Alpha and Omega Ministries Baptists for the Holy Roman Empire, the Variant at 1 Timothy 3:16
Jan 15, 2026
Discover the unexpected connections between modern sacralism and historical figures like Constantine, as they critique a controversial graphic featuring Donald Trump. Delve into the importance of church councils, the dangerous fusion of state and religion, and how these factors complicate the narrative of Christian expansion. The discussion also explores a textual variant at 1 Timothy 3:16, highlighting manuscript evidence and the impact of scribal practices, ultimately emphasizing how visual similarities shaped theological debates.
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Debate Context: Trinity Versus Unitarianism
- James White previews his debate schedule and frames his upcoming debate with Dustin Smith on the Trinity versus Unitarianism.
- He positions himself for defense and expects to address 1 Timothy 3:16 textual issues.
Interview With A King James-Only Pastor
- White recounts being interviewed by Steven Anderson for a movie about 1 Timothy 3:16 and their ideological clash.
- He found the experience notable because both King James-only and Unitarian camps fixate on the same variant for opposite reasons.
Manuscript Split Over 1 Timothy 3:16
- Manuscript evidence splits between an early masculine reading ('he who') and later majority reading ('God').
- White highlights lack of papyri and importance of Sinaiticus and Alexandrinus for the earliest attestation.
