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Christmas Theology

James White, December 23, 2000, The Dividing Line

Dr. White does celebrate Christmas, although also respects the conscience of individual believers. Yet, many who do celebrate the day lack a meaningful understanding of the Incarnation and the Hypostatic Union. Exegesis of Isaiah 9:6-7 demonstrates this theology even in the Old Testament. Callers ask about Jewish interpretations of Messianic passages.

Interview with Author Bill Webster on New Book About Sola Scriptura

James White, December 16, 2000, Roman Catholicism, The Dividing Line

Dr. White is joined by Bill Webster (and by co-author David King). In their new landmark book on Sola Scriptura, one author covered its history and the other its Scriptural portion. The group discusses the current state of apologetics with Roman Catholics, and take calls from listeners about church history.

Review of Debate on Sola Scriptura & Comments on SDA Doctrine Investigative Judgement

James White, December 9, 2000, Roman Catholicism, The Dividing Line, Uncategorized

Thankfully, this Jesuit priest Pacwa does manage to avoid cheap debating tricks used by some of his peers. That meant James White had to work harder to respond, but also meant that the arguments used by many other Roman apologists were refuted by this honest Roman apologist. Dr. White also makes some very rare comments on eschatology while discussing the

Serving Up Circular Reasoning: “This Rock” Continues to Suffer from the Peter Syndrome

James White, December 8, 2000, Roman Catholicism

In February of 2000, Catholic writer Stephen O’Reilly attempted to provide a response to a small section of my book, The Roman Catholic Controversy. We responded to this attempt (click here) and demonstrated the fundamental circularity of Roman Catholic apologetics: that is, any person who reads widely in their attempts to substantiate Papal primacy know that they must begin with

New Lows in Poor Scholarship: Jeffrey L. Morrow Completely Misses the Historical Facts in a Recent Catholic Answers Article

James White, December 1, 2000, Roman Catholicism

There was a time when Catholic Answers tried to put forward a serious face of scholarship. They sought to utilize at least semi-scholarly sources (though even then without much serious effort to use them in context, see this example). But over the past few years it seems the bottom of the barrel has come into clear view, and the pretense

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

Responses to Chuck Smith on the Reformed Faith, and to George Schaeffer on KJOnlyism

James White, November 25, 2000, The Dividing Line

On this last radio broadcast before transitioning to an internet broadcast, Dr. White responds to a radio call to Chuck Smith of Calvary Chapel, in which Smith misrepresents reformed theology as saying that man has no will. John 3:16 is misquoted in order to Refute Calvinism. Also, Dr. White reads a letter from George Schaeffer saying that Dr. White is inconsistent in

Response to Joseph Chambers on Limited Atonement

James White, November 11, 2000, King James Onlyism, Roman Catholicism, The Dividing Line

While Joseph Chambers, who is a KJOnlyist, backed out of debating Dr. White on the air, White was still able to respond to his comments on the Doctrines of Grace. Many Roman Catholics admit to denying Sola Scriptura, but Chambers is an example of a Protestant than is stubbornly unwilling to evaluate his traditions in light of Scripture. There was

The “JimmyJoeJ” Saga

James White, October 2, 2000, Roman Catholicism

UPDATED SEPTEMBER, 2001. See bottom of page for details. UPDATED APRIL, 2002. See bottom of page for even more details. James C. (he has asked that his last name be withheld) is a Roman Catholic seminary student, or so he claims. I believe I first encountered him in AOL under the screen name JIMMYJOEJ. I would often find him

F.A.R.M.S. Strikes Again

James White, August 30, 2000, Mormonism

The evidence continues to pile in. We began exposing the double-standards and downright childish behavior of the Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies (F.A.R.M.S.), now based out of Brigham Young University, many years ago when they first wrote a review of my book, Letters to a Mormon Elder in 1993 (click here for that first response). In that instance,

Tim Staples’ False Assertion Regarding Galatians 2:16

Colin Smith, August 17, 2000, Roman Catholicism

Someone once said that a little knowledge is a dangerous thing. In many walks of life this is evident, no less when using Greek to engage in exegesis of the text of Scripture. Unfortunately, few enough in the church are conversant enough with Greek to know when they are being given accurate information, or whether they are being told a

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.

A Response to an Article Critiquing the Dividing Line Broadcast of Saturday, June 24, 2000

Colin Smith, August 2, 2000, Jehovah's Witnesses

I was recently directed to an article written by a Jehovah’s Witness concerning the Greek grammar of some passages in John’s Gospel. The author of the article was attempting to refute Dr. James White who had referenced these passages in a recent broadcast of The Dividing Line with regard to the Watchtower teaching that Jesus is Michael the Archangel. Dr.

Answering the Muslim Challenge to the Trinity

James White, August 1, 2000, Islam

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

Apologetics or Simple Childishness? You Decide

James White, July 23, 2000, General Apologetics, Roman Catholicism

If I spent my days responding to everything that is written about me on a daily basis on the web, my wife would forget my name, and my children would think they were orphans. It is never ending. And I have learned that expecting serious, exegetically based, consistent replies to the refutation of the errors of Roman Catholicism, Mormonism, the

A Night with the Kids

Simon Escobedo III, July 10, 2000, Roman Catholicism

As we were packing our things there were lots of discussions as to which would be the first rides to get on. “I am definitely going to get on Supreme Scream first.” “Oh, I can’t wait to get on Ghostrider.” These were the exchanges taking place between my daughters Angelique and Abigail and their close friend Summer White. They were

Debate: Papal Infallibility, Tim Staples, Fullerton, California, 7/7/2000

James White, July 7, 2000, Debate, Roman Catholicism

Six and a half hours of intensive debate over the course of two evenings. That’s the privilege I had July 6-7, 2000. The first three hours had an audience of hundreds of thousands, as I was privileged to join Hank Hanegraaff at the headquarters of the Christian Research Institute in Rancho Santa Margarita, California, for the third “marathon” session of

The Mass Card

James White, June 28, 2000, Roman Catholicism

The card came in a small, unobtrusive envelope with a San Diego return address on the back. It was sent to the ministry Post Office box, “Attn James White.” I opened it to find a card with a drawing of a Roman Catholic chalice and wafer on the front, and the title, “For Your Intentions.” I opened it to find

The Potter’s Freedom

James White, June 21, 2000, Reformed Apologetics

This new work, a 340-page response to Norman Geisler’s Chosen But Free, has been published by Calvary Press. We have been overwhelmed at the response of the reviewers.The many endorsements listed below come from scholars, pastors, and those involved in ministry all across our nation and beyond. We have arranged the endorsements so that they appear in alphabetical order. At the end of

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

Ministry Update

James White, June 1, 2000, Misc

From the Keyboard of James White…. Things have certainly been busy for me over the past 12 months. I am still maintaining my workload of teaching, debating, writing, broadcasting, etc. And now with a new book and more to come, time seems very elusive. Speaking of new books, The Potter’s Freedom is now available and I am simply amazed at

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

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,

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.

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

Catholic Answers Continues To Dodge The Issues

James White, February 28, 2000, Roman Catholicism

On June 29, 1999, we posted an open challenge to Karl Keating and Catholic Answers to debate in San Diego, California, their main base of operations. We did so because Catholic Answers was continuing to claim, in their literature, to be out front taking on “anti-Catholics” at seminars and publicly giving the “Catholic answer.” We find it hypocritical that Catholic