Alpha and Omega Ministries is a Christian apologetics organization based in Phoenix, Arizona. James White, director, is a professor, having taught Greek, Systematic Theology, and various topics in the field of apologetics for numerous schools.
Today on the DL we did “Crossan 101,” an introduction, mainly in his own words, to the thought of John Dominic Crossan. Using clips from previous debates I sought to explain the presuppositions upon which he functions, and how our debate in August is going to be just a tad bit on the challenging side. Here’s the program.
I’m bummed he has chosen to leave his wife and bum around with Cheryl Crow, and oh I wish he would come to see Who it is who has blessed him with such talent…and I confess, I had hoped he’d retire after #6 and go out on top. I was uncertain he would have the “eye of the tiger” so
Apolonio Latar’s article on sola scriptura was cited on the Catholic Answers web board recently, so I thought I would, once again, go over ground that has been covered many, many times. However, in light of the fact that most Roman Catholics are unwilling to read, at least in print, the responses to their own position, it is incumbant upon
OK, what happens when the judges and legislatures of the land simply lose their collective minds? This: A man who grabbed a 14-year-old girl’s arm to chastise her after she walked in front of his car, causing him to swerve to avoid hitting her, must register as a “sex offender,” the Appellate Court of Illinois has ruled. Read the story
It has been way too long since I continued this series, and I apologize for that. One of our regulars in channel, DeoVolente, (Alan Kurschner) asked me to remember to do so, and I said, “Hey, feel free.” So, he did! And so, here’s the twenty-second in the series in response to our Islamic apologists and their comments on the
Blessed is the nation whose God is Jehovah, The people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance. (Psalm 33:12) Righteousness exalts a nation, But sin is a disgrace to people. (Pro. 14:34) The wicked freely strut about when what is vile is honored among men. (Psalm 12:8)
On the positive side: preached on 1 Cor. 1:17/1 Cor. 2:1-5 last evening at PRBC (listen/download). On the positive side: rode 27.6 miles this morning, first time on the major roads (because it’s a holiday!). Felt great to climb Thunderbird hill again (top end of 59th Ave. for those who know the area). Hadn’t seen that heart rate in
I had written: And I cannot help but contrast such a statement with Jesus’ own words, which again so strongly illustrate the contrast between the anthropocentric mind-set of Roman Catholicism (God wants to save, tries to save, but fails to save so often because He is dependent upon the cooperation of man’s will–and yes, I know, that’s Arminianism as well)
As a kid I loved to build and fly model rockets…and still do. Hardly ever get a chance to do it anymore, and many years go by without a single launch, but I went out today to try out a gift given to me, an Estes Oracle video rocket. I may link to some video it took when I get
What is the best way to hide the fact that you have been guilty of engaging in consistent ad hominem argumentation and are not, in fact, capable of a meaningful defense of your position? Of course! Accuse the other guy of everything you have done! If he says someone who is in error is “confused,” don’t look at that as
You may recall a few weeks ago I pointed out the publication by Eerdmans of a book by Robert Millet, A Different Jesus? Today a friend from Salt Lake reminded me of a book I have had on my shelf since 1991, but I had forgotten that it was co-authored by Millet. For some reason I had associated the book
Just got a note from someone pointing out that the group that “ministered in music” after the Johnny Hunt sermon in the Pastor’s Conference prior to the opening of the full Southern Baptist Convention was Geron Davis and Kindred Souls (verified here). I was asked if Geron Davis was not a Oneness Pentecostal. I honestly had no idea, so I
Part of the reason I even responded to the assertions of Patty Bonds last evening was because I knew, in light of the current spate of “Hate White” posts following the Great Debate X, one of those, probably on Envoy, who are so highly impressed with themselves, would seek to jump all over it. That would give me the opportunity
I just looked over the list of pre-pubs at Solid Ground and four of them leapt off the page at me and said, “Buy me!” No, I’m not taking a collection. These are the ones that hit me: PAUL THE PREACHER: A Popular and Practical Exposition of His Discourses and Speeches as Recorded in the Acts of the Apostles
On the DL this evening I played a clip from Johnny Hunt, one from Jerry Falwell, and then continued the review of the Adrian Roger’s Bible study on “Hyper Calvinism” (i.e., just plain ol’ Calvinism). Here’s the program. Enjoy!
I am perfectly serious…I was going to write an e-mail to Steve Camp yesterday and say, “Hey, Steve, since you are cranking out all these articles, why not just get with the program, get yourself a blog, get an RSS feed, etc., so the rest of us can keep up with you?” But, I got sidetracked. So what happens today?
“I think the belief in eternal security is the single most dangerous teaching being spread in the name of Christianity.” EnvoyEncore Now, it is very possible–in fact, highly likely–that the author of this statement on Patrick Madrid’s blog, Patty Bonds, is reacting to “once saved, always saved” as found in the likes of a Bob Wilkin. I would be shocked
For the word of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. (1 Cor. 1:18) This is directly connected to what came before: why is it that preaching the gospel with the words of wordly wisdom, with “wise speech,” speech marked by earthly wisdom, can empty
I’m sure some of the regular readers here love old books…especially new, old books, the kind Soli Deo Gloria sells. But you also know that since the market for Puritans is not exactly Jabez-sized, they can be a bit on the pricey side. So, I’m not sure how they did it, but the folks at Solid Ground have managed to
Last Sunday morning I began a series of sermons drawn from 1 Corinthians 1 and 2. Toward the end of my time I commented briefly on Paul’s words in verse 17: For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel, not in cleverness of speech, so that the cross of Christ would not be made void.
Just a quick note from Mill Valley and the campus of Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary. Taught all day today, will do so again tomorrow. Will probably keep me from doing much here on the blog. It is like 62 degrees here right now. It will be 112/113/112 the first three days I get home. What is wrong with this
I don’t know…maybe you all can figure this kind of rant out: That’s why white doesn’t post the answers to my questions on his blog. Answer the questions in the threads: Is Jesus Christ God, is the Holy Spirit God etc. He can’t answer those questions because he thinks he is a god. He is a pretex evangelist. Any obedient
I had written about two pages in response to “Crimson Catholic” but decided I just didn’t have the time this weekend to continue it. I have to fly up to Mill Valley Sunday afternoon after preaching the morning service at PRBC, tomorrow is my wedding anniversary (talk about a patient woman!), and next week I talk with Bethany House about
I am a little surprised how few know who John Dominic Crossan is, given the wide exposure he has received in the media and the large (almost 20) number of books he has written. In any case, I commented on some of his views regarding the Synoptic gospels, and the reliability of the gospel accounts in general, during our Sunday
According to one thread on the CA Forums, a small group of folks are praying the rosary for my conversion today. I mentioned this on the DL last night. And I noted then the fact that I find this extremely odd. I’m a Calvinist. I believe God can change the heart, and I’m consistent in believing that and accepting the
As if on cue Art Sippo demonstrates that not only is Angelz’ insight spot-on, but that Art is blind to his own constant use of ad-hominem. Doesn’t look like any of his friends are up to helping him see, either. He writes today:
I just got an e-mail through the website from Ryan L. in response to the blog entry below. Evidently, since Ryan didn’t call, and gave as his e-mail address notreal@fakeaddress.com, Ryan doesn’t want to hear back from me. So I won’t reproduce the e-mail. In essence, I was told that it is OK to refer to me as a rabid dog
The DL today was quite eclectic since it was almost totally caller-driven. Calls on the nature of imputation, eis at Acts 2:38, a little something about Mary, and I likewise discussed some threads on the Catholic Answers forums, including one that had just begun about praying the Rosary for me instead of calling in. Ryan L did not call, but
Most everyone has already seen this, but I thought I’d join the wave….Joel Osteen, pastor of one of the largest “evangelical” churches in all of America, was on Larry King a few nights ago. Can you just imagine Paul or John responding to these direct questions the way Osteen did? What a wonderful opportunity to present the awesome holiness of
