Evidential Faith

Call Me A Heretic by Ryan O'Neil

2012-02-02T09:08:00.000-06:00

Jesus Is Yahweh's Unique Dwelling Place II

2012-01-24T00:38:00.001-06:00

In a prior post I suggested that Jesus is Yahweh's Unique Dwelling Place. I have also been discussing the Authentic Humanity of Jesus Christ. These two topics are inseparably interwoven from my perspective but this one will pick up where the first one left off. While discussing Jesus as the unique dwelling place of Yahweh* we also discussed the name of Jesus. In this post I wanted to expand on

Principles of the Reformation by Robert Richardson

2012-01-20T21:47:00.002-06:00

Robert Richardson was a theologian who lived from 1806 until 1876. He was the personal friend and physician of Alexander Campbell. Richardson was also associate editor and office manager for Campbell's "Millennial Harbinger" for nearly 30 years where he "fairly represented" the views of the early restoration movement. Richardson also wrote a two volume work called the Memoirs of Alexander

Roger Perkins Responds to Jeffrey Krause

2012-01-12T11:01:00.000-06:00

Comments by Perkins in orange followed by Krause comments in blue. While I certainly don't have the time to scurry behind every latest on-line trinitarian "Apologist" who levels charges against me, I came across a recent article of outright erroneous attacks from one "Jeffrey Krause" that I decided to briefly address below. My responses appear beneath his remarks in the ensuing article that I

Is it a logical contradiction to say "Jesus is God"?

2012-01-03T19:26:00.000-06:00

It is the firm conviction of this writer that in Jesus Christ we meet the Living, True God who has become flesh. In this post I will attempt to explain what I mean when I say "Jesus is God." Oxford scholar and former atheist Alister McGrath noted that, "Through Jesus Christ, whom we recognize to be God incarnate, a direct and personal encounter between ourselves and God is made possible."(1)

Christmas Unto the Lord?

2011-12-28T14:50:00.000-06:00

There is no day of the week which is not dedicated to the worship of a false God. Even Sunday was dedicated to the worship of a false God. What about all those Christians going to church on Sunday? Sabbatarians you don't get a break either becuase Saturday is just as dedicated to false pagan worship as Sunday. What is a believer to do? Go indoors and hide? No, let's not hide our light under a

Roger Perkins Responds to Alan Kurschner's Recent Blog Article on Hebrews 1:3

2011-12-27T12:02:00.000-06:00

Comments by Kurschner in orange followed by Perkins' comments in black. 12/23/2011 - Alan Kurschner“He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature [kai charaktēr tēs hypostaseōs autou] and he upholds the universe by the word of his power. After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high,” (Heb 1:3 ESV) First, a word about the

Paul Derengowski a victim of Sharia law at Texas college (TCC)

2011-12-13T08:49:00.001-06:00

Muslim student at Tarrant County College threatens innocent students "you oughta be scared!"

Andreas Kostenberger from Biblical Foundations: When Was Jesus Born, and When Did He Die?

2011-12-11T22:13:00.001-06:00

Christians celebrate Christmas and Easter every year, but few know when Jesus was actually born and when he died. Not that any great doctrine rests on the calculations below, but it sure is nice that we can have reasonable confidence that the dates of Jesus’ birth and death are secure and can be gleaned from a combination of biblical and extrabiblical historical data. I may not be willing to

Quotes of Note:

2011-12-01T11:03:00.001-06:00

For years I have had a daily reading schedule. I have a very broad or eclectic reading taste. That may explain why I am quoting such a variety below. At any rate, here are some select quotes from some recent reading material: "The Word of God is the Word that God spoke, speaks, and will speak in the midst of all men...That man who refuses to listen and to obey the Word acts not as a free man but

Zeitgeist Refuted Documentary

2011-11-29T20:06:00.001-06:00

Excerpt from Top Documentary Films: Even secular scholars have rejected the idea of Christianity borrowing from the ancient mysteries. The well-respected Sir Edward Evans-Pritchard writes in Theories of Primitive Religion that The evidence for this theory… is negligible. The first real parallel of a dying and rising god does not appear until A.D. 150, more than a hundred years after the

Gary Habermas and Tim Callahan debate Jesus and Mythology

2011-11-29T19:46:00.000-06:00

The Apostle Paul and Thanksgiving

2011-11-24T16:42:00.001-06:00

Apostle Paul The Apostle Paul and Thanksgiving? Yes! I do not mean to suggest that the Apostle John ate turkey or even celebrated any such holiday. I am sure however that as a Jew giving thanks to God was a staple in his spiritual diet. This cannot be doubted since nearly every Pauline epistle begins with words of thanksgiving and praise to God. Paul's own words testify to his thankful heart

Thanksgiving and Religious Liberty

2011-11-24T13:37:00.001-06:00

In the late 1500's the French began making attempts to colonize and settle the northern coast of Florida.(1) It is around this time that a great Huguenot leader named Admiral Coligny would aspire to establish a colony for which his persecuted brethren could seek refuge. The Admiral would send Jean Ribaut who in 1562 discovered St. John's River in Florida. Ribaut also named the country of

Bread of Life by Fred Hammond

2011-11-14T09:29:00.001-06:00

The Authentic Humanity of Jesus Christ V

2011-11-12T11:14:00.001-06:00

Manna from Heaven John 6:38: For I have come down from heaven, not to do my own will but the will of him who sent me. ESV Heaven and The Throne of God: Heaven is where angels abide and where believers will one day dwell. It is also the abode of the Almighty God. In Jewish thinking Heaven is where God dwells (Deut. 4:36, 39; cf. Luke 11:2, Acts 7:49). To the Hebrew writers Heaven holds the

The Authentic Humanity of Jesus Christ IV

2011-11-11T19:18:00.001-06:00

In previous posts we have been looking at the Authentic Humanity of Jesus Christ. In the previous post we examined John 3:16-17 as well as other pertinent passages. Before we get into another text we should note a few more things that can said to be true about the humanity of Jesus Christ. It is just as heretical to deny the humanity of Christ as it is to deny His deity. These two

The Authentic Humanity of Jesus Christ III

2011-11-08T19:40:00.005-06:00

In previous posts I began discussing the Authentic Humanity of Jesus Christ. Let's begin this post with John 3:16-17: 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. ESV It appears

The Authentic Humanity of Jesus Christ II

2011-11-06T10:51:00.000-06:00

In a previous post I began discussing the Authentic Humanity of Jesus Christ. In following posts I would like to look at other key texts of the New Testament that verify the genuineness of the humanity of Jesus Christ. Perhaps the oldest enemies to the early church was docetism and gnosticism. Gnosticism is a very slippery term and there are many types. It seems that early gnostic writings

Calvin & Servetus

2011-11-02T08:57:00.001-05:00

Video lecture by Carlos Xavier on Calvin, Servetus, and Heretics. An interesting dialog on Servetus is also reviewed near the end of the video. While I do not agree with everything the Abrahamic Movement teaches there are some things here worth sharing and knowing. Namely, laughter and joking over murder is very disturbing. This should be true in anyone's "book".

The Rock was Christ

2011-10-31T21:55:00.003-05:00

3 For I will proclaim the name of the Lord; ascribe greatness to our God! 4 The Rock, his work is perfect, and all his ways are just. A faithful God, without deceit, just and upright is he; Deut. 32:4 NRSV 47 The Lord lives! Blessed be my rock, and exalted be my God, the rock of my salvation, 2 Samuel 22:47 NRSV Notice in the Scriptures above that the "Rock" has a "work" that is "perfect"

Monotheism

2011-10-30T21:53:00.000-05:00

Recently Millard Erickson noted, "Monotheism means exclusive worship of and obedience to the one true God." (Making Sense of the Trinity: Three Crucial Questions) Monotheism is the worship of the one True God. The Israelites were not evolving polytheists but held strict devotion to the One True God. For Christians the One True God entered into His own creation. Jesus is Immanuel--God with

Roger Perkins and James White Debate Audio

2011-10-30T19:48:00.000-05:00

Congratulations to Bro. Perkins on an excellent job in giving an answer and defense to Trinitarian apologist Dr. James White. Listen below to hear an excellent debate on "Did the Son, as a self conscious divine Person distinct from the Father and Holy Spirit, exist prior to His Incarnation as Jesus of Nazareth?" Right click a link below and choose the "...save as..." option to save audio and

Dr. Michael Brown - A Queer Thing Happened to America

2011-10-29T16:59:00.000-05:00

The Pre-existence of Christ In Scripture, Patristics and Creed by James White

2011-10-28T09:26:00.001-05:00

In a previous post Roger Perkins cited an online article by Dr. James White about the pre-existence of Jesus. Here is the link and a portion of that material. Click here to read article from AOMIN.org http://vintage.aomin.org/The_Pre_Existence_of_Christ.html ________________________________ The Pre-existence of Christ In Scripture, Patristics and Creed by James White Introduction Our

An Open Response From Roger Perkins to James White Part II

2011-10-26T19:00:00.000-05:00

RP: On the October 25th edition of James White’s webcast (The Dividing Line) Mr. White continued in his typical condescending and pompous demeanor of my first rebuttal. I have dictated his remarks below to the best of ability in red, with my counter-responses immediately following. I copied his words in hurriedly so every single small term [i.e., vowels, articles, etc.] may not be

A Response to "A Tale of Two Debates" by Roger Perkins

2011-10-24T07:37:00.000-05:00

For those following the White and Perkins debate please read. Below are James White's statements from his blog with the replies of Roger Perkins following. A Tale of Two Debates 10/22/2011 - James White You could not have a stronger contrast between the mindset and behavior of my two debate opponents this week, and, in particular, in their response to how I bent over backwards to try to make

ESV Bible Translators Debate the word "slave" at Tyndale House, Cambridge.

2011-10-23T20:54:00.000-05:00

The Californios by Louis L'Amour

2011-10-21T09:54:00.005-05:00

The Californios (Bantam Books, 1974) is one of my favorite books by Louis L'Amour. His books are read and loved by millions. Here are some interesting (to say the least) quotes from its pages. "All men age, as all men die. The thing is not to die too soon, Senora, and to live wisely. To live a long time is nothing, to live a long time wisely is something." (pg. 56, Juan the Old One) "What is

Lyres Played in the Temple of Jerusalem

2011-10-19T22:32:00.000-05:00

Interesting evidence for use of the ancient Biblical lyre. Also see his website for cool music: http://ancientlyre.com/

The Authentic Humanity of Jesus Christ I

2011-10-11T18:55:00.000-05:00

In the 16th Century Michael Servetus wrote, "I shall endeavor to restore to their memory who that true son was. Starting with the fact that the personal pronoun when taken in context shows that he was a human being who was wounded with blows and whipped, I will candidly accept the following three propositions as being true, in and of themselves: first, he is Jesus Christ; second, he is the

Superman Christology?

2011-10-10T21:58:00.003-05:00

A few days ago I went to the website of the local church in Brisbane, Australia where Roger Perkins and James White will be have an upcoming debate. As any good pastor should it seems Pastor Ireland is preparing his flock. At around 13 minutes into his sermon and while speaking of the Incarnate Son Pastor Ireland says that until the Garden of Gethsemane Jesus never felt fear. (Click here

Angel of the LORD: Part Eight

2011-10-02T11:33:00.001-05:00

The Offer of Manoah by Rembrandt Judges 13: Angel of the LORD Announces the Birth of Samson 2 There was a certain man of Zorah, of the tribe of the Danites, whose name was Manoah. And his wife was barren and had no children. 3 And the angel of the Lord appeared to the woman and said to her, “Behold, you are barren and have not borne children, but you shall conceive and bear a son. ESV This

The New Testament and Pacifism

2011-09-30T11:10:00.001-05:00

The New Testament is not about war and taking human life. Our discussions can never misconstrue it otherwise. Christ came with a message of peace and life. To suppose he was a complete pacifist though would be a stretch. To suppose Christians are to be pacifists also is equally a stretch. Christ knew that his mission in life involved his very own death (John 2:19). To speak of God as

Medical Aspects of the Crucifixion by R. P. Kloepper II, M.D.

2011-09-29T23:11:00.000-05:00

The Romans copied the art of crucifixion from Carthage. The cross was not as we usually see depicted in drawings and paintings. It was composed of two separate pieces. The stipes, the vertical portion, was permanently affixed in the ground and was used many times. It was about six feet in height which allowed the wild animals to devour the corpses of the crucified men. The horizontal

Links of Interest

2011-09-29T18:17:00.000-05:00

New book co-authored by David Bernard and Robin Johnston: On Being Pentecostal. It is thought to be a good introduction to what Pentecostals believe. Roger Olson new book: Against Calvinsim. Click here to read more. The Israel Museum welcomes you to the Dead Sea Scrolls Digital Project, allowing users to examine and explore these most ancient manuscripts from Second Temple times at a level

Islam Is Not A Religion Of Peace

2011-09-25T19:28:00.000-05:00

Angry Calvinist?

2011-09-25T19:25:00.001-05:00

Interesting article from the Society of Evangelical Arminians: There seems to be lots of talk about angry Calvinists going on, with Calvinist leaders recognizing that there seems to be a problem with anger/rudeness/harshness/incivility etc. particularly among Calvinists. Here are 2 posts on this:Ed Setzer interviews Calvinist Joe Thorn about the issue: "Joe Thorn and Angry (Fake)

Book of Enoch Part Two

2011-09-24T18:27:00.001-05:00

Fragment found among Dead Sea Scrolls Why Enoch? Why would Jude reference such events or even reference such a figure? The answer could be long and varied since Enoch’s writings contain apocalyptic thought. I think it is worth pointing out at this point that what Jude actually quotes is indeed Scriptural. Jude quoting something that the Book of Enoch also records might be an incidental

Book of Enoch Part One

2011-09-24T18:09:00.002-05:00

Fragment found among Dead Sea Scrolls Introduction: In the book of Genesis it is said that a man named Enoch lived 365 years. He walked with God and was no more for God took him (See Gen. 5:21-24). Since that time there has consequently been significant Jewish literature attributed to this figure. The writings are considered by some to be important and yet others even have and do consider

John MacArthur Confused About Oneness Theology

2011-09-17T17:09:00.000-05:00

Listen to John MacArthur mistakenly assume Oneness Pentecostals believe in sequential modalism. This is a problem with Trinitarians. In a recent book by Crossway Publishers on The Deity of Christ Alan W. Gomes does the same thing. I encourage my Trinitarian friends to try and understand Oneness Pentecostals better. You can only do this by understanding their unrelenting affirmation of One

Angel of the LORD by John Miller

2011-09-17T16:01:00.002-05:00

Below is an excerpt from Is God A Trinity? by Princeton theologian John Miller who was born in Princeton, N.J., April 6, 1819. Miller was the son of the Rev. Samuel and Sarah (Sergeant) Miller. He was graduated at the College of New Jersey, A.B., 1836, A.M., 1839, and at the Princeton Theological seminary in 1842. He was a military veteran and pastor for a few Presbyterian congregations

ChurchMentor.net by Dr. Fred Childs

2011-09-15T10:03:00.000-05:00

Dr. Fred Childs and wife Monica have three adult children and six grandchildren. Dr. Childs holds "multiple Associate degrees in Drafting and Design. He has a B.A. in Christian Education; a Masters in Business Administration; and a Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership and Administration. He is a recognized authority on the topics of leadership, teamwork, and continuous improvement. He has over

How Great Thou Art by Daniel L. Segraves (Organ Solo)

2011-09-14T16:21:00.000-05:00

Free Bible Research Tools

2011-09-14T08:31:00.000-05:00

Here's a link to the International Critical Commentary series. It contains commentary on most books of the Bible (Old and New Testament) They are .pdf and .txt files that can easily be downloaded and perused from your computer. http://www.mijnbestanden.eu/ICC/ Here's online access to a digital Nestle-Aland prototype at the University of Munster, shared by the Institute for NT Textual Research.

British Humanists (Toynbee, Dawkins, Grayling) Run from William Lane Craig

2011-09-03T10:56:00.000-05:00

James White Debates Jack Moorman On Exclusive KJVOnlyism

2011-08-29T14:10:00.000-05:00

Excellent debate. White does a great job in answering many current KJV Only arguments. Moorman essentially suggests conspiracy and then posits the KJV without recognition, seemingly, of its own shortcomings.

Can God Make a Stone So Heavy He Can't Lift It? (William Lane Craig)

2011-08-27T09:33:00.000-05:00

Oneness Pentecostalism

2011-08-26T10:02:00.001-05:00

Here is a great website that I highly recommend hosted by Jason Dulle and William Arnold. Both men are Oneness Pentecostal scholars and provide a variety of resources and studies. If you are Oneness Pentecostal and want to dig deeper or are a Trinitarian wanting to know more this is a great place to start online. Click here to visit Oneness Pentecostal.com.

Biblical Archaeology Series by Jason Dulle (Theosophical Ruminations)

2011-08-25T15:01:00.000-05:00

Jehoichan-ration's tablet Friend and scholar Jason Dulle is doing an excellent series on Biblical Archaeology at his blog Theosophical Ruminations. Dulle (pronounced like "Julie") writes, "Over the next few weeks I will be posting and discussing archeological discoveries of Biblical significance." He also lists several interesting facts about the value of Biblical Archaeology. If you've been

David Lamb: The Trinity at Nicea?

2011-08-23T22:25:00.004-05:00

I was recently made aware of the website and writings of David Lamb and in particular his critique of Oneness Pentecostalism (OP hereafter). He has written several lessons online where he attempts to deal with OP theology but primarily quotes from authors such as Robert Morey. In this blog post I will discuss some of what I have read of his online writings. I immediately recognized that Lamb is

Roger Perkins and James White Debate - Brisbane Australia

2011-08-23T20:56:00.001-05:00

Click here to watch video promo!

What Jesus Said About Resurrection

2011-08-22T09:28:00.001-05:00

Angel of the LORD: Part Seven

2011-08-19T23:51:00.000-05:00

Genesis 22:8-18: The Sacrifice of Isaac ESV | ‎Genesis 22:8 Abraham said, “God will provide for himself the lamb for a burnt offering, my son.” So they went both of them together. ‎9 When they came to the place of which God had told him, Abraham built the altar there and laid the wood in order and bound Isaac his son and laid him on the altar, on top of the wood. ‎10 Then Abraham

Kanon the Preacher On National Geographic

2011-08-18T17:08:00.001-05:00

Pre-1900 Examples of Apostolic Doctrine in North America by Stephen Kuntzman

2011-08-17T22:06:00.000-05:00

Acts 2:38 History undeniably records various elements of distinctly Orthodox Apostolic doctrine in North America as early as 1677, which was only 70 years after the first permanent settlement was established in Jamestown.[1] What we will attempt to show is a chronological outline of these various apostolic doctrines and practices as they appear in the index of North American history.

Angel of the LORD: Part Six

2011-08-13T19:58:00.004-05:00

Genesis 19:24 and Double Use of Yahweh: Genesis 19:23-26: The sun had risen on the earth when Lot came to Zoar. 24 Then the LORD rained on Sodom and Gomorrah sulfur and fire from the LORD out of heaven. 25 And he overthrew those cities, and all the valley, and all the inhabitants of the cities, and what grew on the ground. 26 But Lot’s wife, behind him, looked back, and she became a pillar

Rabbi Tovia Singer vs William L. Craig : Does The Trinity Make Sense?

2011-08-10T13:02:00.000-05:00

Expelled (Full Movie Free Online)

2011-08-08T15:51:00.000-05:00

The Movie Expelled made available online via YouTube! Enjoy.

1x1x1=1 Is Not A Trinitarian Argument

2011-08-07T21:45:00.001-05:00

In 2005 a debate took place in California between three Unitarians and three Trinitarians. It was a marginally interesting debate. On the Unitarian side were Lee Greer, Andre Dixon, & Dan Mages. On the Trinitarian side were Gabriel Coleangelo, Mike Sarkisian, & Edward Enochs.(1) In previous discussions and debates in the past I have heard Trinitarians resort to multiplication. This usually

Angel of the LORD: Part Five

2011-08-06T17:25:00.005-05:00

Exodus 3: Moses’ Burning Bush Experience 2 And the angel of theLord appeared to him in a flame of fire out of the midst of a bush. He looked, and behold, the bush was burning, yet it was not consumed. 3 And Moses said, “I will turn aside to see this great sight, why the bush is not burned.” 4 When the Lord saw that he turned aside to see, God called to him out of the bush, “Moses,

Angel of the LORD: Part Four

2011-08-05T19:27:00.006-05:00

Genesis 18: Abraham and Three Men 1 And the Lord appeared to him by the oaks of Mamre, as he sat at the door of his tent in the heat of the day. 2 He lifted up his eyes and looked, and behold, three men were standing in front of him When he saw them, he ran from the tent door to meet them and bowed himself to the earth 3 and said, “O Lord, if I have found favor in your sight, do not pass

The Attack of The Fitness Water on the Dividing Line!

2011-08-05T10:45:00.001-05:00

Are you OK, Dr. White? Your podcast about lexicons and resources was very good. I must admit when I first heard you tell Rich "I think we're gonna have to take a break now" I was a little worried. But after I played it back to make sure I heard what I thought I did I couldn't help but laugh! My side hurts. Great podcast but please no more swigs of "fitness water." I was disappointed

Angel of the LORD: Part Three

2011-08-03T19:07:00.003-05:00

Who is the“Angel of the LORD”? Everett Fox gives a somewhat vague answer. He suggests it is an “unspecified manifestation of God, and open to wide interpretation.”(8) In the Oxford Companion to The Bible we read a rather critical suggestion, “The Angel of the Lord” is a problematic figure. The ambiguous Hebrew phrase is best translated without the definite article, that is “an angel

Angel of the LORD: Part Two

2011-08-02T00:18:00.004-05:00

Two Yahweh’s = Two God’s: Before we look closer at this Biblical character we should learn from the mistakes of others. The debate over this phrase has led some to really suggest that there is more than one Yahweh. This flies in the face of Biblical monotheism. The fact that there is only one True God, or only One Yahweh, seems to escape our Trinitarian friends. Trinitarian

Down From His Glory by Hugh Rose (1996)

2011-08-01T18:09:00.001-05:00

Thanks to Ren Rutledge for this priceless video of the late Hugh Rose.

Angel of the LORD: Part One

2011-08-01T09:40:00.005-05:00

Popular but Disputed Site of Mount Sinai The phrase “angel of the LORD”” (מַלְאַךְ יהוה) is a peculiar aggregate of words that appear often in the Old Testament and a phrase sparingly found in the Gospels and Acts. The word "LORD" is in all caps since it is a reference to God or Yahweh. The first Christians did not interpret Jesus as an angel but as far much greater. The writer of Hebrews

Reading Ignatius of Antioch : The God Who Suffers

2011-07-31T18:15:00.010-05:00

The Bible is our sole rule of faith and authority. Outside of the Biblical canon however there are early writings termed "apostolic fathers" (e.g. Clement, Ignatius, Polycarp, etc.) which are a generation or more removed from the Apostles. Their importance lies in the fact that they are an early witness of distinctly Christian or Biblical concepts. These writings, much like the Didache, were

Dr. James R. White Please Read This

2011-07-29T23:52:00.007-05:00

You mentioned me in your podcast yesterday. I think you hit your high point in this podcast when you were pointing out "baby Greek"; the "oil of the language" and acquiring an understanding of the Greek "article" which you so humbly admit "almost nobody has." We have you to light the way. Thankfully your brief slip into solipsism was disquieted by those "infinitives." Michael Burgos is the "

Steve McCalip and Larry Wessels Debate Calvinism

2011-07-27T09:17:00.000-05:00

10 Part Video Series. Click here to visit McCalip's YouTube Channel.

KJV and Modern Translations by J.R. Ensey (part two)

2011-07-23T15:52:00.003-05:00

7) What about I Timothy 3:16? Were the NIV translators attacking the deity of Christ by saying “He appeared in a body” rather than “God was manifest in the flesh...”?Hard choices had to be made by the translators here, regardless of the version. Some early manuscripts have “God” and some do not. As the context shows, the use of “He” does not change the meaning of the passage at all. Paul is

KJV and Modern Translations by J.R. Ensey (part one)

2011-07-23T15:51:00.002-05:00

Introduction From time to time ministers are confronted with questions about Bible versions. Do the modern translations represent a conspiracy to dilute the Scriptures? Should the King James Version (hereinafter, KJV) of the English Bible be considered “the” Bible? Do particular renderings in modern versions that differ somewhat from the KJV indicate that words and phrases are being “removed”

Quotes of Note:

2011-07-23T15:21:00.002-05:00

‎"The church and university can kiss and make up. Not Naturalism and Theism...Genesis 1 cannot be made to teach evolution--period. We may argue how long the creative days actually were, but the language of the Bible will not allow evolution to be causal for the world in which we now live." ~David S. Norris, Big Ideas. In the First Century a basic faith was established. lt was not to be

Abortion debate: Scott Klusendorf vs Nadine Strossen

2011-07-21T21:54:00.001-05:00

Abortion Debate at Westmont College from Randy Alcorn on Vimeo.

It's All in Him by JT Pugh

2011-07-18T17:59:00.000-05:00

Oneness and Trinity Debate

2011-07-16T15:56:00.001-05:00

Simply the Truth with Doug Harris and John Tancock Discussing Trinity with Marvin Sanguinetti from New Life Apostolic Ministries.

Gino Jennings Gets It Wrong About Jesus Name Baptism

2011-07-15T16:49:00.001-05:00

In this sad video Gino Jennings claims that such Oneness organizations as the PAW or UPCI and anyone who baptizes without saying the words "Lord" and "Christ" are not baptizing correctly and should be re-baptized. Jennings is clearly playing the martyr here but the point should be addressed. I understand the point and reverence the name of Jesus. While performing baptisms I have usually

Roger Perkins and James White Debate

2011-07-11T16:07:00.002-05:00

The Proposition : "Did the Son exist, as a self-conscious divine person, distinct from the Father and the Holy Spirit, prior to His incarnation as Jesus of Nazareth?" Roger Perkins (Oneness) and James White (Trinitarian) Location: Brisbane, Australia Date: October 21, 2011

William Richards : Oneness Jesus Name Baptist by Thomas Weisser

2011-07-09T16:20:00.017-05:00

Thomas Weisser has written several books on the Apostolic faith and history. He is a historian and theologian of water baptism in the name of Jesus and the Oneness of God. Weisser has also spoken at Harvard's Symposium on Oneness Pentecostalism that took place in 1984. This book William Richards : Oneness Jesus Name Baptist includes a biographical sketch of William Richards (1749-1818).

Street Preachers vs followers of Jose Louis de Jesus Miranda

2011-07-09T12:01:00.000-05:00

These followers of Jose Miranda are highly deceived. They believe he is God on earth. He is the second coming of Jesus. Watch these street preachers show how this bankrupt theology falls apart.

Young Earth vs Old Earth Debate (Ross, Kaiser vs Ham, Lisle)

2011-07-09T10:38:00.000-05:00

Marxist Politics

2011-07-05T23:54:00.000-05:00

Are the Five Points of Calvinism Biblical? (A Debate)

2011-07-05T09:59:00.000-05:00

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Archaeology and the Bible

2011-06-30T09:25:00.001-05:00

Cosmology and Fine-Tuning: Three Approaches (Robin Collins)

2011-06-24T11:14:00.001-05:00

Dr. Michael Brown on Mideast Conflict and Myths about "The Palestinian People"

2011-06-23T11:04:00.002-05:00

Article from Townhall.com : Five Simple Truths About the Mideast Conflict Excerpt:1. There is no such thing as a historic “Palestinian people” living in the Middle East. To be sure, there have been Arabs living in the land of Palestine for centuries. (The land of Israel was derisively renamed “Palestine” by the Romans in the second century A.D.). And it is true that some of these families

Isaiah 55:6 : Seek the Lord

2011-06-22T09:53:00.001-05:00

Isaiah 55:1-3, Why do you spend your money for that which is not bread, and your labor for that which does not satisfy? Listen carefully to me, and eat what is good, and delight yourselves in rich food. 3 Incline your ear, and come to me; listen, so that you may live. I will make with you an everlasting covenant, my steadfast, sure love for David. NRSV Isaiah 55:6, Seek the LORD while he may be

Islamic Radicals Debate: Debate Results (15 of 15)

2011-06-21T09:18:00.001-05:00

Great debate on Islam. The debate is provided in a 15 part video series by Intelligence Squared. Two panels debate the proposition: "Islam is dominated by radicals." After hearing the debate 73% of the audience voted in favor of the proposition: "Islam is dominated by radicals." Only 23% voted against the proposition. 4% were undecided.

Quotes from The Higher Criticism by Morgan P. Hayden D.D.

2011-06-19T20:53:00.006-05:00

Morgan P. Hayden was born in 1845 and died in 1928. Graduated from Hiram College in 1872 and studied Hebrew from 1882-1886. He was also dean of the International Christian Bible College. His book The Higher Criticism was published in the 1920's. Click here for a sermon from Hayden on the deity of Christ and the object of our worship. This work, says Hayden, is a "concise treatise on an

A Scientific Case for God (Rabbi Moshe Averick)

2011-06-19T19:44:00.000-05:00

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Futurism and Preterism Debate : David Norris and Larry Smith

2011-06-17T12:04:00.002-05:00

Jerusalem, A.D. 70 Defenders of the Faith and Jorge Medina has made the "Futurism vs. Preterism Debate" (DVD) available. This debate involved Larry Smith (Partial Preterist) and David Norris (Futurist). Click here to purchase DVD from Defenders of the Faith! Larry Smith Around 2002 Larry Smith sent an unsolicited book to many ministers in the UPCI and ALJC. In the book Smith sought to

Encountering Jesus, Encountering Judaism : Karl Rahner and Pinchas Lapide on the Trinity

2011-06-15T10:48:00.006-05:00

While reading the book Encountering Jesus--Encountering Judaism I came across a dialog between Lapide (Jewish) and Rahner (Catholic) on the doctrine of the Trinity. Two very respected scholars and theologians. The following are quotes from the chapter "Three Gods or a Triune God?" Pinchas Lapide Lapide, "it rightly says in the Bible, "the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob,"

Apostolic Hermeneutics : Things Hard to Be Understood

2011-06-14T10:58:00.000-05:00

Daniel L. Segraves, Ph.D Click here to read from Dr. Segraves blog Center for Oneness Research and Education._______ The title of this paper is not intended to suggest that Scripture cannot be understood. It does acknowledge, however, that Peter was right when he said that Paul wrote some things that are hard to understand and that there are “untaught and unstable people [who] twist [these

Interview with Daniel L. Segraves and Carlton Coon

2011-06-14T10:51:00.000-05:00

Daniel L. Segraves, Ph.D Here's what Dr. Segraves reports:I was recently interviewed for two episodes of Home Missions Live, a video interview sponsored by the Home Missions Division of the United Pentecostal Church...they can be viewed at http://www.homemissionsdivision.com/hmlive/Click here to go Dr. Segraves blog. Or click here to watch video.

The Willfulness of Men Not to Believe

2011-06-11T13:23:00.009-05:00

13 The reason I speak to them in parables is that ‘seeing they do not perceive, and hearing they do not listen, nor do they understand.’ Matthew 13:13 NRSVIn Matthew 13:9-17 Jesus taught that it was because of men's willfulness not to believe that it was hard for them to understand His parables. Some people do not want to understand. In our religious and secular culture there is confusion and

The Gnostic Gospel (Peter Jones)

2011-06-07T22:47:00.001-05:00

An Examination of the Doctrine of Branhamism by Elder Steve Epley

2011-06-06T21:49:00.000-05:00

Elder Steve Epley This is a work prepared by Elder Steve Epley for a missions works in Brazil and India that were being assaulted by this false teaching several years ago. Anyone wanting to know more about the false teachings of William Branham will enjoy Elder Epley's inimitable sayings and writing style. ____ The reason I have chosen this title even though I realize it will be offensive

Quotes from The Mighty God in Christ by S.G. Norris

2011-06-06T12:05:00.001-05:00

S.G. Norris, The Mighty God in Christ "Jesus was not just a man filled with the baptism of the Holy Spirit, or blessed with the presence of God, like the prophets of the Old Testament. The fullnesss of that wonderful presence of the Lord's Spirit Being, not just a part of it, was incarnated in the body of Jesus Christ and flowed out from Him." (The Mighty God in Christ, pg. 21) "In order to

What About The Didache? by Thomas Weisser

2011-06-05T07:00:00.003-05:00

The Didache is an ancient writing attributed to the Apostles. Since the discovery of an eleventh-century copy of it in 1875, it has been the subject of great controversy. Various dates have been ascribed to it and authorities have yet to agree on a date. The problem that we must consider is that some say it was written in the first century. The particular part we are concerned with is Didache 7:

Baptism "in the name of Jesus"

2011-06-04T17:06:00.003-05:00

Typically the phrase, "I now baptize you...in the name of the Lord Jesus..." or something very similar is spoken at water baptism. To follow after the teachings of the Scriptures Oneness Pentecostals teach that water baptism should be done by immersion while calling on the name of the Lord Jesus Christ in saving faith. In modern English this name is simply pronounced, "Jesus." Even in the