Alpha and Omega Ministries

Thanksgiving Thoughts, the PWC Nov 21, 2024

Did my usual Thanksgiving thing and pointed out that it should, in fact, be "usual" for Christians to give thanks and to live in a state of thanksgiving. Then we looked at the new "thing" to be all excited about, "The PWC," the post-war consensus. What is it, how do you define it, and how did it become the central issue in just a matter of a few months? Not sure when the next DL will be as I will be pulling out over the weekend, have long driving days, and next Thursday is Thanksgiving (official). Keep an eye on the A&O app for announcements!

Welby, Lawson, and Christian Unity Nov 19, 2024

Got an early program in (head out over the weekend again, so, time is short!). Discussed the Archbishop Welby resignation, new developments in the Steve Lawson saga, and then looked at statements from folks who are continuing to battle against a biblical view of Christian unity and of the nature of Christ's Kingdom. Uncertain about whether we will find a way to sneak another program in this week, but we will surely make a valiant effort!

Trump is not King, Internet Mobs, 4th Grade Playground Nov 14, 2024

Started off with noting a fund raiser for Joshua Haymes' little boy (kidney transplant) hoping our audience will pull together and help them over the top. Looked at some odd Jimmy Akin comments about Mary and sinfulness, then talked a bit about Trump's promises and the real, honest mountains he will have to climb to fulfill them, and how unlikely it is Republicans have the backbone to make the hard decisions. Then we started responding to yet another Stephen Wolfe tweet calling me, or at least my views, "moronic." We demonstrate Dr. Wolfe is lacking in theological acumen (how is that for a nice way to put it?). Finished up with some words for the 4th graders who are tossing sand in the air, demanding attention and not allowing sufficient time for an adult, rational, and thorough response from Tobias Riemenschneider.

New Big Board in the Big Studio Nov 12, 2024

So while I was gone Rich installed a new, bigger board in the big studio, so we had to try it out. Started with a discussion of the incredible amount of Nazi propaganda online these days, masquerading as Christian belief in supposedly Reformed churches. Lots of Confederates, Presbyterians, and 1689ers in the movement. Looked at a few posts and discussed the fact that people like Corey Mahler do not love young, disillusioned men, they use young disillusioned men. Then we moved to looking at the newly published ECM volumes for the book of Revelation, and went to the new big board to consider a few textual variants of interest.

Audio Only Road Trip DL: Election Thoughts, Brief Rejoinder to R. Scott Clark Nov 06, 2024

I'm at my last stop before getting home tomorrow on this trip, and it was a really long drive today, so I just didn't have the energy to set up all the stuff for the regular video DL, so I recorded an audio only, 45 minute version with thoughts on the election, what we need to be doing for the next four years, and thoughts on the advance of the culture of death represented in this election cycle as well. I then finished up with a brief rejoinder to R. Scott Clark, once again, on the moniker "Reformed."

Road Trip Election Night Dividing Line Nov 05, 2024

Don't worry, really didn't talk politics. Told some stories from the road, but spent the vast majority of the time working through Psalm 33, all to encourage us to wait upon the lovingkindness of Yahweh. Seemed quite fitting on a night light this, and had over 1000 folks watching! Hope it was encouraging to all who listened in!

Road Trippin' Again in Texas: Election Stuff, Precious Moments at the Vatican, David Oct 26, 2024

Wow, covered a lot today! Rich will have to edit out a technical issue we had, but, we managed to get it all covered anyway. A bit about the election, and the amazing endorsement of Kamala Harris by the Babylon Bee! Hard to argue against their reasons! We talked about the Precious Moments figurines with weird connections to wild viewpoints coming out of the Vatican, how David Allen is going to try to prop up the absurd "Two Romans" theory, about the specifics of my debate with Tom Riello, and then finished up with Tobias Riemenschneider's response to Joel Webbon and what the real issues are in that controversy. I have no idea how long it will be once Rich cuts out the network drop we had, let alone my issues, but, well over an hour anyway! Not sure if I will get to do another program as I will be at the FLF conference in Fort Worth the whole weekend.

Road Trip #3: The Sad Situation with Steven Anderson, then, Ammon Hillman Reveals His Oct 24, 2024

After a few minutes of the inevitable talk about being on the road, going through a McDonald's drive-thru looking for Donald Trump, and the current election situation, I commented on the Steven Anderson saga, and then spent the rest of the program talking about the claims Ammon Hillman made in the full 3.5 hour interview from which the short snippet was taken on the last Dividing Line. Serious, heavy, challenging stuff.

One More Time on the Decree and Time, then, the Wild World of Ammon Hillman Oct 21, 2024

Road Trip #2 as I move toward Mobile and Saturday's important debate. Responded to yet another misunderstanding of the decree and time at the beginning of the program from Twitter, then dove into a wild video from some guy who is starting to get attention named Ammon Hillman. [Please note: I had some sound problems, but rolled the video back and picked it up; my apologies]. In this clip he makes wild (and false) claims about the Septuagint, early Hebrew, etc. and etc. I have found other material from this guy that is simply beyond blasphemous, and beyond absurd. I may provide further refutation of his many factual errors, but to be honest, some of his stuff is just beneath contempt. We will see!

Road Trip DL: Even-Ezers, Long-term Thinking, True Christian Examples of Heroism and Oct 19, 2024

First stop on my trip to Alabama. Covered how we need to think long-term to be faithful and thankful, and then talked about how Hebrews moves from deep theology to the practical application in the Christian life, and how the Heroes of Faith chapter (11) provides us with the kind of examples we should emulate today.

Memorizing Scripture and Various Other Topics Oct 15, 2024

I'm doing three programs today, one up in Canada, then the DL, and then Marlon Wilson's show on YouTube. Hope the voice holds out! Talked about memorizing Scripture in my youth, the value of paper Bibles, the value of a Christian home. Then talked a bit about the craziness in our political scene right now, then talked a bit about Jacob Brunton, and then Leighton Flowers.

Mishnah, Talmud, and the Ugly Rise of Side-B Nazism in 2024 Oct 10, 2024

Didn't pull any punches today, folks. When the Nazis come after you it is time to shoot straight in return. Took on some nasty players today, but had to provide background information on, for example, the origination of the Mishnah, Gemara, and Talmud, etc. Hopefully useful to everyone, and a warning for those trying to "sneak in" to the church with their hatred.

Rome's Trajectory, Response to Division and Debate Amongst the "Reformed" Oct 08, 2024

Started off with a bit on the election, then tied this into the current developments in Rome with Francis making sure his legacy will continue to shift the direction of the Roman Church. Then addressed Joel Webbon's recent webcast about the now infamous Holocaust meme, and related issues amongst the "Reformed" (that term is just about to collapse due to exhaustion and breadth of definition). An hour and 20 minutes today.

Jew Hatred, Sacralism, and Crashing the Net by Mentioning Leighton Flowers Oct 03, 2024

Had another net issue today, but got everything recorded anyway. Talked a bit about the old "Jews are behind everything" stuff, looked at an example of sacralism in the martyrdom of a young baptist man by Reformed authorities, and then spent just a few minutes looking at a comment from Leighton Flowers.

Christian Worldview Formation and Maintenance in 2024, then, Me and Stephen Wolfe Oct 01, 2024

It's been quite the day today (dock workers strike, stock market, Iran attacking Israel), so I pondered a bit about the flood of information that comes at us, now instantly, and how that was not the case only a few decades ago. We talked about the need to form, and practice, a Christian worldview in these very challenging times. Then we switched over to a number of tweets by Stephen Wolfe, including one he "sub-tweeted" at me. Hopefully useful distinctions laid out.

Romans 3, Steve Lawson Issues, Pietism, Anabaptism, Sacralism Sep 26, 2024

Three sections to the program today. The first topic was a discussion on Romans 3 and its testimony to human sinfulness. The second was a relatively brief commentary on new developments in the Steve Lawson saga. The last was a discussion of the terms pietism, Anabaptism, and sacralism, prompted by a recent webcast that identified me as a pietist and an Anabaptist.

A Sad Survey, the Changing World of Mormonism, the Changing World of Francis Sep 24, 2024

I was running the program alone today and forgot to get the music ready, so...not overly professional today! But, spent the first half hour on the survey that showed a huge percentage of young women voters whose primary concern is their ability to kill babies, and why this horrific reality is present in the West today. There is much to consider. Then we moved on to changes in the Salt Lake City Temple of the LDS Church, which is scheduled to re-open in 2026, and what they reflect in the changes in Mormonism as well. And then we briefly commented on more comments by Pope Francis that illustrate his heterodoxy as far as the historical position of Rome is concerned.

A Few Comments on the Lawson Issue, Then More Than an Hour in Response to Sam Costner Sep 19, 2024

Couldn't avoid a few brief comments on the Steve Lawson issue that came to light today at the start of the program. Then I read through an eleven tweet thread written by Samuel Costner back on 8/31 regarding the Crusaders and my supposedly abandoning the younger generation by refusing to go along with the lionization of these Roman Catholic military expeditions. Covered a lot of stuff including answering the question, "Well, if not the Crusaders, then who should we look up to?" and "What does it mean to fight for the Kingdom of God today?" More than 90 minutes in length today.

The Widening of God's Mercy: New Pro-LGBTQ Book, and Comments by Pope Francis Sep 16, 2024

A new book has been released by the father/son team of Richard and Christopher Hays titled The Widening of God's Mercy: Sexuality Within the Biblical Story. I hate to be the spoiler, but the thesis is, God changes His mind and His will, so it's OK to ignore what the Bible used to say about same-sex relationships, God's intention in marriage and creation, etc., so as to embrace the current cultural insanity. Yes, great stuff, but it is what we are dealing with today. And, ironically, that concept is also behind Pope Francis' recent statements indicating, minimally, his inclusivism, and possibly even his universalism. In either case, he teaches something completely different than what Rome has taught for a very long time.

“Projection” in Argumentation, A Marian Spectacle, Connection to the Crusades Sep 12, 2024

Spent a little time at the start talking about the use of "projection" as an invalid means of argumentation, and then showed a video of a Marian procession from Spain and talked about the relevance to the gospel to such scenes. Then made connection to the recent Crusader controversy.

The Wisdom of the World, Then Two Important LDS Issues Sep 10, 2024

Did an early show today (but still had a large live audience for some reason!) and mainly covered two topics: first, a blog article Phil Johnson wrote 15 years ago that Stephen Wolfe identified as "moronic," and then two LDS topics that illustrate just how much the Mormon Church has changed over the past forty years. Enjoy!

Your First Love, Response to ADRobles Sep 05, 2024

Spent the first half of the program looking at Revelation 2:2-5, and then transitioned into listening to ADRobles' ruminations on last week's DL about the Crusades. Over ninety minutes in length.

A Slightly Abbreviated DL Today: So How DO You Define the Reformation? Sep 03, 2024

I explained at the start of the program that things had developed that required me to shorten the program and rush off a bit…to get my new (first time) hearing aids! Wow, did you know that the keys on a keyboard make little clicky sounds when you press on them? Who knew? I was pretty surprised they could do it so quickly, but since they are digital and they just load your hearing profile into them, I guess that makes sense. Anyway, that meant I had to get back to the doctor's office pretty quickly, so we only did about forty five minutes. I basically covered this strange saga going on right now regarding all the debates and discussions that everyone is saying need to take place right now. I responded to Steven Wolfe's tweet that read as follows:"James, I would love to defend the Reformation before a live audience in formal debate against you."So what issues does such a challenge raise? Mainly, exactly what is it Steven Wolfe thinks inherently defines the Reformation that he needs to defend against the likes of me? If we did not live in a day of knee-jerk reactions and emotionalism, most folks would stop and go, "Wait, what do you mean?" But, that is not the day we live in, so I had to go over the issues and ask the necessary questions. I think a debate would be wonderful, but it would have to be very clearly defined to be useful to the widest audience.

Jason Lisle for 45 Minutes, About All that Crusading Stuff Aug 29, 2024

Started off with our dear brother Jason Lisle discussing his new paper on cosmology and its very, very important implications (both Rich and I struggled to keep up, but, that's just the nature of the information!). Here is the article at Jason's website https://biblicalscienceinstitute.com/astronomy/new-james-webb-space-telescope-observations-challenge-the-big-bang/ . Then I just calmly went back over the key issues that have arisen over the past week or so on social media regarding the promotion and lionization of the Crusades amongst ostensibly Reformed men. I can only express myself as clearly as possible, and trust the Lord to do the rest.

Why I Will Still Vote Against the Marxists, and Why the Crusades Were Still a Mockery Aug 27, 2024

Two topics today. First forty minutes on my thoughts on the upcoming election and how, if the Marxists are victorious (and that may be a foregone conclusion), it could be the last even pretend election in our lifetimes, and how this should, in my opinion, impact those who have decided that not voting is their best choice. Then, in the last twenty minutes, I expressed my astonishment at how so many ostensibly Reformed brothers are lionizing the Crusades without even trying to touch the reality of their religious nature. Don't forget, on Thursday we will be joined by Dr. Jason Lisle to talk about a paper he has written challenging the standard cosmology of the day.

A Few Comments on the Revolution, then a Response to Robert Gagnon on John 10 Aug 21, 2024

Snuck in a program today mainly focusing upon John 10 and Robert Gagnon's comments about "eternal security," though we did start off with a few "our culture is collapsing into a Marxist cesspool" observations at the start.

Rome and Mary: the Sad Reality Aug 20, 2024

After running our raffle and determining the winner of the wonderful Derek Melton blade, and after I spent some time talking about a neat and encouraging gift from a young man at Apologia, we turned to Roman Catholicism, Pope Francis, and the entire complex of Marian doctrines that are so utterly destructive to the gospel and to Christian experience. We will do another program tomorrow afternoon where I will be providing a response to Dr. Robert Gagnon on John 10:29 as well.

Being Consistently Reformed, Talking With Muslims. Aug 15, 2024

Covered a lot of ground today. Started off mentioning this video https://youtu.be/5mEMG4tkQf0 on Eastern Orthodoxy, as well as this video https://beneathsheepsclothing.movie/ on the communist infiltration of the West. Then we revisited how Reformed men should approach any topic, but in particular, the topic of the New Covenant, baptism, etc., in light of further comments made on last week's debate with Jared Longshore. Then we played the audio of a 5 minute video I ran across containing a discussion between a Muslim and a Christian on a university campus. Went a full 90 minutes today!

Final Road Trip Program for This Trip Aug 08, 2024

Unusual Saturday program, but travel is that way. Thanked the local churches I ministered in on this trip, then talked a bit about Wednesday's debate with Jared Longshore, and then finished up with a response to a denial of the imputation of the active and passive obedience of Christ in justification, along with providing a refutation of how that denial is a manifestation of "biblicism."

Road Trip DL: Responding to Eric Conn and Andrew Torba Aug 08, 2024

Mainly worked through the exchanges on line between myself and Eric Conn (Ogden) and Andrew Torba (GAB) on issues related to ethnicity, etc., though I started out looking at the utter collapse of the UK into Orwellian dystopia, and that right before our eyes. It is truly amazing.

Road Trip DL: Asking Some Questions of Eric Conn, Reviewing the Debate with Tim Barbe Aug 05, 2024

A stormy weather DL from Golden, Colorado. Talked about some of the goings on in culture once again, then asked some questions of Eric Conn (hoping for helpful answers!), and finally toward the end looked at some issues regarding the debate with Tim Barber and my insistence that in the future my debate opponents not rely upon pre-written rebuttals and closing statements (since that isn't debating). Rich says the feed died though on my end it said it was fine.

Road Trip DL: Responding to the Backlash on Mocking the Holocaust, Plus a Little Olym Aug 01, 2024

Had to spend 3/4 of the program responding to the amazing outpouring of, well, error and conspiracy and disrespect and nastiness on social media following the previous Dividing Line and my relatively short discussion on the meme mocking the Holocaust. Folks, there are serious, serious problems under the surface in a lot of Reformed churches. Beware! Keep an eye out! Then we suggested Mike Tyson should become Michelle Tyson and dominate the entire world of women's boxing (Babylon Bee type comment there).

Star Gazing with Jason Lisle, Kamala the Marxist, Responding to Al Garza on Augustine Jul 25, 2024

Road trip DL from Colorado Springs prior to the debate on Saturday. Covered a wide variety of topics, but spent most of our time reading from Augustine and dealing with his use of the LXX, early translations, etc.

Another Road Trip DL from Colorado Jul 25, 2024

Started off with details about my upcoming debate with Tim Barber here in Colorado (Open Theism), the conference the next day, preaching on Sunday, and next week's debate with Jared Longshore. Then had to discuss the degradation of the US's political system, the obvious (and welcomed by the Marxists) foreign interference, etc. Also discussed a priest's comments on mortal sin, Angela Belcamino's coming sadness, and Andrew Tate's words to Christians (and why he doesn't get it).

Road Trip DL from Santa Fe Jul 23, 2024

Started off with all the amazing developments since just last week in Western culture and in the US elections. Addressed the theory that the entire NT was originally written in Hebrew. Then started taking some great Twitter questions once again on a variety of topics. Headed to Colorado Springs tomorrow, should be doing another program on Thursday.

Road Trip Dividing Line: No, Seriously, STOP IT Jul 17, 2024

More craziness today with people now going to Leviticus 8:23 and the placing of blood from the sacrifice of the ram on the right earlobe of Aaron, connecting this to Trump getting shot in the right ear. You can't make this stuff up. It's truly cultic, and we discussed it, along with other developments in the assassination attempt, Biden's sudden contracting of Covid (hmmm), and, most importantly, the official abandonment of even playing the game that the RNC cares about marriage, the pre-born, morality, etc. They are truly just the DNC in slo-mo now. Very sad to see. Read a thread from Dusty Deevers discussing the issue.Also announced that we will be starting the raffle for this gorgeous blade from Derek Melton https://subsplash.com/alphaandomegaministries/lb/ev/+67mctqd later this week. Proceeds go to the Travel Fund. Check it out!

Twitter-Driven DL from Dolores, Colorado Jul 17, 2024

I am thankful that Twitter was not taken down by today's huge IT crash/failure, since we took our questions from our audience, and they were great questions! We will definitely have to do it this way in the future when I am traveling (much less technically challenging than trying to take calls when I am remote). Covered a wide variety of topics, including challenging questions about the LXX and the Massoretic text, how to get a good education without putting your family into debt, etc. Thanks for all the participation!

Road Trip Dividing Line Jul 16, 2024

Did a program from my location in northern AZ and Starlink worked great for us today! Very pleased with that to be sure. Covered developments in the Republican Party (abandoning a biblical view of marriage and softening their position on abortion), the attempted assassination of Trump, the wild and crazy stuff being said about Mary saving Trump, or Ephesians 6:11, etc., as well as Todd Starnes' amazingly embarrassing tweet about leaving any church that did not discuss the assassination attempt on Sunday.

The Changing World of Mormonism...and the Vatican Jul 11, 2024

After playing Joe Biden calling the president of Ukraine "President Putin," we looked at how the passing of time has brought changes to Mormonism, and then looked at how such development takes place within Roman Catholicism as well.

Raffle Winners, the Suicide of the West, God's Law, the New Hays book, Francis Does I Jul 09, 2024

Had our raffle for the Jeffery Rice rebind and the layered cross Rich made right at the start of the program. Then we talked a bit about Jake Brancatella and a situation in his life, and then dove into the many examples of the suicide of the West that came out over the weekend. We moved to Jonathan Merritt's article promoting the new revisionist book on homosexuality coming in September, and closed up looking at Francis assigning yet another compromised theologian to a high level committee, part of the continuing compromise of the Roman Church at its highest levels.

Eucharistic Miracles and the Modern Roman Catholic Situation Jul 05, 2024

Jumped off from a few Twitter conversations to discuss "eucharistic miracles" and related topics, all pretty much on Roman Catholicism. I did start of the show with Biden's "I am not going to drop out, and we will beat Donald Trump in 2020!" statement from earlier today.

SCOTUS Madness, Then Open Phones Jul 02, 2024

Talked a bit about the insane responses to a common sense SCOTUS decision, then went to the phones, covering Ignatius and the Eucharist (here's the video I mentioned), what to do when asked to leave a church over Calvinism, supralapsarianism and the divine decree, intinction, Jeremiah 31:33/Romans 2:15, and finally "intellectual dispensationalism."

Let’s Make Cyril Lucaris Great Again! Jun 28, 2024

Finally got around to having Jason Wallace join us to talk about this video he posted a while back on the fascinating topic of Cyril Lucaris, the Calvinist Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople. If you are encountering the claims of Orthodoxy, this is a program you will want to listen to! Enjoy!

Presidential Debate, Latin Mass, the God of Purpose and Glory Jun 26, 2024

Started off today with a few interesting and funny tweets, wished Tom Buck a happy birthday, lamented tomorrow evenings Presidential "debate," discussed Francis' detestation of the Latin Mass, and finished up looking at the comments of an open theist concerning God's decree and his demand that God be as limited and creaturely as the rest of us.

An Unusual Monday Morning Dividing Line Jun 24, 2024

Covered a wide range today, from insanity in Germany, more and more studies showing the danger of the Covid jabs, the Biden Regime's war on Christians, a few interesting graphics I've run across, to finally in the last half of the program, a brief video from Barth Ehrman showing his theological shallowness and the reasons thereof. Also mentioned once again that on Friday we will be discussing this video, relevant to Eastern Orthodoxy.

Archbishop Vigano Torches Francis, Open Phones Jun 20, 2024

We had to take time to read through Archbishop Virgano's utter torching of Francis and the current Vatican regime at the start of the program, then we took calls on the following topics: conjectural emendation in the Old Testament, issues relating to annihilationism/conditionalism, Shoemaker's critical study of the Qur'an, advice for a new father, developments in Mormonism, and raising godly children while pastoring a church. A full ninety minutes today!

Passion Translation, Nicene Creed, and a Boatload of Anathemas Jun 18, 2024

Briefly commented on a year old tweet from Mike Winger on the amazingly loony "Passion Translation," then moved on to talk about the Nicene Creed and the Southern Baptist Convention, looking at some comments of David Allen. Next week we hope to be joined by Jason Wallace who produced a 37 minute video about Cyril Lucaris, so today we looked at the Second Nicene Council, and read their anathemas. Enjoy!

The Mormon Question and Then Open Phones Jun 13, 2024

Briefly addressed the "Mormon Question" in light of the recent get-together featuring Glenn Beck, then went to the phones, answering questions on the meaning of Elohim, Open Theism, Mormon Polygamy, prayer to saints, the Sovereignty of God, and finally the schools of Antioch and Alexandria.

Rich Saves France; Injustice in America; Eastern Orthodoxy's Anthropology; Two Respon Jun 11, 2024

Went more than 90 minutes today, mainly looking at first at the amazing corruption of the justice system in America and how it flows from the rejection of our Christian heritage and the embracing of secularism. Then we played a 60 second video from an Eastern Orthodox priest denying penal, substitutionary atonement. Then we finished up our response to Dan McClellan on the accuracy of NT manuscripts, and then jumped into a video he posted on the subject of homosexuality, presenting a revisionist, progressive view.

Creeds and Confessions, Dan McClellan Continued Jun 07, 2024

Worked through a thirteen tweet discussion about creeds and confessions and Biblical sufficiency from Dr. Brad Klassen, posted on 5/30, then got back to Dan McClellan's comments about the manuscripts of the New Testament.

KJV Only Abuse of Numerology, Dan McClellan on NT Manuscripts Jun 04, 2024

Had a bunch of other stuff I didn't get to, but did manage to look at an excellent example of how KJVOism destroys real confidence in the Bible by looking at an example provided by Pastor Jonathan Burris (here) regarding the abuse of Deuteronomy 16:11 by one such KJVO advocate. Then we moved over to this video from Dan McClellan, starting to respond but giving a lot of background, looking at CBGM and some current developments in that field, etc. Heavy on the "geek" content today!

Roman Catholics Worshipping Mary on Video, Trump's New York "Conviction," Soteriology May 30, 2024

Played a video of Roman Catholics singing to a statue of Mary as backdrop to once again explaining that the latria/dulia distinction has no meaning or merit. Then commented quickly on the breaking news of Trump's conviction in New York, then moved on to comments from Soteriology 101 on election.

The Changing World of Mormonism, A Few Tweets, 90 Minutes May 27, 2024

Spent most of the first hour dealing with the changing world of Mormonism in light of comments from the "Ward Radio Show" and the idea of "religious bigotry" in not accepting Mormonism and its plurality of Gods as a Christian church. Looked at a chart about global fertility rates and what the future might hold in light of the collapse of demography. Then we looked at some statements by different folks on various topics to close out the 90 minutes.

The Emptiness of Secularist Jurists Demonstrated; Twitter Bookmarks May 23, 2024

Listened to Senator Ted Cruz roasting a leftist, radical female judge and took the time to consider the issues at a deeper level. Then I looked at a few videos I've marked for review in my Twitter bookmarks, including a PCUSA minister denying the deity of Christ and a Roman Catholic arguing for the necessity of an infallible canon to have an inerrant text. Just a tad over an hour today!

Pelagian Pope, Two Part Romans Utterly Refuted May 21, 2024

Started off with the Pope's comments on 60 Minutes, and then dove into a refutation of Brent Lay's "Two Part Romans" theory (originated in 2013) that is being promoted by Jason Breda in a series of videos. The entire theory is based upon an alleged "ambiguous antecedent" in Romans 1:13, except, there is no such construction there, the antecedent is not ambiguous, and hence the theory is DOA, and needs to be abandoned. An hour and 45 minutes!

Pope Francis on Conservatives, LF on Being "Good," and Adoniram Judson's Letter to An May 16, 2024

A wide range of topics on the DL today, from Pope Francis' comments in the upcoming 60 Minutes interview, to Leighton Flowers' "Calvinists think you have to be a better person to get saved" idea, to the amazing commitment of Adoniram and Ann Judson in bringing the gospel to Burma two hundred years ago. As I noted in the program, we do not know what next week will look like, schedule wise. Surgery #3 for me in only five weeks will be Monday.

A Saturday Dividing Line May 11, 2024

I didn't want an entire week to go by without a program, so we snuck one in just under the wire! Gave a bit of a report on where I am as far as surgeries and the like go (another in just over a week), and then I played a short clip from a dialogue Leighton Flowers did recently wherein he spoke of the Spirit's role, or non-role, in salvation, that is very helpful in focusing upon the real differences between the Reformation and Provisionism, which, I allege in this program, is sub-Roman when it comes to its view of grace.

Road Trip Radio Free Geneva--36 Hours After Surgery! May 02, 2024

How much do I love doing the Dividing Line, and love our audience? Well, 36 hours after surgery I managed to pull off our first ever full Radio Free Geneva, including our (relatively) new video opening and closing! How's that for dedication! Gave a quick report on yet another exciting visit to the hospital while on the road, even getting to have surgery (oh the joy!), and then reviewed and responded to this video https://youtu.be/lwZYNSZIRLI from YouTube, and then, after a short break, went back to the Breda/Garza video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DiB0E1qkYXo I commented on Monday (just hours before an ambulance ride!). I invited Dr. Garza to come on the Dividing Line to discuss Hebrews 7 based upon the original languages. I hope he will do so!

Jimmy Akin Debate Report Apr 26, 2024

Did a "DL Short" today (45 minutes) due to my not being in a location with sufficient net connection to do a live program. I still have three days of speaking here in Louisiana, then a quick run by Pryor next week before the long trip home. Wanted to review the debates over the last two evenings, and also make some other comments about upcoming trips, debates, ministry, etc.

Road Trip DL: Tucker Carlson, Doug Wilson, and Pope Francis Apr 18, 2024

Sounds like the beginning of a lame joke, doesn't it? But, it was actually two topics, first, my responses to the Tucker Carlson/Doug Wilson program. Then, we looked at Pope Francis' idea that homosexual men are working out "love." The program started fine, then, our internet connection died (yes, we are working on improving that situation, but can't do it on this trip) so we are just posting this now.

A Sorta Radio Free Geneva from the New Rig Apr 11, 2024

I really had not expected to get into this as deeply as we did, and this should have been a Radio Free Geneva, but be that as it may...we looked at the new film against "Once Saved, Always Saved," listened to the opening section, talked about the necessary background issues, and then looked at the film's vain attempt to get around Romans 8. Started preaching a few times, but, it was necessary. So, play your downloaded version of the RFG them before listening to this program, it will make you feel better!

A Test DL of the New Rig Apr 10, 2024

Well, I suppose the nice thing is the problem we had was net related, not related to our new set up. The equipment we have installed and set up in the new RV worked fine, but the net kept dropping out on us. I will have to set up Starlink as a back up for Thursday. Anyway, we talked a bit about the unit, the upcoming trip, and then played a clip from a fellow from Texas demonstrating how not to handle Scripture relating to the recent eclipse. Then we looked at Trump's statement on abortion, a unanimous decision from the Arizona Supreme Court, and a brief look at the new Vatican statement on human dignity.

In Memory of Pastor Dennis, Open Lines Apr 04, 2024

Started off giving thanks for the life of Pastor Dennis Pillay in Durban, South Africa, a dear brother who passed into glory last week. Then we went to Zoom calls and covered topics such as the Descent of Christ, Catholic Answers, Christian YouTubers, the Lord's Supper, philosophy and extra biblical language, and equal ultimacy. In-depth questions! We have an amazing audience! An hour and twenty minutes today.

Jimmy Akin Debates Upcoming, then Open Phones Apr 02, 2024

Spent a few minutes at the start predicting where the debates in a few weeks will go in Louisiana, then we started taking calls mainly on the topic of the five debates we did last month, hence discussions on the unitarianism debate, then moving on to the Flowers and Breda debates. Not sure when we will be doing another program, as we have much to do in prep for the next trip, but we will let you know!

Jimmy Akin Debates Upcoming, then Open Phones Apr 02, 2024

Spent a few minutes at the start predicting where the debates in a few weeks will go in Louisiana, then we started taking calls mainly on the topic of the five debates we did last month, hence discussions on the unitarianism debate, then moving on to the Flowers and Breda debates. Not sure when we will be doing another program, as we have much to do in prep for the next trip, but we will let you know!

This Age is Passing Away: the Emptiness of Secularism, then Hebrews 10 for Resurrecti Mar 28, 2024

Two primary topics on the program today, first, the emptiness of secularism and our need to be continually aware of its influence upon our thinking, acting, and speaking. Then, Hebrews 10 and its testimony to the purpose of God in the sacrifice of Christ, a particularly relevant topic on this Resurrection weekend.

Christ is King, Yes, Yes He is! Mar 26, 2024

After a quick update on our travel issues/situation, we started to comment on the "Christ is King" controversy, digging down a bit into the theology and context of the statement and what it means. We also looked at some folks claiming "replacement theology" (it's fulfillment theology, but they don't want to view it fairly) is actually heretical. Then we played a few clips from the Provisionist Playground and provided correction. Again, if you would like to help get me to Louisiana for the upcoming debates, and help with the Road Trip DL set up in the new unit, the travel fund pull down menu can be found by clicking here. Thank you!

Peter Schild and Tobias Riemenschneider from Frankfurt, Germany, on the Dividing Line Mar 22, 2024

I was joined by two dear brothers, Reformed pastors in Frankfurt, Germany, Peter Schild and Tobias Riemenschneider, to talk about their work in Germany and about global Christianity. A most enjoyable conversation!

RV News, Then Hebrews 1:10-12 and Dale Tuggy Mar 19, 2024

Went over what has been going on over the past few days about our RV---and that fact that we needed to make arrangements to obtain a different one, due to it being defective and needing to be rebuilt. Went through the whole story, mainly for our supporters, as we will need to raise some funds to make up the differences in the trade-in, upgrading our hitch, etc., and all in a matter of weeks since I need to head out in about four weeks for the debates with Jimmy Akin in Louisiana. If you can help us, you can donate to the Travel Fund here. Then we moved over to the Big Board and looked at Hebrews 1:10-12, and Dale Tuggy's attempt to get away from its testimony to the deity of Christ.

Provisionist Mythology Refuted with Full Documentation Mar 18, 2024

Spent two hours documenting the incredible mythology generated by Leighton Flowers and his guests regarding my supposed "Greek errors" over the past ten days. Everyone who has heard the stories should watch, take notes, and verify for yourselves. Truly, the end of the story, and time to move on. Hope you find it helpful!

The Marathon Ends: Final Road Trip DL (for Six Weeks Anyway) Mar 13, 2024

Managed to pull off a solid internet connection from a slight wide spot in the road called Lordsburg, New Mexico (really sad little town...lots of abandoned buildings). We covered a wide variety of things, including announcing the upcoming debates, April 24th and 25th, in Lafayette, Louisiana, with Catholic Answers apologist Jimmy Akin (sola scriptura, and "How Does a Man Have Peace with God?"). We discussed conversion, anthropology, and more, looking at Ezekiel 36, Titus 2, and even an old article Robert Gagnon reposted about John 6:39.

Road Trip DL: Stream Died in the Wilderness; Tuggy and Flowers Comments, More John 6. Mar 11, 2024

We had a great group listening at the start but the stream died a thousand deaths tonight, so we had to just record the rest of the program. Discussed a few things from the Tuggy debate, and then moved on to more of the response from the Flowers debate. I had hooked up my second monitor so I could walk through the text again since I have felt like the Greek issues have somewhat clouded what is in fact the plain meaning of the gospel of John.

Post Debate Road Trip Dividing Line: Flowers Debate Review Mar 08, 2024

Today we went back over the key issues in the Flowers debate on John 6, looked more closely at 6:45, documented errors on LF's part, etc. Also thanked a bunch of folks for their support and a super cool gift I was given last evening (the A&O Bow Tie!). Spent about ten minutes looking at Chris Fisher's misuse of 1 John 2:20 (the Byzantine textual variant), had a few words about tomorrow night's debate with Dale Tuggy as well.

Road Trip, Post-Hospital Show From Houston Mar 06, 2024

Finally had the opportunity of doing the program again after a pretty challenging few weeks which included Urgent Care and ER visits, along with a lot of driving, teaching, etc. We talked about tomorrow night's debate with Leighton Flowers, and focused upon my thoughts about the Fisher/Slick debate from last week and what it revealed about the hearts of many. Then we reviewed the sad fact that Ergun Caner, fourteen years down the road, continues to pretend he was something he never was. A truly sad story.

Road Trip DL: About Asking Your Debate Opponent to Actually Interpret a Bible Verse Feb 26, 2024

We took the time today to go back over the controversy that has developed when I asked my debate opponent Saturday afternoon to tell us what one of the key texts on the atonement (and in my opening statement) actually means, and he refused to do so. I played the audio of the exchange, put the text on the screen, and we invested an hour and 15 minutes on the topic (after some introductory topics). Not sure if we will be able to squeeze another show in this week, as I am teaching at GBTS Thursday through Saturday.

Purgatory Debate - 2/17/2024 Feb 25, 2024

In February of 2024 James White and Trent Horn did two, back to back debates at First Lutheran Church in Houston. The first night was on sola scriptura, and the second on purgatory. It was the conjunction of these two debates that was most informative and useful. We invite our viewers to listen to both debates and compare the assertions concerning the "deposit of faith" and "apostolic tradition" in the first with the argumentation in defense of purgatory in the second. It is very enlightening!

Road Trip Morning Dividing Line Feb 20, 2024

Just had to make note of the monumental Alabama Supreme Court decision and the issue of "By What Standard" that simply cannot be avoided. Then we looked at some further issues I had forgotten to get to on the last program about claims Trent Horn made and how all of this is so vitally relevant to the direction Roman Catholic apologetics is heading. Important stuff!

Road Trip Dividing Line: Debate Review Feb 19, 2024

I did not intentionally organize this past weekend's debates to provide the excellent insight into how Rome's claims are self-refuting, I promise you, but that's how it worked out. The contrast between the claims of Rome for a "apostolic deposit of faith" from the first debate and their inability to provide any kind of certain or stable foundation for a dogma (purgatory) in the second was not something I had aimed to produce. That was the Lord's doing, and I am thankful. So we spent 90 minutes today going over those important matters after just a few minutes at the top talking about the trip as well as the denigration of the justice system in a nation that has rejected the only solid ground for justice to begin with. Very hard to say when the next program will be, but keep an eye on the app for announcements!

Pre-Debate Road Trip Dividing Line from Houston Feb 15, 2024

Talked a little about the "He Gets Us" thing, gave a brief report on the Allie Beth Stuckey Show from Tuesday, then dove into the Protevangelium of James and read its narrative of the birth of Christ in light of the defense of this document as containing genuine Christian tradition by Roman Catholic apologists. We then moved on to discuss The Invention of the Inspired Text by John Poirier and his actual goals in writing his book. Don't know when the next program will be as I will be heading off to Tullahoma next week for the Why Calvinism conference, a debate, etc. Watch the app for announcements!

Road Trip DL: Francis, Cernovich, then Back to Carl Trueman and Development of Doctri Feb 12, 2024

Back to on-the-road status for the program today! We covered what's going on tomorrow and in the upcoming days, then looked at a tweet from @Cernovich wherein he demonstrates he has never done serious reading in the topic, and then finished up the hour looking at a key section from Carl Trueman's presentation (which we began reviewing over the past few weeks).

Last DL in Phoenix Before Trip: Roman Catholic Arguments Feb 07, 2024

Head out on Friday (I keep saying Lord willing, and I mean that), so hopefully our next edition will be on the road, possibly on Monday. Played segments from a video from the pastor of "Zootown Church" in Missoula, Scott Klaudt where he repeated a whole string of utterly indefensible falsehoods about the Reformation, Rome, etc., and then played a brief portion of Trent Horn's second rebuttal in his debate with Gavin Ortlund on sola scriptura, looking specifically at the common error of ignoring the diversity in Rome while focusing upon it amongst "Protestants." If you would like to help support this upcoming trip, please pray for my health (not starting off on the best foot, I have to admit), and support the Travel Fund here. https://www.aomin.org/aoblog/support-us/ Thank you!

Provisionist Palaver, Trent Horn on Argumentation, A Few Moments with Carl Trueman an Feb 01, 2024

My apologies for all the coughs and sniffs, I actually feel pretty good, but the voice and sinuses---not so much. Spent time talking about God's decree over against Provisionist palaver (look it up), then looked at some Trent Horn material in preparation for a few weeks from now, and finished up with a real quick section from the Carl Trueman presentation, this time on "doctrinal development."

A Little Bit on Infants, a Little Bit on Alistair, the Rest with More Carl Trueman Jan 30, 2024

Covered a number of topics today with a short discussion of how a small number of ne'er-do-wells can create faux controversies for not positive reason, then talked a bit about Alistair Begg's "swing and a miss" response, and then got back to Carl Trueman's speech on classical theology. An hour and fifteen minutes today.

Lots of Short Topics, Andrew Fuller and the Reality of Death, then Back to Carl Truem Jan 25, 2024

Touched on a bunch of topics from Texas to Alistair Begg to the United Methodists at the start. Commented briefly on some miserable souls on line who want to debate about infant damnation. Then read from Nettle's fine work on Andrew Fuller and the reality of death and how it impacts us and our theological outlook, before moving briefly back to Carl Trueman's presentation that we began examining on the last DL. 90 minutes today.

Dr. Carl Trueman's Inaugural Address at the Center for Classical Theology Jan 23, 2024

Started to listen to and interact with Dr. Carl Trueman's inaugural address at the Center for Classical Theology. Got into the heart of the matter, Scripture, tradition, authority, etc., after playing a number of statements that were insightful, useful, and edifying. Will continue on Thursday!

Radio Free Geneva! Flowers, McGrew and that Other Guy, then Gregory Boyd Jan 18, 2024

We premiered the new video opening by Tim Bushong for Radio Free Geneva! So there is a new addition to the clips including in A Mighty Fortress, and then Jeff Durbin did the new closer about our new bunker under Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. We started with a one minute video from Leighton Flowers including some of the most absurd assertions by Warren McGrew. Then we moved to an almost ten minute presentation against Calvinism by Gregory Boyd from a number of years ago.Then right at the end, I took the time to address, briefly, the controversy that erupted yesterday over comments by Alistair Begg in an interview four months ago wherein he counseled a grandmother to attend the wedding of a grandchild "marrying" a transgender person.

Francis' Empty Hell, Brandan's Empty Bible Jan 16, 2024

Started off looking at Francis' comment that he hopes hell is empty, and what this would mean to Roman Catholic theology as a whole. Then we transitioned over a Brandan Robertson video in which he shreds the Bible into contradictory strands, something that is all too common in what is called the "Christian academy."

Kenoticism Examined Jan 10, 2024

After some chatter about DEI's destruction of the United States (and the West in general), we finally dug into a Twitter thread posted by Dr. Mike Riccardi on kenoticism and what it is supposed to mean and how we are supposed to identify it. Ended up going 90 minutes as a result, but this one will be discussed for a long time. Another example of "but, we can't do theology by creating our own definitions and then reading them back into Scripture." Important stuff, and offered with full respect for and appreciation of both Master's Seminary and Mike Riccardi.

Happenings in Rome, Acts 15, and Provisionist Rhetoric Jan 09, 2024

Started off with more on the continuing developments with Francis, Fernandez, and the Roman Church, moving sort of seamlessly into @ReformedtoRome's attempt to use Acts 15 as a defeater of sola scriptura. Then we looked at some recent @Soteriology101 statements on the idea of being made "better" so as to believe in Calvinism.

The Revealed God with Jeffrey Johnson; Stephen Wolfe's 2024 Resolutions Jan 04, 2024

Spent an hour and 15 minutes with Dr. Jeffery Johnson, President of GBTS, talking about his new book, The Revealed God (2023). Then I responded to a tweet storm from Stephen Wolfe just this morning and talked a bit about what it means to be "truly Reformed." An hour and 45 minutes.

The Aquinification of MBTS, Philosophical Trinitarianism, Responses to Soteriology Jan 02, 2024

Well, 2024 started out a bit rough technically speaking, but we got past that and got to a discussion of Aquinas at MBTS, Dale Tuggy and philosophical trinitarianism, and finally responses to Leighton Flowers on the will of God and the proclamation of the gospel. Ninety minutes.

End of the Year Dividing Line: General Cultural Topics, then TRBs. Dec 27, 2023

Had to make brief mention of some of the big stuff happening in our day at the top of the program. Then did a quick summary of the Crusades in light of their being used by some CNs as some kind of positive thing, but then moved on into dealing with the TRBs, the Truly Reformed Baptists, and their willingness to snipe at those on the front lines from the comfort of their seminary library windows, so to speak. Went for almost 90 despite my respiratory woes (improving, but slowly).

Some Advent Thoughts, Daniel 4 and God's Sovereignty Dec 22, 2023

Under the weather still, so, had to keep the volume down a bit, but had a few advent thoughts and then looked at Nebuchadnezzar's post grass-eating restoration confession of the glory of the King of heaven, asking why Christians can't be as clear and open as he was.

Francis' Fiducia Supplicans Examined in Context and a Follow Up on Last Week's "Neo-S Dec 18, 2023

Went a bit long today, but, lots to talk about, and my voice wasn't real good, so I had to slow down a bit! In any case, first hour was on the Dicastery document released yesterday that caused such a stir, then we switched over to a summary of developments over the weekend with the "Neo-Socinian" allegations. Jumbo sized program today!

Rutgers' Racist Professor, More Muhammed Hijab, and the Neo-Socinian Nonsense Again Dec 14, 2023

Back in Phoenix in our regular studio, so we looked briefly at the racist Rutgers professor and "white folks," then we spent about twenty minutes responding to more of Muhammed Hijab's opening statement against the Trinity, and then listened to a few minutes of the "Coffee House Sessions" webcast on the modern state of Reformed Baptist and Robert Briggs' accusation that biblicism is neo-Socinianism and that this is the reason for the division amongst real, confessional Reformed Baptists and those who just "pretend." Sad days for the RB movement, to be sure.

Road Trip Radio Free Geneva: Only the Apostles were Predestined! Dec 11, 2023

Managed to do an RFG while on the road as I do long days to get home to Phoenix. Took the time to explain and refute Nick Craig's "in depth" interpretation of Ephesians that tells us that verses 3 through 12 are only about the Apostles, not about regular believers. Then we looked at little bit at Acts 13:48, and a bit at a deranged Twitter account opposed to Calvinism. Nearly 80 minutes today.

Road Trip Shorter DL: Conclusion of Longshore Response Dec 09, 2023

I've changed my travel plans home so I will be spending long hours in the saddle to get home a day earlier, so I wanted to finish up this response in case we are not able to sneak any programs on till late next week. Only about forty minutes today, but we finished up our review of Jared's response article, focusing on atonement and election issues. Thanks for listening!

Poor Jared...Yes, Back to the Response Dec 07, 2023

Just a few brief comments on Catholicism at the start, then back to Hebrews and Jared's article. We are, at least, getting into the nitty gritty of what the real issues are, so, I hope that is helpful. Tomorrow is a travel day for me, so I won't be able to do another program until I am headed home next week, and those will be later in the day since I have 6+ hours to drive each day.

About that Postmill Shot, then, More on Jared Longshore's Reply Dec 06, 2023

Started off with a look at the tweet introducing an article against postmillennialism before moving back to the response to Jared Longshore based upon Hebrews and the New Covenant.

A Little Francis, But Mainly Responding to Jared Longshore Dec 04, 2023

Commented on the Pope's continued promotion of the climate fraud, and his connecting it to "the culture of death," but spent most of the time responding to Jared Longshore on the Hebrews 8 issue. Did not finish, but hope to later in the week. Asked for comments on Twitter from listeners as to whether you want more of this kind of in-depth interaction.

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