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Thoughts on Thanksgiving, a Bit More Cone, Matt Hall and CRT

, , Christian Worldview, Godly Disciplines, Post-Evangelicalism, Racialism, The Dividing Line

Well Thanksgiving is coming up so we spent some time talking about thanks, contentment, etc., from a biblical perspective. Then we moved back to reading a bit from James Cone, made application to Talbert Swan, and then moved from there to an article recently posted from Dr. Matt Hall at SBTS regarding “racial reconciliation.” We asked some honest questions of

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Difficult Days for Rome’s Apologists, the Words of James Cone, Unvarnished

, , Racialism, Roman Catholicism, The Dividing Line

Started off with a discussion of the quandary faced by Rome’s apologists today as they deal with the reality of an unorthodox Pope. Sort of makes their arguments against sola scriptura just a tad vacuous. Then we moved over to looking at the reality that men like Bishop Talbert Swan, who throw around accusations of racism and white supremacy with

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Brief Thoughts on the Ehrman/Williams Dialogue and the Licona/Howe Dialogue, Then Open Phones

, , Atheism, Christian Worldview, General Apologetics, Pauline Studies, Racialism, Roman Catholicism, Textual Issues, The Dividing Line

I guess inerrancy was the theme in looking at just a few portions of the discussion between Peter Williams and Bart Ehrman on Justin Brierley’s Unbelievable program and then Mike Licona’s discussion with Richard Howe. After that we tried to sneak callers in for the last 15 minutes…and ended up going half an hour, so, 75 minutes total.

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Bishop Swan’s Racism, Pronouns Matter, Jeffrey Riddle’s Abuse of P46

, , Church History, Exegesis, Homosexuality, Pauline Studies, Post-Evangelicalism, Racialism, Reformed Apologetics, Textual Issues, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters, TROnlyism

Started off with the outrageous, racist rants of “His Grace, the Right Reverend Bishop Talbert Wesley Swan II” (straight from his wikipedia page) and his swinging the club of “white supremacy” at anyone or anything, logic, rationality and truth notwithstanding. Then we considered the advice of the left edge of evangelicalism’s fall into the morass of cultural confusion, this time

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Gender Care, Text and Canon Conference Reviewed

, , CBGM, Church History, Homosexuality, Reformed Apologetics, Textual Issues, The Dividing Line, TROnlyism

Took just a few minutes at the start to talk about a recent court case in which a judge overturned a Trump administration protection of the freedom of conscience amongst medical professionals and institutions and in so doing used yet another NewSpeak term, “Gender Care,” a euphemism for “bodily mutilation.” Then I went over Ephesians 3:9 and the blatant error

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Two Refutations: Eric Mason (First Hour), Jeffrey Riddle (Last Half Hour)

, , CBGM, Hebrew Israelism, Islam, King James Onlyism, Post-Evangelicalism, Racialism, Reformed Apologetics, Reformed Baptist Issues, Technology, Textual Issues, The Dividing Line, TROnlyism

As was needed I responded to the slanderous misuse of a video clip by Eric Mason, author of Woke Church, for the first hour or so today, including the playing of the entire context from the July 26, 2016 Dividing Line from which he took his clip. A wide ranging discussion about the woke church, critical theory, identity politics, and

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Gene Kim, Steven Anderson, TRTrads—and a Word to My Fellow Reformed Believers on the Supernatural

, , Exegesis, King James Onlyism, Musings, Personal, Post-Evangelicalism, Radio Free Geneva, Reformed Apologetics, Reformed Baptist Issues, Textual Issues, The Dividing Line, TROnlyism

Had some fun with a new video from Gene Kim, played a new RFG intro, looked a little at Steven Anderson and the TRTrads, delving into issues of textual criticism, the transmission of the text, etc. Then for the last 20 minutes or so transitioned into an important discussion about the supernatural and the life of the Bible-believing, sola scriptura

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David Allen on Romans 8 Fully Examined; Fundie Calvinists

, , Exegesis, Federal Vision, Reformed Apologetics, Reformed Baptist Issues, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

Took the time to go through the entirety of David Allen’s section on Romans 8:32-34 from both of his published books and to interact with his claims regarding particular redemption. Then we moved on (after about an hour) to talk about Doug Wilson, Federal Visionism, and related topics. About 95 minutes today.

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Go Home, Trans-Madness, Australia Report

, , Christian Worldview, General Apologetics, Homosexuality, Islam, Persecution, Personal, Post-Evangelicalism, Racialism, Reformed Apologetics, The Dividing Line

Decided to do a program about 15 hours after getting home from Australia, so I hope I made some sense! Seemed OK to me anyway! Talked about the explosion of egalitarianism in light of the “go home” controversy first, then moved on to developments in the transgender movement’s attempts to destroy any meaningful understanding of sexuality and gender. Eventually got

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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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Report on Salt Lake Missions Trip & Debates, Then the Heresy of “Black Forgiveness”

, , Atheism, General Apologetics, Mormonism, Racialism, Reformed Apologetics, The Dividing Line

Reported on the past week up in Salt Lake City, the witnessing at the Conference, and the two debates and one dialogue as well. Lots of background information and side stories! Then at the end I looked at the result of the “hug heard round the world” in Dallas and the entire mantra of “black forgiveness,” looking at James Cone’s

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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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1 John 5:7, the Comma Johanneum, Examined

, , CBGM, Church History, Exegesis, King James Onlyism, Reformed Apologetics, Reformed Baptist Issues, Textual Issues, The Dividing Line, TROnlyism

This is a 90 minute examination of the background, history, and data regarding the famed “Comma Johanneum,” 1 John 5:7 in the King James Version of the Bible. In the last half hour we play portions of a video from Pastor Taylor DeSoto seeking to present a positive case for the inclusion of the text and respond. Here is the

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Pulpit & Pen, Sam Shamoun, TR Onlyism, Oh My!

, , CBGM, Church History, Exegesis, General Apologetics, Islam, King James Onlyism, Reformed Apologetics, Textual Issues, The Dividing Line, TROnlyism

Pull the pin, toss the grenade, here we go! I can’t even write out the weird confluence of issues and topics that somehow led to connections between P&P, Sam Shamoun, and TR Onlyism today—but we dove into it! 90 minutes worth with a lot of discussion of a wide variety of issues. Here is the YouTube link: Live Video Stream

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Woke History and Critical Theory, David Allen and Romans 8, TR Only Mythology

, , CBGM, Christian Worldview, Church History, Exegesis, General Apologetics, Persecution, Post-Evangelicalism, Racialism, Reformed Apologetics, Textual Issues, The Dividing Line, TROnlyism

Did a jumbo (90 minute) edition today starting off with the culture-destroying impact of critical theory and cultural Marxism. Then we moved on to an article by David Allen responding to those pushing back on his comments about the atonement and especially Romans 8:31-34. We finished up looking at some portions of Taylor DeSoto’s article asserting that unless you hold

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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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Offering Incense to Caesar: Are You Ready?

, , Atheism, Christian Worldview, Church History, Exegesis, General Apologetics, Homosexuality, Islam, Post-Evangelicalism, Racialism, Reformed Apologetics, The Dividing Line

Covered a bunch of topics today on the program—a few announcements about the upcoming debates in Salt Lake City and in Australia started us off. Then we looked at some comments from Bassam Zawadi regarding the view of some Christian apologists of the Bible and the resurrection. Also looked through Romans 8:31-34 in response to Dr. David Allen’s assertion that

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A Ton of Important Stuff But Too Long for a Title!

, , Church History, Exegesis, General Apologetics, Islam, Mormonism, Pauline Studies, Racialism, Reformed Apologetics, Roman Catholicism, Textual Issues, The Dividing Line, TROnlyism

Started off noting that the entire social justice issue has been declared to be a non-issue today—so thankful we will never have to talk about it again! Then we looked at a little Kyle James Howard (that always gets you smiling), and then moved on to more important things. Responded to Bassam Zawadi on a post he wrote about Christian

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JD Greear, Homosexuality, Michael Licona, Certainty and Assurance

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

Started off looking at JD Greear’s blog article, which reflected pretty much what he had said in a sermon back during the winter, regarding homosexuality.  Then looked at a tweet from Jonathan Merritt, replied to by Brian Zahnd, on the accusation of “idolatry of the family.”  Then we moved on to play a portion of a video from Mike Licona

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Debate Reports from South Africa: Graeme Codrington, Ayoob Karim, Yusuf Ismail

, , General Apologetics, Homosexuality, Islam, Jehovah's Witnesses, Personal, Reformed Apologetics, The Dividing Line

Spent 75 minutes going over the trip to South Africa and the debates we did, with special emphasis upon an article Graeme Codrington wrote in response to our debate on the marriage issue in Johannesburg.  Showed pictures, told the story of my “chance” (hahaha) encounter with one of Jehovah’s Witnesses in the darkness at sunrise at the end of the

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Christian, Where is Their Here? – The Dividing Line with Rich Pierce

, , Racialism, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

Once again Rich Pierce sits in for James and continues with the question from the last program of “where is your here?” Colossians 3:11 is the baseline text as Rich examines the kinds of “novel” and “interesting” thoughts that many so called conservative evangelicals seem to be so fascinated with. Then he turns to how Critical Theory and Intersectionality are

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Christian, Where is Your “Here?” – The Dividing Line with Rich Pierce

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

Rich Pierce sits in on the Dividing Line for James today and considers the teaching of Colossians 3:11 in light of the recent influx of Critical Theory and Intersectionality in the christian church. Can CT/I be a valid analytical tool for christian faith and practice or is it diametrically opposed to the direct teaching that we find in Colossians 3?

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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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“By What Standard” Trailer, the 11th Commandment, and the CT Outrage Machine

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

Weighed in today on the controversy that managed to explode without my participation whatsoever on Tuesday related to the By What Standard trailer from Founders Ministries.  Addressed the trailer, the topics, the 11th commandment, and the critical theory movement that has made such massive inroads into the thinking not only of our society but the church as well. Here is

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Radio Free Geneva: Mark Driscoll, Michael Brown, Tony Hutson

, , Radio Free Geneva, The Dividing Line

A jumbo edition of Radio Free Geneva today, first looking at Mark Driscoll’s recent webcast on “Calvinism,” then looking at Michael Brown’s comments on Calvinism and God’s character.  I addressed my comments directly to Michael, so I hope he will watch and consider my replies.  Finally we played a few minutes from Tony Hutson. Yes, he mentioned Calvinism, but just

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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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