James R. White

James White is a Christian author, professor, and apologist known for his extensive work in theological debates and writings on Reformed Baptist theology. He has authored or contributed to over twenty-four books, including notable titles such as "The King James Only Controversy," "The Forgotten Trinity," "The Potter’s Freedom," and "The God Who Justifies." His works primarily explore themes of biblical authority, doctrinal clarity, and Christian apologetics, addressing audiences within evangelical and Reformed circles.

As the director of Alpha and Omega Ministries, White has engaged in more than 140 public debates with prominent figures from various religious traditions, including Roman Catholicism, Islam, Jehovah’s Witnesses, and Mormonism, as well as critics like Bart Ehrman and John Dominic Crossan. His expertise spans Greek, Systematic Theology, and apologetics, which he has taught as a professor. An elder at the Phoenix Reformed Baptist Church, White combines scholarly rigor with pastoral insight in his writings and public engagements.

White has been married for over three decades and has two children and a grandchild. Residing in Phoenix, Arizona, he continues to write, teach, and participate in theological discourse, maintaining a significant influence in contemporary Christian apologetics.
James R. White Children's Books
# Title Year
1 What's With the Mutant in the Microscope 1999
James R. White Non-Fiction Books
# Title Year
1 God's Sovereign Grace 1991
2 The King James Only Controversy: Can You Trust the Modern Translations? 1995
3 The Roman Catholic Controversy 1996
4 Is the Mormon My Brother?: Discerning the Differences Between Mormonism and Christianity 1997
5 Grieving: Your Path Back to Peace 1997
6 What's With the Dudes at the Door? 1998
7 Mary—Another Redeemer? 1998
8 The Forgotten Trinity: Recovering the Heart of Christian Belief 1998
9 The Potter's Freedom: A Defense of the Reformation and a Rebuttal of Norman Geisler's Chosen But Free 2000
10 The Same Sex Controversy: Defending and Clarifying the Bible's Message About Homosexuality 2002
11 Debating Calvinism: Five Points, Two Views 2004
12 Scripture Alone: Exploring the Bible's Accuracy, Authority and Authenticity 2004
13 Pulpit Crimes: The Criminal Mishandling of God's Word 2006
14 From Toronto to Emmaus: The Empty Tomb and the Journey from Skepticism to Faith 2007
15 The God Who Justifies 2001
16 Letters to a Mormon Elder 1991
17 Dangerous Airwaves: Harold Camping Refuted and Christ's Church Defended 2007
18 What Every Christian Needs to Know About the Qur'an 2013
19 Christianity vs. Islam: A Muslim and a Christian Debate 6 Crucial Questions 2014
20 The Fatal Flaw: Do the teachings of Roman Catholicism Deny the Gospel? 2016
21 Justification by Faith 2016
22 Answers to Catholic Claims: A Discussion of Biblical Authority 2016
23 Drawn By The Father 2016
24 The Sovereign Grace of God: A Biblical Study of the Doctrines of Calvinism 2003
Perspectives Books
# Title Year
1 Perspectives on Church Government 2004
2 Perspectives on Spirit Baptism (By: Ralph Del Colle) 2004
3 Perspectives on Children's Spiritual Formation (By: Tim Ellis, Gregory C. Carlson, Michael J. Anthony, Scottie May, Trisha Graves) 2006
4 Perspectives on Election (By: Bruce A. Ware, Chad Brand, Robert L. Reymond, Clark H. Pinnock, Jack W. Cottrell, Thomas B. Talbott) 2006
5 Perspectives on the Doctrine of God (By: Bruce A. Ware, Paul Helm, John Sanders) 2008
6 Perspectives on the Ending of Mark (By: Darrell L. Bock, Maurice Robinson, Keith Elliott) 2008
7 Perspectives on Your Child's Education (By: Timothy Paul Jones) 2009
8 Perspectives on Christian Worship: Five Views (By: Ligon Duncan, Mark Dever, Dan Kimball, J. Matthew Pinson, Michael Lawrence, Timothy Quill, Dan Wilt) 2009
9 Perspectives on Family Ministry (By: Timothy Paul Jones) 2009
10 Perspectives on the Sabbath (By: Craig L. Blomberg, Christopher John Donato, Charles P. Arand, Skip MacCarty, Joseph A. Pipa Jr.) 2011
11 Perspectives on Tithing (By: Gary North, David A. Croteau, Ken Hemphill, Bobby Eklund, Reggie Kidd) 2011
12 Perspectives on Our Struggle with Sin (By: Grant R. Osborne, Chad Brand, Mark A. Seifrid, Terry L. Wilder, Stephen J. Chester) 2011
13 Identity Is the New Money (By: David Birch) 2014
14 Perspectives on the Extent of the Atonement (By: Andrew David Naselli, John S. Hammett, Carl R. Trueman, Grant R. Osborne, Mark A. Snoeberger) 2015
15 Perspectives on Israel and the Church (By: Robert L. Thomas, Chad Brand, Robert L. Saucy, Robert L. Reymond, Tom Pratt) 2015
James R. White Anthologies
# Title Year
1 Sola Scriptura!: The Protestant Position on the Bible 1997