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Debate: Are Roman Catholics Our Brothers and Sisters in Christ?

Rich Pierce, November 5, 2004, Federal Vision, Theology Matters

Does Trinitarian baptism join you to the New Covenant? Does it join you to Christ? Does it make you a brother or sister in Christ with everyone else who has likewise been baptized, even if you hold to a false gospel? Are Roman Catholics our brothers and sisters in Christ by baptism, but not by confession of faith? These are

A Response to Southern Seminary and Dr. Mark Seifrid

James White, September 4, 2004, General Apologetics, Pastoral Theology, Reformed Apologetics, Theology Matters

In early September, 2004, Southern Seminary posted an official statement regarding Dr. Mark Seifrid’s views on justification. The statement was clearly prompted by the blog entries that have appeared on my blog beginning in July of this year. Allow me to begin my response by stating once again: I began my review of Dr. Seifrid’s book for purely theological, pastoral,

Romans 4:4-8

James White, July 10, 2004, General Apologetics, Godly Disciplines, Gospel/Jesus Studies, Pastoral Theology, Theology Matters

4:4-5 Now to the one who works, his pay is not credited due to grace but due to obligation. 4:5 But to the one who does not work, but believes in the one who declares the ungodly righteous, his faith is credited as righteousness. Immediately upon the heels of the citation of the passage we are provided what can only

Dr. Seifrid on Imputation

James White, July 9, 2004, General Apologetics, Pastoral Theology, Reformed Apologetics, Reformed Baptist Issues, Theology Matters

As the implications of the major shift in sections of academia regarding the history and background of the New Testament, and in particular, regarding the proper reading of Paul and the specifics of his conflict with the Jews, filters down out of the ethereal realms into the pulpits and therefore into the churches (aka, the various “new perspectives” on Paul,

John Calvin on Striving for the Gospel

James White, June 15, 2004, Pastoral Theology, Reformed Apologetics, Theology Matters

Selections From a Sermon Preached on the Basis of Galatians 2:3-5 GALATIANS 2:3-5 WE FIND WELL ENOUGH what an enemy of our welfare the Devil is, sith he ceaseth not to labor by all means to stop the course of the Gospel. And therein we perceive also, that God hath set all our welfare, joy, and happiness, in being taught

A Reply to Kevin Johnson on “Reformed Catholicism”

James White, June 1, 2004, Reformed Apologetics, Roman Catholicism, Theology Matters

I had written: Meanwhile, I sat in utter amazement as I read an article by Kevin Johnson on the “Reformed Catholicism” blog. It was another complete fulfillment of the citation I posted here a few days ago: “…such men that are for middle ways in points of doctrine have a greater kindness for that extreme they go half way to

e`rmhnei,a (Explanation, Interpretation)

James White, March 2, 2004, Theology Matters

Hebrews 1:3 calls Jesus the “exact representation” of the being of the Father. The term translated here is carakth,r. Its background can be traced to the concept of the impression made by a signet ring, creating an exact impression of the original. Surely, no such term could be used of a mere creature, for the being of the Father is

Hebrews 10 and the Perfect Sacrifice of Christ

James White, April 15, 2003, Roman Catholicism, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

James starts off discussing the KJVOnlist street screechers poisoning the well in SLC. Then its Hebrews 10 and the priesthood. A meaty discussion of how Christ as our high priest is the one, perfect sacrifice that perfects forever those for whom He is offered. Then calls at the 46 minute mark.

Who is “Drawn by the Father?”

James White, March 20, 2003, Reformed Apologetics, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

James debates Louis Ruggiero on the text of John 6:37-44 and what Jesus means when he says “All that the Father gives Me will come to Me.” This one gets real lively with lot’s of callers.

Open Phones – Witnessing to Mormons & Presuppositions

James White, March 3, 2003, Federal Vision, Mormonism, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

James takes calls today ranging from witnessing to mormons and talking reformed presuppositions with Dave Hunt. Lastly (55 minutes in) a caller asks about disqualified baptists and the Auburn Avenue viewpoints.

Eternal Security: Based in the Tri-Unity of God

James White, December 27, 2001, Theology Matters

I remember passing notes with a friend of mine in high school. We were debating that age old doctrine of eternal security. He didn’t believe in it, and I did. A few months ago, while cleaning out one of those old drawers that you haven’t opened in about ten years, I found one of those notes. I had to chuckle

Christians Grieve Too

Rich Pierce, January 27, 2001, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

Rich Pierce introduces this touching recording from Dr. White, in which he shares his experiences as a hospital chaplain and grief counselor there. Theology matters, even with emotions: Christians are not made to be exempt from grieving, but there is a Christian way to grieve.

My Correspondence with Paul Owen and Carl Mosser

James White, November 29, 2000, Mormonism, Theology Matters

The first letter has a date stamp on the file of November 29, 1996 Gentlemen: I am in receipt of your letter dated November 19th, 1996, in which you take myself and Luke Wilson to task for our “uninformed and highly misleading” as well as “unscholarly” articles that recently appeared in the CRI Journal. Unfortunately, the letter is ambiguous and does

Of Doctorates and Eternity (Prequel)

James White, December 8, 1998, Mormonism, Theology Matters

A number of months ago I posted on this web site a brief article discussing Christian education, doctoral studies, accreditation, and various other issues. That article is available through a link at the bottom of this page. Since various folks opposed to our work, and specifically antagonistic toward me personally, are using the wonderful resource of the Internet to make

Of Gary Novak and the Columbia River

James White, December 8, 1998, Mormonism, Theology Matters

Over the years I have come to the conclusion that the more fair you are in your criticisms of a false religion, the more strident will be the response. That does not sound logical, does it? Normally, you would think that if I were to engage in hysterical ranting and raving in criticizing such a group, that would increase the

Sola Scriptura and the Authority of the Church

James White, November 14, 1998, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

Are the scriptures really the sole infallible rule of faith for the church?

Of Doctorates and Eternity

James White, June 1, 1998, Theology Matters

Priorities. Standards. What is important to us? Where do our priorities lie? In our world today, these are questions often answered solely on the basis of such things as financial considerations or the world’s standards of “success.” Christians know that the Bible is plain in telling us that we are to do all things to the glory of God (1

A Brief Definition of the Trinity

James White, April 29, 1998, Theology Matters

I know that one of the most oft-repeated questions I have dealt with is, “How does one explain, or even understand, the doctrine of the Trinity?” Indeed, few topics are made such a football by various groups that, normally, claim to be the “only” real religion, and who prey upon Christians as “convert fodder.” Be that as it may, when

Apologetics: Evangelism in the Secular World

James White, May 1, 1991, General Apologetics, Theology Matters

The following article was originally published in the Spring/1991 issue of the Pros Apologian theological journal. The article is presented in its entirety as it was published. Apologetics: Evangelism in the Secular World “What is Alpha and Omega Ministries?” When we are asked this question, we normally respond by saying, “We are a Christian apologetics and counter-cult ministry.” Rare

Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God – Sermon II*

James White, January 1, 1991, Pastoral Theology, Reformed Apologetics, Theology Matters

The following was first re-published around 1991 as an information sheet. DEUTERONOMY 32:35. Their foot shall slide in due time. Jonathan Edwards In this verse is threatened the vengeance of God on the wicked unbelieving Israelites, who were God’s visible people, and who lived under the means of grace ; but who, notwithstanding all God’s wonderful works towards them, remained

The Early Canon Process of the New Testament

James White, October 1, 1989, Church History, General Apologetics, Theology Matters

The following article was originally published in the October 1989 issue of The Dividing Line Theological Journal. The article is presented in its entirety as it was published. The Early Canon Process of the New Testament James White The traditional Protestant concept of Scripture is difficult to extract from the concept of canon, so closely are the two connected in

Theotetos: Meaning at Colossians 2:9

James White, January 1, 1988, General Apologetics, Jehovah's Witnesses, Theology Matters

THEOTETOS: MEANING AT COLOSSIANS 2:9 There really are no translational difficulties presented by Colossians 2:9. There are no textual variants to worry about, and the meanings of the various words are pretty clear. However, two of the words, theotetos and somatikos do need further elaboration. The Greek of the passage reads as follows: hoti en auto katoikei pan to pleroma

PROTOTOKOS (“Firstborn”): Its Meaning and Usage In the New Testament

James White, January 1, 1986, General Apologetics, Jehovah's Witnesses, Mormonism, Theology Matters

PROTOTOKOS (“Firstborn”): Its Meaning and Usage In the New Testament The Apostle Paul left us two great passages expressing his teaching concerning the person of Christ in His pre-incarnate state: Philippians 2:5-7 and Colossians 1:15-17. It is interesting that both passages provide quite a challenge to the translator, though their meaning undoubtedly was clear to their original audiences. In the Colossians passage,

Debate: Are Roman Catholics Our Brothers and Sisters in Christ?

A Response to Southern Seminary and Dr. Mark Seifrid

Romans 4:4-8

Dr. Seifrid on Imputation

John Calvin on Striving for the Gospel

A Reply to Kevin Johnson on “Reformed Catholicism”

e`rmhnei,a (Explanation, Interpretation)

Hebrews 10 and the Perfect Sacrifice of Christ

Who is “Drawn by the Father?”

Open Phones – Witnessing to Mormons & Presuppositions

Eternal Security: Based in the Tri-Unity of God

Christians Grieve Too

My Correspondence with Paul Owen and Carl Mosser

Of Doctorates and Eternity (Prequel)

Of Gary Novak and the Columbia River

Sola Scriptura and the Authority of the Church

Of Doctorates and Eternity

A Brief Definition of the Trinity

Apologetics: Evangelism in the Secular World

Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God – Sermon II*

The Early Canon Process of the New Testament

Theotetos: Meaning at Colossians 2:9

PROTOTOKOS (“Firstborn”): Its Meaning and Usage In the New Testament

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