Alpha and Omega Ministries is a Christian apologetics organization based in Phoenix, Arizona. James White, director, is a professor, having taught Greek, Systematic Theology, and various topics in the field of apologetics for numerous schools.
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Below we provide the text of a tract we distribute to those who ask us, “Why do you do this?” while we are passing out tracts and witnessing to people in Salt Lake City, Mesa, Arizona, or other places. You have asked why I would be taking my time to share God’s truth with you. Many people do not understand
The Lord Jesus spoke the following words to the crowds in the synagogue in Capernaum: “No one can come to Me, unless the Father who sent Me draws him; and I will raise him up on the last day” (John 6:44* ). A little later He repeated this truth in slightly different terms: And He was saying, “For this reason
The following information sheet was first published around 1993. The article is presented in its entirety as it was published. How the Logical Outcome of the Atheistic World View Demands Irrational Leaps of Faith When the atheist and the theist lock horns in debate, it is never long till the subject of “faith” comes up. The atheist will frequently deprecate the
Transcript: Does The Bible Teach Sola Scriptura? – James White vs. Gerry Matatics
James White, , Roman CatholicismOpening Argument —————- James White It is good to be with you this evening on a rather chilly evening outside. You need to remember that in Phoenix it has not been this cold in probably about 3,000 years. But I enjoy it, the air is clean and it is good to be with you here in Omaha. I want to
A Review and Rebuttal of Patrick Madrid’s Article “Ark of the New Covenant” in “This Rock” magazine, December 1991. Catholic Answers has some interesting ways of grabbing your attention. By placing the beginning paragraph or two of the lead article of their monthly magazine, This Rock, on the very cover of the work, they draw your attention into reading the
he following article was originally published in the Spring/1991 issue of the Pros Apologian theological journal. The article is presented in its entirety as it was published. Papal Pretensions Evaluating the New Roman Catholic Apologists The new Roman Catholic apologetic movement uses slick speakers, impressive programs, and nice materials. But their attempts at a Scriptural defense of the Papacy remain
The following article was originally published in the Spring/1991 issue of the Pros Apologian theological journal. The article is presented in its entirety as it was published. Apologetics: Evangelism in the Secular World “What is Alpha and Omega Ministries?” When we are asked this question, we normally respond by saying, “We are a Christian apologetics and counter-cult ministry.” Rare
Titus 2:13 and 2 Peter 1:1 This information sheet is divided into two sections. The first is a brief, basic discussion of what is known as “Granville Sharp’s Rule.” This rule is very important in translating and understanding Titus 2:13 and 2 Peter 1:1 (as well as other passages), and as these passages bear directly on the discussion of the
Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God – Sermon II*
James White, , Pastoral Theology, Reformed Apologetics, Theology MattersThe following was first re-published around 1991 as an information sheet. DEUTERONOMY 32:35. Their foot shall slide in due time. Jonathan Edwards In this verse is threatened the vengeance of God on the wicked unbelieving Israelites, who were God’s visible people, and who lived under the means of grace ; but who, notwithstanding all God’s wonderful works towards them, remained
The following was first published around 1991 in tract form. An examination of the Mormon Priesthoods in the light of God’s Word, the Bible. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints claims to be the only true church on earth today.1 They also claim to hold the only true priesthood authority.2 Supposedly the Aaronic priesthood was conferred on Joseph Smith
The following was first published around 1990 in tract form. An Examination of Common LDS Beliefs About the Bible “We believe the Bible to be the word of God as far as it is translated correctly; we also believe the Book of Mormon to be the word of God.” So says the 8th Article of Faith of the Church of Jesus
An Examination of Joseph Smith’s “Explanation” of Facsimile #2 in the Book of Abraham In 1835 Michael H. Chandler arrived in Kirtland, Ohio. In his horse-drawn wagon he carried four Egyptian mummies. Along with the mummies were included displays of the papyri rolls found on the mummies themselves. Joseph Smith, the Mormon Prophet, was fascinated by Chandler’s exhibit, so much
Purpose and Meaning of “Ego Eimi” in the Gospel of John
James White, , General Apologetics, Jehovah's WitnessesThe following information sheet was first published around 1990. Purpose and Meaning of “Ego Eimi” in the Gospel of John In Reference to the Deity of Christ The Gospel of John has come under great fire in recent centuries for its incredibly high Christology. On this basis alone certain form-critics have rejected the book as having any historical authenticity whatsoever,
The following article was originally published in the October 1989 issue of The Dividing Line Theological Journal. The article is presented in its entirety as it was originally published. “Foreknowledge”Its New Testament MeaningJames White “For whom He did foreknow, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, so that He might be the firstborn of many
The Early Canon Process of the New Testament
James White, , Church History, General Apologetics, Theology MattersThe following article was originally published in the October 1989 issue of The Dividing Line Theological Journal. The article is presented in its entirety as it was published. The Early Canon Process of the New Testament James White The traditional Protestant concept of Scripture is difficult to extract from the concept of canon, so closely are the two connected in
The following was first published around 1989 in tract form. The single greatest explanation of the nature and existence of God from the mouth of the Mormon Prophet, Joseph Smith, is to be found in his comments at the funeral of one “King Follett”in April of 1844. This discourse was published first in the Times and Seasons of August 15,1844.
It is difficult to imagine making it through any conversation with one of Jehovah’s Witnesses on the subject of the Deity of Christ without having to tackle John 1.1, and the infamous “translation” (I use the term very lightly) found in their New World Translation, “In beginning the Word was, and the Word was with God, and the Word
Jesus Christ – the Lamb of Revelation
James White, , General Apologetics, Jehovah's Witnesses, Oneness PentecostalismThe following was first published as an information sheet around 1989. Jesus Christ – the Lamb of Revelation (An Examination of the Relationship between God and the Lamb in the Book of Revelation) John the Apostle was privileged to see things far beyond what any man had seen before. The record of his visions, the book of Revelation, has fascinated
Few books in the Old Testament provide a richer depth of theological knowledge than the wonderful prophecy of Isaiah ben Amoz. It is not the intention of this paper to deal with issues such as the controversy over the unity of the work – the working assumption here is that the material to be covered is indeed the work of
The Trinity, the Definition of Chalcedon, and Oneness Theology
James White, , Oneness PentecostalismI. Introduction The doctrine of the Trinity requires a balanced view of Scripture. That is, since the doctrine itself is derived from more than one stream of evidence, it requires that all the evidence be weighed and given authority. If any of the foundational pillars of the doctrine (monotheism, the deity of Christ, the person of the Holy Spirit, etc.)
“The word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.” (Hebrews 4:12 KJV). The ability to utilize the Word of God accurately and correctly in the witnessing situation
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