Archive for category: The Dividing Line

The Weakness of the Evangelical Church on the Doctrine of the Trinity

James White, September 30, 2000, The Dividing Line

The “Christian” music group Phillips, Craig, and Dean are actually Oneness Pentecostals that reject the Trinity. A radio station that plays their music because they see the Trinity as a peripheral issue that does not affect salvation. A woman that says weight loss is more important to Christian women than the doctrine of the Trinity. A caller on distortions of

Response to Southwestern on King James Controversy, Part 6 (Letus / Erhman)

James White, September 23, 2000, King James Onlyism, The Dividing Line

Dr. Letus also accused Dr. White of being ignorant of Bart Erhman’s work on textual criticism, but Letus neglected to mention the liberal presuppositions of Erhman, as well as how often Erhman’s scholarly conclusions refute KJOnlyism. Also, some new information on Dr. Letus’s background comes to light. Caller asks how much responsibility we have to correct those that reject the

Response to Southwestern on King James Controversy, Part 5 (Letus / Riplinger)

James White, September 9, 2000, King James Onlyism, The Dividing Line

This episode includes a fascinating Southwestern clip from Gail Riplinger, who attempted a mystical connection between the Titanic, Satan, and modern Bible translations, as well as arguing for the superiority of the KJV on the basis of the feelings elicited by the sounds of its words. Ironically, Dr. Letus rejects Riplinger, but fails to mention this to the interviewer that

Response to Southwestern on King James Controversy, Part 4 (Waite / Letus)

James White, September 2, 2000, King James Onlyism, The Dividing Line

This show finished review the episodes of Dr. Waite and started covering those interviewing Dr. Letis – two men with contradictory views arguing against the same book by Dr. White. Dr. Waite makes a strained effort to make Erasmus appear Protestant instead of Catholic, and Dr. Letus describes Dr. White as being unqualified (apparent based on a hunch). Letus neglected

Response to Southwest Radio Church on King James Controversy, Part 3 (Dr. Waite)

James White, August 26, 2000, King James Onlyism, The Dividing Line

Dr White continues to respond to SRC’s review of his book that did not seem represent or respond to the contents of the book, and correct misinformation about principles of textual criticism on the part of KJV Onlyists. They also rely on incredibly outdated information to defend the KJV Only view.

Response to Southwest Radio Church on King James Controversy, Part 2 (Dr. Waite)

James White, August 19, 2000, King James Onlyism, The Dividing Line

Since the claim was made on the radio that Dr. White was evasive during their 1996 debate, Dr. White played a clip from that debate in order to demonstrate that it was Waite who needed to avoid Dr. White’s questions. The show also applies some principles of sound textual criticism to this issue. A snail mail response from Southwest Bible

Response to Southwest Radio Church on King James Controversy, Part 1 (Dr. Waite)

James White, August 12, 2000, King James Onlyism, The Dividing Line

Since pastor Waite no longer seems open to direct dialogue, yet has discussed about Dr. White on this recent radio broadcast, Dr. White gives a live response to the words of that King James Onlyist, highlighting misrepresentation, misunderstanding, and circular reasoning on pastor Waite’s part. Caller asks how a layman can deal with translation issues without knowing Biblical languages.

Response to Dave Hunt Article on Calvinism

James White, August 5, 2000, The Dividing Line

While some of Dave Hunt’s apologetics work makes good points, on this issue he agrees with Rome, and follows Norman Geisler on rebranding synergism as a soteriological middle path. Its attack on Irresistible Grace does not deal with a typical representation of Reformed theology, but takes some biblical passages out of context.

Conversation Stopping Verses and Identifying Eisegesis

James White, July 29, 2000, Mormonism, Roman Catholicism, The Dividing Line

Dr. White tells the story of encountering a Jehovah’s Witness that was deeply experienced at arguing against the deity of Christ, but was stumped by a simple question of soteriology. The show covers examples of groups that attempt to import false assumptions into a bible verse, including Roman Catholics and tradition, and LDS on baptism for the dead. A caller

Further Review of Tim Staples Debate on Papal Infallibility (Prt 2)

James White, July 22, 2000, Roman Catholicism, The Dividing Line

This was Dr. White’s first time giving live commentary on a previously recorded debate. This review covered the cross examination section of Dr. White’s recent debate with Tim Staples on papal infallibility. There is a stark contrast between Staples inability to follow debate protocol and White’s questions that put Staples in the hotseat.

Review of Tim Staples Debate on Papal Infallibility

James White, July 15, 2000, Roman Catholicism, The Dividing Line

Dr. White considered this to be his most abundantly clear debate victory of all. Besides the factual matters of the debate that the concept of Papal infallibility has no foundation, there were technical matters that Staples, along with his students in the audience, were unable to abide by proper debate protocol. Further, Staples seems to have been confused concerning the

Papal Infallibility (White vs Staples)

James White, July 7, 2000, Roman Catholicism, The Dividing Line

James White shows Papal Infallibility to be nothing more than a convenient invention of Rome in this debate. He clearly demonstrates that Roman arguments for Infallibility can’t stand up to the test of history. Listen as an expert dismantles the Roman arguments piece by piece leaving his opponent with nothing more than empty rhetoric. Once again a predominantly Roman Catholic

Roman Catholicism on BAM (White vs Staples – II)

James White, July 6, 2000, Roman Catholicism, The Dividing Line

This lively discussion between James White and Tim Staples took place on July 6th, 2000, the day before the debate on Papal Infallibility.

Jesus Seminar Portrayed as “Biblical Scholarship” on Dateline

James White, July 1, 2000, The Dividing Line

Since the so-called journalism of network TV portrayed the materialist and naturalistic Jesus Seminary scholars as “biblical” scholarship, James White contextualizes their radical stance by reading Funk’s statement of faith with all its vitriol and hatred for every component of Orthodox faith. The charge to de-mythologize scholarship, not idolize it, which in this case uses circular reasoning.

The Roman Catholicism Debate on BAM (White vs Staples – I)

James White, July 1, 2000, Roman Catholicism, The Dividing Line

This was the warm up to the Papal Infallibility debate. A lively discussion covering several different Catholic/Protestant topics. Interesting callers and input from Hank Hanagraaff.

The Forgotten Trinity, the Deity of Christ, and Jehovah’s Witnesses

James White, June 24, 2000, The Dividing Line

The Christian should be passionate about the Trinity, as following Tota Scriptura will inevitablely lead to believing in the Trinity, one being of God in three persons. Most objections to the Trinity confound the categories of being and person, and Jehovah’s Witnesses have a deeply entrenched presupposition of Unitarianism that must ignore texts that demonstrate the deity of Christ.

What is Saving Faith? (James 2 prt 3)

Rich Pierce, June 17, 2000, The Dividing Line

Hosted by Sean, Simon, and Rich Pierce. Saving faith is not a mere historical faith, temporary faith, and need not be a blind faith. Caller questions about the relationship between election and believing faith.

Live Responses to Hate Mail

James White, June 10, 2000, General Apologetics, Mormonism, Roman Catholicism, The Dividing Line

Dr. White shares and responds to variety of negative feedback over various aspects of his apologetics work, including Roman Catholicism and White’s “printer manual” analogy, as well as the LDS church. A caller asks about the state of Mormon “research” concerning archeology and the book of Mormon

Review of Sungenis debate on Justification

James White, June 3, 2000, Roman Catholicism, The Dividing Line

Dr. White mentions that his article on Phillipians 2 was recently published in the CRI journal. He also responds to the first negative review of the new Potter’s Freedom book, and reviews his recent two debates against the Church of God and a Roman Catholic on Justification, whose arguments were similar to that of Dr. Geisler. Dr. White raised the

Right Use of the Law in the Church (James 2 prt 2)

James White, May 27, 2000, Roman Catholicism, The Dividing Line

James White calls in from the airport to report (20 minutes) in on his recent debate with a Roman Catholic and on the early reaction to his new book, Potter’s Freedom. Rich, Mike, and Simon take the opportunity to continue discussing James chapter 2. It does not negate salvation by faith alone, but they emphasize the necessity of a changed

Debate: Justification by Faith? Robert Sungenis, Long Island, New York, 5/25/2000

James White, May 25, 2000, Debate, Roman Catholicism, The Dividing Line

Is the Roman Catholic Church correct when she says that we can merit justification? Was the Council of Trent right after all? Can we lose our justification? Or is the Protestant Reformation correct in saying that a man is justified by faith alone, apart from works? Is Christ’s imputed righteousness enough to allow us to stand before a Holy God,

How Does the Law Apply to New Testament Believers? – Part 2

Rich Pierce, May 20, 2000, Roman Catholicism, The Dividing Line

James White calls into the show to report on his speaking engagements and recent Sungenis debate (Roman Catholicism). Guest hosted by Richard Pierce, Sean, and Mike. A review of the reasons why the 10 Commandments is binding on the Christian, and covering three ways in which the Law is properly applied in the New Covenant context – its civil use,

More on James 2 and Sola Fide

Rich Pierce, May 13, 2000, Mormonism, Roman Catholicism, The Dividing Line

Hosted by Rich Pierce, joined by Mike and Simon. Concerning “Christ Alone”, a recent episode of 20/20 cast evangelism in a very poor light. Concerning “Faith Alone”, the panel responds to LDS (and Catholic) assertion that James refutes the doctrine of Sola Fide.

Open Phones After LDS General Conference

James White, April 22, 2000, Mormonism, The Dividing Line

Dr. White is joined by Eddie Dalcour, president of the ministry “Department of Christian Defense”, and member of the Power Team. While touring with the Power Team, too many churches were sloppy with the Trinity and Justification. With Mormonism, denial of a creator God incompatible with Scripture. Caller question on double predestination and another on praying to the person of

Why Write Potter’s Freedom? & more of Why Witness to Mormons?

James White, April 15, 2000, Mormonism, The Dividing Line

Since Normal Geisler has a good reputation, James White responds to those that would question why the endorsements for the upcoming book Potter’s Freedom would need to be worded so strongly on the issue of the Doctrines of Grace. Two callers try to understand Geisler’s redefinition of terms. Also, the need to witness to Mormonism due to their hyper-polytheism:the centrality

Why Witness to Mormons? and Preorder of Potter’s Freedom Book

James White, April 8, 2000, Mormonism, The Dividing Line

James White reads some of the impressive endorsements to his upcoming book Potter’s Freedom that responds to Norman Geisler, and answers calls about the usefulness of Presuppositional Apologetics. Concerning Mormonism, the law of eternal progression that the LDS teach to its own members about becoming a God by following the law betrays the church-like exterior that it shows to outsiders.

Live from LDS General Conference and the Newly Built “Meganacle”

James White, April 1, 2000, Mormonism, Roman Catholicism, The Dividing Line

By cell phone, the crew passing out tracts share what it is like now that the new building is able to seat 21,000 people. Dr. White also shares his recent experience in an informal debate with a Roman Catholic that claimed the Protestant Reformation was successful and over, and that one could pray to Saint Martin Luther.

Preparing to Witness to Mormons at Upcoming General Conference

James White, March 27, 2000, Mormonism, The Dividing Line

Dr. White contrasts the modern LDS approach that seeks converts with seemingly the minimum amount of information possible, and the approach of their ministry, which is explicitly about distinctives and is prepared to positively teach what the gospel actually is.

Stories from the Mission Field to the LDS

James White, March 25, 2000, Mormonism, The Dividing Line, Uncategorized

When the scheduled special guest fell through, the AoMin staff took the opportunity to share more about their experiences witnessing to Mormons. Instead of merely demonizing Joseph Smith, the focus needs to go back the gospel and the nature of God. Sometimes it was bystanders that responded to the truth more than the questioners themselves.

LDS Roleplaying: Listen to a Sample Gospel Presentation

James White, March 18, 2000, Mormonism, The Dividing Line

As the LDS Easter Pageant approaches, Dr. White and ministry staff demonstrate a gospel presentation based on the “Grace with Works is Dead” tract, which helps alert Mormons to the degree of their synergism compared a biblical soteriology. The Role Play exercise exhibits many typical objections that would be made by LDS elders. Calls taken to explain the Unitarian assumptions

How Does the Law Apply to New Testament Believers?

James White, March 11, 2000, The Dividing Line

Special guest host Mike Munoz explains that while there are several views on how the Law applies to Christians, it is certain that the ten commands are relevant to all believers. Paul is not antinomian in Galatians – he is merely responding to a distortion of the gospel. Certainly the “law of Christ” would not be contrary to the commands

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