Ecumenical Councils: Catholic vs. Lutheran Perspective

Last updated on: June 16, 2020 at 10:32 am By Dave Armstrong

vs. Pastor Ken Howes (LCMS) This was a discussion on Facebook underneath a link to my post, “Sola Scriptura Can’t Definitively Refute Christological Heresy (The Sad Case of Evangelical Apologist and Philosopher Dr. William Lane Craig and Monothelitism).” Pastor Howes’ words will be in blue. *** Sola Scriptura, sed non nuda. The principle of Sola Scriptura, suggested by the writings of St. Augustine [I disagree!] and first enunciated specifically by St. Thomas Aquinas, says that any doctrine of the Church... Read more

Communion in the Hand: More Reflections & Opinions

Last updated on: June 15, 2020 at 12:25 pm By Dave Armstrong

This is from a Facebook thread, dated 7-8-13. I am including — for the sake of brevity — just my own thoughts. There is much further thought-provoking (and civil) discussion from many viewpoints in the original thread. Just follow the link above. *** As I’ve stated many times; I receive kneeling, on the tongue, but I don’t believe an argument can be made for one way being intrinsically superior to another. It is culturally relative to some extent, but ultimately... Read more

Dialogue: “Obscure” Bible Before Luther’s Translation?

Last updated on: June 15, 2020 at 11:06 am By Dave Armstrong

This was originally a lengthy Facebook discussion (7-24-14) about my article, Were Vernacular Bibles Unknown Before Luther? (Luther’s Dubious Claims About the Supposed Utter Obscurity of the Bible Before His Translation) [6-15-11]. Dr. Edwin Tait’s words will be in blue, and words of Pastor Ken Howes [LCMS] in green. ***** Here I go again with the nuancing and qualification: 1. Luther was not lying when he said that there was a pretty common opinion to the effect that the Bible as a... Read more

Sola Scriptura Can’t Definitively Refute Christological Heresy

Last updated on: June 14, 2020 at 9:50 am By Dave Armstrong

The Sad Case of Evangelical Apologist and Philosopher Dr. William Lane Craig and Monothelitism [originally posted on 10-22-17 on my Facebook page] *** I noted recently (for the second time) that Dr. William Lane Craig, an [ostensibly Protestant] apologist and atheist debater, is a Monothelite heretic (the belief that Christ had only one will, rather than a human will and Divine Will). I also made comments about how this relates to the Protestant rule of faith: sola Scriptura: The Protestant... Read more

Defense of Critique of Jame’s White’s Misinformed Mariology

Last updated on: June 12, 2020 at 3:02 pm By Dave Armstrong

vs. James Swan I joined William Possidento, the primary author, in a critique of James White’s book above. Protestant Reformed anti-Catholic polemicist James Swan then offered criticisms of our critique. His words will be in blue.; words of James White in green. *** [originally posted on 3-15-04 and 9-7-05] *** You assert that Irenaeus believed Mary to be co-redemptrix? (that is, you via “William Possidento”). In a primitive, relatively undeveloped sense, yes. This was seen in his words, “Mary was... Read more

Critique of “Mary — Another Redeemer?” (James White)

Last updated on: June 12, 2020 at 1:36 pm By Dave Armstrong

Whitewashing History: By William Possidento and Dave Armstrong [originally posted on 3-12-04; slight revisions and revised links: 6-12-20] *** James R. White Mary — Another Redeemer? Minneapolis: Bethany House, 1998. Bishop “Dr.” [???] James White’s words will be in blue; William Possidento’s and mine will be in black. The beginning and ending sections (before and after the ten asterisks) are my own writing. My abridgment of Mr. Possidento’s review is in-between the two sets of ten asterisks. For source information, see... Read more

James White: “All of Rome’s apologists are simply dishonest”

Last updated on: June 10, 2020 at 1:14 pm By Dave Armstrong

[originally posted in September 2010] *** Bishop “Dr.” [???] James White (he of the bogus “doctorate degree”) reiterates the venerable anti-Catholic tradition of sweeping, judgmental claims about Catholic apologists’ dishonesty: But I think the Bodily Assumption is the single clearest illustration of the fact that all of Rome’s apologists are simply dishonest (or deceived, or both) when they proclaim fealty to “Scripture and Tradition.” (9-11-10) This is a statement worthy even of the notorious arrogance and derision of White’s good buddy,... Read more

James White’s Obsession: Trashing Apologist Steve Ray

Last updated on: June 10, 2020 at 12:33 pm By Dave Armstrong

[originally posted on 4-5-09] *** Just as in his treatment of me, Bishop White claims repeatedly that Steve Ray is dumber than a door nail and completely unimportant in matters apologetic (and exegetical, etc.). Yet on the other hand, White is literally obsessed with personally attacking Steve and impugning his character, and going after his research at every turn, invariably accompanied by the most rank insults (White seems as utterly unable to refrain from these as a leopard is powerless... Read more

Invocation of Saints: Jesus Allegedly “Calling on Elijah”

Last updated on: July 6, 2020 at 6:09 pm By Dave Armstrong

Matthew 27:46-49 (RSV) And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, “Eli, Eli, la’ma sabach-tha’ni?” that is, “My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?” [47] And some of the bystanders hearing it said, “This man is calling Eli’jah.” [48] And one of them at once ran and took a sponge, filled it with vinegar, and put it on a reed, and gave it to him to drink. [49] But the others said, “Wait, let us see whether Eli’jah will... Read more

Dialogue: Principled Conservatism, George Floyd, & Racism

Last updated on: June 9, 2020 at 8:36 am By Dave Armstrong

Photo credit: “Black Lives Matter”: four African-Americans murdered by rioters (oftentimes African-American themselves), who are supposedly looting and killing over the outrage they feel about George Floyd’s death. Makes a lot of sense, doesn’t it?: “We’re ‘protesting’ the unjust murder of a black man by murdering black men.” David Dorn was a 77-year-old former police chief. He was murdered by a rabid, insane mob for trying to prevent looting. The rioters scornfully laughed and chanted “black lives matter” as he... Read more