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Dr. Licona Ignores Me; Alan Ruhl and the Roman Priesthood; Steve Tassi On the Non-Debate

, , Christian Worldview, Exegesis, General Apologetics, Reformed Apologetics, Roman Catholicism, The Dividing Line

Briefly commented on Dr. Mike Licona’s “I don’t pay attention to White” statement on Facebook—noting that just a few months ago he paid enough attention to promote a debate challenge from a fellow who was told by God to debate me on Calvinism.  Sorta ironic.  Anyway, spent the vast majority of the program responding to this article from Alan Ruhl,

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Was Mark Confused? Birth Narratives? Original Readings?

, , Christian Worldview, Exegesis, General Apologetics, Islam, The Dividing Line

Did more than a Jumbo, but less than a Mega, today (1:45), responding to video clips posted by Yahya Snow mainly from the comments of Dr. Mike Licona wherein he said Mark was confused as to the location of the feeding of the five thousand, etc.  Lots of discussion of inspiration, inerrancy, synoptic issues, allegations of contradiction, etc.  Not an

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Responding to William Lane Craig on Roman Catholicism Then Brief Discussion of Anti-Reformed Rhetoric

, , Christian Worldview, Exegesis, General Apologetics, Islam, Reformed Apologetics, Roman Catholicism, The Dividing Line

Spent nearly 90 minutes listening to the entire presentation by William Lane Craig on Roman Catholicism.  No one can accuse us of misrepresenting him, to be sure!  A vital discussion of why the “Mere Christianity” movement is unbiblical, dangerous, and untenable in the long run.  Then a brief review of my trip to California this weekend, my attempted interaction with

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“The Romans 9 Debate:” My Reviews In One Place

, , Christian Worldview, Exegesis, General Apologetics, Reformed Apologetics, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

I have had a number of questions lately about this debate and have found a need to put my review series in one place. So here they are. By the way. Dr. Flowers has voiced great objections to my pointing out his behavior and methods in these reviews. Keep in mind, this was a review of the debate on the

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Marcus Rodgers Video Reviewed, Jacob Prasch Attacks Again, ISIS Attacks the Cross

, , Exegesis, Islam, Oneness Pentecostalism, Simply Silly, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

Started off with a review of Marcus Rodgers’ video that mentioned me on the doctrine of the Trinity.  Then I was going to play portions of Jacob Prasch’s recent video, but ended up summarizing the issues for the sake of time.  Then quickly noted the ISIS attack upon the cross in their magazine titled Dabiq. Here is the YouTube link:

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A Jumbo Mega Dividing Line—If That Makes Sense

, , Christian Worldview, Exegesis, General Apologetics, Islam, Personal, Reformed Apologetics, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

Three sections to today’s 2 hour, 20 minute long program:  first, we responded to Jacob Prasch’s reply to last weeks Radio Free Geneva. But unlike Prasch, we played his comments not just once, but twice, carefully analyzing his entire response as a classic example of a complete abandonment of proper forms of argumentation and logic.  Very helpful for those who

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The Atonement: Defined by Revelation, or Philosophy?

, , Exegesis, Pastoral Theology, Reformed Apologetics, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

We did a Skype based DL today looking at some comments William Lane Craig made about the atonement, and comparing and contrasting these with Hebrews 7:22-25.  A good deal of discussion of how we derive our theology and why it is important. Don’t forget that on Thursday at 6pm EDT Vocab Malone will be guest hosting and doing an interview

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KJVO Discussion, the Pope Escapes His Handlers Again, Debate Tomorrow, the Trinitarian Controversy

, , Christian Worldview, Exegesis, General Apologetics, Gospel/Jesus Studies, King James Onlyism, Mormonism, Personal, Post-Evangelicalism, Reformed Apologetics, Roman Catholicism, Textual Issues, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

Covered a WIDE range of topics today.  Started off expressing our deep condolences to Tony Bartolucci and his family in the death of his daughter Giana.  Then we discussed the debate we will be doing tomorrow at 4pm with representatives of the Hebrew Israelite movement.  Moved from there to a discussion of Jeremiah 34:16 and Romans 13:9 and King James

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William Lane Craig, the Lowered Bar, Molinism, and Erasmus

, , Christian Worldview, Exegesis, General Apologetics, Reformed Apologetics, Reformed Baptist Issues, Textual Issues, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

Examined the William Lane Craig clip that started circulating a few days ago about inerrancy and evangelism and apologetics, once again focusing upon the fundamental distinctions that arise when one is Reformed and when one is not in the area of apologetics.  Then turned our attention to Erasmus and conjectural emendation, finishing up with a discussion of inerrancy and the

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No Creator, No Humanity, or, Of Apes and Men

, , Abortion, Christian Worldview, Exegesis, Misc, Simply Silly, The Dividing Line

Had to tackle the gorilla story, along with the “I decided to live as a goat” story, all illustrative of what happens when your society spits in God’s face and goes it alone.  Then talked a little about ReformCon this week and what I will be addressing, and finished up with a bit of a discussion about the exposure of

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Various Articles and Open Phones

, , Abortion, Christian Worldview, Exegesis, General Apologetics, Homosexuality, Islam, Reformed Apologetics, Reformed Baptist Issues, Roman Catholicism, The Dividing Line

Started off with various articles that I’ve collected, one by a Roman Catholic taking cheap shots at me, others on the continuing degradation of our society and the rise of totalitarianism.  Then we opened up the phones and took calls on such subjects as the regulative principle of worship (actually got into the exclusive psalmody and instruments in worship debate

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Open Phones on the Dividing Line

, , Christian Worldview, Exegesis, General Apologetics, Islam, Jehovah's Witnesses, Reformed Apologetics, Textual Issues, The Dividing Line

Started off talking with Mike O’Fallon from Geneva, Switzerland about our upcoming cruise to Alaska in September (don’t miss out!), and then played a clip from a recent Kent Hovind video where, irony of ironies, he is accused of doing everything Gail Riplinger accused me of doing—which he himself repeated and promoted!  Well, what goes around comes around, as they

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Submitted Scholarship

, , Christian Worldview, Exegesis, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

I had never heard anyone use the phrase before, to be honest.  But I had to think of some way to describe scholarship that, at its core, its foundation, is distinctly Christian.  Specifically, how to describe Christian scholarship that, as an open presupposition and confession submits itself to the Lordship of Jesus Christ in all areas, including all areas of

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Did Paul ever meet Jesus and hear him teach? Yes, it is likely

, , Exegesis, General Apologetics, Pauline Studies, Theology Matters

David Yoon introducing a new book by noted New Testament scholar Stanley E. Porter, writes: “Our most prolific author, Stanley Porter, has another book published called When Paul Met Jesus: How an Idea Got Lost in History (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2016). Porter revives a theory set forth earlier by William Ramsay, Johannes Weiss, and James Hope Moulton, that Paul

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1 John 3:1, the Pericope Adulterae, and More on Ecclesiastical Textism

, , Exegesis, General Apologetics, Textual Issues, The Dividing Line

I promise to move on to other issues on Thursday, but needed to address a few more issues on text topics and the whole “Ecclesiastical Text” movement.  Looked at 1 John 3:1 and the Pericope Adulterae (John 7:53-8:11) and again asked serious questions of the fundamental assertions of this movement. Here is the YouTube link:

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Radio Free Geneva: Showbread’s “Dear John Piper” and Leighton Flowers on 1 John 5:1

, , Christian Worldview, Exegesis, General Apologetics, Pastoral Theology, Reformed Apologetics, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

Decided we needed to do a Radio Free Geneva today, and it turned out as a jumbo edition at that!  Started off with Showbread’s “Dear John Piper” song, going through the lyrics and identifying the sources that led to this vicious construction of a burning straw man.  Then I played a song by Shane and Shane that I had only

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The Infancy Gospel of Thomas and James 2:14-26

, , Christian Worldview, Exegesis, Roman Catholicism, The Dividing Line

Two sections to today’s program: the first is a reading of the Infancy Gospel of Thomas (with a few comments thrown in for good measure), followed by an extended discussion, based upon comments made recently by Tim Staples on Catholic Answers Live, of James 2:14-26 and justification by faith alone. Here is the YouTube link:

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South Africa Update and Responding to Marcus Rogers on the Trinity

, , Exegesis, General Apologetics, Islam, Oneness Pentecostalism, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

Started off with a guest, Rudolph Bushoff, from South Africa, talking about our May journey to South Africa (and we still need your help to get there!), and then tackled the Marcus Rogers video denying the Trinity.  Went just a little long, but hope it will be helpful to folks. Here is the YouTube link:

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Hijacking the Scriptures Part III: The Romans 9 Debate – Rightly Dividing the Word?

, , Christian Worldview, Exegesis, Reformed Apologetics, Textual Issues, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

My very first jumbo show today as I continue my review of James’ debate with Prof. Leighton Flowers on Romans 9. James gets more time today and gives a clinic in ‘rightly dividing.’ Sadly we will see more misrepresentations from Mr. Flowers as he uses verses out of context and in one case we see where he ended the verse

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Hijacking the Scriptures Part II: The Romans 9 Debate – Rightly Dividing the Word?

, , Exegesis, General Apologetics, Reformed Apologetics, Reformed Baptist Issues, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

I continue with my review of James’ debate with Prof. Leighton Flowers on Romans 9. The new narrative gets fully formed today and we see further insight into how far the method will go to misrepresent core concepts of Calvinism let alone the mishandling of scripture that leads to it. Here is the YouTube link:

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Hijacking the Scriptures: The Romans 9 Debate – Rightly Dividing the Word?

, , Exegesis, General Apologetics, Reformed Apologetics, The Dividing Line

Last May Dr. White engaged Prof. Leighton Flowers in debating the text of Romans chapter nine. Professor Flowers’ presentation has bothered me deeply since the first time that I viewed it. If we can set aside the issue of Calvinism and focus solely on his treatment of scripture along with his use of well known terms what will we find?

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A One Hour Forty Minute Start to My Response to Wael Ibrahim on the Trinity

, , Exegesis, General Apologetics, Islam, Reformed Apologetics, The Dividing Line

Began a hopefully respectful, helpful review of the arguments and claims of Muslim speaker Wael Ibrahim in a recent debate on the Trinity in Hong Kong.  Wael seems like a really nice man, has a very winning personality and approach, so reviewing his position should be very helpful to all who wish a deeper knowledge of the Trinity and who

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Today’s Document from the Vatican on the Covenants and Putting the Shoe on the Other Foot

, , Christian Worldview, Exegesis, Islam, Roman Catholicism, The Dividing Line

The Vatican released a new document today on Jewish/Christian relationship and the Old and New Covenants (found here).  It is a lengthy, verbose testimony to the maxim, “Theology Matters” and a very eloquent witness to the necessity of sola scriptura.  Then I addressed “putting the shoe on the other foot,” specifically, how we Christians are oh so properly skeptical about religious

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Total Insanity at the Start, then on to Important Issues about Secularism, Homosexuality, and Regeneration

, , Exegesis, Homosexuality, Roman Catholicism, Simply Silly, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

Did a 75 minute program today, starting off with the looniest video I’ve ever seen aimed at me from a small Romanist cult up in New York.  Then we moved on to the “God Isn’t Fixing This” headline, an article on the TGC blog about homosexuality, and finally a brief review of Paul Copan’s article on regeneration and faith.  Enjoy!

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Movie Reviews, Kentucky Baptists, SQUIRREL!, Oh, Uh, and Ehrman

, , Atheism, Christian Worldview, Exegesis, General Apologetics, Homosexuality, Reformed Apologetics, The Dividing Line

Covered the vast wide countryside of theology and apologetics today, including a review of the Free Speech Apocalypse movie (and some non-spoiler comments about The Martian!), a brief listen to one of the candidates for the Kentucky Baptist Convention presidency, one of the audience questions from the recent atheist debate, and finally, after a bit more wandering about, nearly an

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Numerous Topics Eventually Leading to a Return to the Brownson/Homosexuality Discussion

, , Christian Worldview, Exegesis, General Apologetics, Homosexuality, Islam, Reformed Apologetics, The Dividing Line

Wandered about a good bit on a number of topics, including interacting directly with a Muslim on Twitter who simply cannot (or will not) understand the necessity of consistency and avoiding double standards in debate at the start of the program today.  Though I didn’t get to the Ehrman/Bass debate, I still ended up taking nearly 15 minutes talking about

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Presuppositionalism/Evidentialism, and then Apologetically Useful Verses

, , Exegesis, General Apologetics, Jehovah's Witnesses, Mormonism, Oneness Pentecostalism, Reformed Apologetics, Roman Catholicism, The Dividing Line

Reviewed comments by Dr. Peter J. Williams on the subject of evidentialism and presuppositionalism, and then moved to a review of key verses you might want to be familiar with in sharing with various groups, including Roman Catholics, Mormons, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Oneness Pentecostals, Secular Humanists, “Gay” Affirming “Christians,” and finally…with our dear beloved Arminian friends.  Hope it is useful! Here

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Youth Targeted Calvinism / Book of Romans Torn to Pieces in Service of “Gay Christianity”

, , Christian Worldview, Exegesis, General Apologetics, Homosexuality, Reformed Apologetics, The Dividing Line

Two main topics on the program today.  First I mentioned fairly briefly this wild-eyed article from SBC Today as another example of Anti-Calvinist Derangement Syndrome.  Had to chuckle at its ridiculous comments on Edwards, though I know it is serious—and sad.  But sometimes, you just have to laugh.  Then I moved on to discuss Graeme Codrington’s amazing way of removing

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