James White, Author at Alpha and Omega Ministries

Oh My. Dave Hunt on God’s Decree (or Lack Thereof)

James White, May 2, 2007, Reformed Apologetics

I have been saying often in my review of Steve Gregg’s materials that I truly see no consistent reason why Mr. Gregg is not an Open Theist. Don’t get me wrong, I’m glad he isn’t, but the problem is, he really has no consistent reason why he is not. His theology of man’s will, and his theology of God’s creatorship,

τεταγμένοι, Self-disposed, Reflexive Pronouns, and Dave Hunt, Oh My!

James White, May 1, 2007, The Dividing Line

Dove into Acts 13:48 and Steve Gregg’s presentation on the text today on the Dividing Line. Spent the first half hour or so exegeting the text, then played Mr. Gregg’s comments, then took a quick call at the end on Dave Hunt. Get out your Bible and get ready to take notes!

On the Persecution of Christians

James White, April 30, 2007, Christian Worldview

I read this shocking report that goes into very graphic and difficult detail concerning the torture and murder of three Christians by Muslims in Turkey just a few weeks ago. The press had not seen fit to reveal the scope of the horrific abuse heaped upon these believers by these young men, nor the continued persecution, bigotry, and hatred shown

Mormonism Cross-Exam

James White, April 30, 2007, Mormonism

I had never met a Mormon scholar before with an earring, to be honest, but Dr. Dennis Potter broke new ground for me. Dr. Potter is a graduate from Notre Dame, and we debated about four years ago at the University of Utah. The discussion is focused primarily upon the nature of the gospel, God’s grace, etc. Note the last

The Mindset of Militant Islam: Kill the “Cross-Worshippers”

James White, April 26, 2007, Islam

I was following some links this morning and came across this article. Notice the use of the phrase “cross-worshippers.” The rejection of the atonement found in scholastic and historic Islam becomes pure hatred in this form of militant Islam. What is more, it blinds its adherents, since, obviously, the vast majority of Westerners have no love for the cross, no

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Greetings from Anchorage!

James White, April 26, 2007, Personal

Just a quick hello from sunny, but rather cool (32 this morning–I saw folks in short sleeves), Anchorage, Alaska. I’ve been pretty busy since I got here, so I have not had a chance to do much on line. I have had a wonderful time with the brethren here, and will be speaking again this evening on developing a proper

Audience Questions from the Priesthood Debate

James White, April 25, 2007, Roman Catholicism

This debate is also available on Sermon Audio.

The Caners Get It Right

James White, April 23, 2007, Islam

Despite Ergun Caner’s “Calvinists are worse than Muslims” statement (which he has yet to withdraw, modify, or apologize for), the following article, which contains an article from Emir Caner found in the Baptist Press, is an important read. The pressure to see Allah and Jehovah as merely two different names for the same God is great, especially in the missionary

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A Monday Radio Free Geneva!

James White, April 23, 2007, The Dividing Line

Well, I surely was not planning on this, but I wanted to address statements made by Steve Gregg in the last of the nine mp3 files I have downloaded. But since I am about to head out of town, I had to rush into the studio and record quickly. I address various errors in particular on the topic of Greek

Closing Statement, Sola Scriptura Debate, 1999, San Diego

James White, April 23, 2007, Roman Catholicism

This debate is available here in mp3 format

LDS Debate in Salt Lake City

James White, April 21, 2007, Mormonism

I do not just do debates with Roman Catholics. In fact, we have done a number of debates in Salt Lake City. Here is the cross-examination period from a debate on the effect of Adam’s fall with Dr. Gilbert Scharffs, the author of the LDS response to the “GodMakers” film, a long time professor and LDS theologian. I had more

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Steve Gregg Earns a Radio Free Geneva

James White, April 20, 2007, The Dividing Line

I was riding this morning, pressing on with listening to the 13.5 hours worth of lectures delivered by Steve Gregg on Calvinism, when I decided to do another Radio Free Geneva episode. Since I did not get into the office till late in the afternoon, I had to record it without webcasting it, hence, no announcement here on the blog

Today on the Dividing Line: Radio Free Geneva

James White, April 19, 2007, The Dividing Line

Had a most enjoyable time on the program today reviewing various elements of the presentations made by Steve Gregg in support of synergism over against monergism. I trust I was fair, yet firm, and that the clips I played were of sufficient length to accurately portray Gregg’s position on the topics addressed. I only got to John 6:37, and will

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Don’t Forget Today’s Radio Free Geneva!

James White, April 19, 2007, The Dividing Line

Don’t forget! Today’s program is a special Radio Free Geneva featuring the examination of Steve Gregg’s presentations on Calvinism, in particular, on John 6:37 and Romans 9:19-20. Be listening! Here’s a bit of a preview. Steve Gregg comments on Romans 1:18 and the suppression of truth. Notice that not all men suppress the truth! Some are inclined toward it! This

The rC Campaign Presses Downward

James White, April 19, 2007, Reformed Apologetics

Ever intent upon demonstrating that the “r” part of “rC” is a meaningless addition, the boys of the oxymoronic blog have provided some hum-dingers of late. Both Kevin Johnson and Tim Enloe have used the “post something that is ultra nasty and names names and demonstrates we are as sectarian as they come and detest conservative Calvinists with a passion

Is LaHaye For Real?

James White, April 18, 2007, Simply Silly

I wonder if I could get Tim LaHaye to write a foreword for one of my books? Remember this piece of incredible insight written for Dave Hunt’s What Love is This? “This book could well be the most important book written in the twenty-first century for all evangelical Christians to read.” Think about that one for a moment. So today

C. Gordon Olson and Ephesians 1:11

James White, April 18, 2007, Reformed Apologetics

C. Gordon Olson needs to be held to the standard his own writings have placed upon him. As we have begun noting, Olson seems to view himself as one with sufficient basis to overthrow the consensus translations of all major English translations of the Bible as long as it fits into his “mediate theology,” i.e., his particular brand of synergism.

The Virginia Tech Massacre then the Ally/Licona Debate

James White, April 17, 2007, The Dividing Line

Today I began with a brief discussion of the Virginia Tech massacre and then transitioned into more of the Ally/Licona debate, then took a call on Markan priority. Also! On the DL for Thursday….A Radio Free Geneva Episode! Surely, Jerry Falwell’s comments from a few days ago are not worthy of an entire RFG edition, but there is more. Over

Lies, Lies, and More Lies

James White, April 17, 2007, General Apologetics

Here is the last clip I will post from this portion of tape I found. If you listen carefully, you will get a good idea of how dishonest the SSC is. You will also hear Rich and I chatting as well. First, it is a lie that I wish to be the “elder” of the Mormons, take Joseph Smith’s place,

Jerry Falwell Identifies Calvinism as Heresy

James White, April 16, 2007, Reformed Apologetics

The irony, of course, is that not only does Falwell demonstrate tremendous inconsistency in his own presentation, and in reference to his statements of the past, but he does so at an institution that is constantly attacking Reformed theologians as “hyper-Calvinists,” while he himself is the one illustrating the nature of what it means to be “hyper” by identifying the

I Love Gail Kiplinger!

James White, April 16, 2007, General Apologetics

So the Mormons are streaming out of the Conference Center, heading for lunch. Thousands of folks passing right by you. And what do you preach? Well, if you are one of the members of the Street Screeching Cult, you preach about…King James White, of course! Oh, and you have some poor deluded soul smile while wearing a bald cap and

Some More of the “Preaching” of the Street Screechers

James White, April 15, 2007, General Apologetics

A few days ago I was rummaging around through some old video tapes and found one marked “SLC Street Preachers.” It contains 34 minutes of video from the second year the SSC was in Salt Lake, including the infamous “I Love Gail Kiplinger!” portion I played on the DL when we got back. As I listened to it I was

C. Gordon Olson and the Many “Mistranslated” Texts on Calvinism

James White, April 15, 2007, Reformed Apologetics

C. Gordon Olson is one of the better known opponents of Reformed theology today. He is an instructor at Liberty University. This past week a student contacted me (and I assure you, I will not be divulging the student’s name, for obvious reasons) with questions about the things Olson is teaching in class, and in particular, his claim that many

OK, This is Just Cool

James White, April 14, 2007, Reformed Apologetics

I was just about to head out for the night after finishing up the Olson blog article (above) when someone said, “I just watched this clip on GodTube, and you might find it interesting.” So I clicked on it. And I sat there watching, with this odd feeling. “Man, that sounds…familiar.” And the more I watched the more I realized…I

Speaking of Penal Substitution

James White, April 13, 2007, Pastoral Theology

I saw this website a few weeks ago. Unfortunately, the US version of the book won’t be out till July. It looks like excellent “supplementary reading” for the October class from what I can see. The UK price is up there…£17 + shipping is pretty steep! But it is good to know faithful men are standing in the gap in

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And Thus Spoke Angelz, and Verily, the Great Ship Sank

James White, April 12, 2007, Tomb Issues

The Ever Humble, Ever Less Orthodox Paul Owen…UPDATED

James White, April 12, 2007, General Apologetics

While believers were attempting to explain the concept of substitutionary atonement, penal satisfaction, etc., to an atheist, good ol’ Paul Owen, former (sorry, not enough room to fill this list in anymore), pops in to help out: I don’t agree with “penal substitution” because God would simply not punish His Son for the sins of others. Christ was given up

Jesus Tomb Film Scholars Backtrack?

James White, April 12, 2007, Tomb Issues

I must have been sent half a dozen or more links to this article in the Jerusalem Post. While it is interesting, it is nothing new. Just the media begrudgingly admitting what we were saying from the start, actually, and what I documented in From Toronto to Emmaus. Specifically, we well know that Bovon and Matheson have, from even before

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

Brief Discussion of Comments from C. Gordon Olson, then Licona/Ally Debate

James White, April 12, 2007, The Dividing Line

Started off with a brief discussion of some comments from C. Gordon Olson, and then went to the Licona/Ally debate on the death and resurrection of Christ from 2004. Discussed apologetic methodology differences at the start, and then went into Shabir’s opening presentation.

A Test for Your Listening Skills — Part III

James White, April 12, 2007, Jehovah's Witnesses

The next question is based upon the Carmen Christi of Philippians 2:5-11. You might find my article on this text from the CRI Journal useful, found here. The issue can be summarized in this section from my article: But how was this action of making Himself “nothing” accomplished? It is just here that we must listen to this hymn from

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