As a child.. I detested the “inconsistency” of Christians... then The Lord used UA-cam to introduce me to Dr. White.. and his dogmatic adherence to consistency in the Word, and in the Trinity, and all of the Scriptures was a blessing to me.
This man impresses you? A guy that have dedicated his life (try) to destroy the TR and arrogantly denounces every form of Christianity except Calvinism and their sick ideology? Please, think about this again.
@@tomstockman412 Calvinism is the invention of one man, John Calvin. Read up on Calvin’s theology of election. If Calvin’s God is true we have no free will at all and Christianity is one big joke. I want nothing whatsoever to do with that cruel and tyrannical religion.
I knew in my Heart that the Bible alone held an infallible Truth, until I saw Dr. James White and expanded my knowledge of the Reformation and Church history. What a Blessing to Have you, I love you Brother thank you for all you do
What are you talking about? He knows nothing about the reformation, he idolizes wescot and Hort, two mystics friends of the corrupt Vatican, this is unbelievable, this man is fooling so many people.
You knew in your heart that the Bible held an infallible truth until you saw James White. So now you don’t have an infallible truth in the Bible? So basically you’re saying you’re not a Christian. This is exactly why I don’t like James White. He is a destroyer of the faith.
You knew in your heart that the Bible held an infallible truth until you saw James White. So now you don’t have an infallible truth in the Bible? So basically you’re saying you’re not a Christian. This is exactly why I don’t like James White. He is a destroyer of the faith.
I started out as a Christian going to a pretty non denom church. Kept in my Bible and as time went on we left and went to an independent Baptist church. Now we are reformed Baptist. Time in the word and maturing in the faith put us that way. Staying true to the word will put you at odds with popular "Christianity" weve always stuck out like sore thumbs since we became Christians. 🤷♀️ truth divides. They try to water down the gospel and in doing so they pervert the truth.
What exactly is the issue? What is a watered down gospel? Please provide some examples. I am curious because I am not clear on what the issue is supposed to be between someone like James White and apologists like Craig, Turek, and Christian academia. Thanks
@@gfujigo -- A watered-down gospel is any teaching that says salvation is a combination of what God does and what man does, and that the final decision on the matter is man's, not God's. It is the gospel of God-helps-those-who-help-themselves. The true Gospel is about how God saves those who can not help themselves, and know they can't, and trust fully in Him for salvation.
@Mark OnTheBlueRidge I thought Molinism was the doctrine that God does know everything. As I understand it, it says God even knows what we would do in certain situations. That’s how I have heard Craig present it: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Molinism
@@gregb6469 I am not familiar with many preachers who say something different than what you say about the gospel. It is salvation through Christ alone and it is God alone that saves us. There is no way for us to save ourselves. Outside of perhaps very liberal churches, I am not aware of many churches that say that salvation is a combination of what God and humans do. Our only task, in reality, is to accept this free gift of salvation, and commit our lives to Christ. At any rate, thanks for the additional information.
@@gfujigo -- Some teach that God does all He can do by sending His Son to die, but that anyone who wants to be saved must add his own faith to the mix, a faith generated by his own free will, not given as a gift by the Spirit. They make God out to be little more than a shopkeeper who puts His wares in the window and hopes someone is attracted enough to them to come in and buy (their freewill faith being the accepted coin). The true Gospel has God sending out the Spirit into the streets to slected persons, and the Spirit supernaturally creating in those persons the desire to be saved, and showing them the exclusive way and place where this salvation can be found, and those persons, using their God-given faith, eagerly going to the store and having salvation given to them. The difference is that the former group (the freewillers) have something about which they can boast [they were smart and wise enough to recognize salvation as something worth having, and to exercise their self-generated faith to obtain it], in contradiction to what we are taught in Eph 2:8-9, while the latter group (the Calvinists) know they have nothing about which to boast, since their salvation was 100% the result of what God did.
@@winburna852 based on what? All I see is a man that constantly is at war with the text. "This should not be in the bible, this should be a complete different reading, the opposite", "this is spurious", "this was changed by well intentioned believers to expand the piety of Jesus making him appear even more holy than he was"... What exactly do you like about him? His arrogance? How he treats fundamentalists like idiots? How he dismisses any defense of the TR in favor or anything else? Jeff riddle gave him a good lesson in that debate, but instead of learning from it he became bitter, is all he can do because he doesn't have the fruits of the spirit, because he doesn't have the spirit, because he believes a gospel of works, because he believes the catholic false readings of the critical text. A deluded, arrogant, sad man with a cult following, that's what he is.
I've wondered if the synergistic Evangelicals are becoming unwound and careless with God's Word is the result of the collapse of their "decision theology". Fewer people are "making a decision" for Christ, so something has to be done to save their church bodies. I think Dr. White hit the nail on the head: minimalism not only invites weak faith but encourages it. Keep up the good work, Dr. White. You're a strong pillar of the invisible Church.
As a very new Christian, I am so grateful that I came across James White a couple months ago. His absolute faithfulness to God's revelation and dedication to defending the faith has been tremendously helpful to me. As a former mormon who (by God's grace) escaped that lie, I made the mistake of falling into agnosticism for several years. James White has helped me re-learn the terminology that I thought I knew my entire life, this time in it's true biblical context. God works through this man to great effect and I'm just glad he posts so much content that I can check out. Thanks Dr. White
@@baptist1644 Thank you! I am humbled to say the Lord has kept me secure in His hand just as promised, and I am loving my walk with the Lord. I've been very involved in street evangelism to the Mormon people in my town, and we are seeing souls come to Christ and have peace with God through the blood of His cross. Still so very grateful for Dr. White & Apologia Studios ministry as well. God bless and keep you!
Most pastors who speak the truth, are not popular because true biblical exegesis, true Christianity is hated by the majority of the world that is on the wide road to destruction.
@@mariosangermano5709 True, but that same fact is often used to justify behaving terribly under the guise of being persecuted for righteousness. Someone who tells the truth is making both sides of every issue upset.
I enjoy hearing Dr. JW. I can see that he is a “learned one” I want to know the truth, regardless of what it is. I want to know the truth for all things. JW helps us with that for those that want to know. Thank you Dr. White for your ministry and teaching. Blessings sir.
@@DavidRamirez-ww5kv Usually, if someone is saying “scripture teaches” something, then it means they don’t have a very nuanced view of theology or history. I believe in following what scripture teaches, but make sure you have a robust account of why Calvinism was not the teaching of most of Christian tradition and so many geniuses who read the same scripture as you did not come to the same conclusion. Also, make sure you don’t erroneously equate what seems like “rational biblical teaching” with “true biblical teaching.” Human reason has been damaged by sin so you better also have a good account of its reliability in determining doctrine.
My father was talking about easy believism back in the 1960’s. He had two great sayings: “One cannot climb without looking up” and “You can’t make a good omelette out of rotten eggs.” About the once popular pop psychology book, “I’m OK, You’re OK,” he said it should be called, “I’m rotten and you’re rotten too.”
Thx@@gregb6469 He did 3 years in the CCC. He was an aviator in WWII with 2,200 hours of flight time. He was a mountain climber with 110 summits incl. the six fire peaks in WA. He was raised a Roman Catholic but became a born again Christian in the late 1940's, as did my mother.
Hi@@larrywaddell7332 I’m surprised anybody can claim origination of the term let alone Bonhoeffer who had much deeper things to worry about like the total emptiness of any Christianity in Germany.
@@jmwSeattle Try reading the Cost of Discipleship by Dietrich Bonhoffer. It is his challenge to the German Lutheran church regarding their failure to act as a guide to the German people and watering down the gospel to the point where it is was no longer recognizable as such. Bonhoffer wrote: "cheap grace is preaching forgiveness without requiring repentance, baptism without church discipline, Communion without confession. … Cheap grace is grace without discipleship, grace without the cross, grace without Jesus Christ, living and incarnate."
This is my first look at a video from this guy, I don't even know his name. I was about to leave, but he got to the, "why just the bible", story. Then the wonderful response. I loved it too. The multitude of denominations that have embraced Catholicism, is like a scandal, none speak of.
Well, white embraces catholic readings of corrupted manuscripts, he can say "I'm no catholic" but then he validates their doctrine by endorsing their bibles and rejecting the protestant TR.
@@JesusProtects What are you talking about? Perhaps you're confusing his presuppositional apologetic approach where he would assume the literature of the opponent and then demonstrate its own internal inconsistencies? That's not the same thing as endorsing that literature.
I think his theology is usually spot on, my issue with him is he seems to have an ego problem and is very brash when dealing with other Christians he doesn’t agree with.
That's very true. There is simply no way to know for sure anyone is right about the ideas in the Bible-they are ancient cultures and the NT is written in a dead language(or rather, dead version of Greek). If he is indeed, educated and scholarly he should realize that fact. He is also very biased towards his version of Christianity, which pretty much automatically skews someone from proper critical analysis.
I do t think you’re right. Douglas Wilson and Michael Brown are two guys he disagrees with and has debated and they get along just fine. He does go after the issues hard when they are being debated but in other contexts with them he is very friendly.
“I think his theology is usually spot on.” Apologetically speaking to Christians who have the wrong theology is the correct way to respond to them. He certainly isn’t “brash” or has as “ego problem”, but firmly explains why the fellow Christian has a wrong view of Scripture.
@@chrismachin2166 I suppose in a way I agree. If you're debating someone; by definition, you think they are not correct in what they believe. My problem with that idea is the basis of such an idea. To say someone is "wrong" implies there is a way to prove it...with the bible, that's simply not the case. There is no way to tell exactly what the book means because of when it was written and the language the NT was written in. Forget the fact there is not even a way to prove what we have is what was originally written. Furthermore, White's major flaw is this idea the the bible is some kind of self-contained entity and doesn't require any outside source to help determine the meaning-you can see this in a lot of his arguments about the meaning of Greek words. At the very least he should concede possibilities. Likewise, he all too often mentions his opponent's personal beliefs or views as a means of discrediting what they say. Not only is that a major flaw in logic, but it shows a close mindedness that is inconsistent with someone who claims to be scholarly. Just because a person is a catholic or agnostic doesn't mean that person is wrong or misguided in the information they present. My uncle is a very liberal Christian and he could very easily bury most people like White with his knowledge on the language, culture and outside sources that correspond; either in agreement or disagreement with what is written in the bible. Furthermore, his idea of an infallible bible that only people blessed with the holy spirit can understand is not rooted in anything either plausible, provable or biblical and ends up just being a license for ignorance and close-mindedness. In fact, the idea of an infallible bible is relatively new in the Christian world and generally speaking, the closer you get to the original culture/language the more accurate and interpretation it will be. The so-called "reformed" Christians are nothing more than people who have added their own cultural bias into their interpretation.
@@thomasakatidalforce7987 please watch "Why I believe the Bible" by Voddie Bachaum on UA-cam. Watch the one he is wearing khakis and a polo shirt in front of a class. Not the one where Voddie is wearing a suit. If you watch it. Watch it 2nd. He is more clear and detailed in the classroom setting. The church setting he seemed rushed.
You always hear about people bad-mouthing Dr White, What you need to do is stop and think...Why are they bad-mouthing him??? Because he is being honest, Speaking God's word and not watering Down the Bible.
Maybe on the evangelical side, but a lot of people also don’t like him because he overly-simplifies certain things and conveniently dismisses things that challenge his position. Listen to him talk about Lutheranism if you want to see how intellectually lazy he can be when it suits him.
@@brigadierharsh1948 I agree he can be smug at times, fact remains he is probably one of the most knowledgeable men alive on GOD's word. The guy has had more debates, and more moderated debates then anyone I know. He is probably one of the ONLY ones I know to actually be invited into a Mosque to have a debate, and one of the only scholars I know who is VERY respected amongst Muslims. People can dislike Dr James White all they want, honestly....where are all the other scholars who should be out there preaching, debating and proving GOD's word????
@@Faith-Ministries I think that’s an insane thing to claim. He knows his stuff, but he’s no monk or heavyweight scholar either. White does well with Muslims because he is basically the only Christian on that level that’s interested in meaningfully engaging with what Muslims actually believe. They respect him because he doesn’t misrepresent them or mock them. However, his apologetic work, in my opinion, is the exact same reason why he misses the nuance of Lutheranism and is a Calvinist as well. I believe, as so many others, that there are very serious problems with constructing a view of the Christian faith that is most defendable in the context of a debate, or even most “rational” in some sense of the word. It’s my view that there are serious, coherent reasons to reject the apologetic mindset that White approaches almost every topic with. He thinks that is mere reason, consistency, and objectivity in his mind, and it makes him rock solid in arguments, but it misses so many important nuances pertaining to the faith. I just wish there would be some acknowledgement on his part that there is more to this than he often portrays.
@@brigadierharsh1948 You may have a point. Dr white has also done the same thing with Mormons, JW's, Catholics, Atheists. I would say he is in the top 5 of "Our" Generation. I've seen him debate Bart Ehrman, Oneness, Pentecostalism, and most definitely KJV Onlyism. I agree with what you said about "Nuances"...To me the ONLY thing that matters is The message of Salvation, Scripture Interprets Scripture and Sola Scriptura. Preaching God's word is VERY important, preaching it accurately is also VERY important. Had people stuck to what GOD said, and not what man says we would be far better off and probably have less than a 1/3 of the Bible Translations we do now. Yes I love everyone regardless of who they are and want to bring them to Christ, see them genuinely saved and baptized. As far as peoples feelings about being corrected, or told "Hey" that's not correct scripture...and they get upset about it, oh well..God's word is God's word, yes it needs to go out with Genuine love. It also needs to go out the way WE RECIEVED IT, not the way people "Choose" to. Again I would 100% say that Dr. James White is definitely in the top 5 of our generation. Meaning top 5 @ least in the last 50 years or more. I don't know any theologian or apologist who has debated more people or more of a variety of people. If you do please, feel free..Let me know. All I'm trying to say is While I respect your point, and it DOES carry some weight, I would definitely tell Dr. White to please keep going, because as I said yes it's very important that we get the message of Salvation out to the world with Love. Even more so that we do it the way Scripture says, NOT man. God Bless you, and thank you.
If you have integrity, if you hold to principles rather than compromise them in the face of success, prominence and fame people will generally call you arrogant, intolerant and narrow minded.
"At that time the son born according to the flesh persecuted the son born by the power of the Spirit. It is the same now." - Galatians 4:29 Anyone with the Holy Spirit knows that this brother is a gift and speaks the truth without compromise. Those who hate him...well the verse above explains why.
Then you know very few evangelicals. I recommend to talk to them more often and see the difference in faith with white. White has no faith at all, he needs signs and wonders to prove his faith, that's why he goes crazy with textual criticism, he needs the evidence in his hand or else he will not believe, and what's even more sad is that he doesn't even realize that you can't prove the originals except by faith and looking at the fruit of that text. If. Someone finds a manuscript tomorrow on a cave in the middle east with the message "the word was NOT God, he was human like us but he received power", he would automatically believe it and change his entire belief system, that's how little faith he had. Listen to Jeff riddle and Taylor Desoto for a good defense of the textus receptus and a good explanation of what that text represents and where it came from, the church.
I appreciate everything Dr. White has done for the Body of Christ throughout his life. It’s a shame he doesn’t get enough appreciation for it. Not that I think he covets appreciation or anything, I know he does it to the Glory of God but I certainly appreciate his ministry and apologetics work.
Narrow is the way , if you were popular , you would be wrong...it really is that simple because it is what God's Word plainly teaches. I'm thankful for your ministry , James , I've learned a LOT from you and thank the Lord for bringing me to your ministry just about 2 years ago. Please keep fighting the good fight and teaching God's Word to His sheep without compromise. We who are ex-catholics and know the truth , more than the outsiders looking at the facade , are truly appreciative !!
Appreciate your ministry very much. My theology has come around to reformed on all points though I am what Sproul would call a cautious continuationist in that I have witnessed and experienced miracles, and for 20 years I have been praying in 'tongues' glossolalia, quietly in my own heart for my own edification between myself and the Lord. I know it's not a popular position among the reformed and that's fine. My departed grandmother was Southern Baptist. Never saught anything like a spiritual manifestation such as tongues, ever. Very devout and godly woman. One night she was praying on her knees at the foot of the bed and it came rolling out - glossolalia. About scared my grandad to death and he had a fit over it. But the fact is it happens. Reformed theology sure is a blessing to me in every way. That's all I have to say about that
Brother James is popular who willingly suffer persecution from carnal Christians and a regular bare knuckled beating to our ego, pride, and addiction to be more wise and knowledgable than we are. R C Sproul teaching and preaching, consistently provides the same service for me.
I read Mere Christianity because my brothers told me it was a great book, I was thoroughly disappointed because he opens the book with doubt of scripture from Genisis and moves right along. I may be late to the party, but you're the first person Dr White that I've come across that seems to hold a similar view on Mere Christianity.
Did you invite them to Reformcon? The reason you’re not invited is the same reason Jordan B. Cooper isn’t invited on your show. EDIT: I don’t necessarily think this is all a bad thing. There is clear differences to be respected.
I was with Verse by Verse Ministry and we hosted an annual conference in San Antonio. I did invite you but got no response. Love your teaching, which is why we invited you!
Look, if even some orthodox Muslims who disagree with Dr. White can still respect him and even defend him against certain toxic evangelicals, I think that says a lot about Dr. White's abilities, ministry, and reputation.
I'm also pretty universally disliked among evangelicals. KJV Only people hate me, liberal "Christians" hate me, Catholics hate me, Hyper-Calvinists hate me... I could use some friends. Lol
@@gregb6469 methinks you should read your Bible instead of Piper, J Mac, or White. The god of Calvinism chooses to send people to Hell in his “sovereignty.” The God of the Bible allows ALL of us to have free will, because Jesus Christ died for the WHOLE world - not just some. John 3:16 debunks Calvin’s “obvious” heresy.
I have not always agreed with James White with some of the things he teaches and believes about scripture. I however have the highest respect for James White as a scholar. Because he gives solid biblical arguments for his point of view. Even though I may not agree with his interpretation of the scripture James is always teaching on. I like that he makes sure that you clearly understand what he believes and why he believes it.
You are a man of conviction, like myself, you must fulfil the destiny given you. You must continue to speak the truth. I laughed at ' cause we didn't want any Roman Catholics in the group ' I can relate to that. I currently debate Roman Catholics on UA-cam and am learning a lot. I am yet to receive a response to Matthew 23 verse 9.
Perhaps I can help? I've found it's much easier to talk to them if I explain the passage for them - (1) we'll need to refute why Jesus says call no man master, teacher, or father in the entire passage. After we dispel the passage and clearly define the differences, then our case will be stronger, and our question clearer. Until then, they will say Jesus was using hyperbole, since in the following passage in the same conversation, Jesus tells his followers respect the authority of Pharisees (do what they say, not what they do). Defining is important, otherwise, our conversations with them go to a brick-wall, since we're on different pages. For example, they'll point out how James White is a teacher, and we'll need to proof-text that he is not teaching us, and he's not a spiritual teacher. (2)Then, we explain how Father Abraham is not a spiritual father nor biological father (3) We explain why apostles call themselves Father and the christians as their children. We need to be careful in defining this, otherwise, it makes us look like we don't believe the bible. (4) We explain the difference between Father's Day, our biological dads, and spiritual -> early church fathers, old testament fathers, etc) (5) Explain the difference between masters (journeyman training, university master's degree, martial arts master-student relationship, etc). In my experience, this will help dialogue, since the discrepancies have been defined. They will know better how to respond to a specific question, until then, its hyperbole. As a rebuttal, they might ask you how come you don't believe Jesus when He says Eat My Flesh, Drink My Blood. Hope this helps! God bless!
Small ministry? Does it matter? Maybe if not 50 then 40? Perhaps all the way down to 10? How about one? Does it matter that only a few are blessed by what your GOD GIVEN gifts accomplish? Preach on brother and stop defending yourself and avoid as much as possible “me, I, my, etc.”. It’s not about you, is it? Isn’t it about Him? 40 years of ministry and proclaiming His gospel is amazing. Thank the Lord for it and divest yourself of Me, I….” Blessed be Christ for your ministry even if only 8 or 3 make it. Thank you (the Lord) for your faithfulness and may the Lord keep blessing us through your gifts.
I think that ending question is a great one for all professions. If you don’t use your “mechanic shop” (or any profession) to serve God/the church, why do it?
I came to know about James White by hearing people demonize him on Paltalk, many years ago.and had to see what this guy was saying that was so terrible. So I did and now I'm reformed.
I guess God sovereignly degrees what He sovereignly degrees. Why are you complaining about it? Does the pot have any right to complain about the potter?
You don't know the man. I've met him in person -and for the record, I disagree with him on baptism - but he is a friendly, warm approachable person. But you cannot seperate love from truth, and in todays world, if you stand on truth, the world labels you as unloving.
James white is very small. He's been around consistently for decades and many have not even heard of him. Just last week I was talking to my church elder (who is reformed and used to work at Grace church and knew John MacArthur for many years), and he had only heard of him from others; he's never seen speak, preach, debate, or read any of his books. James is known well in some circles but not to the general public. Other ministries speak on campuses, conferences, and have staff year round.
@@amichiganblackman3200 I know a lot of TR advocates with just a few hundred subscribers, if you value humble people I encourage everyone to look at Jeff riddle and Taylor Desoto.
I got a verbal thrashing over mentioning Dr James White with some Brethren. I came to the Gospel of grace about a year ago, and I refuse to let anyone tag me a "Calvinist.
@@jesuschristsaves9067 im saying that Dr White is unpopular because he speaks the truth to people. A lot of people compromise because they want to avoid confrontation or conflict.
@@eternalapostle851 ua-cam.com/video/b4Jzy2-JRtc/v-deo.html Go ahead and try to explain this trashy ungodly evil attempt to try to threaten Christian prince by James white.
Mr white, the Bibles you recommend do you have errors in them. They are maybe good translations but they're good translations from corrupted texts. You talk in circles, create confusion, and cast doubt on God's Word.
James White is one of those false teachers that Saint Paul warned us about! The false and fallible teachings of James White, have made me a stronger Catholic Christian! Thank you James White! I challenge James White to a public debate regarding the teachings of Pope Francis as Biblical or not! !Peace always in Jesus Christ our Great and Kind God and Savior, He whose Flesh is true food and Blood true drink!
I hear you and understand you brother. I don’t quarrel with the content, but perhaps you may have misstated one thing. You said it would be easier for you to go with the flow. I think not.
I don't even know of any of those people you mention. But I do know that a lot of pastors nowadays are saying and teaching things that are not in the scriptures or agree with the scriptures. A lot of pastors don't hold the scriptures as athoritive! And that's so sad!
I was a Catholic first, there are things I still disagree with. But there's definitely an immaturity in the Evangelical side of Protestantism that's made obvious through their lack of historical knowledge. With that said, there's a point to their existence. The history of Catholicism is in part the history of Europe. Is evangelical the history and therefore the idiosyncrasy of the United States? Look at the cultural pitfalls of the U.S. the prosperity gospel, the lack of capacity for nuance, the simplistic answering to everything, the total lack of cultural and historical reference, you name it. Are they related?
You make some good points. The problem (as I see it) is that NEITHER the Protestant or RC communions have maintained (in the whole) orthodoxy nor consistently provided the underpinnings for culture. I'm under the impression that God is judging and uprooting the church in the West generally. I find simplistic arguments and cartoon understanding of history in all camps.
Inability to receive correction--meaning he doesn't cave in and fall all over himself apologising when people who know less of Scripture than he does try to tell him he is wrong.
@@gregb6469 No, I mean when people who destroy his strawman arguments show him exactly how he is wrong, and he refuses to acknowledge it. People like Sungenis, Staples, Madrid, and Horn. Top notch scholars and Christians who correct him in humility and call him to repentance.
@@yeshuadvargas5552 -- Maybe it's because they are not strawman arguments, but legitimate criticisms of Romanist falsehoods. White thoroughly examines the other side's case before engaging in debates, so he doesn't need to attack strawmen.
Well, I’d love to comment but I don’t know what we’re talking about, I can assure you that At best, the ekleseia’s have had earmarks of the truth; some more abundant than others, from the beginning ekleseia on the day of Pentecost, on down through the history of ekleseias till now, it is Christ who has lent to, or removed HIS candle stick from an ekleseia according to His good pleasure, He alone Judges by their adherence to the Holy Spirit’s unction!
I would put it as Dr. White has prophet-like authority, which to be honest we all should. After all we were sent out into the world by the Lord himself.
“What’s it gonna matter in eternity”? Well loving the Lord with the mind is one thing. But any honest look at the evangelical apologetic community will show you how most of it isn’t love of God through mind, it’s centralized in just winning arguments and calling it a form of evangelism. It’s extremely futile in much of its efforts because their whole objective is to keep young people in church and so they put forth a bunch of “scholarly”-sounding talking points to stay relevant in young and doubtful minds. It’s a temporary fix for a long-term problem.
Another Humble Brag from the master, James White. Woe is me, I am compelled to eternal uncool ness by my truth-telling ways. No awareness of how his abrasiveness and personality-driven food fights with his rivals within theological warrior-dom might give pause to the more gentlemanly bigwigs who hand out conference speakerships and book deals.
If Dr James white was popular, I would be very suspicious. I've learned a huge amount from Brother James. Thank you.
I have learned a lot from him, mainly to not listen to his doctrine of unbelief when it comes to the preservation and inspiration of scripture.
@@JesusProtects what doctrine of unbelief?
@@thelastquincy1457 to stone adulteresses and no appetences of Jesus after death in "earliest" Gospel.
Well said
@@nickbenjamin3546 Thanks. Blessings.
As a child.. I detested the “inconsistency” of Christians... then The Lord used UA-cam to introduce me to Dr. White.. and his dogmatic adherence to consistency in the Word, and in the Trinity, and all of the Scriptures was a blessing to me.
This man impresses you? A guy that have dedicated his life (try) to destroy the TR and arrogantly denounces every form of Christianity except Calvinism and their sick ideology?
Please, think about this again.
@@JesusProtects What's sick about it? You sound angry.
@@tomstockman412 Calvinism is the invention of one man, John Calvin. Read up on Calvin’s theology of election. If Calvin’s God is true we have no free will at all and Christianity is one big joke. I want nothing whatsoever to do with that cruel and tyrannical religion.
@@patquint3291 It’s not something Calvin “made up.” The Bible speaks of the elect. Not sure what you think is cruel or tyrannical.
Same here opened up to add to my 165 graduate unit accumulation n learn Greek n church history. Bob Morey was another inspiration.
James White is an absolute hero of the Faith and a national treasure.
I knew in my Heart that the Bible alone held an infallible Truth, until I saw Dr. James White and expanded my knowledge of the Reformation and Church history. What a Blessing to Have you, I love you Brother thank you for all you do
What are you talking about? He knows nothing about the reformation, he idolizes wescot and Hort, two mystics friends of the corrupt Vatican, this is unbelievable, this man is fooling so many people.
@@JesusProtects lol get a clue
What Bible is that you’re speaking of?
You knew in your heart that the Bible held an infallible truth until you saw James White. So now you don’t have an infallible truth in the Bible? So basically you’re saying you’re not a Christian. This is exactly why I don’t like James White. He is a destroyer of the faith.
You knew in your heart that the Bible held an infallible truth until you saw James White. So now you don’t have an infallible truth in the Bible? So basically you’re saying you’re not a Christian. This is exactly why I don’t like James White. He is a destroyer of the faith.
I started out as a Christian going to a pretty non denom church. Kept in my Bible and as time went on we left and went to an independent Baptist church. Now we are reformed Baptist. Time in the word and maturing in the faith put us that way. Staying true to the word will put you at odds with popular "Christianity" weve always stuck out like sore thumbs since we became Christians. 🤷♀️ truth divides. They try to water down the gospel and in doing so they pervert the truth.
What exactly is the issue? What is a watered down gospel? Please provide some examples. I am curious because I am not clear on what the issue is supposed to be between someone like James White and apologists like Craig, Turek, and Christian academia.
Thanks
@@gfujigo -- A watered-down gospel is any teaching that says salvation is a combination of what God does and what man does, and that the final decision on the matter is man's, not God's. It is the gospel of God-helps-those-who-help-themselves. The true Gospel is about how God saves those who can not help themselves, and know they can't, and trust fully in Him for salvation.
@Mark OnTheBlueRidge I thought Molinism was the doctrine that God does know everything. As I understand it, it says God even knows what we would do in certain situations. That’s how I have heard Craig present it: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Molinism
@@gregb6469 I am not familiar with many preachers who say something different than what you say about the gospel. It is salvation through Christ alone and it is God alone that saves us. There is no way for us to save ourselves.
Outside of perhaps very liberal churches, I am not aware of many churches that say that salvation is a combination of what God and humans do. Our only task, in reality, is to accept this free gift of salvation, and commit our lives to Christ.
At any rate, thanks for the additional information.
@@gfujigo -- Some teach that God does all He can do by sending His Son to die, but that anyone who wants to be saved must add his own faith to the mix, a faith generated by his own free will, not given as a gift by the Spirit. They make God out to be little more than a shopkeeper who puts His wares in the window and hopes someone is attracted enough to them to come in and buy (their freewill faith being the accepted coin). The true Gospel has God sending out the Spirit into the streets to slected persons, and the Spirit supernaturally creating in those persons the desire to be saved, and showing them the exclusive way and place where this salvation can be found, and those persons, using their God-given faith, eagerly going to the store and having salvation given to them. The difference is that the former group (the freewillers) have something about which they can boast [they were smart and wise enough to recognize salvation as something worth having, and to exercise their self-generated faith to obtain it], in contradiction to what we are taught in Eph 2:8-9, while the latter group (the Calvinists) know they have nothing about which to boast, since their salvation was 100% the result of what God did.
I found him because people were badmouthing him so badly.
I love James and have learned so much from him and really enjoy the radio show.
Yeah he's a great guy. Very knowledgeable. Strong Godly man too!
It is nice someone has strong intellectual capacity and strong desire for truth to match! Great teacher and debater. Wish more would learn from him.
@@winburna852 based on what? All I see is a man that constantly is at war with the text. "This should not be in the bible, this should be a complete different reading, the opposite", "this is spurious", "this was changed by well intentioned believers to expand the piety of Jesus making him appear even more holy than he was"...
What exactly do you like about him? His arrogance? How he treats fundamentalists like idiots? How he dismisses any defense of the TR in favor or anything else?
Jeff riddle gave him a good lesson in that debate, but instead of learning from it he became bitter, is all he can do because he doesn't have the fruits of the spirit, because he doesn't have the spirit, because he believes a gospel of works, because he believes the catholic false readings of the critical text.
A deluded, arrogant, sad man with a cult following, that's what he is.
@@winburna852 You must be a muslim to say that.
I know it's a bit late for me to comment on this, but just wanted to say thank you. This really helps.
I didn’t know John Malkovich was a Christian
Nah, he's a Communist.
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pat dainel lookswise, he reminds me of Michael Stipe from REM.
Gold 🤣
That’s funny
I've wondered if the synergistic Evangelicals are becoming unwound and careless with God's Word is the result of the collapse of their "decision theology". Fewer people are "making a decision" for Christ, so something has to be done to save their church bodies. I think Dr. White hit the nail on the head: minimalism not only invites weak faith but encourages it. Keep up the good work, Dr. White. You're a strong pillar of the invisible Church.
As a very new Christian, I am so grateful that I came across James White a couple months ago. His absolute faithfulness to God's revelation and dedication to defending the faith has been tremendously helpful to me. As a former mormon who (by God's grace) escaped that lie, I made the mistake of falling into agnosticism for several years. James White has helped me re-learn the terminology that I thought I knew my entire life, this time in it's true biblical context. God works through this man to great effect and I'm just glad he posts so much content that I can check out. Thanks Dr. White
I was encouraged to read your post Icy. I hope you are still at it.
@@baptist1644 Thank you! I am humbled to say the Lord has kept me secure in His hand just as promised, and I am loving my walk with the Lord. I've been very involved in street evangelism to the Mormon people in my town, and we are seeing souls come to Christ and have peace with God through the blood of His cross. Still so very grateful for Dr. White & Apologia Studios ministry as well. God bless and keep you!
I always thought you were popular. You are spot on in my mind. I love your precision when teaching God’s Word. 😘
Most pastors who speak the truth, are not popular because true biblical exegesis, true Christianity is hated by the majority of the world that is on the wide road to destruction.
@@mariosangermano5709 True, but that same fact is often used to justify behaving terribly under the guise of being persecuted for righteousness. Someone who tells the truth is making both sides of every issue upset.
I enjoy hearing Dr. JW. I can see that he is a “learned one” I want to know the truth, regardless of what it is. I want to know the truth for all things. JW helps us with that for those that want to know. Thank you Dr. White for your ministry and teaching. Blessings sir.
But he believes in Calvinism which is garbage. He mocked mike winger and David wood. There is plenty not to like about his theology and demeanor
@@pwx13 The scriptures teach the Calvinistic doctrines. I have come to accept this in recent years after much study. The truth is the truth.
@@DavidRamirez-ww5kv yep. I didnt know what Calvinism was. I just read the OT and it is very obvious. I had never heard of calvin.
@@pwx13 David wood has a unmatched reputation for mocking Muslims...so that's a really bad example...
@@DavidRamirez-ww5kv Usually, if someone is saying “scripture teaches” something, then it means they don’t have a very nuanced view of theology or history. I believe in following what scripture teaches, but make sure you have a robust account of why Calvinism was not the teaching of most of Christian tradition and so many geniuses who read the same scripture as you did not come to the same conclusion. Also, make sure you don’t erroneously equate what seems like “rational biblical teaching” with “true biblical teaching.” Human reason has been damaged by sin so you better also have a good account of its reliability in determining doctrine.
My father was talking about easy believism back in the 1960’s. He had two great sayings: “One cannot climb without looking up” and “You can’t make a good omelette out of rotten eggs.” About the once popular pop psychology book, “I’m OK, You’re OK,” he said it should be called, “I’m rotten and you’re rotten too.”
Your dad had good sense!
Thx@@gregb6469
He did 3 years in the CCC. He was an aviator in WWII with 2,200 hours of flight time. He was a mountain climber with 110 summits incl. the six fire peaks in WA. He was raised a Roman Catholic but became a born again Christian in the late 1940's, as did my mother.
Dietrich Bonhoffer came up with easy believism in the 1930s during the Lutheran churches subjegation to Hitler.
Hi@@larrywaddell7332
I’m surprised anybody can claim origination of the term let alone Bonhoeffer who had much deeper things to worry about like the total emptiness of any Christianity in Germany.
@@jmwSeattle Try reading the Cost of Discipleship by Dietrich Bonhoffer. It is his challenge to the German Lutheran church regarding their failure to act as a guide to the German people and watering down the gospel to the point where it is was no longer recognizable as such.
Bonhoffer wrote: "cheap grace is preaching forgiveness without requiring repentance, baptism without church discipline, Communion without confession. … Cheap grace is grace without discipleship, grace without the cross, grace without Jesus Christ, living and incarnate."
This is my first look at a video from this guy, I don't even know his name. I was about to leave, but he got to the, "why just the bible", story. Then the wonderful response. I loved it too. The multitude of denominations that have embraced Catholicism, is like a scandal, none speak of.
My first video of him was a response to Richard Dawkins. I've binged watched him after that.
Well, white embraces catholic readings of corrupted manuscripts, he can say "I'm no catholic" but then he validates their doctrine by endorsing their bibles and rejecting the protestant TR.
@@JesusProtects What are you talking about? Perhaps you're confusing his presuppositional apologetic approach where he would assume the literature of the opponent and then demonstrate its own internal inconsistencies? That's not the same thing as endorsing that literature.
I think his theology is usually spot on, my issue with him is he seems to have an ego problem and is very brash when dealing with other Christians he doesn’t agree with.
That's very true. There is simply no way to know for sure anyone is right about the ideas in the Bible-they are ancient cultures and the NT is written in a dead language(or rather, dead version of Greek). If he is indeed, educated and scholarly he should realize that fact. He is also very biased towards his version of Christianity, which pretty much automatically skews someone from proper critical analysis.
I do t think you’re right. Douglas Wilson and Michael Brown are two guys he disagrees with and has debated and they get along just fine. He does go after the issues hard when they are being debated but in other contexts with them he is very friendly.
“I think his theology is usually spot on.”
Apologetically speaking to Christians who have the wrong theology is the correct way to respond to them. He certainly isn’t “brash” or has as “ego problem”, but firmly explains why the fellow Christian has a wrong view of Scripture.
@@chrismachin2166 I suppose in a way I agree. If you're debating someone; by definition, you think they are not correct in what they believe. My problem with that idea is the basis of such an idea. To say someone is "wrong" implies there is a way to prove it...with the bible, that's simply not the case. There is no way to tell exactly what the book means because of when it was written and the language the NT was written in. Forget the fact there is not even a way to prove what we have is what was originally written. Furthermore, White's major flaw is this idea the the bible is some kind of self-contained entity and doesn't require any outside source to help determine the meaning-you can see this in a lot of his arguments about the meaning of Greek words. At the very least he should concede possibilities.
Likewise, he all too often mentions his opponent's personal beliefs or views as a means of discrediting what they say. Not only is that a major flaw in logic, but it shows a close mindedness that is inconsistent with someone who claims to be scholarly. Just because a person is a catholic or agnostic doesn't mean that person is wrong or misguided in the information they present. My uncle is a very liberal Christian and he could very easily bury most people like White with his knowledge on the language, culture and outside sources that correspond; either in agreement or disagreement with what is written in the bible.
Furthermore, his idea of an infallible bible that only people blessed with the holy spirit can understand is not rooted in anything either plausible, provable or biblical and ends up just being a license for ignorance and close-mindedness. In fact, the idea of an infallible bible is relatively new in the Christian world and generally speaking, the closer you get to the original culture/language the more accurate and interpretation it will be. The so-called "reformed" Christians are nothing more than people who have added their own cultural bias into their interpretation.
@@thomasakatidalforce7987 please watch "Why I believe the Bible" by Voddie Bachaum on UA-cam. Watch the one he is wearing khakis and a polo shirt in front of a class. Not the one where Voddie is wearing a suit. If you watch it. Watch it 2nd. He is more clear and detailed in the classroom setting. The church setting he seemed rushed.
You always hear about people bad-mouthing Dr White, What you need to do is stop and think...Why are they bad-mouthing him??? Because he is being honest, Speaking God's word and not watering Down the Bible.
Maybe on the evangelical side, but a lot of people also don’t like him because he overly-simplifies certain things and conveniently dismisses things that challenge his position. Listen to him talk about Lutheranism if you want to see how intellectually lazy he can be when it suits him.
@@brigadierharsh1948 I agree he can be smug at times, fact remains he is probably one of the most knowledgeable men alive on GOD's word.
The guy has had more debates, and more moderated debates then anyone I know. He is probably one of the ONLY ones I know to actually be invited into a Mosque to have a debate, and one of the only scholars I know who is VERY respected amongst Muslims.
People can dislike Dr James White all they want, honestly....where are all the other scholars who should be out there preaching, debating and proving GOD's word????
@@Faith-Ministries I think that’s an insane thing to claim. He knows his stuff, but he’s no monk or heavyweight scholar either. White does well with Muslims because he is basically the only Christian on that level that’s interested in meaningfully engaging with what Muslims actually believe. They respect him because he doesn’t misrepresent them or mock them. However, his apologetic work, in my opinion, is the exact same reason why he misses the nuance of Lutheranism and is a Calvinist as well. I believe, as so many others, that there are very serious problems with constructing a view of the Christian faith that is most defendable in the context of a debate, or even most “rational” in some sense of the word. It’s my view that there are serious, coherent reasons to reject the apologetic mindset that White approaches almost every topic with. He thinks that is mere reason, consistency, and objectivity in his mind, and it makes him rock solid in arguments, but it misses so many important nuances pertaining to the faith. I just wish there would be some acknowledgement on his part that there is more to this than he often portrays.
@@brigadierharsh1948 You may have a point. Dr white has also done the same thing with Mormons, JW's, Catholics, Atheists. I would say he is in the top 5 of "Our" Generation. I've seen him debate Bart Ehrman, Oneness, Pentecostalism, and most definitely KJV Onlyism.
I agree with what you said about "Nuances"...To me the ONLY thing that matters is The message of Salvation, Scripture Interprets Scripture and Sola Scriptura. Preaching God's word is VERY important, preaching it accurately is also VERY important. Had people stuck to what GOD said, and not what man says we would be far better off and probably have less than a 1/3 of the Bible Translations we do now.
Yes I love everyone regardless of who they are and want to bring them to Christ, see them genuinely saved and baptized. As far as peoples feelings about being corrected, or told "Hey" that's not correct scripture...and they get upset about it, oh well..God's word is God's word, yes it needs to go out with Genuine love. It also needs to go out the way WE RECIEVED IT, not the way people "Choose" to.
Again I would 100% say that Dr. James White is definitely in the top 5 of our generation. Meaning top 5 @ least in the last 50 years or more. I don't know any theologian or apologist who has debated more people or more of a variety of people. If you do please, feel free..Let me know. All I'm trying to say is While I respect your point, and it DOES carry some weight, I would definitely tell Dr. White to please keep going, because as I said yes it's very important that we get the message of Salvation out to the world with Love. Even more so that we do it the way Scripture says, NOT man.
God Bless you, and thank you.
For me, James White is the best Christian apologist we have in modern times.
James White Is a sell out and a heretic
@@lionheart4552 You can always challenge him to a debate. Please do...
@@songoku3046 I would love to debate hm.
@@lionheart4552 Go ahead, mon ami.
@@songoku3046 Are you a Muslim ?
If you have integrity, if you hold to principles rather than compromise them in the face of success, prominence and fame people will generally call you arrogant, intolerant and narrow minded.
"At that time the son born according to the flesh persecuted the son born by the power of the Spirit. It is the same now." - Galatians 4:29
Anyone with the Holy Spirit knows that this brother is a gift and speaks the truth without compromise. Those who hate him...well the verse above explains why.
The LORD has his true servants and James White is one of them - and I trust his teaching 🙏🏼🤗
James White has a more mature biblical worldview than the evangelicals I know of.
Yep. He learned it online.
@@AndJusticeForMe lol, gotta love those books. 😆
Then you know very few evangelicals. I recommend to talk to them more often and see the difference in faith with white. White has no faith at all, he needs signs and wonders to prove his faith, that's why he goes crazy with textual criticism, he needs the evidence in his hand or else he will not believe, and what's even more sad is that he doesn't even realize that you can't prove the originals except by faith and looking at the fruit of that text. If. Someone finds a manuscript tomorrow on a cave in the middle east with the message "the word was NOT God, he was human like us but he received power", he would automatically believe it and change his entire belief system, that's how little faith he had.
Listen to Jeff riddle and Taylor Desoto for a good defense of the textus receptus and a good explanation of what that text represents and where it came from, the church.
That's a pretty sad statement about yourself. You need to get out more and meet more Evangelical Christians.
Brother James... Thank you for your teachings, God on his mercy gives us people like you... Keep going ¡
As an influence of AOmin, many ministries like mine, are even smaller. But God is the One who leads, directs and establishes. 🙏
It's a compliment and encouragement to be in the minority, dear brother. Matthew 7.14.....straight, narrow, few.
I appreciate everything Dr. White has done for the Body of Christ throughout his life. It’s a shame he doesn’t get enough appreciation for it. Not that I think he covets appreciation or anything, I know he does it to the Glory of God but I certainly appreciate his ministry and apologetics work.
Narrow is the way , if you were popular , you would be wrong...it really is that simple because it is what God's Word plainly teaches. I'm thankful for your ministry , James , I've learned a LOT from you and thank the Lord for bringing me to your ministry just about 2 years ago. Please keep fighting the good fight and teaching God's Word to His sheep without compromise. We who are ex-catholics and know the truth , more than the outsiders looking at the facade , are truly appreciative !!
Roman catholicism
@@Fabian-kv9twis false.
@@KnightFel oh so which one of 30 thousand dominations is correct? 🤔
Appreciate your ministry very much. My theology has come around to reformed on all points though I am what Sproul would call a cautious continuationist in that I have witnessed and experienced miracles, and for 20 years I have been praying in 'tongues' glossolalia, quietly in my own heart for my own edification between myself and the Lord. I know it's not a popular position among the reformed and that's fine. My departed grandmother was Southern Baptist. Never saught anything like a spiritual manifestation such as tongues, ever. Very devout and godly woman. One night she was praying on her knees at the foot of the bed and it came rolling out - glossolalia. About scared my grandad to death and he had a fit over it. But the fact is it happens. Reformed theology sure is a blessing to me in every way. That's all I have to say about that
Brother James is popular who willingly suffer persecution from carnal Christians and a regular bare knuckled beating to our ego, pride, and addiction to be more wise and knowledgable than we are. R C Sproul teaching and preaching, consistently provides the same service for me.
But without the sarcasm and scoffing.
Not all against the grain is proof of truth
Andy Stanley has caused great confusion and departed from the truth. Praying he will come out of the dark and repent and return to the light.
We enjoy your teaching of the truth of the bible and calvinist stand 🇨🇦👍
With the state of evangelicalism today, your lack of popularity is an affirmation that you are speaking the truth. In all things, consider the source.
I read Mere Christianity because my brothers told me it was a great book, I was thoroughly disappointed because he opens the book with doubt of scripture from Genisis and moves right along. I may be late to the party, but you're the first person Dr White that I've come across that seems to hold a similar view on Mere Christianity.
Did you invite them to Reformcon? The reason you’re not invited is the same reason Jordan B. Cooper isn’t invited on your show.
EDIT: I don’t necessarily think this is all a bad thing. There is clear differences to be respected.
I don't think it's a matter of being invited. I just think Jordan Cooper doesn't enjoy those type of debates.
Why invite someone who constantly attack the fundamentalist reform position with lies? Of course he is not invited.
I was with Verse by Verse Ministry and we hosted an annual conference in San Antonio. I did invite you but got no response. Love your teaching, which is why we invited you!
Hey praying for VBVM/VBVF and their pastor search. I used to go and my mother and several friends still go there. Don't know you but take care Brian.
@@MrCJesslinger Thanks, CJE! God bless you and your family.
Who is "skyman" he refers to?
Look, if even some orthodox Muslims who disagree with Dr. White can still respect him and even defend him against certain toxic evangelicals, I think that says a lot about Dr. White's abilities, ministry, and reputation.
Think about that.
I'm also pretty universally disliked among evangelicals. KJV Only people hate me, liberal "Christians" hate me, Catholics hate me, Hyper-Calvinists hate me...
I could use some friends. Lol
Sounds like , we are on the same page
I appreciate you. Thank you.
It’s because he’s a Calvinist.
That does tend to have a negative effect on people's personalities.
@@larrywaddell7332 -- No, rejection of the obvious truths of Calvinism distorts some people's ability to reason and judge.
Many evangelicals believe themselves to be calvinistic
@@gregb6469 methinks you should read your Bible instead of Piper, J Mac, or White. The god of Calvinism chooses to send people to Hell in his “sovereignty.”
The God of the Bible allows ALL of us to have free will, because Jesus Christ died for the WHOLE world - not just some. John 3:16 debunks Calvin’s “obvious” heresy.
@@biffalobull2335 not as many as you’d think.
I have not always agreed with James White with some of the things he teaches and believes about scripture.
I however have the highest respect for James White as a scholar.
Because he gives solid biblical arguments for his point of view.
Even though I may not agree with his interpretation of the scripture James is always teaching on.
I like that he makes sure that you clearly understand what he believes and why he believes it.
It's never his fault.
You don't hear well, I guess. The first thing he said is that he could be accepted but admits it's because of the topics HE chooses to address.
@@amichiganblackman3200 Agent Provocateur
Yup.
The thumbnail for this video is a still-shot from the BBC show "Merlin". Thought I wouldn't notice?...
I don't think it was a conspiracy.🤣🤣
@@Mario_1611 Its not lol! I just love the show
You are a man of conviction, like myself, you must fulfil the destiny given you. You must continue to speak the truth. I laughed at ' cause we didn't want any Roman Catholics in the group '
I can relate to that.
I currently debate Roman Catholics on UA-cam and am learning a lot.
I am yet to receive a response to Matthew 23 verse 9.
Perhaps I can help? I've found it's much easier to talk to them if I explain the passage for them -
(1) we'll need to refute why Jesus says call no man master, teacher, or father in the entire passage.
After we dispel the passage and clearly define the differences, then our case will be stronger, and our question clearer. Until then, they will say Jesus was using hyperbole, since in the following passage in the same conversation, Jesus tells his followers respect the authority of Pharisees (do what they say, not what they do).
Defining is important, otherwise, our conversations with them go to a brick-wall, since we're on different pages.
For example, they'll point out how James White is a teacher, and we'll need to proof-text that he is not teaching us, and he's not a spiritual teacher.
(2)Then, we explain how Father Abraham is not a spiritual father nor biological father
(3) We explain why apostles call themselves Father and the christians as their children. We need to be careful in defining this, otherwise, it makes us look like we don't believe the bible.
(4) We explain the difference between Father's Day, our biological dads, and spiritual -> early church fathers, old testament fathers, etc)
(5) Explain the difference between masters (journeyman training, university master's degree, martial arts master-student relationship, etc).
In my experience, this will help dialogue, since the discrepancies have been defined. They will know better how to respond to a specific question, until then, its hyperbole. As a rebuttal, they might ask you how come you don't believe Jesus when He says Eat My Flesh, Drink My Blood.
Hope this helps! God bless!
I appreciate your work.
James, I don't know you. But I know a pompous name caller when I see or hear one.
He is EXTREMELY pompous, arrogant, and dismissive of those who disagree with him, all the while masquerading as zealousness for God's glory.
Why James White Is popular In Islamic Circles.
I know 3 churches that have cancelled me because I don't believe pre trib.
Small ministry? Does it matter? Maybe if not 50 then 40? Perhaps all the way down to 10? How about one? Does it matter that only a few are blessed by what your GOD GIVEN gifts accomplish? Preach on brother and stop defending yourself and avoid as much as possible “me, I, my, etc.”. It’s not about you, is it? Isn’t it about Him? 40 years of ministry and proclaiming His gospel is amazing. Thank the Lord for it and divest yourself of Me, I….” Blessed be Christ for your ministry even if only 8 or 3 make it. Thank you (the Lord) for your faithfulness and may the Lord keep blessing us through your gifts.
Obviously it's because he doesn't settle... he doesn't settle for "almost right".
His accuracy and consistency is hated.
I think that ending question is a great one for all professions. If you don’t use your “mechanic shop” (or any profession) to serve God/the church, why do it?
Your ministry is big in the hearts of God’s faithful. That is enough.
I came to know about James White by hearing people demonize him on Paltalk, many years ago.and had to see what this guy was saying that was so terrible. So I did and now I'm reformed.
I guess God sovereignly degrees what He sovereignly degrees. Why are you complaining about it? Does the pot have any right to complain about the potter?
God has also ordained from eternity past that James White should have the personality of a porcupine.
@@larrywaddell7332 PFFAHAHAA!!
The fall of the ETS began when it refused to dismiss Clark Pinnock for holding false doctrine. Never been the same since.
Go with the flow of the truth as you do.
I don't know enough to know whether or not i agree or disagree with James White but after watching this video I like him.
Truth: it's because you're so angry and exceedingly divisive. The Fruit of the Spirit just aren't very visible.
You don't know the man. I've met him in person -and for the record, I disagree with him on baptism - but he is a friendly, warm approachable person. But you cannot seperate love from truth, and in todays world, if you stand on truth, the world labels you as unloving.
"Our ministry will always be small..."
Said to 9.45k subscribers and 17k viewers of this video.
Big channels have millions of views.
James white is very small. He's been around consistently for decades and many have not even heard of him. Just last week I was talking to my church elder (who is reformed and used to work at Grace church and knew John MacArthur for many years), and he had only heard of him from others; he's never seen speak, preach, debate, or read any of his books. James is known well in some circles but not to the general public. Other ministries speak on campuses, conferences, and have staff year round.
@@amichiganblackman3200 I know a lot of TR advocates with just a few hundred subscribers, if you value humble people I encourage everyone to look at Jeff riddle and Taylor Desoto.
I got a verbal thrashing over mentioning Dr James White with some Brethren. I came to the Gospel of grace about a year ago, and I refuse to let anyone tag me a "Calvinist.
Some of the hate-james-white comments.... I wish I could put a picture of Rodin's Poet as a response.
“How is it possible that the Church existed before there was a Bible?”
It doesn’t matter HOW. That it DID is a FACT.
@Captain Blammo not the bible we have.
@Pat Daniel is it significant that it wasn’t the same exact Bible we have?
The Israel of God has always had the word of God in some form, even our father Abraham (without a codified word) had the Word of God.
@@patdainel9037 The church (Apostles) compiled the Bible we now have, via inspiration of the Holy Spirit
Facts aren't needed in this conversation, sir. Watch your mouth.
Love James White!! Hallelujah!! Zero Victim here!!
I’m sure that it has nothing to do with his demeanour towards those evangelicals he disagrees with. I’m sure that’s not it at all... 🙄
Hmm, I have seen the James White eye roll.
I have also seen the Eric and Drew eye roll from the Provisionist Perspective, so....there’s that.
“Woe to you when men everywhere speak well of you”
Muslims speak well of white.
@@jesuschristsaves9067 im saying that Dr White is unpopular because he speaks the truth to people. A lot of people compromise because they want to avoid confrontation or conflict.
@@eternalapostle851
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Go ahead and try to explain this trashy ungodly evil attempt to try to threaten Christian prince by James white.
Thanks!
Amen✝️❤️🙏
Who is Skyman?
Excellent point!!!!
I’m with you. Thank you!
Mr white, the Bibles you recommend do you have errors in them. They are maybe good translations but they're good translations from corrupted texts. You talk in circles, create confusion, and cast doubt on God's Word.
James White is one of those false teachers that Saint Paul warned us about! The false and fallible teachings of James White, have made me a stronger Catholic Christian! Thank you James White! I challenge James White to a public debate regarding the teachings of Pope Francis as Biblical or not! !Peace always in Jesus Christ our Great and Kind God and Savior, He whose Flesh is true food and Blood true drink!
Dr. White is too awesome for some people to handle.
Bless You!
It’s big Eva
What was his issue with Dr. Frank turek? I didn't catch what he was meaning
Theology and Apologetic approach is the issue
Who's James White?
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I hear you and understand you brother. I don’t quarrel with the content, but perhaps you may have misstated one thing. You said it would be easier for you to go with the flow. I think not.
I don't even know of any of those people you mention. But I do know that a lot of pastors nowadays are saying and teaching things that are not in the scriptures or agree with the scriptures. A lot of pastors don't hold the scriptures as athoritive! And that's so sad!
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Well said.
I was a Catholic first, there are things I still disagree with. But there's definitely an immaturity in the Evangelical side of Protestantism that's made obvious through their lack of historical knowledge. With that said, there's a point to their existence. The history of Catholicism is in part the history of Europe. Is evangelical the history and therefore the idiosyncrasy of the United States? Look at the cultural pitfalls of the U.S. the prosperity gospel, the lack of capacity for nuance, the simplistic answering to everything, the total lack of cultural and historical reference, you name it. Are they related?
You make some good points. The problem (as I see it) is that NEITHER the Protestant or RC communions have maintained (in the whole) orthodoxy nor consistently provided the underpinnings for culture. I'm under the impression that God is judging and uprooting the church in the West generally. I find simplistic arguments and cartoon understanding of history in all camps.
Thomas Aquinas would have learned a lot from James.
The only thing I dislike is your inability receive correction, not to mention your heavy reliance on sarcasm, condescension, and ad hominem attacks.
That’s more than “the only thing.” You listed several things.
@@raypaget815 Yeah, but they're all true.
Inability to receive correction--meaning he doesn't cave in and fall all over himself apologising when people who know less of Scripture than he does try to tell him he is wrong.
@@gregb6469 No, I mean when people who destroy his strawman arguments show him exactly how he is wrong, and he refuses to acknowledge it. People like Sungenis, Staples, Madrid, and Horn. Top notch scholars and Christians who correct him in humility and call him to repentance.
@@yeshuadvargas5552 -- Maybe it's because they are not strawman arguments, but legitimate criticisms of Romanist falsehoods. White thoroughly examines the other side's case before engaging in debates, so he doesn't need to attack strawmen.
Well, I’d love to comment but I don’t know what we’re talking about, I can assure you that At best, the ekleseia’s have had earmarks of the truth; some more abundant than others, from the beginning ekleseia on the day of Pentecost, on down through the history of ekleseias till now, it is Christ who has lent to, or removed HIS candle stick from an ekleseia according to His good pleasure, He alone Judges by their adherence to the Holy Spirit’s unction!
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Because James White is heretical, that’s why!
Try being a preterist in a Baptist church! It ain't easy!
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Because he's a Calvinist who promotes Catholic bibles
Prophets aren't popular. Though I don't always agree with you James I do appreciate your prophetic voice but not everyone does.
I would put it as Dr. White has prophet-like authority, which to be honest we all should. After all we were sent out into the world by the Lord himself.
It's the way he comb his hair. 🤣
But he has no hair :D
A real martyr this one, I hope he makes it through...
“What’s it gonna matter in eternity”? Well loving the Lord with the mind is one thing. But any honest look at the evangelical apologetic community will show you how most of it isn’t love of God through mind, it’s centralized in just winning arguments and calling it a form of evangelism. It’s extremely futile in much of its efforts because their whole objective is to keep young people in church and so they put forth a bunch of “scholarly”-sounding talking points to stay relevant in young and doubtful minds. It’s a temporary fix for a long-term problem.
Bc James White sticks to Scripture. Period, no grey's nothing other than submission to the Lord or know your submitting to the world
Thanks for answering my question on why you never appeared in a G3 conference
He was there last year at G3
@@amandahunsucker606 ohh okay I didn’t know.
When did God tell any of His children to be evangelicals?
Another Humble Brag from the master, James White. Woe is me, I am compelled to eternal uncool ness by my truth-telling ways. No awareness of how his abrasiveness and personality-driven food fights with his rivals within theological warrior-dom might give pause to the more gentlemanly bigwigs who hand out conference speakerships and book deals.
keep up the good work brother