James White, Author at Alpha and Omega Ministries

Jim Renihan Tomorrow on the Dividing Line!

I will be joined tomorrow by Dr. Jim Renihan of the Institute for Reformed Baptist Studies at Westminster Seminary in Escondido, California. Dr. Renihan joined me in defending the resurrection in debate against John Dominic Crossan and Marcus Borg last year (as seen above). Dr. Renihan is a well known scholar of Baptist history and he will be discussing with

Another Educational Example

James White, September 20, 2006, Roman Catholicism

I happened upon a new thread at the Catholic Answers Forums about Irenaeus. Since this had come up a few days ago, I clicked on it. Once again it had to do with Irenaeus’ mistakenly trying to argue against the gnostics that Jesus had in essence recapitulated all the ages of man’s life in Himself so that he died an

Quick Update on the Catholic Forums

James White, September 20, 2006, Roman Catholicism

Thankfully, a few folks, even a few Roman Catholic folks, have spoken up and stated the obvious. Miki doesn’t see how she has given herself and her compatriots a glowing black eye by her behavior, but others do. I have been saying for months that Rome’s apologists seem to think a singular “reply” to a point is all that is

Do I Respect Islam?

James White, September 20, 2006, Islam

The Pope is making sure everyone knows he deeply respects Islam. Of course, his theology sort of demands such statements, since Rome teaches in her official documents that we “adore” the same God. Of course, I reject that statement outright. I do not adore the same God with those who reject the Incarnation, reject the cross, reject the resurrection, reject

A Listing of My Insults!

James White, September 19, 2006, Roman Catholicism

As I’m working I’m monitoring the Catholic Answers Forums, and I just saw RyanL accuse me of hypocrisy. Now, there is no end to all the things people will accuse me of, but as we are finding out, these folks are very long on accusations, very short on documentation. But at least someone tried. Here is the post. Now, let’s

I Missed This One

James White, September 19, 2006, Roman Catholicism

Not that it would have made any difference, but I might have been a little less willing to give her so much time. This was posted last evening: Back in 1992, the likes of James White and Mark Martin did alot to confuse my faith and make my reversion back to the Church all the more difficult and painful because

The Miki-Melt-Down

James White, September 19, 2006, The Dividing Line

I could not have scripted a more accurate portrayal of the mindset of so many who populate Roman Catholic web boards and forums than what was displayed on the program today. Miki called. In fact, she called an hour early, just to make sure of the time. And as you will hear on the program, I let her have all

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Less Than a Month to Go

James White, September 19, 2006, Reformed Apologetics

Less than a month till “crunch time” for me. Two major debates in three days, the first, October 16th at the Thomas Road Baptist Church on the doctrines of grace, and then, only a few days later, October 19th, on Long Island, my debate with Bill Shishko on baptism! Then I only have a few days home before I head

A Quick Hello From the Front

James White, September 18, 2006, Misc

Not much time for anything but writing, but… Miki says she will call the DL as long as I do not dominate the conversation with sophistry and anger. Yet, she has never listened to the DL, so, how would she know…oh, never mind. If you want an example of more of this kind of thing, check out the melt down

Odds and Ends

James White, September 18, 2006, Misc

I think it would be useful for thoughtful folks–you know, folks who think before they open fire, burn, or go to war–to read what Benedict XVI actually said in his talk that has resulted in such outrageously inane and violent reactions from so many. Here is the talk. Here is the relevant portion: I was reminded of all this recently,

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Signs of Judgment

James White, September 16, 2006, Christian Worldview

Gay police in the UK demonstrate hatred for the Holy Scriptures. (Can you imagine how many people would die in riots and murders across the world if such a picture appeared with the Qur’an instead of the Bible?) Firemen Punished for Refusing to Distribute Leaflets at Gay Pride March. Anyone who has seen video of these debauched events knows why

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The Amazing and Utterly Irrational Islamic Response to Benedict XVI

James White, September 15, 2006, Islam

In an amazing display of utter hypocrisy leaders in the Islamic world are demanding an apology from Pope Benedict XVI. What did the Pontiff do? He dared read a quotation from a conversation that took place in the fourteenth century. And what was the horridly offensive statement? He quoted, not as his own words, but accurately, the words of Emperor

Inconsistency?

James White, September 15, 2006, Mail Bag

James, As a long-time Catholic reader of yours, I am appalled by your recent postings of nastigrams from rude Catholics. How does it help your cause to pillory bad examples? Do you want us to conclude that these straw men characterize Catholics? Now, I know you like consistent standards. That is something I love about you. So I ask, if

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My Sincerest Thanks

James White, September 15, 2006, Personal

It is not the first time. I will never forget the feeling of walking out of a Latin class in 1989 to find that my Nissan truck had been stolen from the school parking lot. With it one of the most gorgeous, newly leather bound Greek texts I had ever owned, mouldering, to be sure, in a landfill somewhere. Then

A Miki-Less DL

James White, September 14, 2006, The Dividing Line

Well, we tried, but no Miki today! So, no uproarious entertainment, but still three great calls, all on the same topic, Roman Catholicism. We talked a lot about church history, doctrine, dogma, debates–you name it. Even addressed the “why you don’t invest time with Robert Sungenis anymore” question. It would be a great program for all my critics over at

More from our Roman Catholic Fans

James White, September 14, 2006, Roman Catholicism

My Dearest James: I met your sister not long ago and was intrigued to find out who her brother is. Incidentally, when I was young and stupid and didn’t have a proper religious education, I used to listen to you and read your books and articles–and *then* I read the Early Fathers and Eusebius and discovered the *real* truth…that you

Rosie O’Donnell Outrage

James White, September 13, 2006, Christian Worldview

You may have already heard it, but Rosie O’Donnell today said on “The View” that “radical Christianity is just as threatening as radical Islam.” Thankfully, the other women on the program were easily able to point out that her views are simply looney, which is the advantage of having a program where interaction can take place (ask Barry Lynn about

More From Pulpit Crimes

James White, September 13, 2006, Exegesis

Recall that in Acts 10:42 Peter spoke of Jesus as the judge of the living and the dead, and that this was a definitional portion of the proclamation the Lord Himself commands from His servants. Clearly, this aspect of the biblical message was vital to the first generations of the faithful, but it has fallen out of the consciousness of

Latria, Dulia and Robert Sungenis

James White, September 12, 2006, The Dividing Line

Today on the DL I discussed a response written by Robert Sungenis to a single line found in my August 21 blog entry. It has been posted on the Envoy forums and was forwarded to me by another Roman Catholic who began the e-mail with these words, “Great job Mr. White! Simply dismiss any philosophical, logical distinction between latria and

For Those Inquiring About Toronto

James White, September 11, 2006, Personal

For those needing information on next week’s conference in Toronto, here is the conference website. I will only be there a brief time, I’m afraid, as I speak only on Saturday, and will be back home by Sunday evening (in time for the evening services at PRBC). I know some bloggers are planning a get-together, I just don’t know how

Preaching on the Lord’s Day

James White, September 11, 2006, Pastoral Theology

I had the opportunity of ministering the Word this weekend at the Phoenix Reformed Baptist Church. I spoke on 1 Timothy 1:3-5 and “The Goal of Our Instruction” in the morning service. Then, since we will be rejoicing in observing the ordinance of baptism next Sunday morning, I addressed the issue of baptism, answering various questions and objections to the

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From the Mailbag

James White, September 9, 2006, Mail Bag

Anyway, I have read in many of your posts about the impossibility of justifying the Catholic latria v. dulia distinction. Maybe I’m confused about something, but this distinction seems rather obvious to me. Thomas Aquinas, for example says this about “dulia”: Wherefore dulia, which pays due service to a human lord, is a distinct virtue from latria, which pays due

This Isn’t Overly Surprising, Actually

James White, September 8, 2006, Christian Worldview

A number of years ago I remember reading about the Anglican priest who professed to be an atheist—and was allowed to continue to be an Anglican priest. So, reading a current story about an Anglican priest who converts to Hinduism and takes the name Ananda and who sacrifices to an elephant idol and yet who, it seems, will be allowed

Lynn Interviews Spong Then a Call about Jehovah’s Witnesses

James White, September 7, 2006, The Dividing Line

Finally got the Lynn/Spong interview finished today, and then spent the rest of the program discussing the Jehovah’s Witnesses with a caller from Florida.

Odds and Ends

James White, September 6, 2006, Misc

First, an “I told you so” that is not much of one. I have said many times that homosexual activists cannot allow freedom of speech or expression. Their ultimate goal is to silence anyone who would even whisper God’s standards. They do not want equal rights, they want super-rights, all based upon sexual behavior. And as long as they have

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Continuation of the Frank Page Series

James White, September 5, 2006, Reformed Apologetics

I am continuing my response to Frank Page during my Sunday School lessons at www.prbc.org, working right now very slowly and carefully through Ephesians 1, testing Page’s assertion that God predestines the how but not the who. This week we entered into the heart of the text, specifically addressing the “why” of predestination and election. So far we have found

Regarding that Citation of Calvin

James White, September 5, 2006, The Dividing Line

On the DL today a claim, made by an odd, off-beat Internet cult, came up. I promised to look into it. The cult leader enlists Calvin in his campaign to de-canonize 2 Peter (because 2 Peter refers to Paul’s writings as Scripture, and his main goal is to attack Paul and the Pauline corpus), and I was asked about this

Notes on Acts 10:42

James White, September 5, 2006, Exegesis

Here are some notes I wrote up on Acts 10:42 for the book. Now the trick is converting notes to final text. Acts 10:42 And He ordered us to preach to the people, and solemnly to testify that this is the One who has been appointed by God as Judge of the living and the dead. Let’s consider what we

Calls on Instruments in Church and More

James White, September 5, 2006, The Dividing Line

Never even started a sound clip today as our callers drove the program. First call was on the Church of Christ and the use of instruments in worship; the second was about an off-the-wall little group that denies the inspiration of the Pauline writings (involving a great deal of multi-tasking on my part–hope my replies made some sense), and the

Is Rome Really Changing? Or Have Post-Evangelicals Lost Their Foundation?

James White, September 2, 2006, Roman Catholicism

Here is an article about Pope Benedict (evidently I really dislike that name, maybe because of its association with ‘Benedict Arnold,’ as I often inadvertently replace it with “Boniface” from church history) visiting “Veronica’s Veil,” the 13th century “relic” claimed to have been used by “St. Veronica” to wipe Jesus’ face as He walked to the cross (a scene you

Dave Hunt’s Traditions then Lynn Interviews Spong

James White, September 1, 2006, The Dividing Line

Been a bit distracted! On our “let’s move it to Friday” DL I started with reviewing another Dave Hunt example of “Tradition Gone Wild!” Then we continued with Barry Lynn interviewing John Shelby Spong.

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