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A Mixed Bag Including Possible Holiday Discussions with Unbelieving Family Members

, , Abortion, Atheism, Christian Worldview, Federal Vision, General Apologetics, Reformed Apologetics, Roman Catholicism, Textual Issues, The Dividing Line, TROnlyism

Covered a wide variety of things including a little bit about the miracle of baby August, possible conversations with family members over Christmas regarding the Bible (taking from Sye’s debate with Matt Dillahunty), and a brief discussion of Pope Francis’ comments concerning Mary as co-redemptrix with Christ. We plan on doing programs on Wednesday and Friday as well.

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Bishop Swan’s Racism, Pronouns Matter, Jeffrey Riddle’s Abuse of P46

, , Church History, Exegesis, Homosexuality, Pauline Studies, Post-Evangelicalism, Racialism, Reformed Apologetics, Textual Issues, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters, TROnlyism

Started off with the outrageous, racist rants of “His Grace, the Right Reverend Bishop Talbert Wesley Swan II” (straight from his wikipedia page) and his swinging the club of “white supremacy” at anyone or anything, logic, rationality and truth notwithstanding. Then we considered the advice of the left edge of evangelicalism’s fall into the morass of cultural confusion, this time

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Gender Care, Text and Canon Conference Reviewed

, , CBGM, Church History, Homosexuality, Reformed Apologetics, Textual Issues, The Dividing Line, TROnlyism

Took just a few minutes at the start to talk about a recent court case in which a judge overturned a Trump administration protection of the freedom of conscience amongst medical professionals and institutions and in so doing used yet another NewSpeak term, “Gender Care,” a euphemism for “bodily mutilation.” Then I went over Ephesians 3:9 and the blatant error

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Two Refutations: Eric Mason (First Hour), Jeffrey Riddle (Last Half Hour)

, , CBGM, Hebrew Israelism, Islam, King James Onlyism, Post-Evangelicalism, Racialism, Reformed Apologetics, Reformed Baptist Issues, Technology, Textual Issues, The Dividing Line, TROnlyism

As was needed I responded to the slanderous misuse of a video clip by Eric Mason, author of Woke Church, for the first hour or so today, including the playing of the entire context from the July 26, 2016 Dividing Line from which he took his clip. A wide ranging discussion about the woke church, critical theory, identity politics, and

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Gene Kim, Steven Anderson, TRTrads—and a Word to My Fellow Reformed Believers on the Supernatural

, , Exegesis, King James Onlyism, Musings, Personal, Post-Evangelicalism, Radio Free Geneva, Reformed Apologetics, Reformed Baptist Issues, Textual Issues, The Dividing Line, TROnlyism

Had some fun with a new video from Gene Kim, played a new RFG intro, looked a little at Steven Anderson and the TRTrads, delving into issues of textual criticism, the transmission of the text, etc. Then for the last 20 minutes or so transitioned into an important discussion about the supernatural and the life of the Bible-believing, sola scriptura

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David Allen on Romans 8 Fully Examined; Fundie Calvinists

, , Exegesis, Federal Vision, Reformed Apologetics, Reformed Baptist Issues, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

Took the time to go through the entirety of David Allen’s section on Romans 8:32-34 from both of his published books and to interact with his claims regarding particular redemption. Then we moved on (after about an hour) to talk about Doug Wilson, Federal Visionism, and related topics. About 95 minutes today.

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Go Home, Trans-Madness, Australia Report

, , Christian Worldview, General Apologetics, Homosexuality, Islam, Persecution, Personal, Post-Evangelicalism, Racialism, Reformed Apologetics, The Dividing Line

Decided to do a program about 15 hours after getting home from Australia, so I hope I made some sense! Seemed OK to me anyway! Talked about the explosion of egalitarianism in light of the “go home” controversy first, then moved on to developments in the transgender movement’s attempts to destroy any meaningful understanding of sexuality and gender. Eventually got

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1 Peter 3:15 and then David and Bathsheba

, , CBGM, Exegesis, Pastoral Theology, Racialism, Reformed Apologetics, Textual Issues, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

Since I had travel problems yesterday I decided to sneak one more program in before I (Lord willing) fly out this afternoon. Talked a little about the textual variant at 1 Peter 3:15 and then moved on to the controversy that has arisen regarding the assertion that one must see David as a “rapist” regarding Bathsheba (2 Samuel 11-12, Psalm

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Report on Salt Lake Missions Trip & Debates, Then the Heresy of “Black Forgiveness”

, , Atheism, General Apologetics, Mormonism, Racialism, Reformed Apologetics, The Dividing Line

Reported on the past week up in Salt Lake City, the witnessing at the Conference, and the two debates and one dialogue as well. Lots of background information and side stories! Then at the end I looked at the result of the “hug heard round the world” in Dallas and the entire mantra of “black forgiveness,” looking at James Cone’s

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The “And” Movement, Abortion, and Social Justice, then Jordan Peterson, Ben Shapiro, and William Lane Craig

, , Abortion, Christian Worldview, General Apologetics, Homosexuality, Pastoral Theology, Post-Evangelicalism, Racialism, Reformed Apologetics, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

Two part program, basically, with the first including the complete airing of a new video promoting the “& Movement” regarding abortion and social justice. Important issues raised and concerns expressed. Then we listened to some comments from William Lane Craig on the subject of apologetics, evangelism, and how we determine “success” in apologetics.

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1 John 5:7, the Comma Johanneum, Examined

, , CBGM, Church History, Exegesis, King James Onlyism, Reformed Apologetics, Reformed Baptist Issues, Textual Issues, The Dividing Line, TROnlyism

This is a 90 minute examination of the background, history, and data regarding the famed “Comma Johanneum,” 1 John 5:7 in the King James Version of the Bible. In the last half hour we play portions of a video from Pastor Taylor DeSoto seeking to present a positive case for the inclusion of the text and respond. Here is the

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The New Religion of Climate Worship is the Culture of Death, Response to the Textual Traditionalists

, , Abortion, CBGM, Christian Worldview, Exegesis, General Apologetics, Homosexuality, Reformed Apologetics, Textual Issues, TROnlyism

In light of all of the hoopla about kids marching around wishing the planet would freeze up, we talked a bit about how this new religion is just a manifestation of the Culture of Death. Then I dove deep into a response to Chris Thomas on Luke 23:34 and then transitioned into a response to Taylor DeSoto and his blog

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Pulpit & Pen, Sam Shamoun, TR Onlyism, Oh My!

, , CBGM, Church History, Exegesis, General Apologetics, Islam, King James Onlyism, Reformed Apologetics, Textual Issues, The Dividing Line, TROnlyism

Pull the pin, toss the grenade, here we go! I can’t even write out the weird confluence of issues and topics that somehow led to connections between P&P, Sam Shamoun, and TR Onlyism today—but we dove into it! 90 minutes worth with a lot of discussion of a wide variety of issues. Here is the YouTube link: Live Video Stream

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Woke History and Critical Theory, David Allen and Romans 8, TR Only Mythology

, , CBGM, Christian Worldview, Church History, Exegesis, General Apologetics, Persecution, Post-Evangelicalism, Racialism, Reformed Apologetics, Textual Issues, The Dividing Line, TROnlyism

Did a jumbo (90 minute) edition today starting off with the culture-destroying impact of critical theory and cultural Marxism. Then we moved on to an article by David Allen responding to those pushing back on his comments about the atonement and especially Romans 8:31-34. We finished up looking at some portions of Taylor DeSoto’s article asserting that unless you hold

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A First Century Witness to Justification By Faith Followed by Open Phones

, , Church History, Exegesis, Pastoral Theology, Reformed Apologetics, Reformed Baptist Issues, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

Spent time at the start of the program looking at the witness of Clement’s epistle to the Corinthians from the first century to the doctrine of sola fide, and then took phone calls on a number of different topics including the gifts in 1 Corinthians. Here is the YouTube link: Live Video Stream

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Offering Incense to Caesar: Are You Ready?

, , Atheism, Christian Worldview, Church History, Exegesis, General Apologetics, Homosexuality, Islam, Post-Evangelicalism, Racialism, Reformed Apologetics, The Dividing Line

Covered a bunch of topics today on the program—a few announcements about the upcoming debates in Salt Lake City and in Australia started us off. Then we looked at some comments from Bassam Zawadi regarding the view of some Christian apologists of the Bible and the resurrection. Also looked through Romans 8:31-34 in response to Dr. David Allen’s assertion that

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Open Phones with Pastors James and Jeff

, , Abortion, Atheism, Christian Worldview, Church History, Exegesis, General Apologetics, Mormonism, Pastoral Theology, Reformed Apologetics, Roman Catholicism, Theology Matters, Uncategorized

Did an hour and 15 minutes of phone calls (but, that was only 4 calls!) with my fellow pastor Jeff Durbin. Some good topics of conversation to be had, hope you find it encouraging! Thanks to Jeff for coming in! Here is the YouTube link: Live Video Stream The Dividing Line is on YouTube video. Our YouTube channel also provides

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A Ton of Important Stuff But Too Long for a Title!

, , Church History, Exegesis, General Apologetics, Islam, Mormonism, Pauline Studies, Racialism, Reformed Apologetics, Roman Catholicism, Textual Issues, The Dividing Line, TROnlyism

Started off noting that the entire social justice issue has been declared to be a non-issue today—so thankful we will never have to talk about it again! Then we looked at a little Kyle James Howard (that always gets you smiling), and then moved on to more important things. Responded to Bassam Zawadi on a post he wrote about Christian

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JD Greear, Homosexuality, Michael Licona, Certainty and Assurance

, , Atheism, Christian Worldview, General Apologetics, Homosexuality, Post-Evangelicalism, Reformed Apologetics, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

Started off looking at JD Greear’s blog article, which reflected pretty much what he had said in a sermon back during the winter, regarding homosexuality.  Then looked at a tweet from Jonathan Merritt, replied to by Brian Zahnd, on the accusation of “idolatry of the family.”  Then we moved on to play a portion of a video from Mike Licona

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Debate Reports from South Africa: Graeme Codrington, Ayoob Karim, Yusuf Ismail

, , General Apologetics, Homosexuality, Islam, Jehovah's Witnesses, Personal, Reformed Apologetics, The Dividing Line

Spent 75 minutes going over the trip to South Africa and the debates we did, with special emphasis upon an article Graeme Codrington wrote in response to our debate on the marriage issue in Johannesburg.  Showed pictures, told the story of my “chance” (hahaha) encounter with one of Jehovah’s Witnesses in the darkness at sunrise at the end of the

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Marty Sampson’s Instagram Article, Faithfulness, and then 30 Minutes of Open Phones

, , Atheism, Christian Worldview, Exegesis, General Apologetics, Jehovah's Witnesses, Pastoral Theology, Pauline Studies, Post-Evangelicalism, Reformed Apologetics, Roman Catholicism, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

Apostasy isn’t a fun topic, but a necessary one, so we talked about Marty Sampson’s leaving the faith, walked through his Instagram post, talked about Paul’s experience with Demas, etc. for about an hour.  Then we opened the phones for 30 minutes with calls on lots of topics including Roman Catholicism. Here is the YouTube link: Live Video Stream The

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An In-Depth Look at Ephesians 1

, , Exegesis, Pastoral Theology, Pauline Studies, Reformed Apologetics, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

Spent the hour looking closely at the background and meaning of Ephesians 1:3-11 in light of objections to Reformed theology. Sometimes, you just want to let Scripture be Scripture.  Enjoy! Here is the YouTube link: Live Video Stream The Dividing Line is on YouTube video. Our YouTube channel also provides videos of most of the debates that Dr. White has

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“By What Standard” Trailer, the 11th Commandment, and the CT Outrage Machine

, , Christian Worldview, Post-Evangelicalism, Racialism, Reformed Apologetics, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

Weighed in today on the controversy that managed to explode without my participation whatsoever on Tuesday related to the By What Standard trailer from Founders Ministries.  Addressed the trailer, the topics, the 11th commandment, and the critical theory movement that has made such massive inroads into the thinking not only of our society but the church as well. Here is

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All Authority is Given to the Risen Christ, Immaturity is Now the Rage, the Jenkins Piece on Sovereign

, , Christian Worldview, Exegesis, Homosexuality, Musings, Persecution, Post-Evangelicalism, Racialism, Reformed Apologetics, The Dividing Line

Started out with a brief study on Matthew 28:19-20 and the incredible words of Jesus, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth.”  Do we really believe that?  It matters. Then I looked at the plague of immaturity in Western culture, tying together three different threads in current events.  Then I briefly looked at an RNS

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More Moore, Tim Staples Speaks Synergism, Steven Anderson and the RBs, Phone Calls, Thoughts on Growth and Change

, , Exegesis, General Apologetics, Homosexuality, King James Onlyism, Persecution, Personal, Racialism, Reformed Apologetics, Reformed Baptist Issues, Textual Issues, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters, TROnlyism

A little over 90 minutes today looking at Beth Moore’s article released over the weekend first, then moving on to Tim Staples sounding very much like our synergistic friends in his argumentation.  Then we looked at the cooperation of some (to me) local Reformed Baptists with Steven Anderson and how odd that is, took two phone calls (one on spiritual

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