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Last Thursday on the Dividing Line

James White, December 3, 2007, The Dividing Line

Since I left early Friday morning, no one put up the links to the program from last Thursday! So, as I have but a few moments before heading back to the airport to head out yet again (please pray for the ministry being done this week), let me note that I took some time to address a very long, but

November 29, 2007

James White, November 29, 2007, The Dividing Line

The Only Begotten of the Father in the Flesh: Mormonism’s Embarrassing Theology (#2)

James White, November 29, 2007, Mormonism

Nineteenth Century Teachings Since it is said that this doctrine is primarily found in the nineteenth century, we should take the time to find out if those LDS leaders that modern apologists admit speculated on this topic were, in fact, saying, This is my speculation and opinion only, or whether in fact they taught this doctrine as a divine truth,

The Only Begotten of the Father in the Flesh: Mormonism’s Embarrassing Theology

James White, November 28, 2007, Mormonism

Mormonism continues to show great shame for its own roots and its own history, resulting in the (dishonest) rewriting of its own history. One of the most embarrassing teachings of the LDS Church and its leaders has to do with the teaching that Jesus is the physical offspring of Elohim, the Father, who likewise has a physical body. That is,

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Monotheistic and Polytheistic Faith

James White, November 27, 2007, The Dividing Line

Well, it was a mighty big day…and I do mean BIG day…on the DL, since I was joined by none other than the one and only Mylo Hatzenbuhler to talk about his brand new album, A Very Mylo Christmas. Oh my, what a privilege to once again get a chance to talk to such a huge star! Oh, yeah, and

To the Praise of His Glorious Grace

James White, November 25, 2007, Theology Matters

Theology matters. The substance of what God in His infinite wisdom has revealed to His creatures is the marrow of the joy of the believer’s heart—and mind. Theology matters because theology is possible because of God’s initiative in revelation. What God reveals is, by definition, important, central, vital, life-changing, heart-enrapturing, for all in whom the Spirit dwells. And thanks be

Go Read This from Phil Johnson

James White, November 23, 2007, Christian Worldview

When you hear someone saying what you’ve been saying it makes you go, “See, I told you so!” This article by Phil Johnson is a great read. How many times have our regular readers and listeners heard me lamenting the insatiable desire on the part of “the academy” to be loved by, respected by, the world, and the resultant train-wreck

Can Paul Be Trusted? Ali Ataie vs.Sound Christian Scholarship (#7)

James White, November 23, 2007, Islam

A few months ago I began responding to Ali Ataie’s attack upon the Apostle Paul. I took a brief break because of the Seattle trip, and since I have returned from Seattle, I have been overwhelmed with upcoming duties, teaching, Arabic and the like. But I have a full list of blog articles that are “in progress” and “still need

Shame On You!

James White, November 22, 2007, Mail Bag

Dr. White, After reading a few articles on your site about Catholicism, I have decided that your anti-Cahtolic bigotry has clouded your reasoning. You reject Church authority for the interpretation of scripture, yet on what basis do you determine what Scripture teaches? Your own? Like Luther, you have allowed your ego and bias to determine what scripture says, layering it

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A Few Thanksgiving Thoughts

James White, November 21, 2007, Personal

Just a few quick thoughts on giving thanks as we all prepare (at least in the United States!) for the Thanksgiving holiday. To those elsewhere…well, if you don’t have such a holiday, my condolences, and if you celebrate it at a different time, well, come back and read this then! I would first like to thank La Shawn Barber for

<i>Pulpit Crimes</i> the Topic of Pilgrim Radio Interview

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Pulpit Crimes the Topic of Pilgrim Radio Interview

James White, November 20, 2007, Misc

Bill Feltner did a really in-depth interview with me on my book, Pulpit Crimes, for airing on the Pilgrim Radio Network. The program will air 11/27&28 at 2am, 12:04pm, and 9:04pm.

ELCA

James White, November 20, 2007, The Dividing Line

We were just flooded with calls today…ok, we didn’t get any. Must be that Skype thing! So I yammered on and on about…stuff, like, the ELCA ordaining a practicing lesbian, the Rome/Orthodox “Ravenna Document,” Shabir Ally’s misuse of a passing comment by E.P. Sanders, and some comments from Tozer on how modern folks invent new versions of Jesus. All in

Reformed Baptist Academic Press On Line

James White, November 19, 2007, Reformed Baptist Issues

My brothers at the Reformed Baptist Academic Press are now on line with some very useful offerings. You can take a look at their catalog here.

Major News from Salt Lake City

James White, November 18, 2007, Mormonism

This is some of the biggest news I’ve seen coming out of Mormonism in quite some time. Here is the Salt Lake Tribune article (ht: TC). Changing a single word in the introduction to the Book of Mormon may not seem like a huge thing to most folks, but it is the word that is changed that says a lot.

A Clear and Perspicuous Book?

James White, November 17, 2007, Islam

Since the Seattle debate Shabir Ally and I have been posting various commentaries on elements of the debate. Obviously, Shabir has had more time to be doing this than I have, but we have both posted some rather lengthy commentary on particular points. I will continue to comment as time allows, but I am certain I will not be able

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

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