451 search results for: sola scriptura

Swimming the Tiber, Hosea 11:1 in the LXX, Frank Turek on Molinism

James White, August 12, 2020, Atheism, Christian Worldview, Church Fathers, Church History, Debate, Eastern Orthodoxy, Godly Disciplines, King James Onlyism, Personal, Post-Evangelicalism, Roman Catholicism, Textual Issues, The Dividing Line

Spent a good portion of time talking about why people “swim the Tiber” in light of Cameron Bertuzzi’s stating that he is closer than he has ever been to embracing Rome’s claims (though, he says, he is still “far away”). Realized while we were doing the program that this month marks the 30th anniversary of my first public debate which

Augustine on Apostolic Tradition

Chris Whisonant, August 5, 2020, Church Fathers, Church History

While listening to Dr. White discuss the Marian doctrines the other day, I was reminded of a post that I wrote a couple of years ago. My original post was a longer response to Dr. R. Scott Clark who was, it would appear, attempting to use a quote by Augustine to prove that infant baptism was rooted in Scripture –

Are the Marian Doctrines Authentic Christian Teaching?

James White, August 3, 2020, Church Fathers, Church History, Roman Catholicism, The Dividing Line

Spent over an hour today digging deep into church history in light of the vital importance of sola scriptura. This is the kind of program that won’t elicit many loud “amens!” but will give you a foundation that will last a lifetime. That’s important.

Reposting a Top Ten List on Roman Catholicism

James White, July 11, 2020, Church History, Roman Catholicism

I looked for an HOUR before I found this article, so I wanted to get it back out there where it can do some good. I wrote this in August, 2007 in response to a question that was sent in regarding a person thinking about converting to Roman Catholicism from a Reformed background. It was useful then, it remains just

All the Dishes in the Kitchen Sink

James White, February 6, 2020, Christian Worldview, Eastern Orthodoxy, General Apologetics, Islam, Post-Evangelicalism, Racialism, Reformed Apologetics, Roman Catholicism, The Dividing Line, Theology Matters

The title for today’s program came from Rich. Blame him. Started off talking about the quotation I had posted on Facebook and all the guesses—none of which were right. The quotation was from Dr. Yasir Qadhi, so I fleshed that out as far as worldviews, evangelism, apologetics, etc. Then we discussed the wishful effort to “orthodoxicize” Martin Luther King’s views

Difficult Days for Rome’s Apologists, the Words of James Cone, Unvarnished

James White, November 25, 2019, Racialism, Roman Catholicism, The Dividing Line

Started off with a discussion of the quandary faced by Rome’s apologists today as they deal with the reality of an unorthodox Pope. Sort of makes their arguments against sola scriptura just a tad vacuous. Then we moved over to looking at the reality that men like Bishop Talbert Swan, who throw around accusations of racism and white supremacy with

Gene Kim, Steven Anderson, TRTrads—and a Word to My Fellow Reformed Believers on the Supernatural

James White, November 5, 2019, Exegesis, King James Onlyism, Musings, Personal, Post-Evangelicalism, Radio Free Geneva, Reformed Apologetics, Reformed Baptist Issues, Textual Issues, The Dividing Line, TROnlyism

Had some fun with a new video from Gene Kim, played a new RFG intro, looked a little at Steven Anderson and the TRTrads, delving into issues of textual criticism, the transmission of the text, etc. Then for the last 20 minutes or so transitioned into an important discussion about the supernatural and the life of the Bible-believing, sola scriptura

Microphone Testing, Living Out, Traditional Textism and the Longer Ending of Mark

James White, March 25, 2019, General Apologetics, Homosexuality, Reformed Apologetics, Reformed Baptist Issues, Textual Issues, The Dividing Line

Started off with technical issues, to be honest (tried a new microphone that didn’t work out well, yet, anyway), and then eventually discussed Tom Buck’s currently running series of articles on Living Out. Then moved to the Traditional Text position (TR) finishing up with a look at the endings of Mark. We will be back on Thursday of this week. Don’t forget

Gorgeous Goatskin Greek New Testaments, 3 Mormons, Open Phones

James White, August 14, 2018, Church History, Exegesis, General Apologetics, Mormonism, Personal, Racialism, Reformed Apologetics, Roman Catholicism, The Dividing Line

Started off showing off my new Nestle-Aland 28th Edition Large Print Greek New Testament as rebound in gorgeous turquoise Italian goatskin by Post Tenebras Lux Bible Rebinding, run by Jeffrey Rice. I had Jeffrey call in and talk with me about his work. Now, I know some will think I am just causing everyone else to covet, but, I know

Johannesburg South Africa Schedule

Rich Pierce, August 9, 2017, Uncategorized

Defining and Defending the Solas of the Protestant Reformation James White Speaking Saturday 19 August 2017 Antioch Bible Church – 310 Boundary Rd, North Riding AH, Roodepoort, 2169 Session 1 – 9:00am-10:15am – Dr. White presents for ~30-35 minutes on Sola Scriptura. Then for ~25-30 minutes we ask him questions on the topic/doctrine Session 2 – 10:30am-11:45am – Dr. White presents for ~30-35 minutes

A Response to Frederica Mathewes-Green and Hank Hanegraaff

James White, April 19, 2017, Christian Worldview, Eastern Orthodoxy, Exegesis, General Apologetics, Reformed Apologetics, Theology Matters

Yesterday afternoon I wrote a brief response to a graphic posted by CRI promoting an Eastern Orthodox critique of the principle of sola scriptura, the teaching that the God-breathed Scriptures are the sole infallible rule of faith for the church. This belief, echoed in the earliest centuries in many patristic citations, was encrusted by human tradition during the medieval period,

Reformation Tour, Allen Debate Invitation, Rome and Mary, and More

James White, April 4, 2017, Exegesis, General Apologetics, Islam, King James Onlyism, Personal, Reformed Apologetics, Roman Catholicism, Simply Silly, The Dividing Line

Covered a pretty wide range today, starting with Mike O’Fallon talking about the upcoming Reformation Tour in Europe in September. Then we moved on to my debate invitation for David Allen. Then we played a video from Catholic Answers on why Mary is called “woman” by Jesus, demonstrating what happens when you deny sola scriptura. Then we looked at a Muslim

My Thoughts on the State of our Culture and the 2016 Election

James White, October 13, 2016, Christian Worldview, Personal, The Dividing Line

Finally had the “talk” I’ve been mentioning for a while. I have been asked, repeatedly, about my views on the election, voting, and all the controversy swirling around evangelicals and Donald Trump. So, having finished up the sola scriptura series, it seemed appropriate, as I will be out of town for nearly three weeks, to “have the talk.” About 80% of

Roman Catholic Apologists: an Hour Long Phone Call in Response to Rome’s Claims

James White, December 29, 2015, The Dividing Line

Took a phone call from 18-year-old Luke who has been talking to some Roman Catholic apologists—spent the entire hour with Luke addressing issues like sola scriptura, apostolic succession, the gospel, grace, justification—we about covered it all! Should be helpful to many! Here is the YouTube link:

Today’s Document from the Vatican on the Covenants and Putting the Shoe on the Other Foot

James White, December 10, 2015, Christian Worldview, Exegesis, Islam, Roman Catholicism, The Dividing Line

The Vatican released a new document today on Jewish/Christian relationship and the Old and New Covenants (found here). It is a lengthy, verbose testimony to the maxim, “Theology Matters” and a very eloquent witness to the necessity of sola scriptura. Then I addressed “putting the shoe on the other foot,” specifically, how we Christians are oh so properly skeptical about religious

The Protestant’s Dilemma: A Review (Part One)

James Swan, January 15, 2015, Roman Catholicism

Recently I picked up The Protestant’s Dilemma: How the Reformation’s Shocking Consequences Point to the Truth of Catholicism (San Diego: Catholic Answers Press, 2014). In the preface of the Kindle edition, an unidentified author states that the primary author, Devin Rose, has put forth a book looking to engage in “dialogue“ specifically”with members of the thousands of Protestant sects.” The book is

James White vs. Martin Luther: The Protestant’s Dilemma?

James Swan, January 8, 2015, Roman Catholicism

I can think of no better way for a defender of Rome to generate sales for a product than to mention James White. The reason is not hard to figure out. He’s been at the forefront critiquing their current materials, long before most of us joined the battle. It was no surprise then to find Devin Rose posting his recent

Madrid and Stellman: A Parable of Falsehood

James White, December 2, 2014, Uncategorized

I was just scanning through the overnight materials on FB and Twitter (well, overnight here in Ukraine anyway), and came across Patrick Madrid’s announcement of a new book against sola scriptura, based on Yves Congar’s materials on “Tradition.” For those not familiar with the debate, it is the old “material/formal sufficiency” distinction that *some* Roman Catholics have depended on over

Rome’s Apologists: Repeating the Same Errors Over and Over Again

James White, February 1, 2014, Roman Catholicism

You would think they would get the idea, but I have concluded that Rome’s apologists really do not care about the refutation of their claims. They have an audience that is not going to be doing much looking at “the other side,” so they do not have to advance their arguments in the realms of accuracy, truthfulness, or depth. Protestant

Christian Answers to Two Roman Catholic Questions on “Catholic Answers”

TurretinFan, January 11, 2014, Roman Catholicism

The show that calls itself “Catholic Answers,” recently featured a Missouri Synod Lutheran caller as highlighted on a recent Dividing Line. In response to the caller, the hosts began asking him some questions. I wouldn’t be surprised if you get these same questions from some of your Roman Catholic friends and acquaintances, particularly those who listen to “Catholic Answers.” Question

First Radio Free Geneva of 2014

James White, January 2, 2014, The Dividing Line

Had to start off with a little Caner news (specifically, materials from the police report of the criminal complaint Ergun Caner tried to use to stop us from giving our presentation in Lindale last year). The wave of documentation continues to grow and grow, and the shrill attacks of Caner and his defenders (Lumpkins, Rogers, Penn, et al) only show

Very Important Debate Today on Fighting for the Faith

James White, December 11, 2013, The Dividing Line

I would have somewhat changed the title on this myself. Here is the idea from Chris Pinto’s movie: a 19 year old Greek named Simonides wrote Codex Sinaiticus in late 1839/early 1840. He did so with some assistance from his uncle. He used the Moscow Bible and Codex Alexandrinus as his primary sources. His uncle made corrections. The codex was

A Mega Edition of the Dividing Line

Rich Pierce, November 26, 2013, The Dividing Line

In the first hour James covered a number of current events including: 1. Ben Witherington of Patheos visits the Vatican and meets the Pope. 2. Steven Anderson NWO bible versions trailer and the utilization of archaic language. 3. Textual variants in the Qur’an? Dr. Keith Small reviews the Sana’a palimpsest Qur’anic manuscript. 4. Zelph the white Lamanite? Discussing possible sources

A Response to Dr. Shabir Ally (Part 1)

James White, October 21, 2013, Uncategorized

As most of our readers know, I was greatly blessed to have the opportunity to travel to South Africa and engage in a series of six debates recently with defenders of the Islamic faith. This included two debates in mosques, and four at universities. My opponents were Bashir Varnia (in Lenasia), Yusuf Bux (in Johannesburg), Yusuf Ismail (in Potchefstroom) and

Jason Reed Response

James White, October 14, 2013, The Dividing Line

I responded to the “conversion testimony” (note how it is a story of conversion not to Christ, but to a system of religion) by former Southern Evangelical Seminary professor Jason Reed today. This is a very important discussion, and it is one I hope will be helpful to those watching the developments at SES in regards to a wave of

Debate: Are the Scriptures the Sole Infallible Rule of Faith? Fr. Mitch Pacwa, El Cajon, California, 12/1/1999

Rich Pierce, October 11, 2013, Debate, Roman Catholicism

Are the Scriptures the Sole Infallible Rule of Faith? This is one of our most useful and helpful debates on the topic of Sola Scriptura. Dr. White and Dr. Pacwa lay out the issues very clearly without the debate devolving into a battle of personalities. A prime example how timed, moderated debate should be done. Recorded in December, 1999 in

Response to Jason Reed’s Apostasy Story

TurretinFan, October 6, 2013, Roman Catholicism

Jason Reed recently joined Rome’s communion. Because he’s served as a seminary professor at Southern Evangelical Seminary, his apostasy to Rome’s communion has made waves in certain circles. Mike Schulte was kind enough to post a 56 minute video that includes a recent talk given by Jason, in which he explains his move. No summary of Reed’s story will be

James White vs. Tim Staples on BAM, 1996 (Update)

James Swan, May 10, 2013, Roman Catholicism

I recently re-listened to the first White / Staples debate on Sola Scriptura: Is The Bible the Only Infallible Rule of Faith? This debate is from 1996. If you listen to this debate, you’ll hear references to an earlier discussion between Dr. White and Tim on the Bible Answer Man show. I had never heard this before, so I tracked it

We Need Your Help in the Store

Rich Pierce, January 28, 2013, Misc

While we continue the massive effort to update our website there are some new web practices that didn’t exist, (well, if they did we didn’t have them), when we setup the original blog and store. Now search engines look for things like ‘tags’ and ‘metadata’ in order to identify things in a search. So, I am asking for some volunteer

TurretinFan Joins us to Respond to Scott Alt

James White, January 17, 2013, The Dividing Line

Today TurretinFan joined me as we spent the entire hour reviewing, and responding to, this article by Scott Alt on the topic of sola scriptura. Those who are particularly involved in defending the sufficiency of Scripture against Rome’s constant attacks upon it may find the exchange useful. And don’t forget the WayBack Machine, streaming Dividing Lines from 1998 onward 24/7!

Called to Confusion -TurretinFan joins me today

James White, November 20, 2012, The Dividing Line

Today was an important program, for TurretinFan joined us to continue our response to Jason Stellman’s appearance on the Called to Confusion podcast. In this program we tackle his statements about patristics and sola scriptura. Important for those dealing with the claims of Romanism. A full 90 minutes of response. Don’t miss this one!