Archive for category: The Dividing Line

When proclaiming a gospel of salvation by faith alone, this passage in James 2 is often wrongly used in protest as a would-be rebuttal. An exegesis of the passage reveals that its context deals with the difference between right living for believers and hypocritical false faith, not the way one becomes a Christian.

The dangers of Ecumenism – there is power in the unity of the church, but there must not be compromise at the cost of truth.

James White comments on a Catholic attempt to re-brand Purgatory as a wonderful experience in which the love of God prepares us for his presence. In response, Dr. White how the official Roman concepts of Purgatory and the ongoing belief in Indulgences are contrary to the Gospel.

Since this program was on the same day as the memorial service for an elder at Phoenix Reformed Baptist Church named Dave Crawford, James White soberly discusses the wisdom of knowing the shortness of life, and God’s plan for allowing suffering and grieving in order to minister to others.

Why the “agreement” made on Justification between liberal Lutherans and liberal Catholics is misleading. Ambiguous language is used to disguise crucial theological differences, and it still does not actually resolve the issue. Unity must be based on truth, not at the expense of truth. Dr. White takes a call from a young, fiery Catholic.

Since James White celebrates Reformation Day instead of Halloween, Dr. White gives an overview of the history of the Protestant Reformation, covering John Huss, Martin Luther, and others, in the context of the issues with the Catholic church. Brief discussion on the Augsburg Accord (compromise of gospel?) behind making a signed agreement on justification between Lutherans and Catholics. Caller asks

Rich Pierce calls in live from LDS General Conference.Sean Hahn, VP of the ministry, announces Dr. White’s forthcoming book on Justification, and introduces some aspects of the topic.

James asks quiz questions related to apologetics and gives away books to the callers. Questions on Roman Catholicism, Mormonism, Jehovah’s Witnesses, and Oneness Pentecostals.

James responds to an internet list of attacks and objections to the Reformed doctrine of Election. Two callers share the positive role Romans 9 has played in their spiritual development.

This DL was 4 days after Columbine. Why did it happen? The news media neglects to mention that man is evil. James goes through Romans 1, explaining man’s rebellion against God.What is the church’s responsibility, then, to proclaim the whole counsel of God, including the sinful state of man? On this topic Richard interviews Mike Porter (since James was on the

Man’s natural state is deadness in sin, and saving faith is a gift from God. (Ephesians 2:8-10). We thank God for faith because he gave it (Colossians 1:3-4). This is the consistent Scriptural picture (Hebrews 12:2, 2 Peter 1:1). “The question is not what you will do with Christ, but what will Christ do with you” – Sproul

Some comments on how TBN is wishy-washy on the “T” in their name. (James also opens up AOL IM submissions). Caller Questions: Are Greek Orthodox our “brothers”? Why can’t we just find ecumenical common ground in “Christendom”? What are the differences in the hierarchies of the Catholics and the Greek Orthodox?