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Mortality, Books to Read, and a Quick Response on Romans 8

, , Christian Worldview, Church History, Pastoral Theology, Post-Evangelicalism, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

Spent the first half of the show talking about mortality and the societal choices we have made regarding danger and death. Then we talked about books to read during this time where there are no sports, no movies, etc., and then we looked (quickly) at what Leighton Flowers said about the issue of faith in Romans 8. Somewhere in there

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KJB Fundy Numerology, Flowers’ Unwanted Child, RNS Opinion Piece on Cone

, , Christian Worldview, Godly Disciplines, King James Onlyism, Pastoral Theology, Post-Evangelicalism, Racialism, Reformed Apologetics, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

Had to get the silly stuff out of the way first, so we looked at Andrew Sluder’s “KJB Numerology” where he uses verse numbers and their position in the Bible to prove its inspiration. Then we got serious and read through a Soteriology 101 article and dealt with its man-centeredness. Finished off with an RNS opinion piece that alleged that

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Bethel Church and Miracles, Rosaria Butterfield, Gender Pronouns, and the Post-Obergefell World

, , Christian Worldview, General Apologetics, Homosexuality, Pastoral Theology, Pauline Studies, Post-Evangelicalism, Reformed Apologetics, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

Took the first half of the program to consider miracles, the Christian, resurrection, and the current events at Bethel Church in California. Then we looked at the issue of pronoun usage in the post-Obergefell world with some insights from Rosaria Butterfield who has changed her view on the topic in light of Obergefell.

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Key Advent Texts from Isaiah and Micah, Paul, Demas, Alexander.

, , Exegesis, Pastoral Theology, Pauline Studies, The Dividing Line

Started off looking at texts like Isaiah 7:14, 9:6, and Micah 5:2 relating to prophetic utterances concerning the Incarnation of the Son. Then moved over to 2 Timothy 4 and Paul’s experience at the end of his life with Alexander the Coppersmith and others. Our plan is to do a third program this week, on Friday, at 11am. Join us

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Alexanders and the Church

, , Pastoral Theology, Pauline Studies, Persecution, Personal, Post-Evangelicalism, Theology Matters, Uncategorized

When Paul wrote his last epistle to Timothy he knew his time was short. I have often commented that what you include in your last communication with a dear friend will reflect what weighs the most heavily upon your heart as you stand on the brink of eternity. So it is important to see that though he did not wax

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1 Peter 3:15 and then David and Bathsheba

, , CBGM, Exegesis, Pastoral Theology, Racialism, Reformed Apologetics, Textual Issues, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

Since I had travel problems yesterday I decided to sneak one more program in before I (Lord willing) fly out this afternoon. Talked a little about the textual variant at 1 Peter 3:15 and then moved on to the controversy that has arisen regarding the assertion that one must see David as a “rapist” regarding Bathsheba (2 Samuel 11-12, Psalm

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The “And” Movement, Abortion, and Social Justice, then Jordan Peterson, Ben Shapiro, and William Lane Craig

, , Abortion, Christian Worldview, General Apologetics, Homosexuality, Pastoral Theology, Post-Evangelicalism, Racialism, Reformed Apologetics, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

Two part program, basically, with the first including the complete airing of a new video promoting the “& Movement” regarding abortion and social justice. Important issues raised and concerns expressed. Then we listened to some comments from William Lane Craig on the subject of apologetics, evangelism, and how we determine “success” in apologetics.

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A First Century Witness to Justification By Faith Followed by Open Phones

, , Church History, Exegesis, Pastoral Theology, Reformed Apologetics, Reformed Baptist Issues, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

Spent time at the start of the program looking at the witness of Clement’s epistle to the Corinthians from the first century to the doctrine of sola fide, and then took phone calls on a number of different topics including the gifts in 1 Corinthians. Here is the YouTube link: Live Video Stream

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Open Phones with Pastors James and Jeff

, , Abortion, Atheism, Christian Worldview, Church History, Exegesis, General Apologetics, Mormonism, Pastoral Theology, Reformed Apologetics, Roman Catholicism, Theology Matters, Uncategorized

Did an hour and 15 minutes of phone calls (but, that was only 4 calls!) with my fellow pastor Jeff Durbin. Some good topics of conversation to be had, hope you find it encouraging! Thanks to Jeff for coming in! Here is the YouTube link: Live Video Stream The Dividing Line is on YouTube video. Our YouTube channel also provides

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Marty Sampson’s Instagram Article, Faithfulness, and then 30 Minutes of Open Phones

, , Atheism, Christian Worldview, Exegesis, General Apologetics, Jehovah's Witnesses, Pastoral Theology, Pauline Studies, Post-Evangelicalism, Reformed Apologetics, Roman Catholicism, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

Apostasy isn’t a fun topic, but a necessary one, so we talked about Marty Sampson’s leaving the faith, walked through his Instagram post, talked about Paul’s experience with Demas, etc. for about an hour.  Then we opened the phones for 30 minutes with calls on lots of topics including Roman Catholicism. Here is the YouTube link: Live Video Stream The

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Joshua Harris’ Rainbow Adventure, Religious Freedom, Critical Theory, and the Founders Trailer

, , General Apologetics, Godly Disciplines, Musings, Pastoral Theology, Persecution, Personal, Post-Evangelicalism, Racialism, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

Spent some time looking at Joshua Harris’ swing into the LGBTQ world, then looked at issues of religious freedom, critical theory, and that whole area of rapid development.  Then I got into the Founders Trailer for “By What Standard,” developments since the program from Colorado, my complete face-plant error in not knowing any of the relevant background (or players), what

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Apostasy: a New Testament Consideration

, , Godly Disciplines, Pastoral Theology, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

Took the hour to look at the subject of false faith, apostasy, etc., today on the program in light of the Joshua Harris situation.  Not a pleasant topic, but one found right in the fabric of Scripture, and hence one that must be understood. Here is the YouTube link: Live Video Stream The Dividing Line is on YouTube video. Our

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An In-Depth Look at Ephesians 1

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

Spent the hour looking closely at the background and meaning of Ephesians 1:3-11 in light of objections to Reformed theology. Sometimes, you just want to let Scripture be Scripture.  Enjoy! Here is the YouTube link: Live Video Stream The Dividing Line is on YouTube video. Our YouTube channel also provides videos of most of the debates that Dr. White has

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Critical Theory in the Church, the “Transient Text,” and Open Phones

, , Christian Worldview, Church History, Exegesis, General Apologetics, Gospel/Jesus Studies, Pastoral Theology, Post-Evangelicalism, Racialism, Textual Issues, The Dividing Line, TROnlyism

Discussed a pastor who asked a couple to apologize for theoretical ancestral racism (killed the church plant), looked a bit at Robert Truelove’s opening chapter on “the Transient text,” and then took phone calls on a wide variety of topics, including the blasphemy of the Holy Spirit.  Just over an hour in length.  And don’t forget, we will be doing

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God’s Election and Reprobation in 2 Thessalonians 2:9–14

, , Christian Worldview, Exegesis, General Apologetics, Offense, Open Theism, Pastoral Theology, Reformed Apologetics, Reformed Baptist Issues, Theology Matters, Uncategorized

“The arrival of the lawless one will be by Satan’s working with all kinds of miracles and signs and false wonders, and with every kind of evil deception directed against those who are perishing, because they found no place in their hearts for the truth so as to be saved. Consequently God sends on them a deluding influence so that

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The DL Wins the Finals, Dr. Buck Reports on the SBC Annual Meeting, Dale Tuggy Wins the Strawman Award

, , Christian Worldview, Pastoral Theology, Post-Evangelicalism, Racialism, Reformed Apologetics, Textual Issues, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

Had to have just a little fun at the start regarding our winning the Podcast Battle Royale on Facebook, just squeezing by (60-40) Sheologians, the podcast of Summer Jaeger (my daughter) and Joy Hunter, produced out of Apologia Studios, a ministry of Apologia Church, of which I am a pastor—so no matter how that went down, I was going to

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The Dividing Line/CrossPolitic Cross Over Show!

, , Abortion, Christian Worldview, Homosexuality, Islam, Pastoral Theology, Persecution, Post-Evangelicalism, Racialism, Reformed Apologetics, Roman Catholicism, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

So Chocolate Knox survived, and that’s really all you need to know.  Seriously, had a great time having the guys from CrossPolitic on the show today, we chatted about Matt Walsh, Rome’s gospel, and a bunch of other stuff.  Enjoy! Here is the YouTube link: Live Video Stream The Dividing Line is on YouTube video. Our YouTube channel also provides

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Gene Bridges, Anthony Bradley, Greg Johnson, Michael Heiser, and Bruxy Cavey!

, , Abortion, Christian Worldview, Exegesis, General Apologetics, Godly Disciplines, Homosexuality, Pastoral Theology, Post-Evangelicalism, Racialism, Reformed Apologetics, Reformed Baptist Issues, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

Gene Bridges comments on a Facebook discussion, Anthony Bradley continues to swing wide left, Greg Johnson comes out as a homosexual, Michael Heiser demonstrates he has not done even the most basic reading in Reformed theology, and Bruxy Cavey gets a tattoo that demonstrates he has no idea what God’s law is all about.  Wow, talk about eclectic!  Enjoy! Here

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1 Timothy 2, Men and Women in the Church, then a Full Review of Shapiro/Craig

, , Christian Worldview, Exegesis, Gospel/Jesus Studies, Pastoral Theology, Pauline Studies, Post-Evangelicalism, Reformed Apologetics, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

Spent the first half an hour or so looking at 1 Timothy 2 and the relationship of men and women in leadership roles in the church.  Then we talked a bit about Jeff Durbin’s encounter with Andy Stanley that took place just this morning (the recordings will be posted May 30 (I would have typed 5/30 but it was recorded

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1 John 1:5-2:2, Brief Discussion on Presuppositional Apologetics

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

Went a lot longer than I expected to on 1 John 1:5-2:2, but hope it is helpful for those who enjoy close discussion of the flow of a key text. Then I realized I had burned most of the hour and hence could not get into playing sections from the Mortification of Spin episode with Dr. Fesko, but I took

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Debate Report from London, Open Phones, Twitter Questions

, , General Apologetics, Islam, Misc, Pastoral Theology, Racialism, Reformed Apologetics, Reformed Baptist Issues, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

Gave a quick debate report from last nights encounter with Adnan Rashid in Selhurst, South London, and then started covering questions provided over Twitter and yes, open phones!  I was very pleased with how well the phones worked, in fact, so this means we will be able to focus more upon doing Dividing Lines even when I am traveling overseas

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Drawing the Lines: Matt Walsh, Serene Jones, Ron Underwood

, , Christian Worldview, General Apologetics, Godly Disciplines, Gospel/Jesus Studies, Pastoral Theology, Post-Evangelicalism, Reformed Apologetics, Roman Catholicism, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

Did a live DL from London (Westminster) today via Zoom (worked really well!) discussing how we “draw the lines,” using three examples to provide us with some perspective for this challenging discussion.  We looked at Matt Walsh, Roman Catholic, who was interviewed on the CrossPolitic program last week.  Then we looked at Serene Jones, head of Union Theological Seminary, and

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A Few Opening Thoughts then Open Phones

, , CBGM, Church History, Pastoral Theology, Reformed Apologetics, Reformed Baptist Issues, Roman Catholicism, Textual Issues, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

Pretty much open phones today with good questions like “Did Augustine really have the gospel?” and “How central is the issue of credobaptism vs. infant baptism?”  Last US DL for a few weeks as I will be overseas, but we do intend to sneak a few programs in (probably in the mornings here in the US) as time permits. Here

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“Those Who Hate Me Love Death.” —Godly Wisdom

, , Godly Disciplines, Musings, Pastoral Theology, Theology Matters

The news is filled with stories of the world expressing its hatred toward the faith and its express intention to take away the liberties and freedoms of anyone who will not bow the knee to Caesar (in our day, celebrate homosexuality, profane marriage, admit that women are men and men are women, abuse children, and, of course, murder children in

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James White and Jason Robinson Discuss Romans 8:28-34

, , Exegesis, General Apologetics, King James Onlyism, Pastoral Theology, Personal, Reformed Apologetics, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

Pastor Jason Robinson from West Virginia joined us on the program today to offer competing (and conflicting!) interpretations of this key soteriological text.  30 minutes of exegesis then 30 minutes of cross-ex, with ten minutes of closing statements. We developed connection issues during the cross-examination and had to go to the phone to finish things up.  Jeff Durbin joined me

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Responding to the IFB/KJVOs: James White and Jeff Durbin

, , Exegesis, General Apologetics, King James Onlyism, Pastoral Theology, Personal, Reformed Apologetics, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

Did a two part program today. The first (this portion) is a discussion between James and Jeff on the issues raised by a spate of IFB/KJVO videos coming out of the Steven Anderson wing of the IFB movement.  We discuss the gospel and the key issues that followers of this movement need to consider.   Nearly two hours of conversation! Here

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Catching Up on Recent Events Before Leaving Town

, , Christian Worldview, Homosexuality, Pastoral Theology, Post-Evangelicalism, Racialism, Reformed Apologetics, The Dividing Line

Caught up on a number of articles I had saved before I leave tomorrow for St. Charles and other locations (see the banner ads for details).  Right before the program started Dr. Michael Brown published an article about Twitter’s banning (ready for this?) “deadnaming.”  Yeah.  Deadnaming.  That’s like when you call Bruce Jenner…Bruce Jenner instead of “Caitlyn.”  So, in other

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