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Today on the Dividing Line

James White, April 18, 2006, The Dividing Line

Interesting show today. I spent about the first 25 minutes going over developments in the “Shall we do a serious debate in Lynchburg that has a format and rules and attempts to actually address a question or shall we just allow discussion of every possible issue so that nothing is ever discussed to enough depth to find out the truth”

April 18, 2006

James White, April 18, 2006, The Dividing Line

Registration Needed for Biola Event

James White, April 16, 2006, General Apologetics

I just checked and there is a nominal registration fee (barely a gallon of gas anymore in California!) for attendance. Here is the link. I hope to see at least some of my friends from Southern California at this debate against Shabir Ally, though I know that the fact that it is a Sunday evening will preclude most of those

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Debate Details for Calvinism Debate 4/21

James White, April 15, 2006, Reformed Apologetics

I could not locate the details for the upcoming debate against Mr. Wright on the subject of Calvinism in Sedalia on the Dividing Line Tuesday, but I have now obtained them. The debate will take place Friday night, the 21st of April, at the Smith-Cotton High School, 312 E. Broadway, Sedalia, MO. Here’s a map. Doors open at 6pm, debate

Shabir Ally’s “Contradictions”

James White, April 14, 2006, General Apologetics

Shabir Ally, the Muslim apologist I will be debating at Biola on Sunday evening, May 7th, on the inspiration of the New Testament, has published a little pamphlet containing 101 alleged contradictions in the Bible. He may even give me a copy during the debate (he has done so in previous debates). In any case, he has listed the same

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Be Listening Today: Dr. Caner’s Sermon Examined

James White, April 13, 2006, The Dividing Line

This picture appears on Dr. Caner’s personal website. I just hope he wasn’t preaching against the freedom of God in salvation when this shot was taken. Check out that background! OK, I would like to officially concede all issues regarding leather jackets, cool beanies, cool microphones, and PowerPoint slides promoting faces and names, to Dr. Caner. I am truly out

April 13, 2006

James White, April 13, 2006, The Dividing Line

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Dividing Line Scheduling Update!

James White, April 12, 2006, The Dividing Line

I just got word that the fan motor has arrived! It is scheduled to be installed at 9am tomorrow morning, which, Lord willing, and everything else actually works with the unit, means we will do the DL at its normal time tomorrow afternoon, 4pm PDT, 7pm EDT. I intend to go 15 minutes long so that I can provide as

Tom Wright: You Can Love Jesus Even if You Reject His Resurrection

James White, April 12, 2006, General Apologetics

When I was in the UK recently I was struck by the vast difference between the view taken of Tom Wright there, and that found in the States. In general everyone I spoke to there chuckled at the idea Wright is in any way “conservative.” And the more he speaks, the more it is clear his countrymen know him better

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Dr. Caner Preached on “Hyper Calvinism” at Thomas Road Baptist Church

James White, April 12, 2006, Reformed Apologetics

Dr. Ergun Caner preached on why he was predestined not to be a “hyper Calvinist” at the Thomas Road Baptist Church this past weekend. A number of folks were kind enough to send me the link to the video, found here. In this sermon you will not hear a meaningful, let alone accurate, definition of “hyper Calvinist,” but you will

Today on the DL

James White, April 11, 2006, The Dividing Line

Well today we had a massive studio audience for the DL (well, massive for us). Now that we have that cool window I sort of feel like a fish in a bowl. Anyway, had a call on the Gospel of Judas, got back to the Davis sermon, this time addressing individual texts cited by him in his sermon, and took

April 11, 2006

James White, April 11, 2006, The Dividing Line

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Charles Haddon Spurgeon on Regeneration, Faith, and Man’s Inability

James White, April 10, 2006, Reformed Apologetics

You can read the entire sermon here. But here’s the heart of the discussion: “COMING to Christ” is a very common phrase in Holy Scripture. It is used to express those acts of the soul wherein leaving at once our self righteousness, and our sins, we fly unto the Lord Jesus Christ, and receive his righteousness to be our covering,

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Sometimes It is Just Too Obvious…

James White, April 9, 2006, Exegesis

I was listening to a future debate opponent (I’ll let you guess which one) while riding yesterday. I was on a steep descent with lots of curves, the kind where you out run cars behind you no matter what–the kind of descent you really have to concentrate on–when I heard this gentleman assert that scribes had deliberately altered the text

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Don’t Faint, But…

James White, April 8, 2006, Personal

I know it has been awhile, but I was re-installing my fractal software on my new desk unit, and…well…this thing has a lot more power, so I wanted to see how fast it could render fractals, and…look what popped out! If you like color, you’ll like this one as a background image.

Read it For Yourself

James White, April 8, 2006, General Apologetics

One of the best ways to see how utterly without grounds the media frenzy over The Gospel of Judas really is involves reading the silly thing. Most folks with a modicum of common sense will go, “Oh, well, that sure is odd…and disjointed…and poorly written…and irrelevant” upon doing so. Here’s where you can read the whole thing.

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The Gospel of Judas: Nothing New Under the Sun (Updated)

James White, April 7, 2006, General Apologetics

It is all over the news today, as predicted (and, obviously, planned, given the date). “The Gospel of Judas Contradicts Christian Belief!” “Judas was Doing Jesus’ Will!” “Christianity Shaken!” Blah, blah, blah. When you get your historical and theological information from Katie Couric on the Today Show, well, you’ll buy anything. When I was responding to Bart Ehrman’s media blitz

Today on the DL

James White, April 6, 2006, The Dividing Line

Continued my review of Dr. Davis’ anti-Calvinism sermon today, but first I reviewed an article on the BaptistFire website (found here) that sets new records in the “double standards” department. Discussed compatibilism, the eternal decree of God, etc., and then Pierre called in for the last fifteen minutes of the program. Here it is.

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Hey, It’s National Tartan Day!

James White, April 6, 2006, Personal

I had no idea! I’m so ashamed! A chance to wear one of my tartan ties and I missed it! Ach, the shame of it! I guess President Bush was informed of it (or some underling buried in the White House basement was), for he (or that underling) wrote, “Through hard work, firm values, and strong faith, Scottish Americans have

April 6, 2006

James White, April 6, 2006, The Dividing Line

John Shelby Spong on Scholarship

James White, April 5, 2006, Christian Worldview

One of the issues that will take center stage in Orlando will be the nature of modern scholarship. As those of you know who have read The Same Sex Controversy, an entire body of “scholarship” has arisen over the past few decades in support of any number of competing (and often self-contradictory) theories regarding what the Bible “really teaches” about

Quick and Final Addendum

James White, April 5, 2006, Simply Silly

Despite the clarity of the documentation refuting him, Bob L. Ross continues to engage in the most desperate form of dishonesty even today: The fact remains, if John MacArthur held an erroneous view in the past, and if James White defended that view as “SOLID TEACHING,” then James White was defending an erroneous view — whether he in fact held

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Bob Ross: Painter of Happy Little…Falsehoods

James White, April 4, 2006, Simply Silly

For years, if you wanted to read Spurgeon without worrying about who edited his sermons to “fit” their theology, you were dependent upon Bob Ross of Pilgrim Publications. No, this Bob Ross (it’s Bob L. Ross) knows nothing about happy little trees, and I have no idea if he can paint a pretty picture in less than thirty minutes or

April 4, 2006

James White, April 4, 2006, The Dividing Line

On the DL Today

James White, April 4, 2006, The Dividing Line

Documented two major misrepresentations on Dave Hunt’s part, reproduced in Dr. Davis’ sermon, today on the DL, one from Calvin, one from Spurgeon. And, in reading the full context of both statements, important truths regarding assurance, the ground of faith, the ordo salutis, etc., were covered. Dave Hunt fans will not enjoy this one, nor will those who think you

“For the Sake of the…Uh…Err…Well…”

James White, April 3, 2006, Godly Disciplines

You won’t hear Dave Hunt preaching on this text anytime soon. Then again, even if he did, it would only involve its citation followed by, “But, of course, the Calvinists are wrong to cite this, because over here in Exodus we know…” and that would be the last you would hear of this text. In any case, its lack of

Yes, Like I Said…

James White, March 31, 2006, The Dividing Line

We managed to get our first Dividing Line off the ground today! And it worked! In fact, if we weren’t talking about the state of the studio, I don’t know anyone would have been able to tell we were flying on a wing and a prayer. Phones lit up and we had a great time. Talked about the upcoming Caner

March 31, 2006

James White, March 31, 2006, The Dividing Line

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Da Vinci Debunked in Tabletalk

James White, March 31, 2006, General Apologetics

This month’s Tabletalk magazine from Ligonier Ministries focuses on preparing believers to handle the release of The Da Vinci Code film this month. In order as they appear, the first feature article is by R.C. Sproul, “The Da Vinci Conspiracy.” Then my article appears, titled, “The Fool’s Folly Uncovered.” Then R. Albert Mohler Jr.’s article “Historical Propaganda,” followed by Peter

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Mike O’Fallon Has A Special Announcement

James White, March 30, 2006, Misc

Alpha and Omega Ministries Supporters: Sovereign Christian Cruises has negotiated a special rate with Holland America that will last for 48 hours or until Category M Cabins are sold out. Category M: $394.00 per person + Port Taxes and Government Fees Category M cabins are spacious, inside cabins with beds that either can be converted to two twins

Apologies, but…Let’s Go For Friday!

James White, March 29, 2006, The Dividing Line

OK, while this will give Rich a little more time, the main reason we are looking at Friday is simple: I’m sick. Bad sick. Lay in bed and do nothing but feel horrible sick. Now, waiting till Friday hopefully means I’ll be better, but, there’s a down-side as well: this stuff is passed through the air, so…I’m concerned Rich may

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