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Presuppositionalism Discussed, Hebrews 10:25, and the Trail of Blood

James White, March 18, 2020, Church History, Exegesis, General Apologetics, Godly Disciplines, Islam, Personal, Post-Evangelicalism, Reformed Apologetics, Roman Catholicism, Theology Matters, Uncategorized

Over 90 minutes today starting off with a question from a friend in email about presuppositionalism that ended up going 48 minutes in length (thanks Matt!). Then I looked at two Twitter questions, one on Hebrews 10:25 and the current crisis around the world, and one about “The Trail of Blood.” We will be back tomorrow, keeping you company as

Biblical Law and Justice, Tim Keller on SJ&G, 90 Minutes of Biblical Discussion of Presuppositionalism

James White, September 25, 2018, Atheism, Christian Worldview, Exegesis, General Apologetics, Racialism, Reformed Apologetics, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

Started off with a current-event driven discussion of God’s law regarding false witnesses and the like, and followed this up with playing Tim Keller’s comments about the Statement on Social Justice and the Gospel, interacting therewith. Then, for the last 90 minutes, we walked through Romans 1, Colossians 1, and 1 Corinthians 1, as the biblical foundation for our utilization

God Made Man and Woman. PERIOD. Then Back to William Lane Craig and Presuppositionalism

James White, July 27, 2017, Atheism, Christian Worldview, General Apologetics, Homosexuality, Post-Evangelicalism, Reformed Apologetics, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

The first half of the program was prompted by the Presidential statement (Tweet!) on “transgenders” in the military and the reactions to it from the secular totalitarians. What are the worldview implications and foundations? Then in the second half of the program we went back to the last portion of the comments made by Dr. William Lane Craig on the

William Lane Craig on Presuppositionalism, More on the White/Howse (Get It?) Controversy

James White, July 18, 2017, Christian Worldview, Exegesis, General Apologetics, Islam, Reformed Apologetics, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

Simply had to deal with William Lane Craig’s review of a debate on apologetic methodology at the start—we will be waiting further installments as this conversation continues. Then I moved on to comment on the Janet Mefferd Show episode that aired Monday, Brannon Howse’s turning me over to Satan, etc. and etc. Comments on 2 John 7-11 as well. A

Presuppositionalism/Evidentialism, and then Apologetically Useful Verses

James White, October 27, 2015, Exegesis, General Apologetics, Jehovah's Witnesses, Mormonism, Oneness Pentecostalism, Reformed Apologetics, Roman Catholicism, The Dividing Line

Reviewed comments by Dr. Peter J. Williams on the subject of evidentialism and presuppositionalism, and then moved to a review of key verses you might want to be familiar with in sharing with various groups, including Roman Catholics, Mormons, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Oneness Pentecostals, Secular Humanists, “Gay” Affirming “Christians,” and finally…with our dear beloved Arminian friends. Hope it is useful! Here

Presuppositionalism

James White, September 11, 2012, The Dividing Line

So…isn’t it ironic that I finally finished writing What Every Christian Needs to Know About the Qur’an on 9/11? That wasn’t my plan, but it turned out that way. Anyhow, by the time I got to the DL I had been working all day to finish a 34 page chapter with at least seven pages of endnotes (maybe nine, I

Presuppositionalism, Chorazin and Bethsaida, and Rob Bell (In That Order)

James White, March 15, 2011, The Dividing Line

Another eclectic program today, starting off with two calls, one on RC Sproul and his opposition to presuppositional apologetics (the call moved quickly to a discussion of the method more than Sproul’s views) and the next from Silly Brit II (aka John Samson) on Jesus’ words about Chorazin and Bethsaida. Then we launched into Rob Bell’s press-release video presentation from

Certainty, the Cost of Abandoning the Created Order, A Silly Dismissal of Presup, and Aquinas on John 10:30

James White, July 14, 2022, Reformed Apologetics, Reformed Baptist Issues, Roman Catholicism, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters, Thomism

Only went an hour today but covered a number of topics including some statements by various “progressive” ministers, a passing dismissal of presuppositionalism that said more than its author intended, and finally a quick look at Aquinas on John 10:27-30.

Thoughts on the New Legacy Standard Bible Project, Ephesians 2:8-9, and Then Phone Calls

James White, April 2, 2020, CBGM, Church History, Reformed Apologetics, Textual Issues, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

Talked a bit about the announcement from Master’s that they are going to be putting out (and soon) the Legacy Standard Bible, an update/revision of the (I assume) 1995 NASB. Some thoughts on some of the unique elements of the translation. Then we talked a bit about what the “gift” is in Ephesians 2:8-9, and then took calls on a

Commentary on Apologetics from a Review of Portions of the Dillahunty/Scrivener Dialogue

James White, January 14, 2020, Atheism, Christian Worldview, Church History, General Apologetics, Post-Evangelicalism, The Dividing Line

Used the comments made by Matt Dillahunty and Glen Scrivener on the Unbelievable program as a platform for a discussion of apologetic methodology and application today on the program, going just under 90 minutes. This included definitions of presuppositionalism as well as a short discussion of slavery in the Bible as well. Last program till next week due to the

Presuppositional Apologetics and Young-Earth Creation

Jeff Downs, November 25, 2013, Uncategorized

The video from this year’s Southern Evangelical Seminary conference on presuppositionalism and young-earth creation is now online (whoever made the decision to post this: Thank you!). Speakers: Richard Howe, Jason Lisle, and Scott Oliphint. Moderator: Frank (a different moderator would have been nice) Turek 🙂 Watch it by clicking here.

Presuppositional vs Natural Theology

Jeff Downs, June 22, 2013, Reformed Apologetics

Some of you will already be aware of this, but the latest edition of Unbelievable, features Scott Oliphint and Kurt Jaros. This is a discussion regarding apologetic methodology. “Scott believes that the best apologetic method is to assume that Christianity is true and show why a non-Christian is suppressing that truth. Atheists presuppose the existence of God even to argue

A Tired But Thankful DL Today

James White, September 10, 2012, Reformed Apologetics

So…isn’t it ironic that I finally finished writing What Every Christian Needs to Know About the Qur’an on 9/11? That wasn’t my plan, but it turned out that way. Anyhow, by the time I got to the DL I had been working all day to finish a 34 page chapter with at least seven pages of endnotes (maybe nine, I

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Apologetic Methodology

James White, March 13, 2012, The Dividing Line

After a brief report on ministry in Hawaii, I looked at two examples of why apologetic methodology must be derived from sound biblical exegesis and theology, not the other way around. Specifically, I responded briefly to this article by Paul Copan during the first half of the program. Here is the video of that portion: I noted that others had

Presuppositional Apologetics and the Trinity

Colin Smith, November 2, 2010, General Apologetics

If you have been following the blog over the past month, you will have seen Jamin Hubner’s series of posts on apologetic methodology and particularly on Presuppositional Apologetics. Hopefully, as a result of Jamin’s sterling work, you are all now fully conversant with Presuppositional Apologetics (or the “Transcendental” argument as Van Til preferred to call it) such that you are

Calls, Calls, and More Calls

James White, October 7, 2010, The Dividing Line

Fast moving hour today! Started off with a call on eschatology and Bible study resources, then took a call on the discussion that has been spawned by the Trinity/Unitarian debate on the Jewish Voice Broadcast, then took a call on dealing with Roman Catholic apologists and the Eucharist, then a call on the origin of cultic movements, then a call

From Gate D26…

James White, June 22, 2010, Misc

Waiting for my flight home here at the airport in Detroit. I was referred to this blog article by a student at Liberty. I noted the following: Within the first 20 minutes of class Ergun is chatting about the accusations against him, but made it clear that he isn’t worrying about the issue or looking in to it…yet…well never mind.

The Ministry of John Frame

Jeff Downs, October 16, 2009, Resources

I have been hearing about a particular book for a couple of months now, and I believe it is finally available. The book is Speaking the Truth in Love: The Theology of John Frame (P&R, 2009), coming in at whopping 1232 pages. You can view the table of contents here (plus read chapter 2), but of particular interest to apologetics

Reflections on the UofI Debate

James White, May 3, 2009, General Apologetics

I wanted to take a few moments to write down some thoughts on the debate with Dan Barker at the University of Illinois on Thursday evening, April 30th, 2009. When I first began involvement in apologetics in my early 20s I had the opportunity of engaging many atheists on our local talk station, KFYI. Dan Barker was one of them.

Truth in Translation: Grading the Professor

Mike Porter, May 29, 2008, Jehovah's Witnesses

Not too long ago, this ministry received some emails regarding a small work that had been handed or otherwise recommended to them by members of the Jehovah’s Witnesses. The book was concerning to them for a couple of reasons: 1) It was written by a man claiming to be a biblical scholar who was, above all, a neutral observer and

A Covenantal Apologetic

Jeff Downs, April 24, 2008, Christian Worldview

The following paper was handed in today to Dr. Anthony Curto for an introductory class in apologetics. It is a paper that appeared online in the past, that I reworked (and will continue to do so). You will notice that there is a large section misssing – application. While I was originally going to include critique of various cultic views

Dave Armstrong on Presuppositional Apologetics (Updated)

James White, April 12, 2007, Roman Catholicism

On Tuesday I noted in passing the importance of the relationship between theology and apologetics, and how a sub-biblical theology can only result in a sub-biblical apologetic. I have been a bit concerned about some of the replies I have seen. There is a lot of confusion about the relevant categories. One glowing example of completely missing my point (and

Augustine, Schaeffer, Van Til

Jeff Downs, April 7, 2007, Reformed Apologetics

Those names don’t exactly go together, but in this post they do. You might enjoy (a break from the “nasty boys”) the following… Ken Samples Lectures on St. Augustine Part 1 – St. Augustine’s Spiritual Quest Part 2 – Apologetic Factors in Augustine’s Conversion Part 3 – Augustine as Bishop and Theologian Part 4 – Augustine: Philosopher and Saint Kim

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Revelation and Reason

Jeff Downs, March 30, 2007, Reformed Apologetics

Calling all Christian apologists! Here is a book you are going to want to digest: Revelation and Reason New Essays in Reformed Apologetics, Ed. K. Scott Oliphint & Lane G. Tipton (P&R, May 2007; ISBN#: 9-78087-55259-69), 360 pages. Book Description: The purpose of this collection of essays is to set in the foreground the necessity of exegetical and theological foundations

Roman Catholic Apologetics Goes Presuppositional

James Swan, February 19, 2007, Roman Catholicism

Never underestimate the writing output of a Catholic apologist. You can be easily buried with facts on several different topics spanning numerous pages. Most of their arguments are exercises in reasoning from the facts back to the Roman Catholic Church. One fact supports another in arguing back to the church Jesus is said to have established. The Catholic apologist will

A Deep Sigh

James White, August 17, 2005, Reformed Apologetics

It came in the mail today. I almost didn’t bother looking at it. I mean, who knows better that Dave Hunt has no interest in speaking truthfully about Reformed theology than I do? I’m overwhelmed with preparations and details in reference to next week’s events, so why even bother looking at Hunt’s new little anti-Calvinism book, the one he did

The Theonomy-L Debate — Dr. Theodore Letis’ Unwillingness to Deal With the Plain Issues

James White, June 1, 1996, King James Onlyism

The following 270K document contains excerpts from a “debate” which took place in June and July of 1995 on the Theonomy-L mailing list. I have taken the time to put this together due to the fact that I have recently been sent a couple of “lectures” by Dr. Theodore Letis in which he makes numerous disparaging, and false, remarks about