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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 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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Resources on Eschatology Then Matt Walsh, Rome, and Mary as Mediatrix

, , Christian Worldview, General Apologetics, Roman Catholicism, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

First portion of the program was on eschatology (gasp!) and some resources that you might find useful on the topic.  Then we moved over to Roman Catholicism in reference to Matt Walsh, the move to have Mary named Co-Redemptrix in a dogmatic fashion, and the narrowing of the cultural landscape that will force believers and Roman Catholics closer and closer

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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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Tim Staples and the Marian Dogmas

, , Christian Worldview, Roman Catholicism, The Dividing Line

After some brief comments about some of the insanity in the world at the start, focused the rest of the hour upon the comments made by Tim Staples on yesterday’s Catholic Answers Live program where he talked about Mary and her role as co-redemptrix.  Important stuff during this 500th anniversary of the Reformation! Here is the YouTube link:

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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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God Made Them Male and Female, then, Mike Licona on the Resurrection and the Bible

, , The Dividing Line

Spent the first half of the program on the insanity of transgenderism and the moral evil of calling men women and women men.  Then took a look at comments made by Dr. Mike Licona recently regarding the Bible and the resurrection, once again to distinguish apologetic methodologies and their relationship to the gospel. Here is the YouTube link:

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The Benedict Option, Tim Keller, South Africa and London, and an Important Announcement

, , Christian Worldview, Exegesis, Islam, Textual Issues, The Dividing Line

Started off the first DL after two weeks with a little conversation about the book, The Benedict Option, along with an article on Tim Keller’s speaking at Princeton (they are related).  Then started my report on my trip to South Africa and London, leading to an important announcement about my enrollment in the Ph.D. program at Northwest University in Potchefstroom, South

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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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Finding the Balance, and A Little on Traditionalist Molinism

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

I even said on the program at the end, “I have no idea how I will describe this program today.”  Basically it was about finding balance, thinking through what is definitional and what is adiaphora (matters upon which different views can be held), first order doctrines versus second and third order doctrines, etc.  I discussed the idea of separationism that

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Synergism and the Perfection of Salvation with a Brief Comment on Morey and the Infamous Hadith

, , The Dividing Line

The first hour was a hodge-podge of topics related to synergism, including a video from Michael Brown on whether we can lose our salvation, material from SBCToday (i.e., the “Traditionalists), etc.  Then we talked for a few minutes about Robert Morey, debates, and the infamous “thing/thigh” hadith. Here is the YouTube link:

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Sola Ecclesia Preached by Robert Sungenis, and a Response to Robert Morey, et al.

, , Christian Worldview, General Apologetics, Personal, Roman Catholicism, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

Spent an hour going over Dr. Tony Costa’s debate with Dr. Robert Sungenis on the Immaculate Conception, and Tony was kind enough to join me to discuss how Sungenis proved our accusation of sola ecclesia over and over again.  Then I spent 45 minutes responding to recent untruths presented by Dr. Robert Morey and others.  Hopefully helpful thoughts on evangelism, consistency,

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A Little AHA, and a Long Review of a Roman Catholic Response on John 6

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

Spent a few moments discussing the antics of AHA (which continued through the program) and then played the entirety of a 14 minute response by Bob Sullivan to the “John 5 for Roman Catholics” episode we did a few weeks ago.  I had not watched it, so we got to watch it live! Here is the YouTube link:

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Report on Ministry in Atlanta, Memphis, and Dallas, as Well as Response to Attacks Upon the Ministry

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

Back in Phoenix after two full weeks of ministry back east and south.  Reported on what took place at the G3 Conference in Atlanta, in Memphis, at the Deep South Founder’s Conference, and at the premiere of Unpopular the Movie in Dallas.  Had a lot of stories to tell, and that gave the background for a pretty long and hopefully

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Pre-Debate/Conference Dividing Line

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

Spent most of the program talking about the upcoming debate with Trent Horn, Staff Apologist for Catholic Answers, and how I expect the argumentation to go, etc.  Then we went over the upcoming events on the trip, including the dialogue with Dr. Yasir Qadhi in the Memphis area, the Deep South Founders Conference, and my stop in Dallas for the

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A Potpourri of Topics

, , Abortion, Christian Worldview, General Apologetics, Persecution, Reformed Apologetics, Roman Catholicism, The Dividing Line

Covered a wide range of topics today, starting with an odd statement by Dr. David Allen about Mother Theresa on Twitter.  Then we looked at the Episcopalians in Glasgow having a Muslim woman chant a portion of the Qur’an that denies central Christian doctrine as part of their services.  We then looked at how “faith leaders” blessed a Planned Parenthood

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Shameless Papist Pretensions Followed by Foundational Issues with Mike Licona

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

A tale of two programs today: I was going to briefly address a Roman Catholic on Twitter and that “briefly” became fifty minutes.  But then I switched over to a review of an interview with Dr. Mike Licona for a total of about 1:40 for the program today. Here is the YouTube link:

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New Years Thoughts, God’s Decree, the Pope and Mary, ET Stalkers

, , Christian Worldview, Exegesis, Godly Disciplines, Islam, Pastoral Theology, Reformed Apologetics, Roman Catholicism, Textual Issues, The Dividing Line

90 minute program today with some thoughts from 2 Peter to start off the New Year, then a lengthy discussion of God’s decree, followed by a few items related to Islam and the Ecclesiastical Text folks. Here is the YouTube link:

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The Nature of Saving Grace, a Few Textual Variants, End of 2016

, , Exegesis, Pastoral Theology, Reformed Apologetics, Roman Catholicism, Textual Issues, The Dividing Line

Dragged myself to the studios today and managed a quick program on a few interesting topics that hopefully will edify the saints.  Thanks so much for your prayers and support, and we truly look forward to continuing to serve you and proclaim the gospel in 2017! Here is the YouTube link:

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The Fullness of Time, America’s Hate Preachers Reviewed

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

Took a long while to get going (technically and otherwise) but eventually got into Galatians 4:4-5 as an incarnation passage and its meaning to us at this time of the year.  Then we moved over to a quick review of a couple of segments of the BBS documentary “America’s Hate Preachers” and what it means to “adorn the doctrine” of

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Saving Faith and Two Islamic Videos on a Jumbo Edition of the DL

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

Started off with a discussion from the London Baptist Confession of Faith, Chapter 14, on “Saving Faith,” and then moved to a review of two Islamic videos, one critiquing Dr. David Wood, and the other a lecture from Dr. Ali Ataie.  A fair amount of discussion of soteriology early on, and trinitarian and incarnational theology toward the latter portions of

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