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KJVO Discussion, the Pope Escapes His Handlers Again, Debate Tomorrow, the Trinitarian Controversy

James White, June 21, 2016, Christian Worldview, Exegesis, General Apologetics, Gospel/Jesus Studies, King James Onlyism, Mormonism, Personal, Post-Evangelicalism, Reformed Apologetics, Roman Catholicism, Textual Issues, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

Covered a WIDE range of topics today. Started off expressing our deep condolences to Tony Bartolucci and his family in the death of his daughter Giana. Then we discussed the debate we will be doing tomorrow at 4pm with representatives of the Hebrew Israelite movement. Moved from there to a discussion of Jeremiah 34:16 and Romans 13:9 and King James

Consistency and Fairness Once Again; Then More on the Comma and Textual Criticism

James White, June 16, 2016, General Apologetics, Islam, Textual Issues, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

Managed to sneak in a third Dividing Line this week (since I have no idea what the next few weeks will bring, for, uh, medical reasons). Yup, talked a bit more about fairness, consistency, etc., and then moved on to a bit more on textual criticism, traditionalism, and the Comma Johanneum. I don’t know when the next DL will be, but,

More on Simple Truthfulness and Consistency, Steve Hays Melts Down, Quick Review of Oneness Advocate Steve Ritchie

James White, June 15, 2016, Christian Worldview, General Apologetics, Homosexuality, Islam, Mormonism, Oneness Pentecostalism, Reformed Apologetics, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

Went over some developments in the Orlando situation and once again had to address the insanity of asserting that there is only one monolithic Islam and that everything done in the world by anyone who yells “Allahu Akbar!” is to be held to the account of every single Muslim on the planet. Then we noted the melt-down of Steve Hays

Responding to Orlando

James White, June 13, 2016, Christian Worldview, General Apologetics, Homosexuality, Islam, Reformed Apologetics, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

Many thoughts, many considerations, hopefully helpful, hopefully challenging, maybe controversial. Offered for your consideration. Here is the YouTube link:

An Arminian Loses Psalm 33:10-11, SES and Rome, the Comma Johanneum Once Again

James White, June 10, 2016, Christian Worldview, General Apologetics, King James Onlyism, Reformed Apologetics, Roman Catholicism, Textual Issues, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

Started off reviewing this article about Psalm 33 and noting that the Arminian author sort of skipped over the actual text that I was referring to. Then we took some time to read some quotes from Evangelical Exodus and discuss the fact that synergistic Thomism is a pretty fertile field out of which to grow Romanists. And then we finished up

William Lane Craig, the Lowered Bar, Molinism, and Erasmus

James White, June 7, 2016, Christian Worldview, Exegesis, General Apologetics, Reformed Apologetics, Reformed Baptist Issues, Textual Issues, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

Examined the William Lane Craig clip that started circulating a few days ago about inerrancy and evangelism and apologetics, once again focusing upon the fundamental distinctions that arise when one is Reformed and when one is not in the area of apologetics. Then turned our attention to Erasmus and conjectural emendation, finishing up with a discussion of inerrancy and the

Islamic Apologetics and Islamic Apologists

James White, June 1, 2016, Islam, Textual Issues, The Dividing Line

Mainly focused on a debate from Melbourne on the Qur’an today, but included a response to Yusuf Ismail’s use of Matthew 10 in the (always) vain attempt to establish the idea that Jesus was ONLY sent to the Jews and that His message was not for all men everywhere. No more DL’s this week…I’ll be at ReformCon tomorrow and Friday.

No Creator, No Humanity, or, Of Apes and Men

James White, May 31, 2016, Abortion, Christian Worldview, Exegesis, Misc, Simply Silly, The Dividing Line

Had to tackle the gorilla story, along with the “I decided to live as a goat” story, all illustrative of what happens when your society spits in God’s face and goes it alone. Then talked a little about ReformCon this week and what I will be addressing, and finished up with a bit of a discussion about the exposure of

The Didache, P45, Washingtonianus, and More!

James White, May 26, 2016, Christian Worldview, General Apologetics, Roman Catholicism, Technology, Textual Issues, The Dividing Line

Did a jumbo edition today covering a wide variety of topics but eventually focusing on the BBC clip played in our debate in South Africa about the Didache. Read the entire work, and then in the last thirty minutes did some manuscript/papyri stuff that only geeks will enjoy! As I mentioned at the end of the program, I have no

Travel Report, Response to Steve Camp and then some KJVOnly Wackiness

Rich Pierce, May 19, 2016, The Dividing Line

James returns from his trip to London to South Africa, back to London and then back home by way of Belfast whirlwind tour. After giving us an overview of the events he then turned his attention on present matters. First a reply to Steve Camp’s criticism of debating Muslims from his Facebook page. Then a reply to Mike Licona’s “calling

Hijacking the Scriptures Part V: The Romans 9 Debate – Rightly Dividing the Word?

Rich Pierce, May 17, 2016, Reformed Apologetics, The Dividing Line

Today I did my very first Mega DL. In this episode we review the remainder of this debate. This includes the rebuttal period along with the cross examination that followed and then finishing with opening statements. The two presentations could not have been farther apart. Rich Here is the YouTube link:

Hijacking the Scriptures Part IV: The Romans 9 Debate – Rightly Dividing the Word?

Rich Pierce, May 12, 2016, Reformed Apologetics, The Dividing Line

In this episode we review the initial cross examination periods of both debaters. Cross examination is where the real debate takes place and a debater’s ability to interact with the answers to his questions is vital in using this time to communicate important things to the audience. Rich Here is the YouTube link:

A Simple Way to Pray

Rich Pierce, May 10, 2016, Pastoral Theology, The Dividing Line

John Samson (pastor of King’s Church, Peoria, Arizona) guest hosts once again and brings a practical teaching on the personal prayer life of the Christian. A simple way to pray. Here is the YouTube link:

The Wrath of God in Redemption and Evangelism

Rich Pierce, May 5, 2016, The Dividing Line

Pastor John Samson returns to guest host today’s show and discusses the biblical gospel and how to share it with others. A simple way to evangelize. Here is the YouTube link:

Prayers for Upcoming South Africa/London/Belfast Trip; Finishing the Gospel of Thomas

James White, May 2, 2016, The Dividing Line

Spent the first part of the program on my upcoming trip to South Africa, London, and Belfast, and then finished reading the Gospel of Thomas (which I had begun a number of weeks ago). John Samson and Rich Pierce will be filling in while I am traveling. Your prayers and support most appreciated! Here is the YouTube link:

Various Articles and Open Phones

James White, April 28, 2016, Abortion, Christian Worldview, Exegesis, General Apologetics, Homosexuality, Islam, Reformed Apologetics, Reformed Baptist Issues, Roman Catholicism, The Dividing Line

Started off with various articles that I’ve collected, one by a Roman Catholic taking cheap shots at me, others on the continuing degradation of our society and the rise of totalitarianism. Then we opened up the phones and took calls on such subjects as the regulative principle of worship (actually got into the exclusive psalmody and instruments in worship debate

Open Phones on the Dividing Line

James White, April 26, 2016, Christian Worldview, Exegesis, General Apologetics, Islam, Jehovah's Witnesses, Reformed Apologetics, Textual Issues, The Dividing Line

Started off talking with Mike O’Fallon from Geneva, Switzerland about our upcoming cruise to Alaska in September (don’t miss out!), and then played a clip from a recent Kent Hovind video where, irony of ironies, he is accused of doing everything Gail Riplinger accused me of doing—which he himself repeated and promoted! Well, what goes around comes around, as they

Western Rush to Moral Anarchy and Paul Williams at Speaker’s Corner

James White, April 21, 2016, Christian Worldview, General Apologetics, Homosexuality, Islam, The Dividing Line

Pretty well split the program in half, the first being on developments in the ongoing rush to rid Western culture of the last vestiges of civilization and morality, and the second focusing upon Muslim apologist Paul Williams and his comments at Speaker’s Corner in London. Would love to challenge Williams to defend his statements in public debate on May 13th

Submitted Scholarship

James White, April 19, 2016, Christian Worldview, Exegesis, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

I had never heard anyone use the phrase before, to be honest. But I had to think of some way to describe scholarship that, at its core, its foundation, is distinctly Christian. Specifically, how to describe Christian scholarship that, as an open presupposition and confession submits itself to the Lordship of Jesus Christ in all areas, including all areas of

Radio Free Geneva: Leighton Flowers, Brian Abasciano and Biblical Exegesis (and Plain Fairness)

James White, April 15, 2016, Reformed Apologetics, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

About an 80 minute version of the show today responding to the webcast put out by Leighton Flowers, Soteriology 101, on March 29, 2016, where he interviewed Brian Abasciano concerning my statements about 1 John 5:1. Unfortunately, neither Flowers nor Abasciano did their homework and replied only to the very end of my comments, ignoring 40 minutes of presentation, and

Twitter Questions, The Boss, The Pope, and More Ethnic Gnosticism

James White, April 12, 2016, Christian Worldview, Homosexuality, Post-Evangelicalism, Reformed Apologetics, Roman Catholicism, Simply Silly, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

Started off today with a couple of Twitter questions (including one on Eastern Orthodoxy), then covered Springsteen’s view of transgender warriors as “freedom fighters,” the Pope’s “studied ambiguity” in his new statement, and toward the end of the hour I responded to BlackCalvinist’s piece accusing me of…well, all sorts of things, actually. Here is the YouTube link:

Enns, Mouw, and the Foundation of Scripture

James White, April 7, 2016, Christian Worldview, General Apologetics, Homosexuality, Islam, Mormonism, The Dividing Line

Covered a wide range of themes but tried, anyway, to connect them together. Will let you judge if I succeeded! Discussed a little bit of Peter Enns’ new book, noted Dr. Mouw’s continued white-washing of Mormonism, etc. Toward the end started looking at some Muslim issues as well. Here is the YouTube link:

The Popes, Rachel Held Evans, Desiring God, Nabeel Qureshi on Unbelievable Mega Show

James White, April 5, 2016, Christian Worldview, General Apologetics, Homosexuality, Islam, Roman Catholicism, The Dividing Line

Put together a full mega sized DL today, starting off with the obvious differences between the two currently living Popes and then doing nearly 70 minutes on a Rachel Held Evans article and a few articles that have appeared recently on the Desiring God website (John Piper’s ministry), but then throwing in another half an hour on a recent Unbelievable

1 John 3:1, the Pericope Adulterae, and More on Ecclesiastical Textism

James White, March 29, 2016, Exegesis, General Apologetics, Textual Issues, The Dividing Line

I promise to move on to other issues on Thursday, but needed to address a few more issues on text topics and the whole “Ecclesiastical Text” movement. Looked at 1 John 3:1 and the Pericope Adulterae (John 7:53-8:11) and again asked serious questions of the fundamental assertions of this movement. Here is the YouTube link:

The Problems with Textual Traditionalism

James White, March 26, 2016, General Apologetics, Pastoral Theology, The Dividing Line

My thanks to Jeff and Luke and the gang at Apologia for a quick invite to drive across the Valley and record this program when we had to cancel the DL on Thursday. Not quite as long as a “jumbo DL,” but with a lot more camera angles! I lead a discussion on textual criticism and the concept of the

Ethnic Gnosticism and the Gospel

James White, March 22, 2016, Christian Worldview, Pastoral Theology, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

So I had my opportunity to respond to the firestorm of criticism that erupted over the weekend regarding a 545 word, 2 paragraph item I posted on FaceBook last Friday. In this Dividing Line I address the issue of fatherlessness, Planned Parenthood’s genocide of blacks, the sin of rebellion and disrespect for God-ordained authority, and, most importantly, the fact that

Radio Free Geneva: Showbread’s “Dear John Piper” and Leighton Flowers on 1 John 5:1

James White, March 17, 2016, Christian Worldview, Exegesis, General Apologetics, Pastoral Theology, Reformed Apologetics, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

Decided we needed to do a Radio Free Geneva today, and it turned out as a jumbo edition at that! Started off with Showbread’s “Dear John Piper” song, going through the lyrics and identifying the sources that led to this vicious construction of a burning straw man. Then I played a song by Shane and Shane that I had only

The Gospel of Thomas (1-39), Abortion Zealots, and the Ligonier Christology Statement

James White, March 15, 2016, Abortion, General Apologetics, The Dividing Line

Started off reading the Gospel of Thomas, and got through the first 39 “verses.” A bit hard to do “Story time with Grandpa Jimmy” today due to the onset of my annual allergies/asthma/theresatonofstuffintheairnow thing. But we will finish it up later. Then I played a video of interviews with abortion zealots outside the Supreme Court that is simply beyond words.

The Infancy Gospel of Thomas and James 2:14-26

James White, March 10, 2016, Christian Worldview, Exegesis, Roman Catholicism, The Dividing Line

Two sections to today’s program: the first is a reading of the Infancy Gospel of Thomas (with a few comments thrown in for good measure), followed by an extended discussion, based upon comments made recently by Tim Staples on Catholic Answers Live, of James 2:14-26 and justification by faith alone. Here is the YouTube link:

The Mount of Transfiguration, of Internet Trolls, and the Protevangelium of James

James White, March 8, 2016, Christian Worldview, General Apologetics, King James Onlyism, Personal, Roman Catholicism, Simply Silly, The Dividing Line

Started off with a look at the Mt. of Transfiguration from a little different angle, one that might shed some light on why Moses and Elijah were there. Then, unfortunately, I had to deal with a particularly pernicious and reprehensible Internet troll’s lies and slander, but tried to make an application in seeing the danger of cultic KJVOism. Then I

Theology, Apologetics, Inerrancy, and a Brief Statement from the Pope

James White, March 3, 2016, Atheism, Christian Worldview, General Apologetics, Reformed Apologetics, Roman Catholicism, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

Spent the first 45 minutes on an interview Dr. Michael Licona did recently, discussing the centrality of theology to apologetic methodology. Then briefly discussed a recent statement by the Pope. Here is the YouTube link:

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