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2026-06-06T00:51:16-04:00

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“Ecclesialism” vs. Sola Scriptura (vs. “The Other Paul”)

Last updated on: June 6, 2026 at 12:51 am By Dave Armstrong

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“The Other Paul” is an Australian Anglican in his 20s. He runs a ministry with the same name (see his YouTube channel and website). Paul’s particular areas of interest are “biblical exegesis and the first few centuries of early Church history,” but he also addresses “just about any other topic pertaining to Scripture or history.” He also frequently engages in ecumenical dialogue and debate with other Christian traditions, especially Catholics and Orthodox, and is working towards becoming an Anglican clergyman. I use RSV for Bible... Read more

Calvinism & General Protestantism

Church (Ecclesiology)

2024-03-24T22:40:10-04:00

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Immaculate Conception & Luke 1:28 (vs. “The Other Paul”)

Last updated on: March 24, 2024 at 10:40 pm By Dave Armstrong

Immaculate Conception of Mary

Luke 1:28

Mary's sinlessness

The Other Paul

2024-03-22T11:30:16-04:00

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Bible & Invocation of Saints (vs. Jordan Cooper)

Last updated on: March 22, 2024 at 11:30 am By Dave Armstrong

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12-Point Summary + Biblical Evidence for the Treasury of Merit and Redemptive Suffering Rev. Dr. Jordan B. Cooper is a Lutheran pastor, adjunct professor of Systematic Theology, Executive Director of the popular Just & Sinner YouTube channel, and the President of the American Lutheran Theological Seminary (which holds to a doctrinally traditional Lutheranism, similar to the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod). He has authored several books, as well as theological articles in a variety of publications. All my Bible citations are from RSV, unless otherwise indicated. Jordan’s... Read more

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Jordan Cooper

2026-06-06T00:51:17-04:00

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Luther Favored Execution of Heretics (vs. Jordan Cooper)

Last updated on: June 6, 2026 at 12:51 am By Dave Armstrong

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+ Good & Bad Protestant & Catholic Apologetics & Historical Revisionism & “Twisting” Rev. Dr. Jordan B. Cooper is a Lutheran pastor, adjunct professor of Systematic Theology, Executive Director of the popular Just & Sinner YouTube channel, and the President of the American Lutheran Theological Seminary (which holds to a doctrinally traditional Lutheranism, similar to the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod). He has authored several books, as well as theological articles in a variety of publications. All my Bible citations are from RSV, unless otherwise indicated. Jordan’s... Read more

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2024-03-20T23:39:27-04:00

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Saints Can Hear “Millions” of Prayers? (vs. Jordan Cooper)

Last updated on: March 20, 2024 at 11:39 pm By Dave Armstrong

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Including a Summary of the Extraordinary, Unfathomable Characteristics of Redeemed Human Beings in Heaven Rev. Dr. Jordan B. Cooper is a Lutheran pastor, adjunct professor of Systematic Theology, Executive Director of the popular Just & Sinner YouTube channel, and the President of the American Lutheran Theological Seminary (which holds to a doctrinally traditional Lutheranism, similar to the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod). He has authored several books, as well as theological articles in a variety of publications. All my Bible citations are from RSV, unless otherwise indicated.... Read more

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"Millions" of Prayers

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Jordan Cooper

omniscience

2024-03-20T09:47:27-04:00

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Is All Prayer Necessarily Worship? (vs. Jordan Cooper)

Last updated on: March 20, 2024 at 9:47 am By Dave Armstrong

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Including the Non-Worship Biblical Usage of “I Pray You” (RSV) / “I Pray Thee” (KJV) Rev. Dr. Jordan B. Cooper is a Lutheran pastor, adjunct professor of Systematic Theology, Executive Director of the popular Just & Sinner YouTube channel, and the President of the American Lutheran Theological Seminary (which holds to a doctrinally traditional Lutheranism, similar to the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod). He has authored several books, as well as theological articles in a variety of publications. All my Bible citations are from RSV, unless otherwise... Read more

Lutheranism

Saints & Purgatory & Penance

Salvation & Justification

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invocation of the saints

2026-06-06T00:51:17-04:00

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Early Church Fathers & Invoking Saints (vs. Jordan Cooper)

Last updated on: June 6, 2026 at 12:51 am By Dave Armstrong

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Rev. Dr. Jordan B. Cooper is a Lutheran pastor, adjunct professor of Systematic Theology, Executive Director of the popular Just & Sinner YouTube channel, and the President of the American Lutheran Theological Seminary (which holds to a doctrinally traditional Lutheranism, similar to the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod). He has authored several books, as well as theological articles in a variety of publications. All my Bible citations are from RSV, unless otherwise indicated. Jordan’s words will be in blue. This is my 11th reply to Jordan (many more... Read more

Fathers of the Church

Lutheranism

communion of saints

early Church fathers & invoking saints

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invocation of saints

Jordan Cooper

prayer of a righteous man

2026-06-06T00:03:55-04:00

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Mary, Mother of the Church (by Dr. Robert Fastiggi)

Last updated on: June 6, 2026 at 12:03 am By Dave Armstrong

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This is a guest post from Catholic theologian, Dr. Robert Fastiggi. He holds the Bishop Kevin M. Britt Chair of Christology, Professor of Dogmatic Theology at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Fastiggi received an M.A. in Theology from Fordham University in 1976; and a Ph.D. in Historical Theology from Fordham in 1987. At Sacred Heart, he has taught courses on Ecclesiology, Christian Anthropology, Christology, Mariology, Moral Theology, and the Sacramental Life of the Church. He is a member of... Read more

Blessed Virgin Mary

Catholic Mariology

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Mary Mother of the Church

Robert Fastiggi

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Church Fathers & Images: NO Evidence? (Vs. Gavin Ortlund)

Last updated on: June 6, 2026 at 12:51 am By Dave Armstrong

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Dr. Gavin Ortlund is a Reformed Baptist author, speaker, pastor, scholar, and apologist for the Christian faith. He has a Ph.D. from Fuller Theological Seminary in historical theology, and an M.Div from Covenant Theological Seminary. Gavin is the author of seven books as well as numerous academic and popular articles. For a list of publications, see his CV. He runs the very popular YouTube channel Truth Unites, which seeks to provide an “irenic” voice on theology, apologetics, and the Christian life. See also his... Read more

Calvinism & General Protestantism

Fathers of the Church

Church fathers & images

2024-03-16T09:39:25-04:00

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Church Fathers & Sola Scriptura: Reply to James White Claims

Last updated on: March 16, 2024 at 9:39 am By Dave Armstrong

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Myths Regarding Cyprian, Augustine, Basil the Great, John Chrysostom, Cyril of Jerusalem, Athanasius This is a reply to an old Dividing Line show from James White called, “The Early Church Fathers and Sola Scriptura” (12-11-98). Now that all these shows have written transcripts, I can interact with them, minus all the time-consuming tedium of searching and transcribing. Much more efficient . . . and tons of shows to pick from. White’s words will be in blue. 0:48 sola Scriptura, the... Read more

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