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On Reading in Context and Questions for the LU Board of Trustees

James White, March 5, 2010, Islam

I’ve been hearing rumblings on the net since I posted the “you don’t do Muslim prayers in bathrooms” article that, “Oh, but you can!” It is truly amazing the lengths to which folks are willing to go. I have seen people saying you can do so in your prison cell, for example. Wonderful. Ergun Caner was not in prison (no

Doing Salah in the Bathroom

James White, March 4, 2010, Islam

It does not take a Muslim scholar to figure out that saying any of the daily prayers in a bathroom would be forbidden. When I mentioned the idea to my wife yesterday, she immediately said, “What? Surely that isn’t allowed!” Given that my wife has never studied Islam, I can only assume it is a given that Islam would not

Calls, Calls, and More Calls, on the DL

James White, March 4, 2010, The Dividing Line

It was a caller-driven show today. I had cued up some Robert Price material, but the calls started early and kept coming. We even took some Skype calls for the first time (the sound quality is amazing!). Covered a very, very wide range of topics, from divorce and remarriage to preparing for apologetics, the meaning of true forgiveness, etc. Something

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What I Am Looking at During the DL

James White, March 4, 2010, The Dividing Line

Thought I’d share with you what I’m looking at while doing the Dividing Line:

The Trinity on the Janet Mefferd Show

James White, March 4, 2010, Reformed Apologetics

I had a great time on the Janet Mefferd Show yesterday, discussing the nature of the Trinity. Even had a Jewish apologist caller, which proved interesting. You can listen to Janet’s show here.

Benedict XVI Agreeing (in part) with Luther and Pastor David King

TurretinFan, March 4, 2010, Roman Catholicism

Benedict XVI (B16) has written a book called “Principles of Catholic Theology.” It is something he published while a Cardinal and prefect of the “Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith” (the modern name of the Inquisition). This book raises several points of interest as to B16’s view of Luther and his view of the church fathers. The following post

Mortal and Venial Sins?

James White, March 4, 2010, Roman Catholicism

Pastor David King, co-author of the three-volume set titled Holy Scripture: The Ground and Pillar of our Faith, has been spending a great deal of time in the years since the publication of that work continuing his work of cataloging patristic citations that are relevant to Rome’s claims and dogmas. He just posted the following in our chat channel: Basil

When Islam Reigns Supreme

James White, March 3, 2010, Islam

Islamabad (AsiaNews) – A court in Kasur district, Punjab, convicted a Christian couple, Munir Masih and Ruqqiya Bibi, to 25 years in prison. According to the Centre for Legal Aid Assistance and Settlement (CLAAS), judge Ajmal Hussein convicted the couple for touching the Qur’an without washing their hands. Munir Masih and Ruqqiya Bibi were released on bail last January, but

The Southern Baptist Convention, Ergun Caner, and 1 John 5:1

James White, March 2, 2010, The Dividing Line

But not quite in that order, thankfully. A lengthy call took up most of the program, focused upon the Caner situation and the need for simple integrity in being honest about what you say in the field of apologetics. A caller at the end shifted the topic to 1 John 5:1. I’m a bit surprised at the responses I have

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For My Friends in the Kansas Area

James White, March 2, 2010, Misc

Present with the Lord … in Purgatory?

TurretinFan, March 2, 2010, Roman Catholicism

Over at Catholic Convert, pilgrimage peddler Steve Ray has a post arguing that a certain frequently cited Scripture does not dictate against Purgatory, that other Scripture does teach Purgatory, and that Purgatory involves being in the presence of the Lord (link to post). In the following analysis, we’ll consider his arguments piece by piece:

Ways to Contact Us on the DL Today

James White, March 2, 2010, The Dividing Line

I mentioned last evening that we are going to be doing some new things on the DL today. First, I will have Twitter up, so you can contact me with your questions at @DrOakley1689. Then, we will be trying to use Skype today as well. Here is the Skype address: dividing.line. That’s how you can get in with your call.

A Busy Few Weeks Headed My Way!

James White, March 1, 2010, Misc

I really need to fire my secretary. Well, that’s me, actually. I am home for barely a week before heading to Greenville, then home for only two days before heading to Leavenworth, Kansas! Talk about a busy start to March. In any case, I am looking ahead to the debate with Robert Price at the CRI National Conference in May

Is 1 John 5:10 Relevant to the Ordo Salutis and 1 John 5:1/2:29, and 4:7?

James White, March 1, 2010, Reformed Apologetics

An evidently anti-Reformed textual critic has posted a brief criticism of using 1 John 5:1 as a text relevant to the ordo salutis and in particular to the relationship of saving faith and regeneration (though both terms appear in the text). Anyone who knows the identity of this blogger please let me know, I’d be interested in knowing. I have

1 John 5:1, Exegesis, Regeneration and Saving Faith, and Brian Brodersen

James White, February 26, 2010, Reformed Apologetics

John Piper on 1 John 5:1 (My Comments to Come Later)

James White, February 26, 2010, Reformed Apologetics

I am rendering a video right now on 1 John 5:1 in response to Brian Brodersen of Calvary Chapel. But it is taking a while, I have ministry this evening, packing, etc., so while I really hope to get it posted before I head home tomorrow, I can’t make any promises. Till then, some commentary on the text Pastor Brodersen

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A Response to Dr. Ergun Caner, President, Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary

James White, February 26, 2010, Islam

Previous to my leaving for ministry in London, England, I was contacted by a Muslim who has invested a good deal of time documenting problems with the claims of Dr. Ergun Mehmet Caner, President of Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary. I had initially heard from this young man when I had put out a general call for information on how I

The Pastor’s Perspective Continues to Duck the Text

James White, February 25, 2010, Misc

Just a quick note as it is moving toward 1am here in London. I just listened to the 2/25 edition of the Pastor’s Perspective program. A caller asked the question that I had suggested on Wednesday’s DL, specifically, how do these synergists explain the picture of regeneration found in Ezekiel 36 where God takes out the heart of stone and

Richard Dawkins Discovers His Adoring Followers Are NASTY

James White, February 25, 2010, Christian Worldview

I had to chuckle at this one this morning. Dawkins has attracted to himself adoring followers, but they are nasty adoring followers. I have noted that a single video I did criticizing Dawkins’ childish response to a questioner years ago has garnered not only one of the largest totals of views of all of my videos, but the nastiest, vilest

Cardinal George: Mormons and Roman Catholics Acknowledge “Common Reference Point in the Person and the Gospel of Jesus Christ”

James White, February 25, 2010, Mormonism

Snow fell on central Hades and icicles formed on the fringes of the Lake of Fire as “His Eminence Francis Cardinal George, O.M.I.” visited BYU and spoke of the relationship between Rome and Salt Lake City. Here is a portion of the story: He also lauded the growing relationship between the Catholic Church and The Church of Jesus Christ of

Today on a Wednesday DL from London

James White, February 24, 2010, The Dividing Line

Did a Wednesday morning edition of the DL from London today, starting off with a few brief comments about the “Circle the Wagons, Shoot Anyone Who Moves” attitude of folks like Peter Lumpkins in reference to the Ergun Caner situation (did he really debate Abdul Saleeb—which means “Servant of the Cross”?), reported on the debate Monday evening, and the two

Debate: Can We Trust The Trinity? Dr. Anthony Buzzard, London, 2/23/2010

James White, February 23, 2010, Debate

https://youtu.be/SY7_EtcIeOQ

A Wednesday DL Tomorrow: and Brian Brodersen Responds

James White, February 23, 2010, The Dividing Line

We will be doing one DL this week, tomorrow, Wednesday, at 11am MST (6pm for me here in London!). We will be really pushing the envelope this time: Rich has installed the new webcasting unit, and I will be doing the program via Skype. Hence, we have maximized the possibilities of utter failure! But, we will press forward anyway! I

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The Cost of Following Christ—Indeed

James White, February 23, 2010, Personal

I would like to thank Doug McMasters and the folks at TRC for getting me through morning rush hour traffic in London this morning to the studios of Premier Christian Radio for my two programs with Justin Brierley. These were my fourth and fifth appearances on the Unbelievable program, and I really enjoyed my time with Justin. The first program

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A Wonderful Evening of Debate at Trinity Road Chapel

James White, February 22, 2010, Islam

I have just returned to my hotel after a wonderful evening of debate at Trinity Road Chapel in London. We had a wonderful turn out for the debate between myself and Abdullah al Andalusi on the subject of the Christian and Islamic positions on the nature of God. Abdullah and I had engaged that topic on the Unbelievable Radio Program

Debate, The Trinity, Abdullah al Andalusi, London, 2/22/2010

James White, February 22, 2010, Debate

https://youtu.be/hI5AiO_UCz0 https://youtu.be/huWBLAXqeGw

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Christianity and Islam: the Nature of God

James White, February 21, 2010, Misc

Working on my presentation for tomorrow evening:

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The Oddest Things Happen When I’m in London

James White, February 21, 2010, Simply Silly

Remember back in November of 2008 when I was last here in the UK? What happened while I was gone? The John 3:16 Conference and the wild-eyed (and oft refuted) allegations against me of being a “hyper Calvinist,” etc. So what happens this time while I am here teaching and preaching (picture at right from yesterday afternoon’s lecture at Trinity

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Quick Note from London

James White, February 20, 2010, Personal

Greetings from the other side of the pond! Have had a wonderful time with the fine folks at Trinity Road Chapel the past two days, and look forward to ministering the Word tomorrow in both services. Monday and Tuesday will be “crunch time” with the debate with Abdullal al Andalusi Monday night, and the two Unbelievable radio programs Tuesday morning,

As If Made to Order as an Illustration

James White, February 18, 2010, Roman Catholicism

This morning I saw that James Swan had blogged a portion of a Karl Keating e-mail. It caught my attention, partly because I think someone removed me from the CA fund-raising e-mail list (I can’t say I’m upset about that), and partly because it contrasted so strongly with the attempted presentations of Rome’s beliefs common in ecumenical and apologetic websites.

On Today’s Dividing Line from London: William Lane Craig and “Mere Christianity”

James White, February 18, 2010, The Dividing Line

We didn’t let a little thing like 5,281 miles get in the way of doing the DL today. With the help of Skype (which seems to keep improving in quality), my MacBook Pro, a really decent Internet connection here in London, Rich’s work back at the office, and our faithful King of All Things Internet in Texas (we had server

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