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.
The Only Begotten of the Father in the Flesh: Mormonism’s Embarrassing Theology (#4)
James White, , MormonismBut of all LDS authorities, Apostle Bruce R. McConkie provides the clearest, most pointed affirmations of this doctrine. In his book, Mormon Doctrine, in defining the phrase, “Only Begotten Son,” he wrote, These name-titles all signify that our Lord is the only Son of the Father in the flesh. Each of the words is to be understood literally. Only means
John 10:34-35 Are Men Gods?
James White, , Mormonism“Jesus answered them, Is it not written in your law, I said, Ye are gods? If he called them gods, unto whom the word of God came, and the scripture cannot be broken:” John 10:34-35 KJV This passage is part of the longer section dealing with Jesus’ disputation with the Jews concerning who He is and just how He relates
LDS Roleplaying: Listen to a Sample Gospel Presentation
James White, , Mormonism, The Dividing LineAs 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
A Comment on Yesterday’s Line of Fire Radio Program
James White, , MormonismThe following comment was posted in reference to my appearance on the Line of Fire radio program with Dr. Michael Brown yesterday. My response follows. I usually enjoy your program, but today was an exception. Hearing Dr White speak, I was reminded of the Jews during the ministry of Jesus, those who would mock Jesus because He was not what
Owen on Mormonism: A Warning to the Discerning
James White, , MormonismPaul Owen, a name well known to anyone who has read this blog with any regularity, has one again demonstrated an incredible double-standard in how he deals with theological issues and movements. We know what the young Dr. Owen thinks of Baptists: his language is as harsh as can be and the accusations, insults, and basic ad-hominem flows freely from
Mormonism 101: Fourth Level Statements–Final You Graduated!
James White, , MormonismThe Encyclopedia of Mormonism Before we conclude our examination, I would like to call one last witness to the stand. In 1992 a major publication appeared in LDS bookstores called The Encyclopedia of Mormonism. This major work represented the work of numerous LDS scholars and writers. Does it, likewise, speak of these doctrines? It most assuredly does. One of the
Christian Grace vs Mormon Grace – A Comparison of the Gospel of Grace
James White, , MormonismThe Christian Gospel The Mormon Gospel For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. (John 3:16) And if by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. (Romans 11:6) Grace consists of God’s gift to His children
Sam Gipp Versus the KJV Translators, Mormonism Review Including the Book of Abraham
James White, , King James Onlyism, Mormonism, The Dividing LineSpent a few moments at the start of today’s program looking at a clip from Sam Gipp where he says all translational decisions were finished and completed in 1611, something the KJV translators would have righty mocked. Then we dove into Isaiah and Jeremiah for key texts to present to Mormons, then took a brief look at the Book of
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