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Colorado Road Trip Dividing Line: Geekicus Maximus!

James White

Broadcasting from the road in Colorado Springs, Dr. White delivers a “Geekicus Maximus” edition of the program! The episode covers new Greek facsimiles, a deep dive into manuscript traditions (ECM, CBGM, 2 Peter 1:1), and addresses the recent NXR insanity regarding Samuel Sey. Plus, Dr. White’s article on Pseudo-Dionysius is finally available!

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More on Galatians 3 and Then My Article on Pseudo Dionysius

James White

Dr. White returns to address further issues relating to Galatians 3 before launching into a new presentation—one he will continue while on the road—focusing on his article regarding the dating of the CD (Corpus Dionysiacum) Corpus.

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Debate Review: Galatians 3:1, Basil’s Real Argument

James White

In this hour and forty-five-minute episode, Dr. White reviews Saturday’s debate by examining how debates are properly judged and focusing on the core issues presented. He addresses Craig Truglia’s claims regarding Galatians 3:1 and provides an in-depth analysis of Basil’s argument leading up to section 18.45, exposing how his words were abused by the Second Nicene Council.

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Pre-Debate Dividing Line: The MIEs versus the Old Apostles and Prophets of Mormonism, then Debate Overview

James White

Dr. White splits today’s program in half, beginning with an examination of the MIEs (Mormon Intellectual Elites) and how they contrast with the old view of authority and spiritual guidance in Mormonism. Then, he previews Saturday’s upcoming debate, focusing on Basil the Great’s words in On the Holy Spirit 18.45 and analyzing his original meaning against how his words are used today.

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Christless Nationalists Send Samuel Sey to Hell, Mormonism Cannot Survive Dan McClellan

James White

Dr. White discusses the recent actions of “Christless Nationalists” directed toward Samuel Sey. He then analyzes Dan McClellan’s claim that the Jesus of the Gospels was a false prophet, demonstrating how this brand of critical scholarship destroys the foundation of Mormonism and any other religion it infects.

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Mormonism, Marian Devotion, Acts 2:23, and Caller Q&A

James White

Dr. White looks at the current splintering of Mormonism into various self-prophet groups. Next, he examines a statement posted by Leighton Flowers regarding Judas and Pilate, demonstrating how it essentially boils down to Open Theism in disguise. Finally, he shares a personal story of encouragement for aging athletes about using AI to build tools for tracking his workouts.

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Necessary Honesty, Documenting Deceivers

James White

Dr. White discusses the absolute necessity of honestly stating your presuppositions in theological discussions, illustrating this with a video of LDS apologist Hayden Carroll’s recent exchange with Frank Turek. He then goes to the big board to address Jacob Hansen’s misrepresentation of Deuteronomy 22, walking through the text to vindicate the Law of God.

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Mormon Debates, Avoiding Acts 4, Some Personal Encouragement

James White

Dr. White looks at the current splintering of Mormonism into various self-prophet groups. Next, he examines a statement posted by Leighton Flowers regarding Judas and Pilate, demonstrating how it essentially boils down to Open Theism in disguise. Finally, he shares a personal story of encouragement for aging athletes about using AI to build tools for tracking his workouts.

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Hayden Carroll’s Claims, Then Jeremiah 18 and the Potter’s Freedom

James White

Dr. White spends the first half of today’s program discussing the political and cultural challenges facing the US as the mid-terms approach. He then transitions to apologetics, examining a clip of LDS apologist Hayden Carroll misrepresenting theologians Millard Erickson and Charles Ryrie during a dialogue on the Trinity.

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Challenging Days Still Ahead, Hayden Carroll Misuses Quotes

James White

Dr. White spends the first half of today’s program discussing the political and cultural challenges facing the US as the mid-terms approach. He then transitions to apologetics, examining a clip of LDS apologist Hayden Carroll misrepresenting theologians Millard Erickson and Charles Ryrie during a dialogue on the Trinity.

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Jimmy Akin “Destroys” Me by Ignoring my Argument, CS Lewis, then Decree in Scripture

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Dr. White goes a bit long today to cover a lot of ground, including more of Dinesh D’Souza’s silliness regarding C.S. Lewis and Total Depravity. He then addresses Matt Fradd’s claim that Jimmy Akin “destroyed” him (despite Akin ignoring the actual argument), and finishes with an exegesis of four key biblical texts on the decree of God on the big board.

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Those Who Fight Against the Decree Identified, and then Back to Dositheos

James White

Dr. White introduces a new theological term today: Βουλομάχοι (Boulomachoi), meaning “those who fight against the decree,” applying it to Dinesh D’Souza, Leighton Flowers, and their cohorts. He examines theories of God’s knowledge in relation to time from a recent social media post before returning to chapter 3 of the Confession of Dositheos on the exact same topic.

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Church History Proves the Necessity of Sola Scriptura

Ken Temple

Beginning at the 37 minute mark, with Dr. James White on his Dividing Line Program. “Church History Proves the Necessity of Sola Scriptura”, April 21, 2026 Basil of Caesarea (330-379 AD), On the Holy Spirit, 18:44-45 44.  “In delivering the … Continue reading →

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D’Souzian Levels of Hubris, Back to Dositheos

James White

Dr. White begins by responding to recent online claims from Dinesh D’Souza before returning to the Confession of Dositheos. He explores how Eastern Orthodox soteriology intersects with current debates on divine sovereignty and free will, with a brief response to an LDS apologist along the way.

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Quick Notes from the Net, Then to the EO Position on Free Will

James White

Dr. White touches on a few items from the web before diving into the Eastern Orthodox position on free will. By examining the Confession of Dositheos, he demonstrates how it essentially mirrors modern Provisionist arguments, making the “swim across the Bosporus” a very short one for today’s Provisionists.

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Upcoming Debate, Yes, Christ is King, and Motivation and Action

James White

Dr. White begins by addressing developments with Dinesh D’Souza and his citation of Jeremiah 19:5. He then reviews a troubling clip of Alex Jones—the lead speaker at the upcoming “Christ is King” conference—before moving into church history to examine Empress Irene’s foundational role in the Second Nicene Council of 787.

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Alex Jones Is Certifiably Nuts, Empress Irene Put Her Son’s Eyes Out

James White

Dr. White begins by addressing developments with Dinesh D’Souza and his citation of Jeremiah 19:5. He then reviews a troubling clip of Alex Jones—the lead speaker at the upcoming “Christ is King” conference—before moving into church history to examine Empress Irene’s foundational role in the Second Nicene Council of 787.

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10 Reasons not to convert to Eastern Orthodoxy

Ken Temple

I agree with Ryan at needGod.net and his 10 reasons not to convert to Eastern Orthodoxy. Ryan does a good job of backing up his reasons with quotes from Scripture and the Eastern Orthodoxy’s own sources. I thought he was … Continue reading →

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Inherent Contradictions within Roman Catholicism

Ken Temple

Redeemed Zoomer did an excellent job of explaining these 14 different contradictions within Roman Catholicism itself. Trent Horn’s Response was sophistry. Richard of Redeemed Zoomer did an excellent job and Trent Horn did not overcome the problems. See Redeemed Zoomer’s … Continue reading →

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Dating of Papyrus 470 – the Sub Tuum Praesidium prayer to Mary the Theotokos

Ken Temple

https://www.roger-pearse.com/weblog/2023/08/24/theotokos-a-review-of-the-scholarship-on-the-paleographical-date-of-p-ryl-iii-407-sub-tuum-praesidium/ Some excerpts: “After new paleographic study of P.Ryl. III 470, the early dating of this fragment – to the 3rd century -,  which has hitherto been generally accepted in theological scholarship, cannot be maintained. The dating to the 6th … Continue reading →

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Refutation of Baptismal Regeneration in Irenaeus

Ken Temple

Timothy Kauffman does a good job of showing the problem of interpreting Irenaeus (died around 200-202 AD) statements about baptism as the way Roman Catholicism understands – that the ceremony in water and saying the right words over the person … Continue reading →

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Refuting Sam Shamoun on the RC canon argument

Ken Temple

Shamoun claims that the “canon argument” is the achilles heel of Protestantism. No it is not. Shamoun needs to read Michael Kruger’s two books on the canon. “Canon Revisited” and “The Question of Canon”. See other articles I have written … Continue reading →

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Balance of God’s Sovereignty & Man’s responsibility

Ken Temple

Many people don’t like Reformed Theology or Calvinism, the teaching about God’s Sovereignty- that God has ordained (decided beforehand) to allow evil to enter the world and for evil and sin and suffering to take place. They don’t like Predestination … Continue reading →

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Justification by Faith Alone in light of church history

Ken Temple

Good analysis of church history in relationship to the doctrine of justification by faith alone. I am impressed with this guy’s (says his name is Miles) channel, “Canon and Creed” about “Reformed Catholicism” (Reformed Catholicity – universal Christianity that is … Continue reading →

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