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The Not-So-Discerning Reader

James White, October 16, 2004, Reformed Apologetics

A few months ago some back and forth with Rob Schlapfer, owner of The Discerning Reader, appeared on my blog. I thought that while DR was taking a decidedly non-Reformed direction, at least the personal animosity expressed by Mr. Schlapfer had subsided. Unfortunately, my hopes on that level diminished when he sent me a note echoing the personal nastiness associated

Mike from Covina on BAM 10/8

James White, October 15, 2004, Roman Catholicism

It seems the Roman Catholics gang-called the Bible Answer Man show when Paul Maier was on regarding Luther. Around the 42 minute mark a fellow who sounds vaguely familiar to me who identified himself as a Roman Catholic, Mike from Covina, calls in with a clearly pre-written question presenting an argument against eternal security. He places it in the context

Quick response to Dave Armstrong’s “Open Letter.”

James White, October 14, 2004, Roman Catholicism

Dave: Regarding your suggestion that you and I spend an hour on the DL “chatting” and getting to know each other: I don’t believe that would be a proper investment of an hour of our webcast. While at times we do less than serious things for portions of the show, I don’t think “getting to know your local Roman Catholic

My Apologies for Being Less than Blog-o-rific

James White, October 14, 2004, Blog Stuff

We mercilessly tease one of our #prosapologian regulars about advertising his blog as “blog-o-rific” even though his blog will go for months without a single change. So I feel badly when days go by without my adding something of benefit to the kind folks who take the time to stop by. But weeks where I am traveling both weekends are

October 14, 2004

James White, October 14, 2004, The Dividing Line

Just Busy Studying

James White, October 12, 2004, Federal Vision, General Apologetics

Since returning from Little Rock I’ve been working at preparing for Edmond, OK this weekend and the debate in LA. Just a few representative Federal Vision quotes in passing. Doug Wilson wrote: Our duty is simply to accept this. And this means we must maintain that there is a union with Christ that all baptized Christians share, whether those Christians

Reflections

Summer Jaeger, October 12, 2004, Abortion, Christian Worldview, Personal

Modern thinking. Modern writing. Oh I would love to see an area in which there is more cause to rebel than these. Beliefs without cause run rampant under the banner of “free thinking” while these brilliant minds look down their noses at those who dare infuse opinion with reason. What a tragedy it is that one might not be so caged

October 12, 2004

James White, October 12, 2004, The Dividing Line

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Speaking at The Bible Church of Little Rock

James White, October 9, 2004, Reformed Apologetics

I’ll be with Lance Quinn and the folks at The Bible Church of Little Rock this Sunday morning to speak on Sola Gratia. I will be illustrating what it means in the preaching of the Lord Jesus from John chapter six. See the calendar page for further trips (two more after this before we head to LA for the debate!)

New Book (Free Advertisement!)

James White, October 8, 2004, Resources

Sam Waldron’s work on the New Covenant as the manifesto for the church is out. Click here.

Inaccurate? How About Proving It?

James White, October 7, 2004, General Apologetics

Did you hear Senator Edwards on “The View” charging Vice President Cheney with untruths and inaccuracies, but not bothering to back up the allegation? It’s so very frustrating to see folks make allegations and then not even try to back up what they are saying. The Kerry/Edwards folks do this all the time, and it drives me nuts. On a

Summer on KFAX

James White, October 7, 2004, Misc

If you were unable to tune in last night, we recorded (from our end) the brief interview on KFAX in San Francisco. Here’sthe file. Enjoy! Dave Armstrong: I haven’t read the open letter I was informed of during the course of the DL last night, but I’ve been told you wish to “chat” as I “chatted” with Jonathan on Tuesday

Bruised Nerve? Or Perfect Provision?

James White, October 7, 2004, General Apologetics

Every element of God’s truth can be twisted to provide cover for man’s sin. Paul recognized this when he asked “Shall we continue in sin that grace might abound? May it never be!” (Romans 6:1-2). Paul’s doctrine of grace clearly had been twisted by his opponents so that he had to respond to this objection. Some suggest the imputation of

October 7, 2004

James White, October 7, 2004, The Dividing Line

Federal Vision Rhetoric I Hope Stays East of the Mississippi in November

James White, October 6, 2004, Federal Vision, General Apologetics

I had the misfortune of having to once again look over the “response” Steve Schlissel wrote to Richard Phillips in The Auburn Avenue Theology: Pros & Cons (2004). This is the kind of stuff I hope we don’t hear, at least in this form, November 5th: Phillips has difficulty identifying Christians. The Reformed faith does not. Christians are heirs of

Quick Announcement!

James White, October 6, 2004, The Dividing Line

On the DL this afternoon (7pm EDT, 4pm PDT) my daughter Summer will be joining me for the second half hour, partly because I just get to do things like that and partly because she will be interviewed on KFAX radio in San Francisco at 6:30pm PDT tonight so I wanted to 1) check the microphone and 2) give Summer

October 5, 2004

James White, October 5, 2004, The Dividing Line

Summer Reflects on the Need to Support Opinion with Reason

James White, October 3, 2004, Christian Worldview

My daughter Summer and I didn’t watch the Presidential “debate” last week. First, we know who we are voting for (OK, she’s 15, she can’t vote yet), and secondly, 90 second press-conference style questions without interaction isn’t a debate to begin with. But something tells me neither of us would have enjoyed watching anyway, given that politics in this nation

Open Letter to Mark Seifrid, Part V

James White, October 2, 2004, General Apologetics

Dear Dr. Seifrid: I hasten to finish this open letter as I have so many pressing duties, and I’m sure you do as well. Unless events call for more, I intend this to be my final installment in this “saga,” one that has taught me many lessons, most of which have been surprising, disappointing, to be sure, but in the

Regarding “Christians”

James White, October 1, 2004, Roman Catholicism

I recently read a blog commentary by a Presbyterian, and the resultant comments, regarding my response to Doug Wilson’s “What is a Christian” blog entry. I’m very glad the thesis is “Are Roman Catholics our brothers and sisters in Christ?” so that we do not simply dicker over using the term “Christian” in a way that is biblically meaningful or

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Today’s DL Results in Odd CA Forum Comments

James White, October 1, 2004, The Dividing Line

Our re-scheduled DL today got some folks talking over on the Catholic Answers Forums. Just a note to the guy who thinks I should spend my time posting over there: even if that was a possibility (it isn’t: look at this just to see the next month and a half), for some reason I can’t log in anymore; repeated requests

October 1, 2004

James White, October 1, 2004, The Dividing Line

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Check Out That Hair

James White, September 29, 2004, Personal

I showed this to some folks in channel and they got a hoot out of it (click the image to see it full size). This is from Spring of 1981, the Trial of Lee Harvey Oswald at Independence High School. I’m the prosecutor there in the suit. Yup, real hair, 140 lbs., massive glasses. And check out how even the

September 28, 2004

James White, September 28, 2004, The Dividing Line

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The Personal Bookshelf

James White, September 27, 2004, Personal

But beyond this, my son, be warned: the writing of many books is endless, and excessive devotion is wearying to the body. (Ecc. 12:12) (Yes, I’ve received my author’s copies of Scripture Alone and we are just waiting on the main shipment).

Heading Home from Texas

James White, September 26, 2004, General Apologetics

Just a quick note from the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. Just finished up speaking at the Southwest Founder’s Conference and Heritage Baptist Church. Had a great time with the brothers and sisters here. I want to thank the many, many people who have been sending encouraging notes both about my attempt to discuss the real issues regarding the Seifrid situation as

This Letter Failed

Summer Jaeger, September 26, 2004, Abortion, Christian Worldview, Personal

Letter to the President The letter should be personal. It should not attack or criticize the President. The letter should discuss something you wish improved. It should follow a business letter format. Paragraph 1 should begin with “I am concerned about….” Paragraph 2 should involve the first reason. It should be about seven sentences. Provide an example for evidence. Paragraph

Christians in Society

James White, September 22, 2004, Christian Worldview

Since sixth grade my daughter, Summer, has been in a Christian school. But she did not find it challenging, and grew tired of the fact that the kids would claim faith, but live a very, very different life. So this year she began going to the local high school, and she loves it. She is learning more, is more challenged,

Open Letter to Mark Seifrid, Part IV

James White, September 21, 2004, General Apologetics

Before continuing to respond to your statement, Dr. Seifrid, I wanted to note the use of the phrase “later Protestant orthodoxy” in your writings on the issue of imputation. Would you comment on these words of Calvin, who seems to have “added” the imputation of a positive righteousness “to the forgiveness of sins” at a very early stage of “Protestant orthodoxy”:

September 21, 2004

James White, September 21, 2004, The Dividing Line

Wisdom

James White, September 20, 2004, Misc

Some folks find it just too dull and repetitive. We do a lot of things at the Phoenix Reformed Baptist Church that go against all the current “wisdom.” Yes, we are a small flock, and I imagine a number of folks would say that we are so because we refuse to “get with it.” But I just have to wonder

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