Alpha and Omega Ministries is a Christian apologetics organization based in Phoenix, Arizona. James White, director, is a professor, having taught Greek, Systematic Theology, and various topics in the field of apologetics for numerous schools.
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Debate: The Extent of the Atonement: A Brotherly, Biblically-Based Discussion and Disagreement, Michael Brown, 2/27/2019
James White, , Debate, Exegesis, Pauline Studies, Reformed Apologetics, Theology MattersFinally 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
Some Observations on Exegesis and Discernment
James White, , ExegesisThe discussion of Mr. Holding’s comments on Romans 9 has once again raised the issue of the importance of exegesis in theology and apologetics. For those whose faith is determined by externals (various forms of tradition, ecclesiastical, historical, philosophical, etc.), the text of Scripture is more a field of prooftexts that are malleable in nature: they can be formed to
Answering an Audience Question about Textual Views in the Eldership, Continuing with the Flowers/Wilson Interview
James White, , Christian Worldview, Church History, Exegesis, Provisionism, The Dividing LineAnswered an audience question from an old friend about how to handle differences in the pastoral staff on the issue of textual critical theory, and then got back into the Flowers/Wilson debate. Had to explain a few more things about Manichaeism that are, well, somewhat adult in their orientation, so keep that in mind. Will be on Chris Arnzen’s Iron
Romans 8:31-34, David Allen’s Article Refuted (Conclusion)
James White, , Exegesis, Pauline Studies, Reformed Apologetics, The Dividing Line, Theology MattersNinety minutes today (with a few interruptions by a WILD line of thunderstorms that blew in on us) finishing up our response to David Allen’s three blog posts (one 11k long article) on Romans 8:31-34. More in-depth exegesis along with theology. Enjoy!
The Wiccans and the Presbies, then Open Phones with Great Calls
James White, , Exegesis, Pastoral Theology, Pauline Studies, Reformed Apologetics, The Dividing Line, Theology MattersBriefly 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
Open Lines on the Dividing Line
James White, , Church History, Exegesis, General Apologetics, Gospel/Jesus Studies, Iglesia Ni Christo, Misc, Pastoral Theology, Reformed Apologetics, Reformed Baptist Issues, Roman Catholicism, Textual Issues, The Dividing Line, Theology MattersDid about twenty minutes on Jan Hus and the background of the Reformation, and then went to the phones for the first time in a long time. A ton of questions on a wide, wide range of topics, such as the INC, Roman Catholicism, textual criticism, etc., finishing with a nearly 25 minute conversation with “Joe” who is flirting with
Way Too Many Topics Today to Put in the Title! Listen Anyway!
James White, , Christian Worldview, Church History, Exegesis, General Apologetics, Homosexuality, Racialism, Reformed Baptist Issues, Roman Catholicism, Textual Issues, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters, TROnlyismHere’s a list of topics: the Convert’s Guide to Not Becoming Catholic (which came along with a long recitation about my history with Gerry Matatics and Scott Hahn), the article on whether homosexuality has always been in the Bible, the California Bill to allow inmates to choose their own sex (insanity personified), Samuel Sey’s fine article, Sam Shamoun’s comments on
The Infancy Gospel of Thomas and James 2:14-26
James White, , Christian Worldview, Exegesis, Roman Catholicism, The Dividing LineTwo 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:
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