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Thoughts on the Papacy

James White, September 23, 2015, Reformed Apologetics, Roman Catholicism, The Dividing Line

Dedicated the entire hour to a discussion of the Papacy in light of the visit of Francis to the United States. Talked about biblical and historical issues relating to the Papacy, and why there are so few today offering a meaningful criticism of Rome’s claims. Hopefully a helpful reminder! Here is the YouTube link:

Lots of Things to Interest a Wide Variety of Folks

James White, April 17, 2015, Christian Worldview, General Apologetics, Homosexuality, Islam, Reformed Apologetics, Roman Catholicism, The Dividing Line

Gave a brief report on my trip to Spain (having gotten home late last evening) and then spent time discussing Marco Rubio’s comments on attending a ceremony wherein marriage is profaned and blasphemed. Then we looked at an article by Roger Olson demonstrating that anti-Reformed sentiment leads many to reject God’s right to define Himself, and His own goodness. Then

Debate: The Church Would Have Been Better off Without the Reformation, Jesuit Priest Rev. Dr. Norris, Revelation TV, 4/16/2015

Rich Pierce, April 16, 2015, Debate, Roman Catholicism

The Church would have been better off without the Reformation. Agree? Disagree? Click here for Part I Click here for Part II Speaking for the motion is Jesuit Priest Rev.Dr Norris and speaking against the motion is Dr James White. Rich

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Synoptic Parallels Examined Seriously/Devin Rose and Roman Catholic Apologetics Today

James White, February 24, 2015, Exegesis, Islam, Roman Catholicism, The Dividing Line

Two main topics on the program today: first, we looked at a claim made by Zakir Hussain in a recent debate regarding, once again, the raising of Jairus’ daughter, as recorded by Matthew and Luke. Then we started looking at Devin Rose’s response to our review of some comments from his Catholic Answers Live interview. I must confess, I was

Actually, Jesus Did Ask Someone to Write a Book

TurretinFan, February 12, 2015, Roman Catholicism

About 43 minutes into episode #6838 of Catholic Answers Live, Patrick Coffin, the host of the show, stated: “Jesus never wrote a book, didn’t ask anybody to write a book, or you know – put on kind of memo on the fridges of Nazareth, but he did found a church.” I’ve previously addressed this “Jesus Didn’t Write a Book” Objection

If God is too scary, turn to Mary?

TurretinFan, February 5, 2015, Roman Catholicism

Around 45 minutes into episode #6824 of “Catholic Answers,” Vicki Thorn stated: “You know, I also want to say to our listeners, that sometimes when we’re beginning to heal, especially women, God is really sort of frightening to us, because we’re so afraid of judgment. The blessed Mother – this is Mary’s work. … This is Mary’s work – and

Roman Catholicism

James White, February 3, 2015, Roman Catholicism, The Dividing Line

Started off reviewing a call on Catholic Answers Live regarding Purgatory, providing a bit more information than was offered by Jimmy Akin. Then we watched a clip with Ravi Zacharias answering a question about Roman Catholicism, briefly played William Lane Craig on original sin, and then finished up with the famous cross-examination of Peter Stravinskas on 1 Cor. 3. Here

Called to Cyprian – Responding to Anders’ Historical Error

TurretinFan, January 19, 2015, Roman Catholicism

On Catholic Answers, episode #6796, Dr. David Anders makes it sound as though the issue of supremacy of the Roman bishop came up for the first time in the third century, as though “Pope Stephen” asserted the primacy of the Roman see, and as though the East acquiesced in silence. As explained in more detail at the link (link to

The Protestant’s Dilemma: A Review (Part One)

James Swan, January 15, 2015, Roman Catholicism

Recently I picked up The Protestant’s Dilemma: How the Reformation’s Shocking Consequences Point to the Truth of Catholicism (San Diego: Catholic Answers Press, 2014). In the preface of the Kindle edition, an unidentified author states that the primary author, Devin Rose, has put forth a book looking to engage in “dialogue“ specifically”with members of the thousands of Protestant sects.” The book is

A Wide-Ranging, Important, Jumbo-Sized Dividing Line!

James White, January 8, 2015, Christian Worldview, General Apologetics, Homosexuality, Islam, Persecution, Roman Catholicism, Textual Issues, The Dividing Line

Started off commenting on a number of issues, such as the anti-Christian discrimination of the Mayor of Atlanta. Discussed the radical Muslim murders in Paris, seeking once again to ask my serious Muslim friends to consider what it is about their faith that allows such things (it’s a spiritual issue—can Islam address it?), and I briefly responded to Jason Stellman

James White vs. Martin Luther: The Protestant’s Dilemma?

James Swan, January 8, 2015, Roman Catholicism

I can think of no better way for a defender of Rome to generate sales for a product than to mention James White. The reason is not hard to figure out. He’s been at the forefront critiquing their current materials, long before most of us joined the battle. It was no surprise then to find Devin Rose posting his recent

Devin Rose’s Video – Brief Response

TurretinFan, January 6, 2015, Roman Catholicism, Uncategorized

Devin Rose has posted a video in which he himself declares that his own book, “The Protestant’s Dilemma” — well let me use his exact words — “Destroys James White’s Scripture Alone.” (his video can be found here) Devin claims his book has “about thirty-four arguments for the Catholic faith.” Devin says that Dr. White’s book, “Scripture Alone,” “answers none

Yes, Perry, Hebrew Has Multiple Words that Mean “Command”; and Uber Confident Devin Rose Demands I Own a Time Machine

James White, January 6, 2015, Exegesis, Pastoral Theology, Roman Catholicism, Simply Silly, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

Spent most of the hour today analyzing Perry Noble’s Christmas Eve sermon—which he seems to believe he was commanded to preach by God in some revelatory fashion—wherein he gave us a new, improved, and oh so much more friendly set of Ten Commandments—now the Ten Promises. All because some guy he knows in Israel told him there is no word

Rick Warren’s Capitulation to the Claims of Rome, Plus a Deep Fractal

James White, December 18, 2014, General Apologetics, Roman Catholicism, The Dividing Line

Spent the vast majority of the program reviewing the videos I responded to from Kiev regarding Rick Warren. Since some folks do not follow the blog or FaceBook, and only listen to the DL, I felt it important to address Warren’s claims and statements on the program. And, of course, I could go into more detail on the DL. Then,

Rick Warren Capitulates to Rome

James White, November 27, 2014, General Apologetics, Roman Catholicism, Uncategorized

I wrote up a quick article on FaceBook regarding Rick Warren’s willing cooperation with the white-washing of Rome’s false gospel. His recent video is simply despicable—that is the only term I can use to describe it. The pragmatist has become the ecumenist and the cost is always the same: the gospel itself. Here is the article.

Jason Stellman’s Unmitigated Disaster

James White, October 4, 2014, Roman Catholicism, Theology Matters, Uncategorized

Rome never satisfies. It can’t. All the pomp and circumstance, all the liturgical fanfare, can never truly answer to the true needs of man. Since Rome has abandoned the gospel of grace and replaced it with a synergistic man-centered sacramentalism, she will never be able to offer to men anything but distractions, never true answers, to his real need. I

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Dr. James White in Johannesburg

Rich Pierce, September 30, 2014, Islam, Resources, Roman Catholicism

Here is Dr. White’s schedule in Johannesburg, South Africa. This schedule is subject to change! Friday, October 3 Debate: Jesus or St. Paul – Who is the true founder of Christianity? James White debates Bashir Varnia Shan Nun Islam Hall Lenasia 1821, South Africa Argon Crescent & Goud Crescent, opposite Rosepark 7:00 PM Saturday, October 4 Biblical Worldview

David and His Son Use Similar Metaphor (or is it proto-transubstantiation?)

TurretinFan, July 28, 2014, Roman Catholicism

Roman Catholics tend to think it is highly significant that Jesus said that the cup (meaning its contents – they never seem to misunderstand that use of non-literal language) is “my blood.” Recall that Jesus said: Matthew 26:28 For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins. Mark 14:24 And he

A Wide Ranging Mega-Sized Edition of the Dividing Line

James White, July 22, 2014, Christian Worldview, Exegesis, General Apologetics, Homosexuality, Islam, Open Theism, Pastoral Theology, Persecution, Reformed Apologetics, Roman Catholicism, The Dividing Line

Started off with a discussion of President Obama’s recent actions promoting ungodliness in the land, then discussed the recent WHO guidelines demonstrating that homosexuality is unnatural and devastating to human flourishing. Discussed briefly the upcoming preaching by Ergun Caner at First Baptist Woodstock, and gave some guidelines to anyone who will be attending. Then we moved on to talk about

Never Thirst – Taking Jesus “Literally” can be Fatal

TurretinFan, July 15, 2014, Roman Catholicism

Roman Catholics like to try to claim that they are just taking Jesus “literally” when they interpret “this is my body” to mean that what was in Jesus’ hands was not bread but his physical body . Three passages in John help to illustrate the problem with that approach: John 4, John 6, and John 7. In the first, Jesus

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“The Protestant Revolt”

Jeff Downs, April 3, 2014, Christian Worldview, General Apologetics, Resources, Roman Catholicism, Theology Matters

A excellent (new) video series on the Reformation, with Peter Lillback as host, is now available online. Click here to watch. To purchase Click here. A free study guide for the series is located here and a Teacher’s Guide is located here. Speaking of the reformation, Kevin DeYoung’s new book Taking God at His Word: Why the Bible Is Knowable,

Rome’s Apologists: Repeating the Same Errors Over and Over Again

James White, February 1, 2014, Roman Catholicism

You would think they would get the idea, but I have concluded that Rome’s apologists really do not care about the refutation of their claims. They have an audience that is not going to be doing much looking at “the other side,” so they do not have to advance their arguments in the realms of accuracy, truthfulness, or depth. Protestant

Christian Answers to Two Roman Catholic Questions on “Catholic Answers”

TurretinFan, January 11, 2014, Roman Catholicism

The show that calls itself “Catholic Answers,” recently featured a Missouri Synod Lutheran caller as highlighted on a recent Dividing Line. In response to the caller, the hosts began asking him some questions. I wouldn’t be surprised if you get these same questions from some of your Roman Catholic friends and acquaintances, particularly those who listen to “Catholic Answers.” Question

A Discussion on Roman Catholicism from Berlin

James White, December 18, 2013, Roman Catholicism

When I taught a class for the Evangelical Biblical Training Center on textual criticism this past June in Berlin I had a group of really, really great students. Two of those students asked if they could do an interview with me on Roman Catholicism. But, since the title is in Czech, only 217 people have seen it! So I thought

Today I have begun work on the Great Debate III on the Papacy with Mitch Pacwa from 1998. The video footage is much higher quality than the first two. I did find it interesting that when I looked at the original work that I did with Avid’s Liquid Edition software I decided to hook up the firewire cable and take

Martin Luther Believed in Devotion to Mary?

James Swan, October 17, 2013, Roman Catholicism

Recently-across-the-Tiber Jason Reed says:”And then, as I started reading the reformers, they’re Catholic! Luther believed in the devotion to Mary.” While Luther said nice things about Mary, his mature Mariology is not modern-day Roman Catholic Mariology. Saying nice things about Mary is not the same thing as Roman Catholic Marian devotion, both then and now. Young Luther, Saints, and the

The Boston College Papacy Debate is Posted

Rich Pierce, October 15, 2013, Roman Catholicism

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