October 1, 2004

Went over some of the events during my trip to the Dallas/Ft. Worth area (including dodging tornadoes) and then briefly commented on a portion of the Romans 9 debate, then took calls on a variety of topics, including synergism/monergism, Chris Arnzen re-launching Iron Sharpens Iron, a call on “cooperation” in the SBC, and one on 1 Timothy 4:10. Here is

Well, it’s Tuesday, and Tuesday mornings are supposed to be “no phone call” times. Not today! Lined them up early and they kept coming! Spent most of the hour on a wide variety of topics from the KJV Only denial of the Septuagint (LXX) to the wills of God! Quite a potpourri of topics! Then, for the last fifteen minutes

The phrase limited atonement is, perhaps, the most misunderstood link in the chain of the Five Points of Calvinism. In this program James walks us through the atoning work of Christ and why scripture teaches that it is specific in nature and perfect in its result.

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!

Went over the opening statements in the Ehrman/Wallace debate from New Orleans. The topic of the integrity of the Bible is the central apologetic issue of our time, and Ehrman’s “400,000 variants, which is more variants than there are words in the NT” argument has become almost ubiquitous. Being able to respond meaningfully and clearly is vital to the Christian

Was joined by our good friend and brother David Ould in studio today as he and his family drive across the good ol’ USofA. Started off with some discussion of the Anglican Communion, the Church of England, and the Episcopalian Church. Then we turned to the MSNBC commentary thanking God for abortion, and this astonishing article, both of which illustrate