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Is 1 John 5:10 Relevant to the Ordo Salutis and 1 John 5:1/2:29, and 4:7?

James White, March 1, 2010, Reformed Apologetics

An evidently anti-Reformed textual critic has posted a brief criticism of using 1 John 5:1 as a text relevant to the ordo salutis and in particular to the relationship of saving faith and regeneration (though both terms appear in the text). Anyone who knows the identity of this blogger please let me know, I’d be interested in knowing. I have

1 John 5:1, Exegesis, Regeneration and Saving Faith, and Brian Brodersen

James White, February 26, 2010, Reformed Apologetics

John Piper on 1 John 5:1 (My Comments to Come Later)

James White, February 26, 2010, Reformed Apologetics

I am rendering a video right now on 1 John 5:1 in response to Brian Brodersen of Calvary Chapel. But it is taking a while, I have ministry this evening, packing, etc., so while I really hope to get it posted before I head home tomorrow, I can’t make any promises. Till then, some commentary on the text Pastor Brodersen

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A Response to Dr. Ergun Caner, President, Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary

James White, February 26, 2010, Islam

Previous to my leaving for ministry in London, England, I was contacted by a Muslim who has invested a good deal of time documenting problems with the claims of Dr. Ergun Mehmet Caner, President of Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary. I had initially heard from this young man when I had put out a general call for information on how I

The Pastor’s Perspective Continues to Duck the Text

James White, February 25, 2010, Misc

Just a quick note as it is moving toward 1am here in London. I just listened to the 2/25 edition of the Pastor’s Perspective program. A caller asked the question that I had suggested on Wednesday’s DL, specifically, how do these synergists explain the picture of regeneration found in Ezekiel 36 where God takes out the heart of stone and

Richard Dawkins Discovers His Adoring Followers Are NASTY

James White, February 25, 2010, Christian Worldview

I had to chuckle at this one this morning. Dawkins has attracted to himself adoring followers, but they are nasty adoring followers. I have noted that a single video I did criticizing Dawkins’ childish response to a questioner years ago has garnered not only one of the largest totals of views of all of my videos, but the nastiest, vilest

Cardinal George: Mormons and Roman Catholics Acknowledge “Common Reference Point in the Person and the Gospel of Jesus Christ”

James White, February 25, 2010, Mormonism

Snow fell on central Hades and icicles formed on the fringes of the Lake of Fire as “His Eminence Francis Cardinal George, O.M.I.” visited BYU and spoke of the relationship between Rome and Salt Lake City. Here is a portion of the story: He also lauded the growing relationship between the Catholic Church and The Church of Jesus Christ of

Today on a Wednesday DL from London

James White, February 24, 2010, The Dividing Line

Did a Wednesday morning edition of the DL from London today, starting off with a few brief comments about the “Circle the Wagons, Shoot Anyone Who Moves” attitude of folks like Peter Lumpkins in reference to the Ergun Caner situation (did he really debate Abdul Saleeb—which means “Servant of the Cross”?), reported on the debate Monday evening, and the two

Debate: Can We Trust The Trinity? Dr. Anthony Buzzard, London, 2/23/2010

James White, February 23, 2010, Debate

https://youtu.be/SY7_EtcIeOQ

A Wednesday DL Tomorrow: and Brian Brodersen Responds

James White, February 23, 2010, The Dividing Line

We will be doing one DL this week, tomorrow, Wednesday, at 11am MST (6pm for me here in London!). We will be really pushing the envelope this time: Rich has installed the new webcasting unit, and I will be doing the program via Skype. Hence, we have maximized the possibilities of utter failure! But, we will press forward anyway! I

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The Cost of Following Christ—Indeed

James White, February 23, 2010, Personal

I would like to thank Doug McMasters and the folks at TRC for getting me through morning rush hour traffic in London this morning to the studios of Premier Christian Radio for my two programs with Justin Brierley. These were my fourth and fifth appearances on the Unbelievable program, and I really enjoyed my time with Justin. The first program

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A Wonderful Evening of Debate at Trinity Road Chapel

James White, February 22, 2010, Islam

I have just returned to my hotel after a wonderful evening of debate at Trinity Road Chapel in London. We had a wonderful turn out for the debate between myself and Abdullah al Andalusi on the subject of the Christian and Islamic positions on the nature of God. Abdullah and I had engaged that topic on the Unbelievable Radio Program

Debate, The Trinity, Abdullah al Andalusi, London, 2/22/2010

James White, February 22, 2010, Debate

https://youtu.be/hI5AiO_UCz0 https://youtu.be/huWBLAXqeGw

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Christianity and Islam: the Nature of God

James White, February 21, 2010, Misc

Working on my presentation for tomorrow evening:

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The Oddest Things Happen When I’m in London

James White, February 21, 2010, Simply Silly

Remember back in November of 2008 when I was last here in the UK? What happened while I was gone? The John 3:16 Conference and the wild-eyed (and oft refuted) allegations against me of being a “hyper Calvinist,” etc. So what happens this time while I am here teaching and preaching (picture at right from yesterday afternoon’s lecture at Trinity

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Quick Note from London

James White, February 20, 2010, Personal

Greetings from the other side of the pond! Have had a wonderful time with the fine folks at Trinity Road Chapel the past two days, and look forward to ministering the Word tomorrow in both services. Monday and Tuesday will be “crunch time” with the debate with Abdullal al Andalusi Monday night, and the two Unbelievable radio programs Tuesday morning,

As If Made to Order as an Illustration

James White, February 18, 2010, Roman Catholicism

This morning I saw that James Swan had blogged a portion of a Karl Keating e-mail. It caught my attention, partly because I think someone removed me from the CA fund-raising e-mail list (I can’t say I’m upset about that), and partly because it contrasted so strongly with the attempted presentations of Rome’s beliefs common in ecumenical and apologetic websites.

On Today’s Dividing Line from London: William Lane Craig and “Mere Christianity”

James White, February 18, 2010, The Dividing Line

We didn’t let a little thing like 5,281 miles get in the way of doing the DL today. With the help of Skype (which seems to keep improving in quality), my MacBook Pro, a really decent Internet connection here in London, Rich’s work back at the office, and our faithful King of All Things Internet in Texas (we had server

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Glory Road: The Journeys of Ten African-Americans into Reformed Christianity

James Swan, February 18, 2010, Misc

Chris Arnzen hosts the daily radio show, Iron Sharpens Iron. Each day, Chris presents an hour long interview on topics that are important to Christians. For the past number of days, Chris has been interviewing the contributors to the book, Glory Road: The Journeys of Ten African-Americans into Reformed Christianity. The interviews have been fascinating. All the interviews are available

Dr. White in London

TurretinFan, February 17, 2010, Misc

Dr. James White will be in London for the next several days. Lord willing, Trinity Road Chapel will be hosting him for free talks on the reliability of the New Testament: Friday 19th February at 8pm Saturday 20th February, 3pm Additionally, Dr. White will be preaching at Trinity Road Chapel: Sunday, 21st February at 11am and 6:30 pm Finally, the

A More Sure Word

Jeff Downs, February 12, 2010, Theology Matters

A few months ago someone sent me a link to a pastor criticizing, in a blog, the ministry of Cornelius Van Til. One of the criticisms leveled against Van Til was that he was the inventor of the doctrine of the self-authenticating nature of scripture. An amazing assertion that is absolutely false. Even if you do not agree with Van

February 11, 2010

James White, February 11, 2010, The Dividing Line

Ergun Caner and the Jerry Springer Show

James White, February 11, 2010, General Apologetics

Ergun Caner appeared on Calvary Chapel’s “The Pastor’s Perspective” show on January 22nd. During the course of the program he made the following comments: “I like very informal ones. Formal debates have been taken over a lot by myopic Reformed guys, uh, they try to turn it into these little, uh, show ponies, it’s like the Jerry Springer Show, basically,

London, Here I Come!

James White, February 10, 2010, Personal

My thanks to all who prayed that the Lord would open the way for me to get to London by granting my visa in time. It was granted today, so it will arrive in time for me to depart next week! I am so thankful, and look forward to meeting all the saints there! Yes, we could still use your

The Foolishness of God, the Wisdom of the World

James White, February 10, 2010, Reformed Apologetics

The kind folks at Rockdale Community Church have posted the audio of my Sunday morning message from 1 Corinthians 1, a favorite text of mine when speaking while traveling. Timeless passage reminding us that God is God, and we are liable to a great deal of creaturely arrogance.

Responding to Brian Brodersen and Chuck Smith

James White, February 9, 2010, The Dividing Line

Started off the program today talking about the upcoming debate with Robert Price, and requesting continued prayers that I would be given my visa to visit London in time for my flight a week from Thursday. I was going to fairly briefly respond to the comments by Brian Brodersen, Chuck Smith, and Don Stewart, but once I played all the

Today on the Dividing Line: Calvary Chapel Leadership Refers to Calvinism Again

James White, February 9, 2010, The Dividing Line

While I was flying to Atlanta on Thursday the hosts of the Pastor’s Perspective radio program, featuring Chuck Smith, received a phone call about election. One of the hosts mentioned yours truly by name, making reference to the following video posted in response to his claim that Calvinism is Christianity without Jesus. He attempts to elucidate his thoughts. Today on

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Major Debate Announcement: Is the New Testament Historically Reliable? vs. Robert M. Price

James White, February 9, 2010, Christian Worldview

I will be debating Dr. Robert M. Price, a Jesus Seminar scholar and prolific author (see here for some of his books), at the CRI National Conference May 7th in Innisbrook, Florida. Hank Hanegraaff will moderate the debate. Those who have listened to my debate with John Dominic Crossan know how important this topic is. Dr. Price has expended great

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Catholic Apologist Dr. Art Sippo Says: Calvinists Are Psychotics

James Swan, February 7, 2010, Roman Catholicism

When it comes to Martin Luther, there are a number of Roman Catholic apologists that become expert pop-psychologists. I don’t recall Dr. Sippo being either a psychologist or a psychiatrist, yet he recently was able to make a clinical evaluation on a man who died hundreds of years ago, living in a different culture and country: My charge that Luther

Englishing the Bible

Jeff Downs, February 5, 2010, Textual Issues

Dr. Benjamin Shaw is professor of Hebrew and Old Testament at Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary. He answers the question “Why a conference on scripture in the 21st Century” and also gives a brief word on his particular session “Englishing the Bible” For further information and to register for the conference, go to the conference Website. Back on December 30, 2009

John & Hebrews

Jeff Downs, February 5, 2010, Resources

Two books that may be of interest to the readership of this blog are: A Theology of John’s Gospel and Letters: The Word, the Christ, the Son of God, by Andreas J. Kostenberger. View sample pages here. Keven Boling recently interviewed Dr. Kostenberg on his new book. Since James is working his way through Hebrews, this is worth mentioning: The

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