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New Debate Begun!
I have begun a new debate on the atonement. I think a few folks will be surprised, though, to see that it is not with an Amyraldian or quasi-Amyraldian, but with someone loyal to the Roman bishop. Here’s what’s up so far: 1. Debate Introduction 2. Affirmative Opening Essay 3. Negative Opening Essay (generic link…
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The New World Translation of Jehovah’s Witnesses
I happened to come across some recordings of Dr. James White being interviewed on the program Issues, Etc. regarding witnessing to Jehovah’s Witnesses. This discussion may be very handy for those of us who wish to try to share the gospel with the followers of this particular group.The New World Translation of Jehovah’s Witnesses Part…
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Latria/Dulia Debate with GNRHead
Mr. Lane Chaplin, who moderated the Latria/Dulia Debate that I had with GNRHead has very kindly hosted it as a full-length video. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z56NLGlTg1g&hl=en&fs=1] In case you would like to follow along by reading the debate, Matthew Lankford has kindly provided a transcript, to which I have made a few minor edits. If anyone sees ways…
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Christianity and Politics
I don’t usually listen to the White Horse Inn. I happened to come across this episode regarding Christianity and politics (link). Charles Hodge apparently said that having an American flag in one’s church is the equivalent of singing the Star Spangled Banner at the administration of the Lord’s Supper! I enjoyed the presentation, but I…
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Multi-Apostolic Defense of Paul Washer
I had written: “This objector’s works-salvation is showing itself: note how this objector indicates that God makes a first move and then it is man that fails or succeeds. That is a great definition of works-salvation. It is to be contrasted with a salvation in which God is both the author (first mover) and finisher…
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Paul's Conversion Chronology
One reader of this blog has recently provided some comments asking why it is that I believe Paul to be an apostle, and questioning the accounts of Paul’s conversion as being inconsistent. Let me first address Paul’s status as an apostle, and why I accept that. Afterward, I will provide a harmony of the Biblical…