by John R. Gentry What do you think of when you hear the word church?  The word church is used in many different ways by people today.  The word church is defined as those called out for a specific purpose.  It simply means the people whom Jesus has called by the gospel: “To this he [...]

Stephen Garrett (Reformed Baptist) has agreed to debate John R. Gentry. The propositions agreed upon are:

1) The Scriptures teach that water baptism is essential for the alien sinner to obtain the forgiveness of his past sins. Affirm: Gentry, Deny: Garrett

2) The Scriptures teach that the alien sinner is forgiven of his past sins by faith, before and without water baptism. Affirm: Garrett, Deny: Gentry

Date: Thu.-Fri., August 13-14, 2009
Time: 7:00pm (EST)
Location: Emmanuel Theological Seminary, 3300 North Rocky River Road, Monroe, NC 28110

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