Archive for category: Christian Worldview

The Apostle Paul’s Simple Response to Brannon Howse

Dr. Alan Kurschner, July 12, 2017, Christian Worldview, General Apologetics, Pauline Studies, Persecution, Uncategorized

There is a lot of fearmongering going on over at Brannon Howse’s “Worldview Weekend” ministry in recent times. Mr. Howse has been consumed by an unchristian fear, including his guilty-by-association conspiracy mind-set. The Gospel has been neglected and tarnished by Howse’s misguided, personal attack against James White and Alpha & Omega ministries. His thin-skinned, protracted assaults are only hurting Howse

Cultures That Abandon God’s Light Lose that Light, Then Hebrews 1:3 Textual Critical Discussion

James White, July 10, 2017, Christian Worldview, Exegesis, General Apologetics, Homosexuality, Pauline Studies, Reformed Apologetics, Textual Issues, The Dividing Line

Mainly discussed the move toward embracing transgenderism as a proper Christian viewpoint by the Church of England in the first half hour, and then moved to a discussion of a textual variant in Hebrews 1:3 as an illustration of a number of things in the second half hour. Both live from Evergreen, Colorado via Skype. Hope it is helpful! Here

Skype Dividing Line from Evergreen, Colorado

James White, July 6, 2017, Christian Worldview, General Apologetics, Islam, Reformed Apologetics, The Dividing Line

I guess the single theme of today’s Dividing Line was: let’s interact with the world with gentleness and reverence since, well…the Bible commands us to do so. Thoughts on the development of the “fundamentalist mindset,” a little look at the attitude expressed by “Truth Defenders,” and more. Enjoy! Here is the YouTube link:

Colossians 3 in P46, Hagmann’s Take on the Dialogue, Beginning of Review/Response to Abu Zakariya

James White, June 22, 2017, Christian Worldview, Islam, Post-Evangelicalism, Reformed Apologetics, Textual Issues, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

Started off with some thoughts based upon Colossians 3 (looking at P46 as our basis), and then moved on to consider the “dark underside of the Christian web” in light of recent attacks and smears upon the ministry. Then we started looking at Abu Zakariya’s new book, Jesus: Man, Messenger, Messiah (Iera). Here is the YouTube link:

Josh Buice on the Dividing Line

James White, June 14, 2017, Christian Worldview, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

Joined today on the program by Dr. Josh Buice of Prays Mill Baptist Church and the G3 Conference to talk G3, our upcoming European tour, and things SBC. Here is the YouTube link:

Screenshot Insanity

James White, June 12, 2017, Christian Worldview, General Apologetics, Islam, Personal, The Dividing Line

Showed a number of screenshots from the many folks attacking us at this point in time and went through them, mainly focusing upon the sad reality of bias, prejudice, and simply bigotry in the “Christian” community. A rather full refutation of the scandalous charges of certain internet apologists and in particular Brannon Howse. Here is the YouTube link:

Bernie Sanders and Brannon Howse: You Won’t Believe What They Have in Common! Click Here!

James White, June 8, 2017, Christian Worldview, General Apologetics, Islam, The Dividing Line

Started off with the clip of Bernie Sanders demonstrating that he does not believe Christians have any place in American society. Well, that’s pretty much standard for socialist secularists. But then we began an hour and a half response to Brannon Howse and guests. Yesterday an hour long hit piece was posted attacking me for dialoguing with Dr. Yasir Qadhi

A Response to Frederica Mathewes-Green and Hank Hanegraaff

James White, April 19, 2017, Christian Worldview, Eastern Orthodoxy, Exegesis, General Apologetics, Reformed Apologetics, Theology Matters

Yesterday afternoon I wrote a brief response to a graphic posted by CRI promoting an Eastern Orthodox critique of the principle of sola scriptura, the teaching that the God-breathed Scriptures are the sole infallible rule of faith for the church. This belief, echoed in the earliest centuries in many patristic citations, was encrusted by human tradition during the medieval period,

A Mega Dividing Line with 50 Minutes of Open Phones

James White, April 19, 2017, Atheism, Christian Worldview, Exegesis, General Apologetics, Islam, Pastoral Theology, Reformed Apologetics, Roman Catholicism, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

Too many topics to even start to list, but mainly in the opening I discussed the upcoming debates in South Dakota and London, then discussed a meme Ijaz Ahmad posted over the weekend, and then read all of William Lane Craig’s answer to a very insightful question sent to him. Then we took phone calls on…every topic imaginable! Only DL

Can a Consistent Eastern Orthodox Believer Be the Bible Answer Man?

James White, April 13, 2017, Christian Worldview, General Apologetics, Reformed Apologetics, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

A two hour program today playing nearly 50 minutes worth of comments (ok, at 1.2x speed!) by Hank Hanegraaff relating to his conversion to Eastern Orthodoxy and asking the simple question: can an Eastern Orthodox believer function as the Bible Answer Man? Important issues to be sure! Here is the YouTube link:

Does God Forgive the Unrepentant? – The Dubious Textual Variant, ‘Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing’

Dr. Alan Kurschner, April 11, 2017, Christian Worldview, Godly Disciplines, King James Onlyism, Textual Issues, Theology Matters, Uncategorized

A few years back I posted an article explaining the weak textual evidence of Luke 23:34a, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” This week is Good Friday and many sermons will be using this verse, so I think it is appropriate to bring awareness of its textual nature. Whether you agree with me or

Hank Hanegraaf and Eastern Orthodoxy, David Allen’s Refutation, and an Insightful FB Conversation

James White, April 10, 2017, Christian Worldview, Exegesis, General Apologetics, Islam, Reformed Apologetics, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

Went just under Mega length today (about 1:50) with three topics: the news coming out last evening that Hank Hanegraaff of CRI has entered the Eastern Orthodox Church for the first 45 minutes or so, then an examination of some of the claims made by Dr. David Allen in his book on the atonement, specifically by name in response to

Resources on Eschatology Then Matt Walsh, Rome, and Mary as Mediatrix

James White, April 6, 2017, Christian Worldview, General Apologetics, Roman Catholicism, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

First portion of the program was on eschatology (gasp!) and some resources that you might find useful on the topic. Then we moved over to Roman Catholicism in reference to Matt Walsh, the move to have Mary named Co-Redemptrix in a dogmatic fashion, and the narrowing of the cultural landscape that will force believers and Roman Catholics closer and closer

Tim Staples and the Marian Dogmas

James White, March 29, 2017, Christian Worldview, Roman Catholicism, The Dividing Line

After some brief comments about some of the insanity in the world at the start, focused the rest of the hour upon the comments made by Tim Staples on yesterday’s Catholic Answers Live program where he talked about Mary and her role as co-redemptrix. Important stuff during this 500th anniversary of the Reformation! Here is the YouTube link:

William Lane Craig, Andy Stanley, and Albert Mohler, Then, Surah 9, Islam, and the Changed Heart

James White, March 28, 2017, Atheism, Christian Worldview, General Apologetics, Islam, Reformed Apologetics, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

A Mega sized DL today, two full hours, with the first 1:15 dedicated to reviewing and responding to the Reasonable Faith podcast of 3/27 and its defense of Andy Stanley (which sounded more to me like a backhanded attack on Dr. Mohler to be honest). You see, apologetics is not theology, folks, and that is why you can treat the

The Benedict Option, Tim Keller, South Africa and London, and an Important Announcement

James White, March 21, 2017, Christian Worldview, Exegesis, Islam, Textual Issues, The Dividing Line

Started off the first DL after two weeks with a little conversation about the book, The Benedict Option, along with an article on Tim Keller’s speaking at Princeton (they are related). Then started my report on my trip to South Africa and London, leading to an important announcement about my enrollment in the Ph.D. program at Northwest University in Potchefstroom, South

Last DL for Two Weeks: Disastrous Papacy, Licona/Dillahunty Debate

James White, March 3, 2017, Atheism, Christian Worldview, Exegesis, General Apologetics, Reformed Apologetics, The Dividing Line

A one hour quick episode on my way to the airport, heading to South Africa and London. Discussed the evolving story of the obvious fact that Pope Francis is, well, a bit to the left of center on things, and then spent most of the time looking at the debate between Matt Dillahunty and Mike Licona, allegedly on the resurrection.

The Advent of Moral Anarchy

James White, March 1, 2017, Christian Worldview, General Apologetics, Homosexuality, Reformed Apologetics, Roman Catholicism, The Dividing Line

It was not hard at all to put together a string of articles on the moral anarchy in Western culture today, especially on the “transgender” issue. Touched on the conviction by a lower court of two men for daring to quote John 14:6 in public discussion in the UK. Then talked about a few other items, including the upcoming debate

The Rebellion of Transgenderism, then, A Challenge Fulfilled

James White, February 16, 2017, Christian Worldview, General Apologetics, Homosexuality, Post-Evangelicalism, Reformed Apologetics, Reformed Baptist Issues, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters, Uncategorized

First half hour or so was on the ascension of transgenderism and the use of the sexual revolution by the left to attack religious freedom in the United States, illustrated in today’s court ruling against the florist in Washington state. Then we transitioned into a discussion of a challenge sent to me from Dr. Leighton Flowers regarding man’s inabilities due

Finding the Balance, and A Little on Traditionalist Molinism

James White, February 14, 2017, Christian Worldview, Pastoral Theology, Reformed Apologetics, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

I even said on the program at the end, “I have no idea how I will describe this program today.” Basically it was about finding balance, thinking through what is definitional and what is adiaphora (matters upon which different views can be held), first order doctrines versus second and third order doctrines, etc. I discussed the idea of separationism that

Sola Ecclesia Preached by Robert Sungenis, and a Response to Robert Morey, et al.

James White, February 6, 2017, Christian Worldview, General Apologetics, Personal, Roman Catholicism, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

Spent an hour going over Dr. Tony Costa’s debate with Dr. Robert Sungenis on the Immaculate Conception, and Tony was kind enough to join me to discuss how Sungenis proved our accusation of sola ecclesia over and over again. Then I spent 45 minutes responding to recent untruths presented by Dr. Robert Morey and others. Hopefully helpful thoughts on evangelism, consistency,

A Little AHA, and a Long Review of a Roman Catholic Response on John 6

James White, February 3, 2017, Christian Worldview, Exegesis, General Apologetics, Roman Catholicism, The Dividing Line

Spent a few moments discussing the antics of AHA (which continued through the program) and then played the entirety of a 14 minute response by Bob Sullivan to the “John 5 for Roman Catholics” episode we did a few weeks ago. I had not watched it, so we got to watch it live! Here is the YouTube link:

A Potpourri of Topics

James White, January 12, 2017, Abortion, Christian Worldview, General Apologetics, Persecution, Reformed Apologetics, Roman Catholicism, The Dividing Line

Covered a wide range of topics today, starting with an odd statement by Dr. David Allen about Mother Theresa on Twitter. Then we looked at the Episcopalians in Glasgow having a Muslim woman chant a portion of the Qur’an that denies central Christian doctrine as part of their services. We then looked at how “faith leaders” blessed a Planned Parenthood

Shameless Papist Pretensions Followed by Foundational Issues with Mike Licona

James White, January 5, 2017, Christian Worldview, Exegesis, General Apologetics, Open Theism, Reformed Apologetics, Roman Catholicism, The Dividing Line

A tale of two programs today: I was going to briefly address a Roman Catholic on Twitter and that “briefly” became fifty minutes. But then I switched over to a review of an interview with Dr. Mike Licona for a total of about 1:40 for the program today. Here is the YouTube link:

New Years Thoughts, God’s Decree, the Pope and Mary, ET Stalkers

James White, January 3, 2017, Christian Worldview, Exegesis, Godly Disciplines, Islam, Pastoral Theology, Reformed Apologetics, Roman Catholicism, Textual Issues, The Dividing Line

90 minute program today with some thoughts from 2 Peter to start off the New Year, then a lengthy discussion of God’s decree, followed by a few items related to Islam and the Ecclesiastical Text folks. Here is the YouTube link:

The Fullness of Time, America’s Hate Preachers Reviewed

James White, December 22, 2016, Christian Worldview, Exegesis, Homosexuality, Pastoral Theology, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

Took a long while to get going (technically and otherwise) but eventually got into Galatians 4:4-5 as an incarnation passage and its meaning to us at this time of the year. Then we moved over to a quick review of a couple of segments of the BBS documentary “America’s Hate Preachers” and what it means to “adorn the doctrine” of

Bob Morey’s Debate Challenge, Frank Turek and Michael Brown on Reformed Issues

James White, December 13, 2016, Christian Worldview, Exegesis, General Apologetics, Islam, Reformed Apologetics, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

Spent a little less than half an hour responding to Dr. Robert Morey’s debate challenge (well, I’ve only been told about it, I haven’t actually seen it), giving some history and once again refocusing upon the real issues. Then we looked at Dr. Frank Turek’s response to a question about free will and predestination, and then moved on to Dr.

Andy Stanley Separates Incarnation and Redemption; Paul Falsely Accused; Tim Staples Reviewed

James White, December 8, 2016, Christian Worldview, Exegesis, General Apologetics, Islam, Roman Catholicism, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

Started off considering Andy Stanley’s claim that Christianity does not stand on how Jesus came into the world, only on the resurrection. Then we looked at Paul’s statements in 1 Thessalonians 4 and 1 Corinthians 9 as a backdrop to considering common accusations against Paul made by Islamic apologists. Then in the second hour we spent a good deal of

Dogmatic Secularism Rises; the Politics of the Southern Baptist Convention

James White, December 5, 2016, Christian Worldview, General Apologetics, Reformed Apologetics, Reformed Baptist Issues, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

Started off with a discussion of the rise of secular totalitarianism and its inevitable failure, and then moved on to Dr. Paige Patterson’s comments in the SWBTS chapel from last week. Hopefully helpful for all! Here is the YouTube link:

Skype Show from Tucson: A Bit on Race, A Bit on Thanksgiving, Then A Lot on ETism

James White, November 17, 2016, Christian Worldview, General Apologetics, Pastoral Theology, Post-Evangelicalism, Reformed Apologetics, Reformed Baptist Issues, Textual Issues, The Dividing Line

Did a live program from Tucson today via Skype, touching a bit on some of the reactions on the race issue from last time, discussing Thanksgiving a little, and then spending most of the time on a recent FB article promoting Ecclesiastical Textism and more reasons why I find this tradition so very dangerous to Christian apologetics. We plan on

Post-Election Thoughts and an Ecclesiastical Text Video

James White, November 10, 2016, Christian Worldview, Exegesis, General Apologetics, Textual Issues, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

Spent the first half hour with a few post-election thoughts, meandering around the landscape, and then played two new “ecclesiastical text” videos and responded to them—as much as I could, given they don’t actually make sufficiently clear claims so as to be able to interact with them. However, the cartoons joining me and Dan Wallace with Bart Ehrman were entertaining,

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