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Category Archives: Debates
Walter Martin vs Van Hale debate: “Is Mormonism Christian?”
vs Christian apologist Walter Martin takes on Mormon apologist Van Hale in a debate entitled Is Mormonism Christian? It is another fine job by Walter Martin in defending the faith from those who would seek to pervert it. Years after … Continue reading
Posted in Debates, Mormonism
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Blogging, Book of Mormon, Brigham Young, Christianity, church, cult, Cults, Debate, Debates, Ethan Smith, false prophet, false prophets, False Teacher, False Teachers, God, Gospel, heresy, Jesus, Joseph Smith, Latter-day Saints, LDS, Mormon, Mormonism, Religion, Salt Lake City, Theology, Utah, Walter Martin
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A Case for the Pre-Existence of the Son of God
A Case for the Pre-Existence of the Son of God Defining Who is the Son of God and Proving His Eternal Existence INTRODUCTION Over two-thousand years ago in the small village of Bethlehem, made famous as the boyhood home … Continue reading
Posted in Apostasy/Lukewarm, Charismania, Debates, Encouragement, Evangelism, Expository Moments, Jehovah's Witnesses, Jesus IS Lord, Mormonism, Occult, Prosperity Pimps, Random Selections, Sola Scriptura, The Occult, Theology
Tagged Christ, John MacArthur, Latter-day Saints, LDS, Son of God, T.D. Jakes
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Debate: Walter Martin vs Madalyn Murray O’Hair.
Here’s the hard-to-find debate between the great Christian apologist, Walter Martin, and the infamous anti-theist, Madalyn Murray O’Hair. DefCon makes this classic debate from 1968, entitled Walter Martin vs Madalyn Murray O’Hair, available to you as an MP3 download. … Continue reading
Posted in Debates, Evangelism
Tagged Anti-theism, Apologetics, Atheism, Bible, Christianity, church, Debate, Debates, God, Jesus, Madalyn Murray O'Hair, Religion, Theology, Walter Martin
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For Whom Did Christ Die? The Simple Logic of Limited Atonement
Did Christ Die for All Men? Or Did He Die for Only Some Men? “The simple logic of Limited Atonement or particular redemption” At some point in our Christian walk we must ask ourselves this vital question: “Who did Christ … Continue reading
Posted in Debates, Encouragement, Evangelism, Expository Moments, Jesus IS Lord, Random Selections, Sola Scriptura, Studies in Ephesians, Theology
Tagged atonement, Calvinism, cross, doctrines of grace, election, John Owen, Limited Atonement, Logic, Paticular Redemption, Salvation, Theology
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Retraction of the John MacArthur Post
Dear readers, Let me begin by saying that we as a group of editors and contributors are diverse in many respects. In fact, some of the team have never had the privilege of meeting other members of the team. However, … Continue reading
Posted in Debates, Theology
Tagged 2nd Commandment, Accountability, apology, idolatry, images of Christ, John MacArthur, retraction
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A Clearer Understanding of What Albert Mohler Believes About Homosexuality
Back several weeks ago there were some serious concerns in conservative circles regarding comments that Albert Mohler made to the Southern Baptist Convention conference in regard to homosexuality. Mohler’s comments left room for serious doubt in how he viewed homosexuality. … Continue reading
A Few Thoughts on The Church and Endtimes Theology
While I would not hesitate to call myself an historic premillennialist, I do struggle with some aspects of the covenant theology position. I have yet to hear an adequate response to these, and even the esteemed Dr. Martin Lloyd-Jones commented … Continue reading
Radical extremism is alive and well
Kudos to Ingrid and Crosstalk for posting this video. The purpose of this post is to make aware the increasing growth of hate among college campuses…
Cultoons: A dying man on a Mormon’s doorstep.
DefCon is pleased to introduce its first ever Cultoon. If the dialogue in this Cultoon sounds familiar, it was loosely derived from an actual debate featured on this previous post. Enjoy.
Posted in Cultoons, Debates, Evangelism, Mormonism
Tagged Animation, Apologetics, Apostasy, Archeology, Bible, Blogging, Book of Mormon, Brigham Young, Bruce McConkie, Carthage Jail, Cartoon, Christian debate, Christianity, church, cult, Cultoon, Cultoons, Cults, Debate, debate with a mormon, Debates, Documentary, Evangelism, false prophet, false prophets, False Teacher, False Teachers, Film, Film Review, God, Gospel, heresy, Humor, Hyrum Smith, Jesus, Joel Kramer, Joseph Smith, Joseph Smith Jr., Latter-day Saints, LDS, Mormon, Mormon debate, Mormon Doctrine, Mormonism, Movie, Movie Review, Quick Questions, Religion, Salt Lake City, Theology, Utah 8 It was two years ago (July 2008) that a Mormon named
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Debate: New Age Bible Versions – James White vs Gail Riplinger.
In this audio debate James White takes on Gail Riplinger on the topic of King James Onlyism. This classic debate is under an hour long and I highly recommend it to those struggling with the opinion of whether or not … Continue reading
Posted in Debates
Tagged Debate, Debates, Gail Riplinger, James White, King James, KJV, KJV Only, New Age, New Age Bible Versions
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Is Salvation based on a promise we claim, or is it a work of the Spirit?
by A.W. Pink The Spirit Drawing There seems to be a pressing need for a clear and full exposition of the Spirit’s work of grace in the souls of God’s people. It is a subject which occupies a place of … Continue reading
Debates: Walter Martin vs Bishop John Spong.
The late Christian Apologist Dr. Walter Martin takes on the heretic Bishop Spong in this fifteen part debate on the topic of morality, homosexuality, and other sexual ethics. The first four videos set the tone for the debate as Spong … Continue reading
Posted in Apostasy/Lukewarm, Debates
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy, Bible, Bishop Spong, Blogging, Christianity, church, Debate, Debates, Faith, God, Gospel, heresy, Jesus, Religion, Theology, Walter Martin
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Barry Lynn Debates Without a Bible
Here’s a portion of a debate between James White, and Barry Lynn, on the topic, “Is Homosexuality Compatible with Biblical Christianity?” I think the fact that the “Reverend” didn’t bother to bring a Bible to the debate illustrates his lack … Continue reading
Posted in Debates
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Debate: “Is Mormonism Christian?” Walter Martin vs Van Hale.
This page has moved. You can now find the links to this debate here.
Posted in Debates, Mormonism
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Christianity, church, cult, Cults, Debate, Debates, Dr. Walter Martin, God, Gospel, Jesus, Latter-day Saints, LDS, Mormon, Mormonism, Religion, Salt Lake City, Theology, Utah, Van Hale, Walter Martin
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Walter Martin debates Wiccans on the Phil Donahue Show.
Here’s a blast from the past. On this episode of the Phil Donahue show Walter Martin debates two Wiccans. Some of the most interesting comments come from audience members and callers who should know better (like the Baptist and the … Continue reading
Posted in Debates, Occult
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Christianity, church, Debate, Debates, God, Jesus, Pagan, Religion, Satan, Satanism, Theology, Walter Martin, Wicca, Wiccan, witchcraft
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Debate: Walter Martin vs Madalyn Murray O’Hair.
The page for this audio debate has moved. You can now find the MP3 debate here: http://defendingcontending.com/2011/12/11/debate-walter-martin-vs-madalyn-murray-ohair-2/
Posted in Debates
Tagged Apologetics, Atheism, Bible, Christianity, church, Debate, Debates, God, Jesus, Religion, Theology, Walter Martin
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Walter Martin debates a 32nd degree Freemason.
Part One Part Two Part Three
Posted in Debates, Freemasonry
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Christianity, church, cult, Cults, Freemason, Freemasonry, God, Jesus, Mason, Masonry, Religion, Theology, Walter Martin
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Debates: Walter Martin vs Bahai.
Part One: Part Two: Part Three:
Posted in Debates
Tagged Apologetics, Bahai, Bible, Christianity, church, cult, Cults, God, Jesus, Religion, Theology, Walter Martin
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Walter Martin on Mormonism.
Posted in Debates, Mormonism
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Christianity, church, cult, Cults, God, Jesus, Latter-day Saints, LDS, Mormon, Mormonism, Religion, Salt Lake City, Theology, Utah
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James White cross-examines Mormon apologist.
This is a great video. At the end James White asks the Mormon two questions that the Mormon simply cannot answer.
Posted in Debates, Mormonism
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Christianity, church, cult, Cults, God, Jesus, Latter-day Saints, LDS, Mormon, Mormonism, Religion, Salt Lake City, Theology, Utah
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The heretic and the not-so-good apologist.
What do you get when a heretic and a not-so-good apologist duke it out on the topic of Hell’s existence? You get a debate that leaves you feeling a little empty . . . like a fantastic opportunity was lost. … Continue reading
Posted in Apostasy/Lukewarm, Debates
Tagged Apostasy, Bible, Christianity, church, God, Hell, heresy, Jesus, Religion
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Street preachers boldly go into the wanna-be anti-Christ’s church and engage the deceived.
For those who watched the videos in this post on the false prophet who claims to be Christ and wondered to yourself how could anyone believe that stuff, here’s your chance to see how this anti-Christ’s followers justify their belief. … Continue reading
Posted in Apostasy/Lukewarm, Debates, Evangelism, False Christs
Tagged Apostasy, Bible, Christianity, church, Evangelism, God, heresy, Jesus, Religion
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Debates with a Jehovah’s Witness.
A Jehovah’s Witness by the name of TJ has been going “door to door” in cyberspace. Actually he’s been going “blog to blog” with his messages of Hath God really said? I engaged him on one blog regarding the physical, … Continue reading
Posted in Debates, Jehovah's Witnesses
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A Christian debates a Catholic on the street corner.
When your views are opposed to Scripture, claim it’s being misinterpreted (all the while misinterpreting it yourself). When your authority is found outside the revealed Word of God, you fall into all kinds of error.
Posted in Debates, Pilgrim's Corner, Roman Catholicism
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