Letter #2 from James White, responding to Mr. McKinsey’s comments as contained in the August 1986 edition of Biblical Errancy. As above, sections correspond to Mr. McKinsey’s response as printed in the October and November issue of his publication. I will attempt to he brief, as your space is limited. DM, your point that Jesus contradicted Jesus by, after His
Letter #3 from James White, responding to Mr. McKinsey’s comments as contained in the above two editions of Biblical Errancy. I contacted Mr. McKinsey a number of times to determine if the letter was going to be printed. It was, partially, in the April, 1987 edition, though the original letter was written and sent on October 13, 1986. Section A: Dear Mr. McKinsey:
Having finished the published debate itself, I will now turn to dealing with some of the common questions and tactics utilized by anti-theists when talking with Christians about the Bible. Notice first of all that I have used the term anti-theist. Many atheists like to say that they have no beliefs, hence they have nothing to defend. But, if atheists
8. How can Exodus 33:20 and John 1:18 (both stating that no one can see God) be reconciled with Genesis 32:30 and Exodus 33:11 which say that men have seen God? Answer to Question #8: Seeing God. Using John 1:18 to demonstrate the Deity of Christ has been a long tradition in apologetics. There is indeed a contradiction here if
“Would Jesus have done that?” A Biblical Look at Defending the Faith Matthew 22:29: Jesus told the Sadducees, “You are mistaken, not understanding the Scriptures, or the power of God.” Matthew 23:13-36: In this passage Jesus pronounced seven woes upon the Pharisees. In this discourse Jesus used such words as “hypocrites” “blind guides” “fools” “blind men” “whitewashed tombs” “serpents” “brood
Alpha and Omega Ministries Guide to Biblical Interpretation “rightly dividing the Word of Truth” The following information sheet was first published around 1987. I. Background of the passage A. Main theme of the book? B. Author’s purposes? C. Author’s background? D. Historical setting? E. What kind of literature is this? Parable, poetry, apocalyptic, teaching? F. Reader’s Understanding/Context – To
The following article was originally published in the July/August and September/October 1986 issue of The Dividing Line Theological Journal. The article is presented in its entirety as it was published. GOODSPEED AND THE DEITY OF CHRIST OF COURSE JESUS IS DIVINE! Anyone who has talked to Jehovah’s Witnesses about the subject of the Person of Jesus Christ has debated the proper
PROTOTOKOS (“Firstborn”): Its Meaning and Usage In the New Testament The Apostle Paul left us two great passages expressing his teaching concerning the person of Christ in His pre-incarnate state: Philippians 2:5-7 and Colossians 1:15-17. It is interesting that both passages provide quite a challenge to the translator, though their meaning undoubtedly was clear to their original audiences. In the Colossians passage,
Please Note: This outline goes with our audio, “Son of God, Lord of Glory,” available on Sermon Audio I. Introduction A. Need for this study 1. Historic Importance of the Deity of Christ 2. Modern attacks B. Bible based – no apologies C. There is one God 1. Biblical view 2. Jesus not a “god-like” one – Is. 46:9, Psalm
Attached to this sheet is a copy of what can be called a ‘representative sample’ of a letter that requests that a person’s name be removed from the rolls of the Mormon Church. Some introductory comments are necessary. First, there are some folks who leave Mormonism, come to Christ, and have no desire whatsoever to have their names removed from
The following article was originally an information sheet that we began distributing around 1985 . IS JESUS YAHWEH? James White The name Yahweh (or Jehovah) appears nearly 7,000 times in the Old Testament. Most English translations render the Hebrew name for God as LORD, while some (like the New Jerusalem Bible and Rotherham’s Emphasized Bible) use “Yahweh”and others (like the American
The following article was originally an information sheet that we began distributing around 1985 . The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints teaches that there are three levels of heaven: the celestial (the highest), the terrestrial (the middle), and the telestial (the lowest). The clearest teaching concerning this is found in section 76 of the Doctrine and Covenants. Mormons refer
The following article was originally an information sheet that we began distributing around 1985 . Jehovah’s Witnesses are known for speaking much about the year 1914. They currently teach that Christ returned invisibly in October of 1914 – and at that time he set up his heavenly kingdom. Watchtower publications presently state that the generation of people alive in 1914
The following article was originally an information sheet that we began distributing around 1985 . John 1:1 – Meaning and Translation James White (This information sheet is divided into two sections – the first explores the meaning of John 1:1, and the second addresses the more technical subject of the correct translation of the verse. The second portion will be of
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints prints a small card that is normally entitled “Seventeen points of the True Church.” At times the front of the card will read “Does it meet the Test?” Whatever the form, many Christians have been handed this card. What of its claims? Are the 17 listed points true? Do the claims made
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, also known as the Mormon Church, speaks often of Jesus Christ. To most people it would seem that Mormonism is just another Christian denomination that teaches Jesus Christ. Is that true? What do the Mormons really teach about Jesus? Following is a list of some of the major points about Jesus as
For it pleased the Father that in Him should all fulness dwell; and, having made peace through the blood of His cross, by Him to reconcile all things unto Himself; by Him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven. (Colossians 1:19-20). The Bible says a lot about the precious blood of Christ, Peter wrote, Forasmuch