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My Dad Debates Roman Catholics

Summer Jaeger, July 10, 2000, Roman Catholicism

When I, my mom, brother, Escobedo family, and Jason Naut, drove to California early Friday morning the reason for my excitement was because the next day we would hopefully be in Knott’s Berry Farm. That night we would be attending a debate between my father and Mr. Staples. I was looking forward to it, of course, but I was more

Papal Infallibility (White vs Staples)

James White, July 7, 2000, Roman Catholicism, The Dividing Line

James White shows Papal Infallibility to be nothing more than a convenient invention of Rome in this debate. He clearly demonstrates that Roman arguments for Infallibility can’t stand up to the test of history. Listen as an expert dismantles the Roman arguments piece by piece leaving his opponent with nothing more than empty rhetoric. Once again a predominantly Roman Catholic

Debate: Papal Infallibility, Tim Staples, Fullerton, California, 7/7/2000

James White, July 7, 2000, Debate, Roman Catholicism

Six and a half hours of intensive debate over the course of two evenings. That’s the privilege I had July 6-7, 2000. The first three hours had an audience of hundreds of thousands, as I was privileged to join Hank Hanegraaff at the headquarters of the Christian Research Institute in Rancho Santa Margarita, California, for the third “marathon” session of

Roman Catholicism on BAM (White vs Staples – II)

James White, July 6, 2000, Roman Catholicism, The Dividing Line

This lively discussion between James White and Tim Staples took place on July 6th, 2000, the day before the debate on Papal Infallibility.

Jesus Seminar Portrayed as “Biblical Scholarship” on Dateline

James White, July 1, 2000, The Dividing Line

Since the so-called journalism of network TV portrayed the materialist and naturalistic Jesus Seminary scholars as “biblical” scholarship, James White contextualizes their radical stance by reading Funk’s statement of faith with all its vitriol and hatred for every component of Orthodox faith. The charge to de-mythologize scholarship, not idolize it, which in this case uses circular reasoning.

The Roman Catholicism Debate on BAM (White vs Staples – I)

James White, July 1, 2000, Roman Catholicism, The Dividing Line

This was the warm up to the Papal Infallibility debate. A lively discussion covering several different Catholic/Protestant topics. Interesting callers and input from Hank Hanagraaff.

A Date in Fullerton – by Kelli White

James White, July 1, 2000, Roman Catholicism

My name is Kelli White. You probably don’t know me but if you’re reading this you may know of or at least heard of my husband, James White. He is the Director of Alpha and Omega Ministries in Phoenix, AZ. Some say he is a controversial man at times. Last week is one such example. On Thursday he was in

The Mass Card

James White, June 28, 2000, Roman Catholicism

The card came in a small, unobtrusive envelope with a San Diego return address on the back. It was sent to the ministry Post Office box, “Attn James White.” I opened it to find a card with a drawing of a Roman Catholic chalice and wafer on the front, and the title, “For Your Intentions.” I opened it to find

The Forgotten Trinity, the Deity of Christ, and Jehovah’s Witnesses

James White, June 24, 2000, The Dividing Line

The Christian should be passionate about the Trinity, as following Tota Scriptura will inevitablely lead to believing in the Trinity, one being of God in three persons. Most objections to the Trinity confound the categories of being and person, and Jehovah’s Witnesses have a deeply entrenched presupposition of Unitarianism that must ignore texts that demonstrate the deity of Christ.

The Potter’s Freedom

James White, June 21, 2000, Reformed Apologetics

This new work, a 340-page response to Norman Geisler’s Chosen But Free, has been published by Calvary Press. We have been overwhelmed at the response of the reviewers.The many endorsements listed below come from scholars, pastors, and those involved in ministry all across our nation and beyond. We have arranged the endorsements so that they appear in alphabetical order. At the end of

What is Saving Faith? (James 2 prt 3)

Rich Pierce, June 17, 2000, The Dividing Line

Hosted by Sean, Simon, and Rich Pierce. Saving faith is not a mere historical faith, temporary faith, and need not be a blind faith. Caller questions about the relationship between election and believing faith.

Live Responses to Hate Mail

James White, June 10, 2000, General Apologetics, Mormonism, Roman Catholicism, The Dividing Line

Dr. White shares and responds to variety of negative feedback over various aspects of his apologetics work, including Roman Catholicism and White’s “printer manual” analogy, as well as the LDS church. A caller asks about the state of Mormon “research” concerning archeology and the book of Mormon

Review of Sungenis debate on Justification

James White, June 3, 2000, Roman Catholicism, The Dividing Line

Dr. White mentions that his article on Phillipians 2 was recently published in the CRI journal. He also responds to the first negative review of the new Potter’s Freedom book, and reviews his recent two debates against the Church of God and a Roman Catholic on Justification, whose arguments were similar to that of Dr. Geisler. Dr. White raised the

Ministry Update

James White, June 1, 2000, Misc

From the Keyboard of James White…. Things have certainly been busy for me over the past 12 months. I am still maintaining my workload of teaching, debating, writing, broadcasting, etc. And now with a new book and more to come, time seems very elusive. Speaking of new books, The Potter’s Freedom is now available and I am simply amazed at

Right Use of the Law in the Church (James 2 prt 2)

James White, May 27, 2000, Roman Catholicism, The Dividing Line

James White calls in from the airport to report (20 minutes) in on his recent debate with a Roman Catholic and on the early reaction to his new book, Potter’s Freedom. Rich, Mike, and Simon take the opportunity to continue discussing James chapter 2. It does not negate salvation by faith alone, but they emphasize the necessity of a changed

Debate: Justification by Faith? Robert Sungenis, Long Island, New York, 5/25/2000

James White, May 25, 2000, Debate, Roman Catholicism, The Dividing Line

Is the Roman Catholic Church correct when she says that we can merit justification? Was the Council of Trent right after all? Can we lose our justification? Or is the Protestant Reformation correct in saying that a man is justified by faith alone, apart from works? Is Christ’s imputed righteousness enough to allow us to stand before a Holy God,

How Does the Law Apply to New Testament Believers? – Part 2

Rich Pierce, May 20, 2000, Roman Catholicism, The Dividing Line

James White calls into the show to report on his speaking engagements and recent Sungenis debate (Roman Catholicism). Guest hosted by Richard Pierce, Sean, and Mike. A review of the reasons why the 10 Commandments is binding on the Christian, and covering three ways in which the Law is properly applied in the New Covenant context – its civil use,

More on James 2 and Sola Fide

Rich Pierce, May 13, 2000, Mormonism, Roman Catholicism, The Dividing Line

Hosted by Rich Pierce, joined by Mike and Simon. Concerning “Christ Alone”, a recent episode of 20/20 cast evangelism in a very poor light. Concerning “Faith Alone”, the panel responds to LDS (and Catholic) assertion that James refutes the doctrine of Sola Fide.

Open Phones After LDS General Conference

James White, April 22, 2000, Mormonism, The Dividing Line

Dr. White is joined by Eddie Dalcour, president of the ministry “Department of Christian Defense”, and member of the Power Team. While touring with the Power Team, too many churches were sloppy with the Trinity and Justification. With Mormonism, denial of a creator God incompatible with Scripture. Caller question on double predestination and another on praying to the person of

Why Write Potter’s Freedom? & more of Why Witness to Mormons?

James White, April 15, 2000, Mormonism, The Dividing Line

Since Normal Geisler has a good reputation, James White responds to those that would question why the endorsements for the upcoming book Potter’s Freedom would need to be worded so strongly on the issue of the Doctrines of Grace. Two callers try to understand Geisler’s redefinition of terms. Also, the need to witness to Mormonism due to their hyper-polytheism:the centrality

Catholic Legends And How They Get Started: An Example (Sermon 131)

James White, April 11, 2000, Roman Catholicism

The large gap that exists between Roman Catholic historical scholarship and Roman Catholic apologists is a large one indeed. One often finds the historians admitting what the apologists will not regarding the truths of history that are so often utterly contradictory to later Roman dogmatic claims. This is especially

Why Witness to Mormons? and Preorder of Potter’s Freedom Book

James White, April 8, 2000, Mormonism, The Dividing Line

James White reads some of the impressive endorsements to his upcoming book Potter’s Freedom that responds to Norman Geisler, and answers calls about the usefulness of Presuppositional Apologetics. Concerning Mormonism, the law of eternal progression that the LDS teach to its own members about becoming a God by following the law betrays the church-like exterior that it shows to outsiders.

Live from LDS General Conference and the Newly Built “Meganacle”

James White, April 1, 2000, Mormonism, Roman Catholicism, The Dividing Line

By cell phone, the crew passing out tracts share what it is like now that the new building is able to seat 21,000 people. Dr. White also shares his recent experience in an informal debate with a Roman Catholic that claimed the Protestant Reformation was successful and over, and that one could pray to Saint Martin Luther.

Preparing to Witness to Mormons at Upcoming General Conference

James White, March 27, 2000, Mormonism, The Dividing Line

Dr. White contrasts the modern LDS approach that seeks converts with seemingly the minimum amount of information possible, and the approach of their ministry, which is explicitly about distinctives and is prepared to positively teach what the gospel actually is.

Stories from the Mission Field to the LDS

James White, March 25, 2000, Mormonism, The Dividing Line, Uncategorized

When the scheduled special guest fell through, the AoMin staff took the opportunity to share more about their experiences witnessing to Mormons. Instead of merely demonizing Joseph Smith, the focus needs to go back the gospel and the nature of God. Sometimes it was bystanders that responded to the truth more than the questioners themselves.

LDS Roleplaying: Listen to a Sample Gospel Presentation

James White, March 18, 2000, Mormonism, The Dividing Line

As the LDS Easter Pageant approaches, Dr. White and ministry staff demonstrate a gospel presentation based on the “Grace with Works is Dead” tract, which helps alert Mormons to the degree of their synergism compared a biblical soteriology. The Role Play exercise exhibits many typical objections that would be made by LDS elders. Calls taken to explain the Unitarian assumptions

How Does the Law Apply to New Testament Believers?

James White, March 11, 2000, The Dividing Line

Special guest host Mike Munoz explains that while there are several views on how the Law applies to Christians, it is certain that the ten commands are relevant to all believers. Paul is not antinomian in Galatians – he is merely responding to a distortion of the gospel. Certainly the “law of Christ” would not be contrary to the commands

Sola Fide Need Not Imply Easy Believism

James White, March 4, 2000, The Dividing Line

When proclaiming a gospel of salvation by faith alone, this passage in James 2 is often wrongly used in protest as a would-be rebuttal. An exegesis of the passage reveals that its context deals with the difference between right living for believers and hypocritical false faith, not the way one becomes a Christian.

Whitewashing the History of the Church

James White, March 3, 2000, Roman Catholicism

It is the constant theme of the modern resurgence in Roman Catholic apologetics: take the teaching of the Magisterium as the final word, and do to the early Fathers whatever you need to so as to substantiate the dogmatic teachings of Rome. It is pleasant to read Roman scholars who have come to recognize that the early Church was not

The Bodily Assumption, Scripture and Tradition

James White, March 2, 2000, Roman Catholicism

For a number of years now I have been presenting to audiences, classes, and just about anyone who would lend me their ear, the concept of the Marian dogmas (and the Bodily Assumption of Mary in particular) as the single best example of sola ecclesia I can find. What is sola ecclesia? It is the concept that the Roman Church

Truths of the Bible or Untruths of Roman Tradition?

James White, March 1, 2000, Roman Catholicism

James White Responds to Tim Staples’ Article, “How to Explain the Eucharist” in the September, 1997 issue of Catholic Digest Catholic apologists know the situation well. The Evangelical Christian has his Bible and is making waves at a family reunion. It’s a common situation since 1) Evangelicals are evangelical; that is, they share their faith, and few Catholics even view

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