James White, Author at Alpha and Omega Ministries

J.P. Moreland

James White, November 15, 2007, The Dividing Line

Another truly eclectic program today. Read the story about J.P. Moreland’s paper at ETS from yesterday about evangelicals being too committed to…the Bible. Had a few comments to make there, for some odd reason. Then I went over the Bauman post, which led us to some discussions about Steve Ray, Robert Sungenis, etc.

“Enough. No more pearl casting for me, and no more dusty sandals.” –Michael Bauman

James White, November 15, 2007, Roman Catholicism

It seems Dr. Bauman has concluded his participation in the thread noted earlier. But his means of doing so has surely left me bewildered. Evidently, charity in accepting a revert’s confession of faith is a good thing, but it seems to leave no charity left for anyone who would dare to ask you biblical and logical questions concerning your position.

Willful Blindness? You Decide

James White, November 14, 2007, Roman Catholicism

I noted this morning the “Keyboard Carpet Bombing” techniques of Phil Porvaznik. You have probably never heard of ol’ Phil, since Phil has a major problem standing up and being counted when he is challenged to do something more than sit behind a keyboard. He won’t do debates, won’t call in to programs where he would be challenged, etc. But

Steve Ray Parrots the “Baptists at Nicea” Line

James White, November 14, 2007, Roman Catholicism

Evidently Steve Ray doesn’t have much to say. Though he was quite proud of himself when he posted his many page pdf a few months ago (cobbled together, obviously, from pre-existing materials lurking in the recesses of his hard-drive), he quickly decided that though he had spent the weekend doing that, I wasn’t worth responding to, so, he wasn’t going

Dr. Bauman on Beckwith and the Concept of Apostasy

James White, November 14, 2007, Roman Catholicism

Dr. Michael Bauman of Hillsdale College has responded to my comments on the blog entry noted earlier. I provide my response here for the simple reason that once again we have an excellent example of why comboxes are antithetical to meaningful theological exchange. As soon as I posted the link to that blog discussion, Phil Porvaznik saddled up his donkey

A Couple of Quick Notes

James White, November 14, 2007, Misc

For those working in the Islamic field, Lane’s huge 8-volume lexicon is now on line here. The hard-bound set is quite impressive, but take it from me…it also gives off an odd odor. Seriously. Its permanent home in my library is only a few feet from my keyboard. Frank Beckwith, apart from showing up on blogs quoting the Council of

Apologetic Methodology

James White, November 13, 2007, The Dividing Line

Went just a little long today to get our last caller in on apologetic methodology. Before that, Frank from Dallas had some thoughts on the issue of apostasy and Rome. Prior to that, we discussed a number of issues, including Rome’s view of the gospel, Mormon/Christian dialogues, etc.

On the Sinfulness of Calling Apostasy…Apostasy

James White, November 11, 2007, Roman Catholicism

Some comments were made regarding the ever-developing Beckwith saga (including Frank Beckwith posting canons from the Council of Orange) here. Beckwith dares to reduce the issue of Rome’s gospel to mere theories regarding imputation versus infusion. Another comment was left by Dr. Michael Bauman, accusing anyone of sin who would identify Beckwith as an apostate. I provide here the comment

More from the Hallowed Halls of Academia

James White, November 9, 2007, Christian Worldview

Not much commentary needed here. These speak for themselves in the main. This story is critical of the kind of brain-washing, the kind of creation of blind followers, that religion causes…that most religion causes. (Many references to blind following in “authority/obedience model religions”). And if you’re willing to settle, out of fear, for any kind of garbage, whether it’s the

Baptism Debate with Dr. Gregg Strawbridge

James White, November 9, 2007, The Dividing Line

As I noted, we pre-empted our normal Thursday evening Dividing Line so as to bring you the two hour debate on baptism between myself and Dr. Gregg Strawbridge. This is the first time I have been involved in a debate using Skype as the mechanism, and I must admit, that outside of one or two break-ups (at least from what

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Baptism Debate: 8pm EST

James White, November 8, 2007, Reformed Baptist Issues

Just a reminder that we have worked it out so that we can webcast the baptism debate this evening between myself and Dr. Gregg Strawbridge, editor of The Case for Covenantal Infant Baptism. Some will remember that this was the book noted at the beginning of the baptism debate last year with Pastor Bill Shishko, and it is likewise the

Baptism Debate: Thursday, 8pm EST, to Take Place of Thursday – Dividing Line

James White, November 7, 2007, The Dividing Line

The live debate we will be doing Thursday evening, 8-10pm EST, with Gregg Strawbridge, on the topic of baptism, will take the place of the regular Thursday evening Dividing Line. You will be able (Lord willing!) to listen to the debate live at the regular DL link. We will start webcasting a good bit early to test the connections. See

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That Group Picture I Promised You! And a Test

James White, November 6, 2007, Misc

Formal night is always fun on a cruise. Folks clean up pretty good! Here’s most of our group, minus, sadly, Rich and his family (who got sent the wrong direction by someone on the ship’s staff!). The sun was setting and coming through the huge windows at the back of the Mercury (it’s a gorgeous dining room), so the colors

Fred Phelps

James White, November 6, 2007, The Dividing Line

Started off with some comments on the Fred Phelps cult out of Kansas, took a call on Robert Sungenis appearing on the WHI, and then tackled some more of Shabir Ally’s comments post-debate.

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Do This in Remembrance of Me: Luke 22:19

James White, November 6, 2007, Misc

Recently Shabir Ally posted the following as part of his response to our debate in Seattle: Did Jesus Really Say, “Do this in remembrance of me!”? These words are attributed to Jesus in the Bible in Luke’s Gospel 22:19b-20: “Do this in remembrance of me!” In this way, we learn, Jesus instituted the regular observance of the Eucharist, the use

Debate: Paedobaptism or Credobaptism? Gregg Strawbridge, Orlando Baptist Church, Altamonte Springs, FL, 11/5/2007

James White, November 5, 2007, Debate

https://youtu.be/VXSPKjypoO8

Gary DeMar of American Vision Interviews My Daughter Summer

James White, November 5, 2007, Christian Worldview

Gary DeMar wanted to hear about Summer’s encounters with Dr. Lee Carter, so we did an interview this past week. Summer surely proves “the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.” In the second half of the program Gary and I discussed Islam. Gary and I met for the first time in June while we were both speaking for Coral

Baptism Debate Thursday Evening

James White, November 5, 2007, Reformed Baptist Issues

I will update you on the details a bit more later, but I am doing an on-line “debate” with Gregg Strawbridge on baptism this Thursday evening, 8pm EST. At the moment I am uncertain of all the details as to whether we will be able to webcast it or not. It seems others will be using Skype, so I’m wondering

Shabir Ally Post-Debate Discussion

James White, November 2, 2007, The Dividing Line

Yesterday I replied to a number of points raised by Shabir Ally in the “post-debate discussion.” In fact, I rambled on…for an hour on the subject. I promised to post the textual data on one of his assertions from Luke 22, and I will do that later today.

Various Topics

James White, November 1, 2007, The Dividing Line

I don’t think I’ve ever been this late blogging the DL. Summer and I were interviewed for Gary DeMar’s program with American Vision yesterday morning, and for some reason I just spaced noting the DL. A pot-pourri of calls and topics.

More Defense of the Cross: Response to Shabir Ally Continued

James White, November 1, 2007, Islam

I continue with my response to Shabir Ally’s post debate writings. I note an even longer response has been posted by Mr. Ally, and since many of these issues are relevant to a wider range of apologetic concerns, I will continue focusing upon these materials before moving back to Steve Ray and Ali Ataie. Matthew’s Gospel shows that Pilate granted

Continued Response to Shabir Ally (pt. 3)

James White, October 31, 2007, Islam

But now, of course, we know that such doubts once existed. James seems satisfied that when he had asked me if the New Testament writings had asserted that Jesus actually died on the cross I answered in the affirmative. He is working with only a partial recall, for my presentation and arguments throughout show that there were tell-tale signs that

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Some Views from Seattle

James White, October 29, 2007, Misc

Please note: I just finished a multi hour Arabic tutoring session (had a great time, I have a great tutor!) and I want to get this posted but IE simply refuses to cooperate. So, the following works fine in FireFox; looks OK in Opera, and if you use IE, well, “Your condemnation is just!” 🙂 We had a lot of

Further Response to Shabir Ally (Part 2)

James White, October 29, 2007, Islam

The earliest Muslims such as Ibn Abbas used the sources at their disposal. They looked at the literal text of a part of that verse, but only a part, and concluded that two things were being denied: first, that Jesus was killed by his enemies; and second, that he was hung on a cross. We can see that Shabir’s position

The Monthly Explosion of Anti-Christian Bigotry: This Time with Profanity for Impact!

James White, October 26, 2007, Christian Worldview

WARNING: This blog post contains profanities and vulgarities. I am warning you up front. No, I have not joined the emergent movement. I am quoting a professor directly, from a digital audio recording this time, and it is important to know what is being said in classrooms today by those who detest Christianity and who behave in simply outrageous fashion.

Bart Ehrman

James White, October 26, 2007, The Dividing Line

The last page of my notes from the debate arrived in my book bag via UPS before the DL yesterday, so I took the time to go over the points I had written down during the closing and the audience questions of the Shabir Ally debate. Then, we took a phone call, and then listened to some Bart Ehrman material—which

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Further Response to Shabir Ally (Part 1)

James White, October 26, 2007, Islam

Shabir Ally has posted a brief article in response to my equally brief review and announcement that I would be going over our debate on The Dividing Line. I would like to offer my response here. James had to prove three things. First, that Jesus was crucified. Second, that he was crucified as a sacrifice for the sins of God’s

Opening and Closing Statements: Shabir Ally Debate

James White, October 25, 2007, Islam

Shabir Ally has written a response to my brief comments posted a few days ago here on my blog. I will be replying to him, but I wanted to start out by providing my two written statements from the debate. When I am going first, I will often have a written statement for my opening. I realize that “schmoozing” the

Look at the Response to this Article

James White, October 25, 2007, Roman Catholicism

I was just directed to this article (ht: Plaidman!) alleging that Francesco Forgione, aka, “Padre Pio,” a “saint” so popular in Italy that a recent survey said more people there pray to him than to Jesus or Mary (!), faked his “stigmata” using carbolic acid. While that is all very interesting, what I found most intriguing was the reaction of

Anonymous Books and Inspiration

James White, October 24, 2007, Islam

Friday evening an important difference between Muslims and Christians came to light in the debate in Seattle. It is a difference I highlighted in the Biola debate as well. Muslims and Christians have very different views of what inspiration means, and how it manifests itself in Scripture. Of course, I am speaking only about Christians here in the historical sense,

Post-Debate Review

James White, October 23, 2007, The Dividing Line

Back in the saddle for the Dividing Line today. Reviewed the events of the past week, including the break-in, the conference, and the debate. Actually ran out of time, surprisingly! So, as promised, the post-debate review, etc., on the DL!

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