first reading, listen for the burden of the text. On the second, mark repeated words, contrasts, commands, promises, causes, and conclusions.

• Matthew 28:18–20
• John 1:1–18
• Hebrews 1:1–4

Language desk

Words that clarify—not words that perform.

Confirm each gloss by its use in this context. A lexicon offers possibilities; the sentence, paragraph, author, and canon determine what a word is doing here.

Form the doctrine

The theological claim

Christian monotheism confesses one God in three persons and a crucified, risen Son.

Defense drill

Say it under pressure.

Define the Trinity before defending it and ask when, where, and how the biblical text was corrupted.

• State the opposing claim in a form its adherent could recognize.
• Open the controlling passage and establish the immediate context.
• Make one clear argument before adding supporting texts.
• Ask a diagnostic question, listen to the answer, and return to Christ and the gospel.

Wednesday assignment

Carry the truth into the week.

Explain divine Sonship without biological language or tritheism.