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D-Day in the History of Both World Wars then Using Presupposionalism in Apologetics

James White, June 6, 2019, Atheism, Christian Worldview, Reformed Apologetics, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

James started the show off commenting on the historical significance of the great sacrifices that were made on this date in history from both World Wars. He then transitioned into a practical review of how presuppositional thought actually plays out in christian witnessing. Here is the YouTube link: Live Video Stream The Dividing Line is on YouTube video. Our YouTube

The Dividing Line/CrossPolitic Cross Over Show!

James White, May 31, 2019, Abortion, Christian Worldview, Homosexuality, Islam, Pastoral Theology, Persecution, Post-Evangelicalism, Racialism, Reformed Apologetics, Roman Catholicism, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

So Chocolate Knox survived, and that’s really all you need to know. Seriously, had a great time having the guys from CrossPolitic on the show today, we chatted about Matt Walsh, Rome’s gospel, and a bunch of other stuff. Enjoy! Here is the YouTube link: Live Video Stream The Dividing Line is on YouTube video. Our YouTube channel also provides

Radio Free Geneva: Mike Winger and Limited Atonement Once Again!

James White, May 30, 2019, Exegesis, Pauline Studies, Radio Free Geneva, Reformed Apologetics, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

Today we did a Radio Free Geneva episode in response to Pastor Mike Winger’s discussion of limited atonement (drawing from a phone conversation with Dr. David Allen) which was aired just last evening. Normally don’t get to respond to things that quickly but this time it worked out. I hope Pastor Winger will consider the arguments we have presented, and

The Hunter/Pritchett Insult Fest, Kwaku El Concluded, Jared Wilson on George Whitefield’s Eternal Soul

James White, May 28, 2019, Christian Worldview, Church History, Exegesis, General Apologetics, Post-Evangelicalism, Racialism, Reformed Apologetics, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

Started off the program playing an 11 minute clip drawn from the 2-hour hit piece posted by Drs. Hunter and Pritchett relating to my review of the methodology used by William Lane Craig in his interview with Ben Shapiro. Then we finished up looking at Kwaku El’s claims about the Trinity, etc., and finished the 90 minute program with a

Gene Bridges, Anthony Bradley, Greg Johnson, Michael Heiser, and Bruxy Cavey!

James White, May 21, 2019, Abortion, Christian Worldview, Exegesis, General Apologetics, Godly Disciplines, Homosexuality, Pastoral Theology, Post-Evangelicalism, Racialism, Reformed Apologetics, Reformed Baptist Issues, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

Gene Bridges comments on a Facebook discussion, Anthony Bradley continues to swing wide left, Greg Johnson comes out as a homosexual, Michael Heiser demonstrates he has not done even the most basic reading in Reformed theology, and Bruxy Cavey gets a tattoo that demonstrates he has no idea what God’s law is all about. Wow, talk about eclectic! Enjoy! Here

1 Timothy 2, Men and Women in the Church, then a Full Review of Shapiro/Craig

James White, May 16, 2019, Christian Worldview, Exegesis, Gospel/Jesus Studies, Pastoral Theology, Pauline Studies, Post-Evangelicalism, Reformed Apologetics, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

Spent the first half an hour or so looking at 1 Timothy 2 and the relationship of men and women in leadership roles in the church. Then we talked a bit about Jeff Durbin’s encounter with Andy Stanley that took place just this morning (the recordings will be posted May 30 (I would have typed 5/30 but it was recorded

Luke 2:22, Steven Anderson, Ireland, TR Onlyism, and You!

James White, May 15, 2019, Exegesis, King James Onlyism, Textual Issues, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

Started off looking at how Luke 2:22 came to say “her purification” instead of “their purification,” leading to a study of Beza and the Textus Receptus. This led us to Steven Anderson once again, who is in the news for being banned from half the planet lately (this time Ireland of all places). But this then led us to listen to

1 John 1:5-2:2, Brief Discussion on Presuppositional Apologetics

James White, May 9, 2019, Exegesis, General Apologetics, Pastoral Theology, Reformed Apologetics, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

Went a lot longer than I expected to on 1 John 1:5-2:2, but hope it is helpful for those who enjoy close discussion of the flow of a key text. Then I realized I had burned most of the hour and hence could not get into playing sections from the Mortification of Spin episode with Dr. Fesko, but I took

Debate Report from London, Open Phones, Twitter Questions

James White, May 3, 2019, General Apologetics, Islam, Misc, Pastoral Theology, Racialism, Reformed Apologetics, Reformed Baptist Issues, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

Gave a quick debate report from last nights encounter with Adnan Rashid in Selhurst, South London, and then started covering questions provided over Twitter and yes, open phones! I was very pleased with how well the phones worked, in fact, so this means we will be able to focus more upon doing Dividing Lines even when I am traveling overseas

Drawing the Lines: Matt Walsh, Serene Jones, Ron Underwood

James White, April 22, 2019, Christian Worldview, General Apologetics, Godly Disciplines, Gospel/Jesus Studies, Pastoral Theology, Post-Evangelicalism, Reformed Apologetics, Roman Catholicism, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

Did a live DL from London (Westminster) today via Zoom (worked really well!) discussing how we “draw the lines,” using three examples to provide us with some perspective for this challenging discussion. We looked at Matt Walsh, Roman Catholic, who was interviewed on the CrossPolitic program last week. Then we looked at Serene Jones, head of Union Theological Seminary, and

A Few Opening Thoughts then Open Phones

Rich Pierce, April 17, 2019, CBGM, Church History, Pastoral Theology, Reformed Apologetics, Reformed Baptist Issues, Roman Catholicism, Textual Issues, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

Pretty much open phones today with good questions like “Did Augustine really have the gospel?” and “How central is the issue of credobaptism vs. infant baptism?” Last US DL for a few weeks as I will be overseas, but we do intend to sneak a few programs in (probably in the mornings here in the US) as time permits. Here

William Lane Craig and the Basis of Faith, Douglas Beaumont’s Failed Attempt at Redefining John 6:44

James White, April 16, 2019, Exegesis, General Apologetics, Reformed Apologetics, Reformed Baptist Issues, Roman Catholicism, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

Started off responding to this article by William Lane Craig, once again dealing with the relationship between God’s revelation in Scripture and our knowledge, including our knowledge of who Christ was (and is). Craig is the primary source for Andy Stanley’s position, by the way, as you will see. Then we transitioned into a full-on refutation of this article by

Radio Free Geneva: Jesse Morrell Exposed, John 6:44 Excuses Examined

James White, April 11, 2019, Exegesis, Radio Free Geneva, Reformed Apologetics, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

Decided to fire up a Radio Free Geneva today to go over the pile of heresies and errors propounded by street preacher Jesse Morrell recently down in Texas in a conversation with Pastor Emilio Ramos. Morrell is an open theist/Pelagian/original sin denying/sinless perfectionist, so the combination of errors results in amazing teachings! A useful opportunity to illustrate falsehoods. Then we

Cultural Madness, Atonement Issues, Textual Traditionalism

James White, April 3, 2019, Abortion, CBGM, Christian Worldview, Church History, Exegesis, General Apologetics, Homosexuality, King James Onlyism, Personal, Post-Evangelicalism, Reformed Baptist Issues, Roman Catholicism, Textual Issues, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

A morning DL for us here today, the only program for this week. We started with some commentary on current cultural madness and rapid decline, including a grandmother bearing a child for her homosexual son. Then we looked at issues relating to the atonement, first in comments from Taylor Marshall and Timothy Gordon on the Mass, and then from William

“Those Who Hate Me Love Death.” —Godly Wisdom

James White, April 2, 2019, Godly Disciplines, Musings, Pastoral Theology, Theology Matters

The news is filled with stories of the world expressing its hatred toward the faith and its express intention to take away the liberties and freedoms of anyone who will not bow the knee to Caesar (in our day, celebrate homosexuality, profane marriage, admit that women are men and men are women, abuse children, and, of course, murder children in

Shepherd’s Conference 2019 Q&A: Mohler, Dever, Duncan, MacArthur, Johnson

James White, March 7, 2019, Christian Worldview, General Apologetics, Racialism, Reformed Apologetics, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

I had intended to cover more than one topic today. Failed miserably. We spent the first half an hour with Pastor Tom Buck who was at the Q&A session of the Shepherd’s Conference yesterday and was able to give us a first-hand report on his impressions of what took place. Then we played a major portion of the Q&A, interacting

Debate: The Extent of the Atonement: A Brotherly, Biblically-Based Discussion and Disagreement, Michael Brown, 2/27/2019

James White, February 27, 2019, Debate, Exegesis, Pauline Studies, Reformed Apologetics, Theology Matters

Finally got around to getting Dr. Michael Brown on the program to discuss the extent of the atonement. Just over 90 minutes of uncompromising, brotherly, respectful discussion of yet another topic upon which we disagree. Hopefully useful to all—and just wait till you see the explosion of color, too! Remember, this is the last program for the week as I

An Almost Two Hour DL: Sam Allberry’s RZIM Presentation on Transgenderism, the Important Issues in Textual Traditionalism

James White, February 25, 2019, CBGM, Homosexuality, Reformed Apologetics, Textual Issues, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

Went 115 minutes today, the first hour focusing upon Sam Allberry’s presentation on transgenderism at the RZIM event just a few weeks ago. Then we moved on to look at some of the statements made recently by advocates of Textual Traditionalism (including identifying that moniker as “gutter language” and a “slur”). Lots of discussion of epistemology, Reformed theology, history of

A Quiet DL (Because James Has Almost No Voice)

James White, January 10, 2019, Abortion, Christian Worldview, Homosexuality, King James Onlyism, Persecution, Post-Evangelicalism, Racialism, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

Had some technical issues so the live stream did not go very well today. Talked a bit about the trip to Owensboro and the upcoming G3 Conference. Then looked at a few texts on the biblical teaching on the world’s hatred of the Kingship of Jesus, then looked at the Netherlands and their strong secular move against Christian belief within

The Gospels Reading Plan for 2019

Dr. Alan Kurschner, January 1, 2019, Blog Stuff, Christian Worldview, Exegesis, General Apologetics, Godly Disciplines, Misc, Personal, Resources, Theology Matters

It is about that time of the year when we are introduced to creative ways to read our Bible for the next calendar year. Did you do it this year? This is my eleventh year encouraging others to take each day of the year to read and reflect on a single unit in the Gospels. Did you know there are

Radio Free Geneva: The Andy Stanley/Leighton Flowers Interview

James White, December 27, 2018, Exegesis, Radio Free Geneva, Reformed Apologetics, Theology Matters

We premiered the new version of the theme song by Tim Bushong today, with almost all new quotes (though he kept “Read my book.”) A few folks have complained that Ergun Caner is no longer standing on his hands on a stump, but, let’s be honest, most of our listeners don’t know much about Ergun Caner anymore. Anyway, now Steven

James White and Jason Robinson Discuss Romans 8:28-34

James White, December 20, 2018, Exegesis, General Apologetics, King James Onlyism, Pastoral Theology, Personal, Reformed Apologetics, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

Pastor Jason Robinson from West Virginia joined us on the program today to offer competing (and conflicting!) interpretations of this key soteriological text. 30 minutes of exegesis then 30 minutes of cross-ex, with ten minutes of closing statements. We developed connection issues during the cross-examination and had to go to the phone to finish things up. Jeff Durbin joined me

Responding to the IFB/KJVOs: James White and Jeff Durbin

James White, December 20, 2018, Exegesis, General Apologetics, King James Onlyism, Pastoral Theology, Personal, Reformed Apologetics, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

Did a two part program today. The first (this portion) is a discussion between James and Jeff on the issues raised by a spate of IFB/KJVO videos coming out of the Steven Anderson wing of the IFB movement. We discuss the gospel and the key issues that followers of this movement need to consider. Nearly two hours of conversation! Here

A Remote Dividing Line Discussing Abortion, Gender Issues, and Then Transitioning to More IFB Craziness

James White, December 14, 2018, Abortion, Christian Worldview, Exegesis, Homosexuality, King James Onlyism, Reformed Apologetics, Reformed Baptist Issues, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

Needed to do the program remotely today from my home (and aside from one slip up, it actually worked quite well!). Discussed the amazing (and disgusting) tweets put out by a woman saying “goodbye” to the aborted baby she murdered as if this was an act of love on her part—tough way to start the program, I know. But when

Lauren Daigle’s Comments, Ed Shaw’s Views, Steven Anderson on Hebrews 2:9

James White, December 6, 2018, Exegesis, General Apologetics, Homosexuality, Reformed Apologetics, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

Did the program live from my hotel room in Pryor, Oklahoma via Skype…and it worked this time! Yay! Talked about Laren Daigle, Ed Shaw, and the covered Hebrews 2:9 in light of the comments posted by Steven Anderson on the subject of the atonement. Enjoy! Here is the YouTube link: Live Video Stream The Dividing Line is on YouTube video.

The Wiccans and the Presbies, then Open Phones with Great Calls

James White, November 19, 2018, Exegesis, Pastoral Theology, Pauline Studies, Reformed Apologetics, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

Briefly commented on the article that talked about how there are more Wiccans in the US now than “mainline” Presbyterians, and then we opened the phones and had great calls on such topics as David’s wives, Jeremiah 32 and Acts 2 (infant baptism), and judgment of believers (and more). We will do another program scheduled for Wednesday, and then a

Voting, Racialism, TGC Article, Chesterton’s Romanism in a Jumbo DL

James White, November 6, 2018, Abortion, Atheism, Christian Worldview, Exegesis, General Apologetics, Homosexuality, Post-Evangelicalism, Racialism, Roman Catholicism, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

Told the story of my voting experience today and talked a little bit about worldview implications at the start, and then turned to a Jemar Tisby series of statements attempting to parallel racial justice issues with the Pharisees and Jesus’ condemnation in Matthew 23. Then we moved to Sam Allberry’s article at TGC on the Sexual Revolution, and finished up

Dr. Mason’s The Woke Church’s Misrepresentation, Open Phones

James White, October 18, 2018, Atheism, Christian Worldview, Exegesis, General Apologetics, Godly Disciplines, Islam, Pastoral Theology, Pauline Studies, Racialism, Reformed Apologetics, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

Started off with a rebuttal of the misrepresentation published by Dr. Eric Mason in his new book (endorsed by many Reformed leaders) regarding yours truly and the May 11th meme I posted that insists that there is no room for “black spaces” or “white spaces” at the Lord’s Table, but only room for a singular focus upon Christ. This led

Catching Up on Events Since Travels to Scotland and Israel: Russell Moore, Brandi Miller, and Andy Stanley

James White, October 16, 2018, Christian Worldview, Exegesis, General Apologetics, Homosexuality, Pastoral Theology, Personal, Post-Evangelicalism, Racialism, Reformed Apologetics, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

Talked a bit about my trip to Scotland and Israel, and then moved into listening to Russell Moore’s comments on the Statement on Social Justice and the Gospel, listened to Brandi Miller at Reunion2018 illustrating everything we have been warning about with clarity, and then finished up by looking a bit at Ed Stetzer’s interview of Andy Stanley. Just over

Biblical Law and Justice, Tim Keller on SJ&G, 90 Minutes of Biblical Discussion of Presuppositionalism

James White, September 25, 2018, Atheism, Christian Worldview, Exegesis, General Apologetics, Racialism, Reformed Apologetics, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

Started off with a current-event driven discussion of God’s law regarding false witnesses and the like, and followed this up with playing Tim Keller’s comments about the Statement on Social Justice and the Gospel, interacting therewith. Then, for the last 90 minutes, we walked through Romans 1, Colossians 1, and 1 Corinthians 1, as the biblical foundation for our utilization

Shawn McCraney and Ephesians 1 on Radio Free Geneva

James White, September 20, 2018, Exegesis, Pastoral Theology, Pauline Studies, Radio Free Geneva, Reformed Apologetics, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

On a special Radio Free Geneva episode today we examined the comments of Shawn McCraney of The Heart of the Matter up in Salt Lake City from his Tuesday night episode of his telecast where he not only went after Jeff Durbin and myself but likewise attempted to provide an interpretation of Ephesians 1:1-14 that he claims “shot to hell”

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