Church History Proves the Necessity of Sola Scriptura

Church History Proves the Necessity of Sola Scriptura

Author: Dr. James White April 21, 2026 Duration: 1:12:59
After some comments on a variety of topics at the top of the program, we dove deep into the following citation from Basil the Great, "because the honor paid to the image passes on to the prototype." We looked at the original context and meaning, and then how it was plucked out of that context and used by John of Damascus, and how that then became central to the arguments of the iconophiles at Nicea II, and hence became the basis of "infallible dogma" for both Roman Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy. Not an entertaining program, to be sure, but hopefully a helpful one. Tomorrow we will be doing a Zoom call "open phones" program, so join us then!

Dr. James White brings decades of theological scholarship and a commitment to Reformed Christian doctrine to the forefront in Alpha and Omega Ministries. This podcast serves as a direct feed from the ministry's pulpit in Phoenix, Arizona, delivering his latest sermons and biblical expositions. Listeners will encounter detailed, verse-by-verse teaching that tackles complex scriptural topics with clarity and depth. The content often engages with contemporary challenges to the faith, providing apologetic defenses and encouraging thoughtful, grounded belief. Rather than brief devotional thoughts, each episode offers substantial material for study and reflection, rooted in a historical Protestant perspective. For those seeking to move beyond surface-level spirituality, this podcast provides rigorous theological content and practical application, all drawn from the regular preaching ministry of Dr. White. It’s a resource for anyone wanting to deepen their understanding of Christian theology through informed, passionate teaching shared directly from a local church context.
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