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Brannon Howse: When You Combine Abject Dishonesty, Conspiratorialism, and Sub-Biblical Theology+

Brannon Howse: When You Combine Abject Dishonesty, Conspiratorialism, and Sub-Biblical Theology

, , Christian Worldview, Islam, Personal, Reformed Apologetics, Simply Silly, Uncategorized

So Brannon Howse is busy going after men who used to be on his network.  It’s his way or the highway, obviously, and as with so many, either you are for me, or you are against me.  There’s no adiaphora in Howse’s world.  It is all black and white, always. Today Justin Peters spoke at the conference going on back

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Meme Day on the Dividing Line

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

Showed a bunch of memes today and interacted with them, mainly on Islamic issues.  Then read two brief articles from Bassam Zawadi, also from Facebook, and interacted with them.  Wide variety of topics, actually, hopefully helpful to more than just those who engage in ministry to Muslims.  Enjoy! I also mentioned toward the end of the program the sermon I

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Just Can’t Argue with the Video

, , General Apologetics, Islam, Personal, Reformed Apologetics

My sincere thanks to Justin Bullington for putting together this short video that simply decimates the false narrative spun by Steve Camp, Janet Mefferd, Brannon Howse, and their followers.  Needed to be done, now here it is.  Putting the actual words right next to the misrepresentations and spin is VERY effective—at least for those with ears to hear, anyway. Update

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A Clarification on the Trinity for a Muslim/Brannon Howse on the Hagmann Report

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

For the first 45 minutes we played a video from a Muslim asking a question about the Trinity based upon how the Holy Spirit “overshadowed” Mary.  Since he asked for Christians to explain the passage, we did!  Then we moved to last night’s Hagmann Report which, in the first hour, featured Brannon Howse. Here is the YouTube link:

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God Made Man and Woman. PERIOD. Then Back to William Lane Craig and Presuppositionalism

, , Atheism, Christian Worldview, General Apologetics, Homosexuality, Post-Evangelicalism, Reformed Apologetics, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

The first half of the program was prompted by the Presidential statement (Tweet!) on “transgenders” in the military and the reactions to it from the secular totalitarians.  What are the worldview implications and foundations? Then in the second half of the program we went back to the last portion of the comments made by Dr. William Lane Craig on the

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A Scriptural Case for the Deity of Christ/Interaction with a Proposal for the Government to “Study” Islam

, , Christian Worldview, Exegesis, Islam, Pauline Studies, Reformed Apologetics, The Dividing Line

Only an hour today, but the first half was focused on the deity of Christ (interrupted by failing light strips in the studio!) and the second was focused upon a GOP proposal to identify “peaceful teaching Muslims” from those preaching violence.  Basically, I really don’t want the government determining good and bad theology for anyone, because while the GOP may be

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William Lane Craig on Presuppositionalism, More on the White/Howse (Get It?) Controversy

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

Simply had to deal with William Lane Craig’s review of a debate on apologetic methodology at the start—we will be waiting further installments as this conversation continues.  Then I moved on to comment on the Janet Mefferd Show episode that aired Monday, Brannon Howse’s turning me over to Satan, etc. and etc.  Comments on 2 John 7-11 as well.  A

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A Little Bit on Eugene Peterson, a Whole Lot on James Simpson

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

Did about twenty minutes on the Eugene Peterson controversy regarding gay marriage, etc., and then moved into a rather full response to the James Simpson interview on the Janet Mefferd Show.  Played entire clips from the interview and responded, fully, to the politically-based accusations from Simpson, and then played Janet’s objections and responded to them as well.  I really appreciate

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Useful Idiot for Islamism? Or Adorning the Gospel of Christ? A Response to James Simpson and American Thinker

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

In light of the airing tomorrow of an interview with James Simpson, author of “When Evangelicals Become Useful Idiots for Islamism” (American Thinker, 6/24/17) on the Janet Mefferd Show, we did a special program for those who will be looking for information in light of that interview.  We went over the controversy and pointed out that Mr. Simpson’s article is

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

, , 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

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Skype Dividing Line from Evergreen, Colorado

, , 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:

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Inerrancy and Harmonization: What’s the Problem?

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

After a bit of discussion of current developments concerning the ravaging hordes running about the internet burning and looting, we played a portion of the comments made on the recent episode of Unbelievable on the subject of the gospels, inerrancy, and harmonization. Important stuff!  Note sure about the schedule for the next two weeks as I will be up in

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Yusuf Ismail and Deuteronomy, and Further Response to Abu Zakariya

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

Started off the program today with a little bit on the ongoing attacks upon A&O by the odd coalition of Christians and political types, and then reviewed some comments by Yusuf Ismail in a recent ABN debate with Usama Dakdok, specifically looking at portions of Deuteronomy—tough, difficult portions.  No ducking, no saying “Oh, that’s the Old Testament, we don’t have

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

, , 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:

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John 11, Surah 3, and Consistency

, , General Apologetics, Islam, Reformed Apologetics, Textual Issues, The Dividing Line

An interesting program today where I spent a good deal of time on John 11 in P45, discussing its meaning and the context.  Then I moved to Surah 3 in the Qur’an looking at what it says about Jesus.  With that as the background, I made some comments regarding the current controversy and the slanderous attacks being leveled at me

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A Program for the INC: John 1:1, 17:3, and Other Biblical Issues Post-Debate

, , Exegesis, General Apologetics, Iglesia Ni Christo, Reformed Apologetics, Roman Catholicism, Uncategorized

Did a follow up on the INC debate and its aftermath today, responding to the posting of a Facebook article likening me to Simon Magus in my seeking to obtain the book, Fundamental Beliefs of the Iglesia Ni Christo (Erano G. Manalo).  Went in-depth into John 1:1, 17:3 (didn’t even go on to 17:5!), and discussed the Holy Spirit as well.

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INC Debate Review, P&P Controversy

, , Eastern Orthodoxy, Iglesia Ni Christo, Reformed Apologetics, Reformed Baptist Issues, The Dividing Line

Spent an hour reviewing the debate with Joe Ventilacion of Iglesia Ni Christo, responding to various elements of the debate itself and looking at what has happened in the aftermath.  Then for the last 40 minutes or so we covered the discussion taking place on line regarding Pulpit and Pen, etc., going back to last summer and the controversy that

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A Response to Frederica Mathewes-Green and Hank Hanegraaff

, , 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,

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A Mega Dividing Line with 50 Minutes of Open Phones

, , 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

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

, , 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:

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

, , 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

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Reformation Tour, Allen Debate Invitation, Rome and Mary, and More

, , Exegesis, General Apologetics, Islam, King James Onlyism, Personal, Reformed Apologetics, Roman Catholicism, Simply Silly, The Dividing Line

Covered a pretty wide range today, starting with Mike O’Fallon talking about the upcoming Reformation Tour in Europe in September.  Then we moved on to my debate invitation for David Allen.  Then we played a video from Catholic Answers on why Mary is called “woman” by Jesus, demonstrating what happens when you deny sola scriptura.  Then we looked at a Muslim

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

, , 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

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

, , 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.

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The Advent of Moral Anarchy

, , 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

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A Mega Dividing Line on Lots of Topics!

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

Had not planned on going nearly two hours but time goes by so fast!  Started off reading from the Institutes of the Christian Religion by John Calvin.  Then we moved on to reading a portion from Brave New World.  You’ll have to listen to hear why!  Made some comments, and then shifted gears completely and played a video by Yahya Snow

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Radio Free Geneva: A Nearly Three Hour Examination of “Traditional” Anthropology

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

Just avoided going for a full three hours, but we reviewed Dr. Leighton Flowers’ podcast from September 26, 2016, which was ostensibly about those who never hear, but was much more about how Calvinism is a bad theology. In any case, it gave us the foundation for looking very carefully at Flowers’ views, as they are being presented to a

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The Rebellion of Transgenderism, then, A Challenge Fulfilled

, , 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

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