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Pulpit & Pen, Sam Shamoun, TR Onlyism, Oh My!

, , CBGM, Church History, Exegesis, General Apologetics, Islam, King James Onlyism, Reformed Apologetics, Textual Issues, The Dividing Line, TROnlyism

Pull the pin, toss the grenade, here we go! I can’t even write out the weird confluence of issues and topics that somehow led to connections between P&P, Sam Shamoun, and TR Onlyism today—but we dove into it! 90 minutes worth with a lot of discussion of a wide variety of issues. Here is the YouTube link: Live Video Stream

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Woke History and Critical Theory, David Allen and Romans 8, TR Only Mythology

, , CBGM, Christian Worldview, Church History, Exegesis, General Apologetics, Persecution, Post-Evangelicalism, Racialism, Reformed Apologetics, Textual Issues, The Dividing Line, TROnlyism

Did a jumbo (90 minute) edition today starting off with the culture-destroying impact of critical theory and cultural Marxism. Then we moved on to an article by David Allen responding to those pushing back on his comments about the atonement and especially Romans 8:31-34. We finished up looking at some portions of Taylor DeSoto’s article asserting that unless you hold

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A First Century Witness to Justification By Faith Followed by Open Phones

, , Church History, Exegesis, Pastoral Theology, Reformed Apologetics, Reformed Baptist Issues, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

Spent time at the start of the program looking at the witness of Clement’s epistle to the Corinthians from the first century to the doctrine of sola fide, and then took phone calls on a number of different topics including the gifts in 1 Corinthians. Here is the YouTube link: Live Video Stream

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Offering Incense to Caesar: Are You Ready?

, , Atheism, Christian Worldview, Church History, Exegesis, General Apologetics, Homosexuality, Islam, Post-Evangelicalism, Racialism, Reformed Apologetics, The Dividing Line

Covered a bunch of topics today on the program—a few announcements about the upcoming debates in Salt Lake City and in Australia started us off. Then we looked at some comments from Bassam Zawadi regarding the view of some Christian apologists of the Bible and the resurrection. Also looked through Romans 8:31-34 in response to Dr. David Allen’s assertion that

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A Ton of Important Stuff But Too Long for a Title!

, , Church History, Exegesis, General Apologetics, Islam, Mormonism, Pauline Studies, Racialism, Reformed Apologetics, Roman Catholicism, Textual Issues, The Dividing Line, TROnlyism

Started off noting that the entire social justice issue has been declared to be a non-issue today—so thankful we will never have to talk about it again! Then we looked at a little Kyle James Howard (that always gets you smiling), and then moved on to more important things. Responded to Bassam Zawadi on a post he wrote about Christian

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JD Greear, Homosexuality, Michael Licona, Certainty and Assurance

, , Atheism, Christian Worldview, General Apologetics, Homosexuality, Post-Evangelicalism, Reformed Apologetics, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

Started off looking at JD Greear’s blog article, which reflected pretty much what he had said in a sermon back during the winter, regarding homosexuality.  Then looked at a tweet from Jonathan Merritt, replied to by Brian Zahnd, on the accusation of “idolatry of the family.”  Then we moved on to play a portion of a video from Mike Licona

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Debate Reports from South Africa: Graeme Codrington, Ayoob Karim, Yusuf Ismail

, , General Apologetics, Homosexuality, Islam, Jehovah's Witnesses, Personal, Reformed Apologetics, The Dividing Line

Spent 75 minutes going over the trip to South Africa and the debates we did, with special emphasis upon an article Graeme Codrington wrote in response to our debate on the marriage issue in Johannesburg.  Showed pictures, told the story of my “chance” (hahaha) encounter with one of Jehovah’s Witnesses in the darkness at sunrise at the end of the

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Marty Sampson’s Instagram Article, Faithfulness, and then 30 Minutes of Open Phones

, , Atheism, Christian Worldview, Exegesis, General Apologetics, Jehovah's Witnesses, Pastoral Theology, Pauline Studies, Post-Evangelicalism, Reformed Apologetics, Roman Catholicism, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

Apostasy isn’t a fun topic, but a necessary one, so we talked about Marty Sampson’s leaving the faith, walked through his Instagram post, talked about Paul’s experience with Demas, etc. for about an hour.  Then we opened the phones for 30 minutes with calls on lots of topics including Roman Catholicism. Here is the YouTube link: Live Video Stream The

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Joshua Harris’ Rainbow Adventure, Religious Freedom, Critical Theory, and the Founders Trailer

, , General Apologetics, Godly Disciplines, Musings, Pastoral Theology, Persecution, Personal, Post-Evangelicalism, Racialism, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

Spent some time looking at Joshua Harris’ swing into the LGBTQ world, then looked at issues of religious freedom, critical theory, and that whole area of rapid development.  Then I got into the Founders Trailer for “By What Standard,” developments since the program from Colorado, my complete face-plant error in not knowing any of the relevant background (or players), what

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Apostasy: a New Testament Consideration

, , Godly Disciplines, Pastoral Theology, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

Took the hour to look at the subject of false faith, apostasy, etc., today on the program in light of the Joshua Harris situation.  Not a pleasant topic, but one found right in the fabric of Scripture, and hence one that must be understood. Here is the YouTube link: Live Video Stream The Dividing Line is on YouTube video. Our

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An In-Depth Look at Ephesians 1

, , Exegesis, Pastoral Theology, Pauline Studies, Reformed Apologetics, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

Spent the hour looking closely at the background and meaning of Ephesians 1:3-11 in light of objections to Reformed theology. Sometimes, you just want to let Scripture be Scripture.  Enjoy! Here is the YouTube link: Live Video Stream The Dividing Line is on YouTube video. Our YouTube channel also provides videos of most of the debates that Dr. White has

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“By What Standard” Trailer, the 11th Commandment, and the CT Outrage Machine

, , Christian Worldview, Post-Evangelicalism, Racialism, Reformed Apologetics, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

Weighed in today on the controversy that managed to explode without my participation whatsoever on Tuesday related to the By What Standard trailer from Founders Ministries.  Addressed the trailer, the topics, the 11th commandment, and the critical theory movement that has made such massive inroads into the thinking not only of our society but the church as well. Here is

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Radio Free Geneva: Mark Driscoll, Michael Brown, Tony Hutson

, , Radio Free Geneva, The Dividing Line

A jumbo edition of Radio Free Geneva today, first looking at Mark Driscoll’s recent webcast on “Calvinism,” then looking at Michael Brown’s comments on Calvinism and God’s character.  I addressed my comments directly to Michael, so I hope he will watch and consider my replies.  Finally we played a few minutes from Tony Hutson. Yes, he mentioned Calvinism, but just

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Critical Theory in the Church, the “Transient Text,” and Open Phones

, , Christian Worldview, Church History, Exegesis, General Apologetics, Gospel/Jesus Studies, Pastoral Theology, Post-Evangelicalism, Racialism, Textual Issues, The Dividing Line, TROnlyism

Discussed a pastor who asked a couple to apologize for theoretical ancestral racism (killed the church plant), looked a bit at Robert Truelove’s opening chapter on “the Transient text,” and then took phone calls on a wide variety of topics, including the blasphemy of the Holy Spirit.  Just over an hour in length.  And don’t forget, we will be doing

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All Authority is Given to the Risen Christ, Immaturity is Now the Rage, the Jenkins Piece on Sovereign

, , Christian Worldview, Exegesis, Homosexuality, Musings, Persecution, Post-Evangelicalism, Racialism, Reformed Apologetics, The Dividing Line

Started out with a brief study on Matthew 28:19-20 and the incredible words of Jesus, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth.”  Do we really believe that?  It matters. Then I looked at the plague of immaturity in Western culture, tying together three different threads in current events.  Then I briefly looked at an RNS

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More Moore, Tim Staples Speaks Synergism, Steven Anderson and the RBs, Phone Calls, Thoughts on Growth and Change

, , Exegesis, General Apologetics, Homosexuality, King James Onlyism, Persecution, Personal, Racialism, Reformed Apologetics, Reformed Baptist Issues, Textual Issues, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters, TROnlyism

A little over 90 minutes today looking at Beth Moore’s article released over the weekend first, then moving on to Tim Staples sounding very much like our synergistic friends in his argumentation.  Then we looked at the cooperation of some (to me) local Reformed Baptists with Steven Anderson and how odd that is, took two phone calls (one on spiritual

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The View from Capernaum+

The View from Capernaum

, , Misc

Certain things stick with you about your first visit to Israel.  For me, this view out across the Sea of Galilee from Capernaum is important.  I had just led a study on John 6, fittingly, and took a few moments to snap some pictures to remember.  This is the very beach, 2000 years removed, that the men would have pulled

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Beth Moore Sort Of Explains…But Not Really

, , Christian Worldview, Exegesis, Godly Disciplines, Homosexuality, Post-Evangelicalism, Theology Matters

Given I spent a good bit of time yesterday going over the words Beth Moore originally wrote on the subject of homosexuality and then had removed recently I think today’s article she posted should be read carefully and fairly.  I will be brief at this point: Mrs. Moore must know by now that there is nowhere to hide on this

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2020 Alpha and Omega Ministries/Apologia Israel Cruise Announced, Then the Beth Moore Homosexuality Saga

, , Homosexuality, Racialism, The Dividing Line

Started off talking with Cathy Kang, President of Sovereign Cruises about the 2020 Cruise to Rome, Ephesus, Athens, and Israel!  Yes, it is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to visit these incredible locations with teaching on site (and on ship) from James White and Jeff Durbin.  Read all about it here, and make sure to contact Sovereign if you have any questions

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The Nashville Statement, the PCA, and a Whole Lot More

, , Abortion, Christian Worldview, General Apologetics, Homosexuality, Persecution, Post-Evangelicalism, Racialism, The Dividing Line

Spent a good bit of time today looking at the Nashville Statement in light of the Revoice/PCA/Greg Johnson situation last week.  What is ahead for the PCA? For all of us?  Also looked at some comments from Dr. Jamin Hubner on the same section of the Nashville Statement. Looked at some Bradly Mason claims, looked at a few other tweets,

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De-Platformed by Dan DeWitt, the Influence of History, Receiving the Received Text

, , Church History, Godly Disciplines, Islam, King James Onlyism, Mormonism, Persecution, Personal, Racialism, Textual Issues, The Dividing Line, TROnlyism

We dealt with the accusations of Dr. Dan DeWitt, Research Fellow of the ERLC, calling for him to substantiate, or withdraw, his statements.  Then we looked at how we are all influenced by the history that came before us, whether we see it or not.  Had a little fun with Dr. Mohler and Whataburger and dodgeball, and then spent the

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The Tweet Heard Around the World: Explained, Defended, Vindicated, and What it Means to the Church+

The Tweet Heard Around the World: Explained, Defended, Vindicated, and What it Means to the Church

, , Abortion, Offense, Post-Evangelicalism, Racialism, The Dividing Line

Went a little over 90 minutes today on my Saturday morning tweet that broke the Internet.  Had to deal with a whole lot of issues that came to light as a result.  Leave it to me to combine ethnicity and abortion in a single tweet! But it was important, and remains important, after all the dust settles.  Here is the

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