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