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James White, Scholarship and Insulting Ergun Caner (Part I) by Peter Lumpkins

Now that the holiday is behind me and the insatiable urge to take some back roads through the North Georgia mountains, I need to wrap up a matter mentioned by James White in one of his magnificent blog pieces he wrote with my name attached. Indeed I encourage him to keep up the good work. At least, James did not out and out refer to me as a liar as he consistently has before (//link). Though, I must admit he came close: “Once again Lumpkins shows himself utterly incapable of... Read more →

James White & Mohammed Khan: A Match Made in Heaven by Peter Lumpkins

"What has Athens to do with Jerusalem?" queried the famous church father, Tertullian. A similar question could be asked about the odd love-liaison between the Calvinist apologist, James White, and a Muslim named Mohammed Khan: "What has Mecca to do with Jerusalem?" or "the crescent with the cross?" Nevertheless, the odd duo finds one thing both love to do: both men love to howl about Ergun Caner. Up until now, the two have howled separately. Recently, however, White became official ministry-partners with Khan and both were caught on camera together,... Read more →

Whosoever Will: Non-Calvinism Gaining Traction in the Marketplace by Peter Lumpkins

Earlier this year, Time Magazine listed neo-Calvinism as one of the hottest new "ideas" blowing through our cultural milieu (//link). Does this renewed focus on theological determinism have what it takes to sustain inquiring minds? Time Magazine does not say. For my part, I think not. Reformer Balthasar Hubmaier's most famous dictum is apt: truth is unkillable Even so, I just learned Whosoever Will: a Biblical-Theological Critique of Five-Point Calvinism is currently their third best-selling book. Into its third printing with B&H, another 2500 copies is expected in the warehouse... Read more →

Dr. Norman Geisler On Ergun Caner by Peter Lumpkins

My first personal introduction to Dr. Geisler was on Southern seminary's campus 1980 or 1981.. He gave a lecture on Inerrancy as guest of the Conservative Resurgence fellowship on the campus ("The Southern Evangelical Fellowship" if my memory serves me well) when the resurgence was just beginning to cook... . I recall his gentle but brilliant responses during the Q/A when some Southern professors tore into him. Indeed no theologian in the last half century has been more effective in the field of Christian apologetics and worldview dialog than Dr.... Read more →

Hussein Wario on James White by Peter Lumpkins

UPDATE: James White has "answered" the point I raise here questioning his "expertise" in Islam (//link). Poor James. After publicly stating he was through dealing with the likes of Peter Lumpkins, I have counted at least three pieces he's put out with my name attached. I guess I really am an addictive read ;^). I am curious though. White writes, "I hear Peter Lumpkins (one of the chief purveyors of addled thinking in the promotion of Canerism today) has raised questions about my being an expert on Islam. Once again... Read more →

Jerry Vines to Nominate Jimmy Jackson as SBC President: Really? by Peter Lumpkins

Buzz is busting my ears that Dr. Jerry Vines, past two-term President of the Southern Baptist Convention and Pastor Emeritus, First Baptist Church, Jacksonville, Florida will rise to the occasion come June and nominate Dr. Jimmy Jackson as SBC President.... Will he do it? Some say he will. Vines and Jackson have a friendship anchored to the beginning of the Conservative Resurgence in 1979. Indeed in many ways, Jimmy Jackson is the last of the first generation CR leaders who can be elected president of the convention. Dr. Jackson has... Read more →

James White On Debating by Peter Lumpkins

James White is a vocational Christian debater. That’s what he does. And to hear it told by our Reformed brother, he’s about as good as it gets. At least that’s the impression I get when I hear him speak of about it. In fact... White has made it perfectly clear that the only debates which are “real” debates are debates which are “formal.” That is, the debates have skeletal structure: one side speaks, then the other, then cross-examination, etc, etc. And, while surely that’s one valid way to “debate” I’m... Read more →

James White, Elder Boards, and Accountability: Late Night Friday Funnies by Peter Lumpkins

UPDATE: No, the following is *not* a spoof. Make sure you follow the links... Sometimes, one cannot resist getting a big, belly roll laugh on the blogs. And, after a week of relatively intense flame rounds from folks, I end the week with a smile on my face. A new-comer commenter made a great point on the last post. Rarely do I offer rejoinders to my respondents as a main piece, but I could not resist. “Robert” correctly observes: “[James White] always makes a big deal about being accountable to... Read more →

Matt Svoboda on Ergun Caner: A Picture of Complete Meltdown in Understanding the Necessary Requirement for Public Accusation of Alleged Moral Failure

The following is a response I started on my last post to Matt Svoboda. It ran more than a comment should. And, in the end, ran more than any post ever should (Matt's full comment upon which the exchange below is based is here). Hence, I warn you. It is extremely long. But the continued smearing of Ergun Caner has been long. So, I suppose it fits the context. Know I’m weary of this issue. Those who have prematurely condemned Ergun Caner, establishing his guilt without evidence beyond reasonable doubt... Read more →

Tennessee Pastor Speaks Out on Ergun Caner by Peter Lumpkins

Tennessee Pastor, Tim Guthrie, honks the nose of those who continually badger Ergun Caner, charging him in fabricating his Muslim roots. In Guthrie's post entitled "The Whole Truth" he quotes a living, breathing witness who knew the Caner family up close: "My name is Jamal Jivanjee, and I was born and raised in the greater Columbus Ohio area. My mother is an American & my father was born and raised in East Africa and is of Asian Indian decent. My father was a devout Muslim and we attended functions at... Read more →

My How We Take Different Paths by Peter Lumpkins

I was searching for something else on the net and stumbled across a little post by our old friend, Marty Duren (formerly of the now defunct SBCOutpost.com). Last time I saw Marty in person... was at a mutual friend and servant mentor's memorial. "Brother Al" drew from us both indescribable amounts of love, appreciation, and respect. Indeed "Brother Al" served as deacon the church where Marty grew up. I miss deacons like "Brother Al." So, my connection? I was privileged to serve that church as pastor for a number of... Read more →