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Think on What has a Good Reputation

James White, January 7, 2007, Pastoral Theology

Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things (Phil. 4:8, NASB) Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable,

Roman Catholic Sympathies, Authenticities then George Bryson

James White, January 4, 2007, The Dividing Line

Started the program off with the wonderful quartet music linked below. As was noted by someone, the Mormons would love that song, too. Anyway, we then read a wonderfully kind e-mail from one of our zealous defenders of Roman Catholicism, and then looked again at some of the official statements Rome has produced in reference to Islam. Then the calls

Wow…Psalm 135:6 and John 6:44 Thrown Out…Musically

James White, January 4, 2007, Reformed Apologetics

The Calvinist Gadfly posted this. It’s…uh…wow. Be prepared.

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On this Day, 1521

James White, January 3, 2007, Roman Catholicism

This is the Papal Bull, Decet Romanum, by which Martin Luther was formally excommunicated by the Roman See. The earlier Papal Bull, Exsurge Domine, had been burned by Luther December 10, 1520. Given the paucity of cell phones in that day, it took a while for word to get to Rome of Luther’s response. Hence, on this day, January 3,

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Woops! I Meant to Post This One! But Both Are Nice

James White, January 3, 2007, Personal

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A Great Fractal Background to Start 2007

James White, January 3, 2007, Personal

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Left Behind: Tehran

James White, January 3, 2007, Islam

See, silly eschatology is catching. (ht: TC)

“The God Who Wasn’t There” Reviewed then Calls

James White, January 2, 2007, The Dividing Line

Mike O’Fallon visited us at our offices so we talked some more about cruise developments and the like to start things off. Then I played sections from Brian Flemming’s The God Who Wasn’t There and noted the horrific argumentation it presents. Also talked a bit about Tim Staples, and fielded a call on NT Wright’s view of justification.

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Think on what is Lovely

James White, January 1, 2007, Pastoral Theology

Our world is filled with ugliness. The ugliness caused by sin, caused by rebellion, by hatred of God and His truth. Ugliness caused by the perversion of God’s goodness. Destroyed relationships, ruined marriages, are ugly. Lives marred by drug abuse and alcoholism—ugly. Beautiful women living in constant debauchery, adultery and fornication–ugly. Abortion as a birth control method, greed ruining lives.

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Some Fun Stuff at the End of 2006

James White, December 30, 2006, Misc

Actually finished the challenge on the 21st, 202,000m. Given that I was gone some, I averaged right at 7800m/day. I PUMP IRON WITH THE PYROMANIACS I GOT SCHOOLED BY THE PYROMANIACS photos by Summer White

A Quick Note on Dan Corner

James White, December 29, 2006, Simply Silly

If you listened to Gene Cook’s attempted interview/discussion with Dan Corner today, you know it came to a halt when Corner began accusing Gene of editing the mp3 of the previous program. I have looked around Corner’s web-page and have not found the promised documentation of these changes (that website seriously needs help), but the one he played on the

Oneness Pentecostalism Question

James White, December 29, 2006, Mail Bag

I have some christian concerns. I see u state some strong opinions on Philips, Craig and Dean. On their doctinal stands. Yet u state they do not shove these beliefs in the face of Trinitarians. . I can’t see the Trinity or the oneness belief keeping anyone from the promise land. Why

A Thought on John 15

Colin Smith, December 29, 2006, Exegesis

One of the dangers of studying and practicing exegesis is getting so caught up in the minutiae of grammar and vocabulary that you don’t see the forest for the trees. In other words, it is easy to become so consumed with eliciting the meaning of words and phrases that you can forget to place these words and phrases within their

Gene Cook Called About His Interview with Dan Corner

James White, December 28, 2006, The Dividing Line

Had “dad duty” today (for my fellow dads who have almost 18 year old daughters—how many parts on a 1994 Probe can you replace before it qualifies as a new car?). Started off thanking Gene Cook for his plug of our cruise on The Narrow Mind and before we could get back to the George Bryson presentation the phones started

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Procrastinators Beware!

James White, December 27, 2006, Misc

I just learned that the insanely low costs for the October cruise on the Mercury will go up on 1/1/07, but, still, you can sign up with nothing more than a $50 fully refundable deposit before then! It’s time to move! I have talked to literally dozens of folks who have expressed interest in coming with us for The Cross:

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Dan Corner: Purveyor of a Savior-less Gospel

James White, December 27, 2006, Reformed Apologetics

Gene Cook did the first part of an interview with Dan Corner on his program yesterday. Here’s a link. I listened to it while riding today. It was a tremendous example of the massive contrast between viewing the gospel as a divine act, focused upon God, done to His glory, and being man-centered in your outlook. Dan Corner may be

Odds and Ends

James White, December 27, 2006, Misc

I just ordered a copy of J.R. Miller’s Come Ye Apart from Solid Ground. They are having a year end sale and this devotional in hard-back was only $7.50. Check out what they have available. Last, last, last chance to be a part of the apologetics class at Golden Gate in the Phoenix area starting next Tuesday evening. Also, for

The Blasphemy Challenge then Chuck Smith and Calvinism

James White, December 26, 2006, The Dividing Line

Started with some brief comments on The Blasphemy Challenge, Brian Flemming, The God Who Wasn’t There, etc., and then went to an eight minute clip of Chuck Smith of Calvary Chapel responding to a phone call on the subject of “Calvinism.” A truly horrific example of complete straw-man argumentation. Then Pierre called in and we once again had to go

Think on What Is Pure

James White, December 26, 2006, Pastoral Theology

“Whatever is pure.” Here we enter into a portion of the secret to Christian contentment that could profitably be addressed by a book-length treatise. We live in a day where we literally wallow in impurity. You cannot drive down a street without seeing billboards that are filthy and impure. You check the distance to the car in front of you

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Some Christmas Thoughts

James White, December 24, 2006, Misc

A number of times I have had students and staff from Liberty ask me a question something along the lines of, “So, why worry about this Calvinism stuff? Does it really matter?” Aside from the issues we addressed in our gift to the students at Liberty (found here), there is another example to be offered in answer to the question.

Paul Owen, Once Again

James White, December 23, 2006, Reformed Baptist Issues

Paul Owen, former Mormon, former evangelical, former Presbyterian, etc., has added his kind, level-headed, fair commentary to the discussion of Acts 2 over at the oxymoronic website. Before I point out the many problems in this retort (it surely gives an insight into how nonreformed Owen ever was, let alone is), do you note something about the attitude and mind-set

Another Quick Note

James White, December 22, 2006, Misc

What a wintery day here in Phoenix! A storm snuck up on us (the weather forecasters were talking about sunshine and a high of 61 right up to when the storm hit!). It’s a drizzly 44! But I love it. Anyway, two quick notes. First, there is a religion forum co-hosted by the Washington Post and Newsweek, and here you

A Quick Note to Friends/Correspondents

James White, December 22, 2006, Personal

I noticed this morning that I have fallen a good bit behind in personal electronic correspondence. There are a number of e-mails I fully intend to get to, but have not as yet, so please, if you are waiting, do not be offended. Other than my wife, everyone else has to wait in line! Normally, friends and associates get the

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Horrific Argumentation Illustration #5498

James White, December 22, 2006, Roman Catholicism

The following argumentation appears in Patrick Madrid’s Does the Bible Really Say That? under the topic of…infant baptism. Some argue that the command to repent in Acts 2 means that repentance, something only someone above the age of reason can do (i.e., not an infant), is a prerequisite for baptism. Since infants lack the capacity to repent, they argue, infants

More on George Bryson’s Anti-Calvinism

James White, December 21, 2006, The Dividing Line

We continued with George Bryson and his anti-Calvinist materials, and took a couple of calls. Also played a bit of my cross-examination of Bryson in our debate.

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Islamic Anachronism

James White, December 21, 2006, Islam

In light of Colin’s article on the Qur’an and Christmas, the following is quite interesting. David Ould dropped me a note about a conversation over on the White Horse Inn site about a toy set for sale. Here’s the cover. Notice anything…odd? Out of place? Look at the skyline of Bethlehem. What’s that? Yeah, a minaret. A minaret in first

Christmas in the Qur’an

Colin Smith, December 21, 2006, Islam

As a rule, while Muslims revere Jesus as a prophet, they do not celebrate Christmas, mostly because they recognize it is a distinctly Christian festival espousing a particularly Christian belief (the Incarnation) that is blasphemy to Muslims. While some Muslims might put up lights and Christmas trees in response to the cultural celebration, even this is regarded as dangerous since

Odd Odds and Ends

James White, December 20, 2006, Misc

Don’t take your Bible to Saudi Arabia, noted by Tim Challies. Great post by TQuid on the always popular, but highly doubtful, “Council of Rome” claim. While you can’t take the Bible to Saudi Arabia, whatever you do, don’t talk about Mohammed in Pakistan. They’ll ban your book. I check out the ID weblog of Dembski etc. fairly regularly, and

Think on…What is Righteous

James White, December 20, 2006, Pastoral Theology

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And Hello to You, Envoy Forum!

Colin Smith, December 19, 2006, Roman Catholicism

I was informed today that my appearance on this blog has not gone unnoticed by our friends on the Envoy forum. Don’t worry, I know it’s not about me; it’s about Dr. White, of course. You see, because I happen to agree with Dr. White, and even chose to study for a Master of Theology degree (note that, not a

Ergun Caner Gave a “Talk” then Calls

James White, December 19, 2006, The Dividing Line

I was sent a link to the…talk Ergun Caner gave at a church Sunday, December 10th. I just can’t bring myself to calling this string of jokes and stories a sermon, I’m sorry. I’ve heard real sermons, and this isn’t one of them. In any case, I played just a few minutes of that, and then answered various e-mail questions

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