The Encyclopedia
of
Religious Debates
Volume 4 (T – Z)
Thomas N. Thrasher, Ed.D., Ph.D.
The Encyclopedia of Religious Debates, Volume 4 (T - Z)
Copyright © 2016
Thomas N. Thrasher
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Introduction
Oral and written debates have contributed to the development and refinement of
important ideas throughout human history. In the realm of politics and government,
debates continue to provide a means of presenting and contrasting conflicting views.
Although debating religious issues is far less common than it was a century ago, interest in
religious debates seems to have increased somewhat in recent years despite the aversion of
most denominational preachers to participation in them. An extensive discussion of the
history of religious debating will be provided in Volume 6 of this series.
This writer has collected the data in volumes 1-4 of The Encyclopedia of Religious
Debates over a period of more than 40 years from countless books, periodicals, letters,
announcements, websites, emails, and personal conversations. Since incorporating a
reference citation for every piece of data in these volumes would have been impracticable
and at least doubled the size of this publication, detailed citations have been omitted.
Although such citations might have proved useful to a few researchers, their inclusion would
have served little purpose for the vast majority of individuals who peruse these volumes.
However, I have deemed it worthwhile to incorporate a detailed list of references in Volume
4. Furthermore, hundreds of references to biographical material on the debaters and
debated-related publications can be found throughout the listings.
The basic format for each entry in these listings is as follows:
Debater's Name [Church or Group]
Date of birth (Location) - Date of death (Location)
Related publications and/or comments
Name of opponent (Church or Group); location; date; subject discussed; number of
sessions; attendance; w/ co-participant, if any; remarks. Propositions. Publication
data. [Research data]
In many cases, much of this information on particular debates is not currently available
or has not been located. The "Group" cited is a term which is often used or which most
clearly specifies the group that the person represented. It is not necessarily an official or
exclusive designation.
Debates that were not strictly "religious" debates have been included in the listings if
they involved topics that were related to Bible teaching. For example, debates on
creation/evolution are included even if they were "scientific" rather than "religious" debates.
Your contributions are welcomed! If you have participated in a formal oral or written
debate/discussion/exchange, check your listing for accuracy and completeness. I need your
biographical data (full name, birth date, birthplace, and photograph) and data concerning
each of your formal debates. If you have knowledge about other debates or debaters, check
to see if the data is included. Please e-mail me any information you have that would add to
or correct what is already listed. If you have any photographs of debaters or photographs
that are debate-related, I would appreciate your sharing them with me for possible
inclusion. Please send any data, photos, suggestions, or comments you may have to
thomas.thrasher@att.net. My intention is to provide future updated/expanded editions at
appropriate intervals.
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This volume is dedicated with love and appreciation to
Dick & Mildred Ward
Dick and Mildred Ward are among the brethren with whom I have been privileged to be
most closely associated during my life as a child of God. My wife and I have been especially
blessed by their countless expressions of kindness, encouragement, and friendship. They
have consistently and admirably demonstrated, in word and deed, what it means for a
person to be a Christian.
Brother Ward faithfully labored in the Lord’s vineyard in local work, gospel meetings,
Bible classes, and “personal work” for more than 40 years until health issues necessitated
curtailing such work. Despite the end of his earthly journey in 2010, his godly influence will
continue through published works and in the hearts of a multitude of God’s servants. He
was one of the most dedicated, conscientious, and sound Bible students I have known.
When truth was at issue, brother Ward uncompromisingly preached that truth and defended
it. In addition to his defense of the gospel in preaching, writing, and debate, he served ably
as moderator in some of my public debates. When I edited the Gospel Defender for several
years, brother Ward did the printing work. He preached in gospel meetings with every
congregation with which I worked as evangelist. I also preached in meetings at several
places where he was the evangelist. I am deeply indebted to him for his influence on my
work as a preacher of the gospel.
Sister Ward is among the “great” in the kingdom of God, because she has devoted
herself to the Master’s work humbly and tirelessly. Her gracious and gentle disposition,
untiring devotion to others, and modest attire and conduct serve as a model of godliness in
an ungodly age. The world and the church would be blessed to have more women like her.
The lives of many servants of the Lord have been enriched by Dick and Mildred Ward.
The dedication of this volume to them is an all-too-small token of my personal gratitude for
their selflessness and sacrifice that have been a blessing not only to my wife and me but to
a great host of the redeemed who are striving to travel that narrow way that leads to life.
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Acknowledgements
Since I have collected the debate data included in volumes 1-4 of The Encyclopedia
of Religious Debates over a period of more than 45 years, it would be impossible for me to
acknowledge, or even recall, every instance in which different people have provided
information. However, acknowledgement is made of the following individuals who have
made substantial or frequent contributions:
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Bobby O’Dell for submitting data on many published debates.
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Terry J. Gardner for frequent submissions of data for the debate listings.
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James L. McMillan for submitting debate and biographical data.
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Tom Childers for supplying biographical data and photographs of debaters.
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Kyle Frank for supplying data and reports on many old debates.
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Derald Boman for supplying data on many old published debates.
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Willie Ramsey for supplying debate data and photographs of debaters.
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Scott Norwood for supplying data on debates by representatives of the
Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
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Tom Olbricht for supplying data on the life and debates of Joe Warlick and others.
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Roland Jarrell, Jr. for supplying data on U. W. Jarrell and W. A. Jarrell.
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Ancil Jenkins for supplying data on the debates of A. G. Freed.
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Gordon Wilson for supplying data for the debate listings.
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Granville W. Tyler, Irvin Himmel, Irven Lee, and John A. Welch for providing
access to books and/or periodicals for my research work.
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Patrick T. Donahue for the generous use of his website (www.bibledebates.info) to
host the online edition of The Encyclopedia of Religious Debates.
Several institutions have also provided significant assistance in my research by allowing
me to access their library resources, including Florida College, David Lipscomb
University, Butler University, Heritage Christian University, and the Disciples of
Christ Historical Society.
In addition to these individuals and institutions, many others have shared information
about debates, biographical data, or photographs. I want to express my gratitude to all who
have generously shared with me in this project. As I continue enlarging and improving The
Encyclopedia of Religious Debates, I request your help in making this work as accurate and
complete as humanly possible. Communications may be directed to me via email
(thomas.thrasher@att.net).
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Donald R. Taaffe [Church of Christ]
May 19, 1937 (_, _) – March 14, 2005 (Bayport, Suffolk Co., NY)
Isaac N. Cramer (Sabbatarian); Lake Wales, FL; May 1-2, 4-5, 1972; Lord's day, Sabbath
Richard Cornell (Oneness Pentecostal Church); Lake Wales & St. Petersburg, FL; August 22-23, 25-26, 1977;
godhead, miracles
Edward “Eddie” Tabash [Atheist]
c 1955 (_, _) - present
Biographical sketch: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Tabash
Biographical sketch: http://www.tabash.com/about.php
Peter van Inwagen (?); March 1993
Greg Bahnsen (Orthodox Presbyterian Church); December 1993
William Lane Craig (Evangelical); Malibu, CA; February 8, 1999. Internet publication:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=7278326259607745595&q=tabash&hl=en#
Richard Swinburne (?); November 2003
Matt Slick (?)
Gerald Tackett [Baptist Church]
19_ (_, _) - present
Steven Smith (Church of Christ); Salem, IN; December 7, 1991; apostasy; 100
Isaac Elisha Tackett [Church of Christ]
July 27, 1878 (Delta County, TX) - March 6, 1957 (Troup, TX)
Biographical sketch: Gospel Preachers Who Blazed The Trail by C. R. Nichol. Austin, TX:
Firm Foundation Publishing House, n.d.
Biographical sketch: In Memoriam by Gussie Lambert. Shreveport, LA: Gussie Lambert,
1988, pages 263-265.
_ (Baptist Church); Cushing, TX
Marianne Talbot [Philosopher]
19_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Stephen Law (?); University of Oxford, _; April 6, 2009
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R. L. Talley [Baptist Church]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Flavil L. Colley (Church of Christ); Waco, TX; 1932
Ora Hubert Tallman [Church of Christ]
1876 (Smithville, Canada) - 1955 (Escambia Co., FL)
21 public debates by 1952
J. P. Watson (Church of Christ); written; c 1930. Proposition: “Whether the Sunday
school class system of teaching be divinely authorized and recorded in the New
Testament Scriptures.” (Tallman affirmed, Watson denied). Book publication:
Frank Talmage [Church of Christ]
18 (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Biographical sketch: http://www.mun.ca/rels/restmov/texts/nhaynes/hdcib/TALMAGEF.HTM
T. C. Sharp (Methodist Episcopal Church); Dudleyville, IL; May 1872
Henry Sharp (Infidel); Greenville, IL; September 1872; Christianity
Martin Tanner [Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints]
19_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
James White (Reformed Baptist Church); w/ Van Hale (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints). Subject:
Are men gods?
James White (Reformed Baptist Church); Salt Lake City, UT; October 2002. Subject: Can men become gods?
Fanning Yater Tant [Church of Christ]
December 30, 1908 (Macon, Fayette County, TN) - March 3, 1997 (?Jefferson County,
AL)
Biographical sketch: They Being Dead Yet Speak (Florida College Annual Lectures, 1981).
Temple Terrace, FL: Florida College Bookstore, 1981, page 62.
Biographical sketch: Faith and Facts Quarterly, Volume 25, Number 2 (April 1997), 64.
Biographical sketch: Preachers of Today, I, 1952, p. 335.
Son of Jefferson Davis Tant
E. R. Harper (Church of Christ); Lufkin, TX; April 11-14, 1955; church cooperation.
Related publication: Charts Presented at the Lufkin Debate by E. R. Harper. Abilene, TX: E. R. Harper,
?1955.
E. R. Harper (Church of Christ); Abilene, TX; November 27-30, 1955; church cooperation. Book publication:
Harper-Tant Debate. Abilene, TX: Chronicle Publishing Co., 1956.
Jefferson David Tant [Church of Christ]
February 24, 1935 (_, _) – present
Son of Fanning Yater Tant
H. Ledbetter (Jehovah’s Witness); Atlanta, GA; June 14, 1971; 1 session. Proposition 1:
“The Scriptures teach that God’s Kingdom was established during the days of the
Apostles, and continues unto this day.” (Tant affirmed, Ledbetter denied). Proposition
2: “The Scriptures teach that the willfully wicked ma is wholly mortal, that his soul
dies at death, and ceases to exist, which is the punishment of gehenna.” (Ledbetter
affirmed, Tant denied).
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Jefferson Davis Tant [Church of Christ]
June 28, 1861 (Cartersville, Paulding County, GA) - June 1, 1941 (Los Fresnos, TX)
Biography: J. D. Tant--Texas Preacher by Fanning Yater Tant. Athens, AL: The C.E.I.
Publishing Co., 1973 (second printing).
Biographical sketch: Gospel Preachers Who Blazed The Trail by C. R. Nichol. Austin, TX:
Firm Foundation Publishing House, n.d.
Biographical sketch: The Trail Blazers: Heroes of the Faith by J. Porter Wilhite. Oklahoma
City, OK: Telegram Book Company, 1965, pp. 56-60.
Biography: “J. D. Tant: Colorful Frontier Preacher” by Claude M. Wilsford. They Being
Dead Yet Speak (Florida College Annual Lectures, 1981). Temple Terrace, FL: Florida
College Bookstore, 1981, pp. 105-118.
Biographical sketch: In Memoriam by Gussie Lambert. Shreveport, LA: Gussie Lambert, 1988, pages 266-269.
Biographical sketch: http://www.therestorationmovement.com/tant,jd.htm
Biographical sketch: http://www.therestorationmovement.com/tant2.htm
Related biography: Nannie Yater Tant—Reminiscences of a Pioneer Preacher’s Wife by Fanning Yater Tant.
Indianapolis, IN: Faith and Facts Press, 1992.
Nearly 350 debates; more than 100 debates by 1911; 13 debates with Christadelphians
W. N. Leak (Baptist Church); Bee House, TX; December 1886; Tant's 1st debate
J. G. Webb (Primitive Baptist Church); August 1890; Tant's 4th Debate
Joe Lockhart (Baptist Church); 1894
J. F. Elder (?); Quanah, TX; 1895
G. A. Strain (Universalist); Grapeland, TX; August 1895
W. A. Jarrel (Baptist Church); Thornton, TX; October 1895. Periodical publication: Thornton Topics (Thornton,
TX)
C. L. Ballard (Methodist Church); Copper, TX; January 1896
W. A. Jarrel (Baptist Church); Sherman, TX; January or February 1896
_ Banks (?);
J. C. Weaver (Methodist Church); Moore's Spring, TX; November 1896
J. F. Elder (?); Seymour, TX; December 1896
S. F. Cayce (Primitive Baptist Church); Anson, TX; July 1897
E. W. Alderson (Methodist Church); Troupe, TX; October 1897
J. K. P. Williams (Baptist Church)
J. K. P. Williams (Baptist Church)
J. K. P. Williams (Baptist Church)
J. K. P. Williams (Baptist Church); Farmington, TX; c 1897; their 4th debate
J. C. Fogle (German Baptist Church); Niotaze, KS; February 1898
James A. Harding (Church of Christ); Nashville, TN; 1898
_ Smith (Methodist Church); Bloomington, KS; May 1898
Richard H. Pigue (Methodist Church); Bellview, TN; December 1898
D. B. Ray (Baptist Church); Elmore, ?TX; 1899
John T. Oakley (Baptist Church); Nashville, TN; June 1900
James A. Harding (Church of Christ); written; 1901. Proposition: “The Scriptures teach that a man must believe
and understand that baptism is ‘for,’ in the sense of ‘in order to,’ the remission of sins at the time of his
baptism to make said baptism valid.” (Tant affirmed, Harding denied). Periodical publication: Gospel
Advocate. Nashville, TN. June 6 - August 15, 1901. Periodical publication: Firm Foundation. 1901. Book
publication: Tant-Harding Debate. Decatur, AL: Gospel Defender Publishing Co., 1988. Book publication:
Tant-Harding Debate. Decatur, AL: Thrasher Publications, 1999.
A. D. Rogers (Christian Church); Godley, TX; ?May 1903; instrumental music in worship; 2 days
J. M. Howell (Russellite); Rosenburg, TX; September 1903
_ Blankenship (Baptist Church); Ben Hur, TX; November 1903
D. A. Leak (Christian Church); McGregor, TX; January 1904
W. J. Frost (Church of Christ); written; 1904. Proposition 1: “The use of instrumental music in worship is not
authorized by the God of Heaven, and is, therefore, sinful.” (Tant affirmed, Frost denied). Proposition 2:
“The organization of societies, for the purpose of preaching the gospel of Christ and doing other good
work, is in accord with the word of God.” (Frost affirmed, Tant denied). Book publication: The Tant-Frost
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Debate. Cincinnati, OH: F. L. Rowe, 1904. Book publication: Tant-Frost Debate. Decatur, AL: Thrasher
Publications, 1999.
_ Wyatt (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints); Cottage Grove, TN; February 1908
Richard H. Pigue (Methodist Church); Crockett County, TN; 1910
Richard H. Pigue (Methodist Church);
Ben M. Bogard (Missionary Baptist Church); Paragould, AR; May 31- June 3, 1910; 4 days
R. L. Brooks (Universalist); Jonah, TX; March 11-_, 1919
C. H. Cayce (Primitive Baptist Church); Winfield, AL; August 3-6, 1920
C. C. Agee (Primitive Baptist Church); Centralia, OK; November 9-11, 1920; conditional or unconditional
salvation
Ben M. Bogard (Missionary Baptist Church); Guin, AL; November 8-11, 1921; 4 days
(?L. R.) Riley (Baptist Church); ?December 1921
I. N. Penick (Baptist Church);
I. N. Penick (Baptist Church);
I. N. Penick (Baptist Church);
I. N. Penick (Baptist Church);
J. R. Clark (Baptist Church); west TN; December _-10, 1921
J. N. Cowan (Church of Christ); c 1921
_ (Adventist Church); January 1922
_ (Adventist Church); January 1922
A. N. Dugger (Church of God (Seventh Day)); Russellville, AL; March 1922; 4 days.
_ Steward (?); Ozark, AR; summer 1922; future kingdom, soul sleeping
C. H. Cayce (Primitive Baptist Church); Parrish, AL; March 13-16, 1923; church identity
"Wild Bill" Evans (Methodist Church); Gates, TN; ?September 1923
J. N. Hall (Missionary Baptist Church);
_ Turner (Methodist Church); Booneville, MS; c 1925
J. W. Moore (Baptist Church); _, IL; June 1926
Ben M. Bogard (Missionary Baptist Church); Texarkana, TX; September 27 - October 2, 1927; 6 days
A. J. Sloan (Baptist Church); Gallatin, TN; November 1927
C. B. Massey (Baptist Church); Yuma (near Wildersville), TN; November 1927
John R. Clark (Baptist Church); Acton, TN; 1927
John R. Clark (Baptist Church); near Corinth, MS; 1927
James B. Hardy (Primitive Baptist Church); Whitehurst, TN; December 12-_, 1927
W. M. Hicks (Baptist Church); Granite, OK
John R. Clark (Baptist Church); Corinth, MS; 1928
C. B. Massey (Baptist Church); Westmoreland, TN; 1928
?John R. Clark (Baptist Church); Polk, TN; 1928
J. R. Lamb (Baptist Church); Fort Payne, AL; 1928
John R. Clark (Baptist Church); Ripley, TN; 1928
?T. S. Brogdon (?); Fort Worth, TX; 1929
Roy E. Davis (Pentecostal Holiness Church); Louisville, KY; 1929
J. R. Clark (Baptist Church); Lexington, AL; 1931
?W. Ezekiel "Zeke" Sherrill (Baptist Church); Benton, AR; 1932
Ben M. Bogard (Missionary Baptist Church); Memphis, TN; May 24-27, 1932; 4 days
A. Y. Baker (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints); DeQueen, AR; 1932
?T. S. Bolin (Baptist Church); Madisonville, TX; 1932
C. A. Smith (Baptist Church); Oakland (near Springdale), AR; June 22-29, 1933; general church; 16 sessions
over 8 days
_ (?); Camden, AR; 1933
C. A. Smith (Baptist Church); Springdale, AR; c 1934; their second debate
Alva Johnson (Church of Christ);
D. N. Jackson (Missionary Baptist Church); Texarkana, TX; fall 1933
D. N. Jackson (Missionary Baptist Church);
D. N. Jackson (Missionary Baptist Church);
D. N. Jackson (Missionary Baptist Church);
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W. Ezekiel "Zeke" Sherrill (Baptist Church); Benton, AR; spring 1934
_ Musgraves (Church of Christ); Artesia, NM; c 1934
C. A. Smith (Baptist Church); written; March 7, 1935 - January 18, 1936; their third debate; Smith's 49th
debate. Proposition: “Matthias Luce did not baptize Alexander Campbell for (in order to) the remission of
sins, according to history.” (Smith affirmed, Tant denied). Book publication: Tant-Smith Debate. Decatur,
AL: Thrasher Publications, 2001.
J. N. Cowan (Church of Christ); Mahomet, TX; 1936; their 2nd debate
Ben M. Bogard (Missionary Baptist Church); near Greenwood, AR; November 30 - December 3, 1937; 4 days
Ben M. Bogard (Missionary Baptist Church); Lone Star, AR; January 1938; their last debate
T. S. Bolin (Baptist Church); Combes, TX; 1938
W. C. Davis (Primitive Baptist Church); Blue Creek, TN; c 1939
Don W. Tarbet [Church of Christ]
1932 (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Biographical sketch: Thrust, Volume 6, Number 1
John L. Edwards (Church of Christ); John L. Edwards (Church of Christ); written; c 1987. Proposition 1:
“Resolved: That the adultery of Matt. 19:9 is committed after a divorce (not due to fornication by a mate)
AND remarriage.”(Tarbet affirmed, Edwards denied). Proposition 2: “Resolved: That Matt. 19:9, and
related passages teach that adultery is a violation of the covenant, not necessarily the active sexual violation
of the marriage.”(Edwards affirmed, Tarbet denied). Periodical publication: “Tarbet-Edwards Debate,”
Thrust, Volume 6, Number 1 (1988).
Dan Billingsly (Church of Christ); Colbert, OK; October 11-12, 1993; marriage, divorce & remarriage. Book
publication: Tarbet Pub.
Felix Tarbet [Church of Christ]
January 10, 1910 (_, _) - April 19, 1980 (_, _)
_ Henly (Holiness Church); _, AR; c 1928
Thomas H. Tarbet [Church of Christ]
?March 25, 1914 (_, _) - ?January 16, 2002 (_, _)
J. Cullis Smith (Baptist Church); Big Spring, TX; August 28-30, 1952
_ Pepper (Baptist Church); Knott, TX; 1953
_ (Christadelphian); Melbourne, Australia; 1956
_ (Plymouth Brethren); Melbourne, Australia; 1958
_ (Christadelphian); Wynnum, Queensland, Australia; 1958
Virgil Lowrance (Primitive Baptist Church); Big Spring, TX; 1962
Claude Tate [Seventh-day Baptist Church]
19_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Pat Donahue (Church of Christ), Jim King (Church of Christ), Brent Siota (Church of Christ) & Thomas N.
Thrasher (Church of Christ); Hiram, GA; September 23, 1995; Sabbath; 25; w/ Luis D. Lovelace, Jr.
(Seventh-day Baptist Church) & W. H. Winborne (Seventh-day Baptist Church)
George W. Tate [Church of Christ]
1841 (Decatur County, IN) - 1905 (West Salem, IL)
Biographical sketch: http://www.mun.ca/rels/restmov/texts/nhaynes/hdcib/TATEGW.HTM
W. P. Throgmorton (Baptist Church)
Ronald A. Tate [Christian Church]
19_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
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Donnie Rader (Church of Christ); written; 1993; unity in diversity. Periodical publication: Guardian of Truth
(October 1993).
_ Tate [Seventh-day Baptist Church]
19_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
L. Haven Miller (Church of Christ); Calhoun, GA, 1934
E. Ray Tatum [Baptist Church]
c 1931 (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Hoyt H. Houchen (Church of Christ); Amarillo, TX; December 26-29, 1950. Proposition 1: “The Scriptures
teach that the church of the New Testament was established on the first Pentecost after the resurrection of
Jesus Christ from the dead.” (Houchen affirmed, Tatum denied). Proposition 2: “The Scriptures teach that
baptism to the penitent believer is essential to his salvation from past or alien sins.” (Houchen affirmed,
Tatum denied). Proposition 3: “The Scriptures teach that a Child of God, one washed by the blood of
Christ, is so saved that he is beyond the possibility of being lost in hell.” (Tatum affirmed, Houchen
denied). Proposition 4: “The Scriptures teach that after the second coming of Christ and before the final
resurrection and judgment, there will be an age or dispensation of one thousand years during which Christ
will reign on earth.” (Tatum affirmed, Houchen denied). Book publication: The Houchen-Tatum Debate.
Amarillo, TX: H. H. Houchen, c 1951. [Related publication: “Before and After: The Houchen-Tatum
Debate.” The Gospel Guardian, 5(45), March 25, 1954.]
Erving Taylor [Evolutionist]
19_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Duane Gish (Creationist); Cypress, CA; October 20, 1977; 650
Fred Taylor [Baptist Church]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Coleman Overby (Church of Christ); 1928
George Granville Taylor [Church of Christ]
December 17, 1837 (Fisherville, Jefferson County. KY) – June 15, 1917 (Louisville,
Jefferson County. KY)
Harvey Boyce Taylor [Missionary Baptist Church]
September 29, 1870 (Ohio County, KY) – May 31, 1932 (Memphis, TN)
Biographical sketch: http://baptisthistoryhomepage.com/taylor.h.boyce.beaman.html
Biographical sketch: http://baptisthistoryhomepage.com/taylor.h.boyce.stratton.html
More than 50 public debates
T. D. Willis (Church of Christ)
W. T. Boaz (Church of Christ)
C. R. Nichol (Church of Christ); Belmont, MS
N. B. Hardeman (Church of Christ); Pottsville, KY; 1914
James P. Lowrey (Church of Christ); Thyatira, MS; November 21-24, 1916; apostasy, establishment of church,
baptism
H. E. Winkler (Church of Christ); Needmore, KY; September 3-6, 1918
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James L. Davis (Church of Christ); near Bee Lick, KY; January 11-14, 1921; 8 sessions
C. H. Cayce (Primitive Baptist Church); Watertown, TN; May 8-11, 1923
C. R. Nichol (Church of Christ); Murray, KY; 1925; apostasy
C. R. Nichol (Church of Christ); Monticello, KY; May 5-8, 1925
John C. Taylor (Church of Christ); Fayetteville, TN; 1927
A. G. Freed (Church of Christ); Jackson, TN; November 22-26, 1927; Church of Christ
A. G. Freed (Church of Christ); Jackson, TN; 1928
Ian T. Taylor [Creationist]
19_ (_, UK) - present
Richard Wakefield (Evolutionist); _, Canada; before 1990
Richard Wakefield (Evolutionist); _, Canada; before 1990
Fred Edwords (Evolutionist); _, Canada; 1987
Robert P. J. Day (Evolutionist); University of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; October 19,
1990; creation science
J. B. Taylor [Church of Christ]
18_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
W. H. Kelley (Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints); Limerick, OH; August 26-29, 1885;
church; 4 days
J. David Taylor [Church of Christ]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
_ (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints); Bakersfield, CA; 1938
C. E. Hunt (Baptist Church); Salinas, CA; 1939
J. J. Taylor [Church of Christ]
18_ (_, _) - 19_ (_, _)
A. B. Phillips (Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints); Bloomsburg, PA; January 1-7, 1917;
Church of Christ, Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints; 300-400
J. Novvis Taylor [Church of Christ]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
James S. Smith (?); Clarksburg, WV; 1938
Joel Alexander “Joe” Taylor [Church of Christ]
April 20, 1881 (Minorca, Randolph County, AR) - March 3, 1957 (_, OH)
_ (Church of God); Brandsville, MO
?E. Z. Newsom (Baptist Church); Sikeston, MO; 1934
John Taylor [Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints]
November 1, 1808 (Milnthorpe, England) – July 25, 1887 (Kaysville, Davis County, UT)
_ (?); Boulogne, France; July 11, 1850
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John Taylor [Oneness Pentecostal Church]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Howard G. Sawyer (Church of Christ); godhead, Holy Spirit baptism, miracles
John Taylor [Church of Christ]
February 20, 1807 (_, SC) – February 19, 1885 (_, ?AL)
_ Rawhoof (Baptist Church); Frankfort, AL; 1 session. Subject: Can a person know he is a
Christian outside of the Bible?
William Alexander (Baptist Church); Frankfort, AL;
John C. Taylor [Church of Christ]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Biographical Sketches of Gospel Preachers by H. Leo Boles. Nashville, TN: Gospel Advocate, 1932.
_ Jones (Baptist Church); Gardner, ?TN; 1922
_ Jones (Baptist Church); Martin, ?TN; February 27 - March _, 1922
H. B. Taylor (Baptist Church); Fayetteville, TN; 1927
Leo Taylor [Church of Christ]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Eddie K. Garrett (Primitive Baptist Church); Franklin, OH; 1961; establishment of the church
P. J. Taylor [Church of Christ]
18_ (_, _) - 19_ (_, _)
J. N. Cowan (Church of Christ); April 1922; women teachers & classes. Book publication: A Debate: on
Women Teachers and Division into Classes Between P. J. Taylor and J. N. Cowan.
Raymond Taylor [Church of God]
19_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Drew E. Falls (Church of Christ); Hanceville, AL; February 5-6, 8-9, 1973; Holy Spirit
baptism, water baptism; 125-150
Richard Taylor [?Atheist]
November 5, 1919 (_, _) – October 30, 2003 (Trumansburg, NY)
Biographical sketch: http://www.philosophynow.org/issue44/Richard_Taylor_Remembered
William Lane Craig (Evangelical); Schenectady, NY; October 8, 1993. Subject: Is the basis of morality natural
or supernatural? Internet publication: http://www.leaderu.com/offices/billcraig/docs/craig-taylor0.html
William B. Taylor [?]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
J. Newton Brown (?); c 1853; 6 propositions. Book publication: The Obligation of the Sabbath: A Discussion.
1853.
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W. C. Taylor [?]
18_ (_, _) - 19_ (_, _)
James C. Creel (Church of Christ); before 1923
_ Taylor [Methodist Episcopal Church]
18_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
D. L. Shinn (Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints); _, VA; ?March 1881
_ Taylor [Presbyterian Church]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
John O’Kane (Church of Christ); 8 days
_ Taylor [?]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Frank G. Hollingsworth (Church of Christ); 1949; Lord’s supper, judgments of God
Tillit Sidney Teddlie [Church of Christ]
June 3, 1885 (Swan, TX) - August 17, 1987 (Gunter, TX)
Biographical sketch: In Memoriam by Gussie Lambert. Shreveport, LA: Gussie Lambert,
1988, pages 269-271.
Biographical sketch: http://www.therestorationmovement.com/teddlie,ts.htm
_ (?); 1951
Woolsey (?R.) Teller [Atheist]
March 22, 1890 (Brooklyn, NY) - _ (_, _)
James D. Bales (Church of Christ); Searcy, AR; October 6-9, 1947. Book publication: The Existence of God: A
Debate. ?Dallas, TX: Eugene S. Smith, ?1948.
James D. Bales (Church of Christ) ; Memphis, TN; May 23-27, 1949
James D. Bales (Church of Christ) ; c 1950
James D. Bales (Church of Christ); Charleston, WV; June 18-21, 1952; atheistic naturalism, Bible; their 4th
debate
S. E. Templeton [Church of Christ]
18_ (_, _) - 19_ (_, _)
G. F. Slape (Baptist Church); _, ?OK; December _-23, 1921
Williamson Terrell [?Methodist Episcopal Church]
June 12, 1805 (Clark, KY) – April 13, 1873 (Columbus, IN)
Henry R. Pritchard (Church of Christ); Fairview, Rush County, IN; November 16-19, 1847; 8 sessions.
Proposition 1: “Immersion is essential to Christian baptism.” (Pritchard affirmed, Terrell denied).
Proposition 2: “The infant of a believing parent is a proper subject of Christian baptism.” (Terrell affirmed,
Pritchard denied). Proposition 3: “Whenever the gospel is preached water baptism is essential to the pardon
of past sins.” (Pritchard affirmed, Terrell denied). Proposition 4: “The Holy Ghost bears an immediate,
direct and personal testimony to the heart of the believer.” (Terrell affirmed, Pritchard denied). Book
publication: A Debate on Baptism and the Witness of the Holy Spirit. Milton, IN: Franklin & Smith, 1848.
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Richard W. Terry [Church of Christ]
March 20, 1949 (_, _) - present
William H. Day (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints); Grandview, TN; April 18,
1972
Richard W. Forsythe (Oneness Pentecostal Church); Fayette, AL; 1973
_ Terry [Baptist Church]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
George Phillip Bowser (Church of Christ); Nashville, TN; 1925
_ Terry [Baptist Church]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
James L. Cothron (Church of Christ); 1939; Baptist Church
Abel Charles Thomas [Universalist]
July 11, 1807 (Exeter Township, Berks County, PA) – September 27, 1880 (Philadelphia,
PA)
Autobiography of Abel C. Thomas. 1852.
Ezra Stiles Ely (Presbyterian Church); written; January 27, 1834 - July 15, 1835; endless
punishment. Book publication: A Discussion of the Conjoint Question: Is the
Doctrine of Endless Punishment Taught in the Bible? Or Does the Bible Teach the
Doctrine of the final Holiness and Happiness of All Mankind? Book publication: Ely
and Thomas’ Discussion. _: P. Price, 1835.
Luther Lee (?); written; c 1842. Book publication: A Discussion on the Important Question, Do the Scriptures
teach the Doctrine of the Final Holiness and Happiness of All Mankind? In a series of Letters between Rev.
Abel C. Thomas and Rev. Luther Lee. Terre-Haute, IN: E. Manford, 1845.
Bob Thomas [?]
19_ (_, _) - 20_ (_, _)
Ethan R. Longhenry (Church of Christ); written; January 2-_, 2003. Proposition: “The Scriptures teach that
immersion in water for the remission of sin is necessary for salvation.”
Charles Bryant Thomas [Church of Christ]
?June 17, 1900 (_, _) – ?September 21, 1975 (_, ?KY)
William Cicero Ramsey (Church of Christ); ?Casey County, KY; c 1940
Charles B. Thomas [Church of Christ]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Possibly Charles Bryant Thomas
Cecil E. Abercrombie (Church of Christ) & J. A. Dennis (Church of Christ); Alabama City, AL; amenability
E. H. Miller (Church of Christ)
Warren R. Cheatham (Church of Christ); Lockland, OH; April 20-21, 1964; classes & women teachers
James P. Needham (Church of Christ); Russell Springs, KY; April 21-22, 1966; women teachers & classes
H. K. Thomas [Baptist Church]
18_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
W. T. Boaz (Church of Christ); Spring Creek, ?TN; April 11, 1899; necessity of baptism
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James Fountain Thomas [Church of Christ]
February 13, 1898 (Casey Co., KY) – July 28, 1977 (Celina, Clay Co., TN)
Son of John Evan Thomas
Obituary: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=pv&GRid=112747933
William Cicero Ramsey (Church of Christ); written; 1928-1929. Proposition: “Classes,
literature, women teachers are unscriptural.” (Thomas affirmed, Ramsey denied).
Periodical publication: Mountain Preacher (September 1928 – April 1929)
William Cicero Ramsey (Church of Christ); Windsor community, Casey County, KY; July 8-9,
1929. Proposition: “Classes, literature, women teachers are unscriptural.” (Thomas
affirmed, Ramsey denied).
William Cicero Ramsey (Church of Christ); written; 1929. Proposition: “Classes, literature, women teachers are
unscriptural.” (Thomas affirmed, Ramsey denied). Periodical publication: The Mountain Preacher (August
- November 1929)
John Harrison Gosser, Jr. (Church of Christ); written; 1929-1930. Proposition: “Classes, literature, women
teachers are unscriptural.” (Thomas affirmed, Gosser denied). Periodical publication: The Mountain
Preacher, August 1929-April 1930.
William Cicero Ramsey (Church of Christ); Gilpin community, Casey County, KY; October 12-15, 1929.
Proposition: “Classes, literature, women teachers are unscriptural.” (Thomas affirmed, Ramsey denied).
Their 4th debate.
?John Harrison Gosser, Jr. (Church of Christ); Mintonville, Casey County, KY; c 1930
Jimmy Thomas [Church of Christ]
c 1930 (_, _) - _ (_, _)
R. M. Bell (?); written
P. D. Ballard (Baptist Church); Columbia, TN; September 1964
Charles R. Miller (?); Columbia, TN; November 1965
Walter Bailey (Church of Christ); Newport, KY; 1970
Kenneth Nation (Pentecostal Church) & David E. Jones (Pentecostal Church); Midfield,
AL; March 3, 1972; Holy Spirit baptism & tongues; w/ Jimmy Thomas (Church of
Christ)
_ (Church of Christ); Cincinnati, OH area; c 1973; remarriage
Greg Gwin (Church of Christ); Maryville, TN; August 30, 1987; divorce & remarriage
John Evan Thomas [Church of Christ]
18_ (_, _) - 19_ (_, _)
Denny Jason Gosser (Church of Christ); written; c 1928; kneeling during public prayer. Periodical publication:
The Mountain Preacher, April – September 1928
John Thomas [Christadelphian]
April 12, 1805 (Hoxton Square, London, England) – March 5, 1871 (Jersey City, NJ)
Alexander Campbell (Disciple); Painesville, Amelia County, VA; November 1838
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Leslie Grier Thomas [Church of Christ]
July 6, 1895 (Rutherford, Gibson County, TN) – October 17, 1988 (?Chattanooga, TN)
Biographical sketch: Preachers of Today, I, 1952.
Biographical sketch: Gospel Advocate, May 16, 1940, p. 468.
W.C. Phillips (Church of Christ); written; 1946; baptism of the Holy Spirit. Book
publication: Phillips-Thomas Debate. Np: np, 1946.
F. L. Paisley (Church of Christ); written; c 1947. Periodical publication: Gospel Pilot,
starting June 1947.
O. B. Thomas [Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints]
18_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
_ Ryan (?); ?Lamoni, MO; 1880
Robert L. Thomas [Church of Christ]
June 30, 1917 (_, _) - ?November 1972 (_, ?IL)
Ron Thomas [Church of Christ]
19_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Al Maxey (Church of Christ); written; January 4-March 28, 2001; divorce & remarriage.
Web publication: http://www.zianet.com/maxey/MaxRon.htm
William Henry Griffith Thomas [Anglican Church]
January 2, 1861 (Owestry, Shropshire, England) – June 2, 1924 (Philadelphia, PA)
David Davies (?); Carmarthen, ?Wales; March 28-29, 1911. Book publication: Full and
Authorized Report of the Debate on the Disestablishment and Disendowment of the
Church in Wales. Liverpool, England: Hugh Evans & Sons, 1911.
_ Thomas [Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints]
18_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Thomas W. Caskey (Church of Christ); before 1896
Bert Thompson [Church of Christ]
c 1940 - present
Jack Wood Sears (Church of Christ); Denton, TX; November 1983. Proposition: “The
Bible allows for an ancient earth.” (Sears affirmed, Thompson denied).
Paul Ricci (Philosopher) & Brian Myres (Biologist); Chino, CA; October 1987; creation &
evolution; w/ Wayne Jackson (Church of Christ)
Frank Lesley Thompson [Church of Christ]
November 9, 1894 (Florence, AL) - ?July 1977 (_, ?FL)
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Biographical sketch: Preachers of Today, I, 1952, p. 340.
_ (Adventist Church); 1939; sabbath
_ (Holiness Church); 1939; water or wine in Communion
_ (Holiness Church); 1942
_ (Oneness Pentecostal Church); 1945; godhead
George Thompson [?]
1804 (_, _) - 1878 (_, _)
Robert J. Breckinridge (Presbyterian Church); Glasgow, Scotland; June 13-17, 1836. Book publication:
Discussion on American Slavery. Boston, MA: Isaac Knapp, 1836.
Grigg Matthew Thompson [Primitive Baptist Church]
1811 (_, _) - 1888 (_, _)
O. A. Burgess (Church of Christ). North Salem (Hendricks County), IN; September 25-October 3, 1867; total
depravity, election, church polity, free moral agency, water baptism, final apostasy. Book publication: A
Debate on Total Depravity, Election, Church Polity, Free Moral Agency, Water Baptism, and Final
Apostasy. Indianapolis, IN: Levi Pennington, 1868.
Aaron Walker (Church of Christ)
H. A. Thompson [Baptist Church]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
W. Curtis Porter (Church of Christ); Weatherford, TX; 1936; baptism
J. M. Thompson [Primitive Baptist Church]
18__ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
J. H. Lawson (Church of Christ); written; 1898. Proposition 1: “The church to which I, J. M. Thompson, belong
as a member is scriptural in origin, doctrine, and practice.” (Thompson affirmed, Lawson denied).
Proposition 2: “The church to which I (J. H. Lawson) belong as a member, is scriptural in origin, doctrine,
and practice.” (Lawson affirmed, Thompson denied). Book publication: Church Identity Discussed.
Jack Thompson [Church of Christ]
May 16, 1928 (_, _) - present
C. M. Duplissey (Oneness Pentecostal Church); Beaumont & Silsbee, TX; September 18-19, 21-22, 1972;
godhead, baptismal formula, Holy Spirit baptism, instrumental music in worship
James L. Thompson [Church of Christ]
19_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Robert Wayne LaCoste (Church of Christ); Tompkinsville, KY & Indianapolis, IN; January 9-10, 12-13, 1978;
benevolence
John McCort (Church of Christ); Indianapolis, IN; May 22-23, 25-26, 1978; benevolence
John A. Thompson [Primitive Baptist Church]
18_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Benjamin Franklin (Church of Christ); Reynoldsburg, OH; November 10-13, 1873. Proposition #1: “Remission
of sins as set forth in the gospel is offered to the unconverted or alien sinner on conditions in which they
exercise free-will and have power to perform.” (Franklin affirmed, Thompson denied). Proposition #2:
“The quickening of the sinner by the Spirit of God into new life or eternal life is independent of the written
word or Scriptures,” (Thompson affirmed, Franklin denied). Proposition #3: “Baptism as commanded in
the commission is in order to the remission of past sins.’ (Franklin affirmed, Thompson denied).
Proposition #4: “The eternal salvation of Christians as set forth in the scriptures is the work of God
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independent of conditions to be performed by man.” (Thompson affirmed, Franklin denied). Book
publication: An Oral Debate, 1974.
Aaron Walker (Church of Christ)
R. W. Thompson [Primitive Baptist Church]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
W. B. F. Treat (Church of Christ)
_ (Church of Christ)
_ (“Soul Sleeper”)
_ (“Soul Sleeper”)
_ (“Soul Sleeper”)
R. Thompson [Church of Christ]
18_ (_, _) - 19_ (_, _)
W. A. Hearon (Freewill Baptist Church); Alex, OK; 1919
T. A. Thompson [Church of Christ]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Covell Keenum (Baptist Church); Decatur, AL
Tannie Brents Thompson [Church of Christ]
August 7, 1882 (Graves County, KY) - September 2, 1948 (Dallas, TX)
Biographical sketch: In Memoriam by Gussie Lambert. Shreveport, LA: Gussie Lambert,
1988, pages 271-272.
_ Scott (?); near Murray, KY; July 1918
Wallace W. Thompson [Church of Christ]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Earnest Crawford (Baptist Church); Sasakwa, OK; 1939
William Floyd Thompson [Church of Christ]
April 5, 1910 (Hughes County, OK) – August 1984 (_, ?CA)
Edwards Elliott (Presbyterian Church); Garden Grove, CA; January 6-8, 13-15, 1958;
salvation
Mrs. Syble Mae Archer (Foursquare Gospel Church); Holy Spirit baptism, divine healing;
before 1952
Ernest Beam (?Christian); before 1952; instrumental music in worship
William M. "Will" Thompson [Church of Christ]
May 29, 1890 (_, _) - April 28, 1979 (_, _)
62 debates; 59 public debates by June 16, 1949
W. J. Pinkerton (Baptist Church); Tate Mountain (near Holdenville), OK; December 1911;
Thompson's first debate
W. J. Pinkerton (Baptist Church); Greenleaf (near Spaulding), OK; 1913; 8 days; Pinkerton
afterward left the Baptist Church and became a Christian
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_ Peck (?); Hickory, OK; 1913
Lon Easton (Baptist Church); Summerfield, OK; 1918; Easton afterward became a gospel preacher
Ben M. Bogard (Missionary Baptist Church); near Marysville (?Maysville), OK; December 25-28, 1918; 4
days; their first debate
W. C. Austin (Freewill Baptist Church); Centrahoma, OK; October 17-22, 1919
George Beavers (Missionary Baptist Church); Denison (near Division), TX; November 10-13, 1919
Ben M. Bogard (Missionary Baptist Church); near Shawnee, OK; December 30, 1919 - January 2, 1920; 4 days
C. A. Smith (Baptist Church); Odessa, OK; 1920; church
L. L. Pickett (?); Stuart, OK; 1921
C. A. Smith (Baptist Church);Blonton View, _; 1923
C. A. Smith (Baptist Church); Steedman, OK; November 1926
Ben M. Bogard (Missionary Baptist Church); Oakland, OK; November 15-_, 1927
W. Ezekiel "Zeke" Sherrill (Baptist Church); Wesley, AR; June 1931
Ben M. Bogard (Missionary Baptist Church); near Ada, OK; September 8-11, 1931; 4 days
I. W. Yandell (Freewill Baptist Church); Holdenville, OK; 1932
C. A. Smith (Baptist Church); Tuttle, _; March 14-18, 1932
W. Ezekiel "Zeke" Sherrill (Baptist Church); Cave Springs, AR; June 1932
Ben M. Bogard (Missionary Baptist Church); near Hazel, OK; June 27-30, 1933; 4 days
I. W. Yandell (Freewill Baptist Church); Stratford, OK; 1934
Ben M. Bogard (Missionary Baptist Church); Haskell, OK; February 5-9, 1934; 5 days
Ben M. Bogard (Missionary Baptist Church);
Ben M. Bogard (Missionary Baptist Church);
C. A. Smith (Baptist Church); Valley View (near Cloud Chief), OK; May 20-23, 1935; their 5th debate
_ Green (?); Bentonville, AR; 1941
E. E. Morris (?); Monroe, OK; 1941
I. W. Yandell (Freewill Baptist Church)
Ernest Crawford (Baptist Church); Oakdale, CA; March 1949; Thompson's 59 th debate
I. W. Yandell (Freewill Baptist Church); _, CA; February 27 - March 4, 1950; 6 sessions; their 4th debate
I. W. Yandell (Freewill Baptist Church)
Albert Borden (Pentecostal Church); Coalgate, OK; July 2-5, 1951
Wilson Thompson [Primitive Baptist Church]
August 17, 1788 (Hillsborough, Clear Creek, Woodford County, KY) – May 1, 1866
(?Fayette Co., IN)
Autobiography: http://primitivebaptist.info/mambo//content/view/1195/36/
Biographical sketch: http://primitivebaptist.info/mambo//content/category/5/46/36/
Several debates
_ Thompson [Regular Baptist Church]
18_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
D. R. Lucas (Church of Christ); Timewell (Mound Station), IL; Spring 1869; 4 days; unconditional election &
free-will
_ Thompson [?]
19_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Joe Duke (Oneness Pentecostal Church);baptismal formula
_ Thompson [Sabbatarian]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
J. T. Marlin (Church of Christ); 1942; Sabbath
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_ Thorburn [Russellite]
18_ (_, _) - 19_ (_, _)
U. R. Beeson (Church of Christ); 1921
J. A. Thornton [Church of Christ]
August 12, 1920 (_, _) - ?March 1976 (_, ?MO)
_ (Church of God); 1942
_ (Pentecostal Church); 1949
_ (Pentecostal Church); 1952
E. F. Thorpe [Church of God (Seventh Day)]
?May 31, 1878 (_, _) - ?June 7, 1942 (_, ?AR)
John L. Fry (Church of Christ); Bono, AR; 1921
John L. Fry (Church of Christ)
Joe H. Blue (Church of Christ); Grubbs, AR; March 13-18, 1922; establishment of kingdom; 6 sessions
Thomas Newton “Tommy” Thrasher, Sr. [Church of Christ]
April 28, 1948 (Decatur, AL) - present
Biographical sketch: Faith and Facts Quarterly, Volume 18, Number 4 (October 1990), 70.
Biographical sketch: Faith and Facts Quarterly, Volume 31, Number 4 (October 2003), 98.
108 formal debates. Oral debates in 16 states: AL, AR, GA, IL, IN, LA, MD, MO, MS, NC,
OH, OK, SC, TN, TX, VA.
E. H. Miller (Church of Christ); written; April 1-December 22, 1970; Thrasher’s first
debate. Proposition: “The Scriptures teach by statement, command, example, or
necessary inference that when the church of Christ comes together for the teaching of
the Bible, the people may be arranged into classes for this teaching, and the teaching may be done by both
men and women.” (Thrasher affirmed, Miller denied). Book publication: Thrasher-Miller Debate. Decatur,
AL: Thrasher Publications, 1987.
Kenneth Green (Church of Christ); written; December 19, 1970-April 6, 1973. Proposition 1: “The Scriptures
authorize the Christian’s acting as a punitive agent of the civil government.” (Green affirmed, Thrasher
denied). Proposition 2: “The Scriptures forbid the Christian’s acting as a punitive agent of the civil
government.” (Thrasher affirmed, Green denied). Book publication: Thrasher-Green Debate. Decatur, AL:
Gospel Defender Publishing Co., 1973. Book publication: Thrasher-Green Debate. Decatur, AL: Thrasher
Publications, 2000.
Vernon L. Barr (Missionary Baptist Church); written; September 21, 1971 – March 6, 1973. Proposition 1: “The
Missionary Baptist Church, of which I am a member, is scriptural in origin, doctrine, and practice.” (Barr
affirmed, Thrasher denied). Proposition 2; “The church of Christ, of which I am a member, is scriptural in
origin, doctrine, and practice.” (Thrasher affirmed, Barr denied). Book publication: Thrasher-Barr Debate.
Decatur, AL: Gospel Defender Publishing Co., 1973. Book publication: Thrasher-Barr Debate. Decatur,
AL: Thrasher Publications, 2000.
Eddie K. Garrett (Primitive Baptist Church); written; January 5 - May 8, 1972. Proposition 1: “The Scriptures
teach that everyone for whom Christ died will be unconditionally saved—eternally.” (Garrett affirmed,
Thrasher denied). Proposition 2: “The Scriptures teach that a born again child of God may so sin as to be
finally lost in hell.” (Thrasher affirmed, Garrett denied). Periodical publication: The Christian Baptist.
Atwood, TN, starting May 1972. Book publication: Thrasher-Garrett Debate on Unconditional Salvation
and Apostasy. Decatur, AL: Gospel Defender, 1972.
Richard C. Craft (Oneness Pentecostal Church); Decatur, AL; January 24-25, 1972; 70; 2 sessions. Proposition
1: “The Scriptures teach that there are three separate and distinct persons in the Godhead: God the Father,
God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.” (Thrasher affirmed, Craft denied). Proposition 2: “The Scriptures
teach that Holy Spirit baptism is for believers today as it was in the days of the apostles.” (Craft affirmed,
Thrasher denied).
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John McGuire (Seventh Day Baptist Church), Leslie Welch (Seventh-day Baptist Church), A. A. Willis
(Seventh-day Adventist Church), J. B. Goodner (Seventh-day Adventist Church); Fairfield, AL; February
14-15, 1972; Sabbath day & first day; 90; 2 sessions; w/ Drew E. Falls (Church of Christ) & Hiram O.
Hutto (Church of Christ). Book publication: Discussion of the Sabbath. Decatur, AL: Gospel Defender
Publishing Co., 1973.
Richard W. Forsythe (Oneness Pentecostal Church); Decatur, AL; March 6-7, 9-10, 1972; 100-150; 4 sessions.
Proposition 1: “The Scriptures teach that God eternally, co-equally exists in three separate and distinct
persons: the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Ghost; and there is no set formula which must be said when
administering water baptism.” (Thrasher affirmed, Forsythe denied). Proposition 2: “The Scriptures teach
that there is but one person of the Almighty God in the Godhead, Jesus is the Father, Jesus is the Son, Jesus
is the Holy Ghost; and the name Jesus is the only name to be orally pronounced when administering water
baptism in the New Testament Church.” (Forsythe affirmed, Thrasher denied).
Richard W. Forsythe (Oneness Pentecostal Church); Meridian, MS; March 13-14, 16-17, 1972; 100-125; 4
sessions. Proposition 1: “The Scriptures teach that the baptism of the Holy Ghost, speaking in tongues, and
miracles are still in the New Testament Church today.” (Forsythe affirmed, Thrasher denied). Proposition
2: “The Scriptures teach that the baptism of the Holy Ghost, speaking in tongues, and miracles are not for
people today.” (Thrasher affirmed, Forsythe denied).
D. L. Welch (Oneness Pentecostal Church); written; March 28, 1972 - January 3, 1973. Proposition 1: “The
Scriptures teach that there is no set formula of words which must be said when administering water
baptism, but the words of Matthew 28:19, ‘in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy
Ghost,’ may be said.” (Thrasher affirmed, Welch denied). Proposition 2: “The Scriptures teach that the
name Jesus must be called or spoken over a person being baptized in water because Jesus is the name of the
Father, Jesus is the name of the Son, and Jesus is the name of the Holy Ghost as mentioned in Matthew
28:19.” (Welch affirmed, Thrasher denied). Book publication: Thrasher-Welch Debate. Decatur, AL:
Gospel Defender Publishing Co., n.d. Book publication: Thrasher-Welch Debate. Decatur, AL: Thrasher
Publications, 2000.
Pat Coleman (Associated Brotherhood of Christians); written; May 21, 1972-_. Proposition: “The Scriptures
teach that the Lord’s supper, as mentioned in 1 Corinthians 11:17-34, is literal and that the Christian to be
saved must eat of the unleavened bread and drink of the fruit of the vine. This observation of the Lord’s
supper must be taken each Sunday.” (Thrasher affirmed, Coleman denied). Book publication: ThrasherColeman Debate. Decatur, AL: Thrasher Publications, 2000.
Ronny F. Wade (Church of Christ); written; June 21, 1972-_. Proposition: “The Scriptures teach that the church
of Christ must use only one cup (drinking vessel) in distributing the fruit of the vine when observing the
communion on the Lord’s day.” (Wade affirmed, Thrasher denied).
Eddie K. Garrett (Primitive Baptist Church); Decatur, AL; August 14-17, 1972; 180-230; 4 sessions.
Proposition 1: “The church of Christ, of which T. N. Thrasher is a member, is scriptural in origin, doctrine,
and practice.” (Thrasher affirmed, Garrett denied). Proposition 2: “The Primitive Baptist Church, of which
Elder Eddie K. Garrett is a member, is scriptural in origin, doctrine, and practice.” (Garrett affirmed,
Thrasher denied).
Richard W. Forsythe (Oneness Pentecostal Church); Oxford & Myrtle, MS; January 8-9, 11-12, 1973; godhead,
Holy Spirit baptism; 60-110; 4 sessions
Ronald Sanders (Church of God); Decatur, AL; November 8-9, 15-16, 1973; 50-70; 4 sessions. Proposition 1:
“The Scriptures teach that water baptism is one of the conditions for the remission of sins or unto
salvation.” (Thrasher affirmed, Sanders denied). Proposition 2: “The Scriptures teach that a person is saved
by Holy Spirit baptism only.” (Sanders affirmed, Thrasher denied).
Richard W. Forsythe (Oneness Pentecostal Church); written; May 11, 1974-_. Proposition: “The church of
Christ, of which I am a member, is scriptural in origin, doctrine, practice, and name, and is the one that
began on the day of Pentecost in Acts 2.” (Thrasher affirmed, Forsythe denied). Book publication:
Thrasher-Forsythe Debate. Decatur, AL: Thrasher Publications, 1986.
Lester S. Owens (Seventh-day Adventist Church); written; July 28, 1975-_. Proposition: “The Scriptures teach
that there will be no eternal punishing of the wicked.” (Owens affirmed, Thrasher denied). Periodical
publication: Gospel Defender, 1984. Book publication: Thrasher-Owens Debate. Decatur, AL: Thrasher
Publications, 2003.
Lummie W. Speakman (Oneness Pentecostal Church); Decatur, AL; August 4-5, 7-8, 1975; 4 sessions; 35-50;
tent debate; Speakman’s first public debate. Proposition: “The promise of the gift of the Holy Ghost in Acts
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2:38-39 is the same gift as the apostles received in Acts 2:1-4, and is for all believers today.” (Speakman
affirmed, Thrasher denied).
Edward Adams (Oneness Pentecostal Church); Decatur & Moulton, AL; January 17-18, 20-21, 1977; 4
sessions; 60-65. Proposition 1: “The Scriptures teach that vocal music (singing) is the only kind of music to
be used for worship to God today.” (Thrasher affirmed, Adams denied). Proposition 2: “The Scriptures
teach that mechanical instruments of music may be used for worship to God today.” (Adams affirmed,
Thrasher denied).
Dan Mayo (Baptist Church); written; 1977-_; apostasy. Proposition: “The Scriptures teach that it is impossible
for a child of God to sin so as to be lost eternally.” (Mayo affirmed, Thrasher denied). Periodical
publication: Gospel Defender, 1983. Book publication: Thrasher-Mayo Debate. Decatur, AL: Thrasher
Publications, 1999.
G. T. "Tom" Sharp (Oneness Pentecostal Church); Hillsboro, AL; February 20-21, 23-24, 1978; 4 sessions; 5575. Proposition 1: “The Scriptures teach that miracles such as done by Jesus and the apostles have ceased.”
(Thrasher affirmed, Sharp denied). Proposition 2: “The Scriptures teach that believers can receive Holy
Spirit baptism as per Acts 2:4.” (Sharp affirmed, Thrasher denied).
J. R. Cluxton (Oneness Pentecostal Church); Moulton, AL; June 22-23, 1981; 2 sessions. Proposition: “The
Scriptures teach that there are three persons in the Godhead.” (Thrasher affirmed, Cluxton denied).
J. R. Cluxton (Oneness Pentecostal Church); Tullahoma, TN; September 17-18, 1981; Holy Spirit baptism &
gifts; 2 sessions
J. R. Cluxton (Oneness Pentecostal Church); Athens, AL; October 12-13, 1981; baptismal formula; 2 sessions
J. R. Cluxton (Oneness Pentecostal Church); Hillsboro, AL; November 23-24, 1981; 2 sessions; their 4th
debate. Proposition 1: “The Scriptures do not teach the premillennial doctrine of the Rapture.” (Thrasher
affirmed, Cluxton denied). Proposition 2: “The Scriptures teach the premillennial doctrine of the Rapture.”
(Cluxton affirmed, Thrasher denied).
Richard W. Forsythe (Oneness Pentecostal Church); Hillsboro, AL; August 8-9, 1983; baptismal formula; 2
sessions; their 5th debate
Jerry L. Hayes (Oneness Pentecostal Church); Hillsboro, AL; December 12-13, 15-16, 1983; 4 sessions.
Proposition 1: “The Scriptures teach that the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit are distinct, co-equal and
co-eternal persons in the one true God.” (Thrasher affirmed, Hayes denied). Proposition 2: “The Scriptures
teach that the name Jesus must be orally pronounced by the administrator of water baptism in order for the
baptism to be valid.” (Hayes affirmed, Thrasher denied).
Eddie K. Garrett (Primitive Baptist Church); Hillsboro, AL; March 12-13, 15-16, 1984; 4 sessions. Proposition
1: “Believing the gospel and baptism in water are two necessary conditions for eternal salvation.” (Thrasher
affirmed, Garrett denied). Proposition 2: “Eternal salvation is on the basis of grace, which excludes all
conditions by the alien sinner.” (Garrett affirmed, Thrasher denied).
Jesse R. Alexander (Missionary Baptist Church); Hillsboro, AL; April 2-3, 5-6, 1984; apostasy; 4 sessions
Jesse R. Alexander (Missionary Baptist Church); written; 1984-_; premillennialism
Jerry L. Hayes (Oneness Pentecostal Church); Huntsville, AL; June 1989; water baptism; 1 session. Meeting of
the Berean Biblical Research Congress.
Jerry L. Hayes (Oneness Pentecostal Church); Huntsville, AL; July 22, 1989; rapture; 1 session. Meeting of the
Berean Biblical Research Congress.
Jerry L. Hayes (Oneness Pentecostal Church); Huntsville, AL; c August 1989; Holy Spirit baptism; 1 session;
w/ Clark Dugger (Church of Christ). Meeting of the Berean Biblical Research Congress.
Kenneth Green (Church of Christ); Huntsville, AL; December 11, 1989; 1 session. Topic: Can a Christian go to
war for his country, or must he be a conscientious objector?
Jerry L. Hayes (Oneness Pentecostal Church); Huntsville, AL; April 9, 1990; 1 session. Proposition: “The
miraculous gift of tongues, as mentioned in 1 Corinthians 13, has ceased.” (Thrasher affirmed, Hayes
denied).
Mark M. Davis (Church of Christ); Huntsville, AL; June 11, 1990; 1 session. Proposition: “The Scriptures do
not authorize a local church to provide for the Lord’s supper to be served in more than one assembly on the
Lord’s day.” (Thrasher affirmed, Davis denied).
Jerry L. Hayes (Oneness Pentecostal Church); Athens, AL; August 6-7, 9-10, 1990; 4 sessions. Proposition 1:
“The Bible teaches that there are three separate and distinct persons in the Godhead: the Father, the Son,
and the Holy Spirit.” (Thrasher affirmed, Hayes denied). Proposition 2: “The Bible teaches that there is
only one person in the Godhead, namely Jesus.” (Hayes affirmed, Thrasher denied).
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Roger Jackson (Church of Christ); Somerville & Huntsville, AL; June 3-4, 6-7, 1991; church benevolence; 4
sessions
Todd Weiner (Church of Christ); Huntsville, AL; January 7-9, 1992; 4 sessions. Proposition 1: “The Scriptures
teach that Jesus will reign on this earth with His saints after the advent of His second coming.” (Weiner
affirmed, Thrasher denied). Proposition 2: “The Scriptures teach that Israel (the fleshly descendants of
Abraham through Isaac) will be restored to God’s favor and to a ruling role in His kingdom.” (Weiner
affirmed, Thrasher denied).
Steve Garrett (Baptist Church) & Fred Vacarro (Baptist Church); Huntsville, AL; June 4-6, 1992; absolute
predestination; 4 sessions. Proposition: “The Scriptures teach that God has determined, freely and
unchangeably, all things that come to pass.” (Garrett affirmed, Thrasher denied)
Christian Garrett (Oneness Pentecostal Church); Morton, MS; July 11, 1992; godhead; 1 session
Steve Garrett (Baptist Church) & Fred Vacarro (Baptist Church); Atlanta, GA; August 6-8, 1992; absolute
predestination; 3 sessions
Allen Shortridge (Oneness Pentecostal Church); Meridian, MS; December 12, 1992; 2 sessions. Proposition 1:
“The Scriptures teach that the one true God consists of three separate and distinct divine persons: Father,
Son, and Holy Spirit.” (Thrasher affirmed, Shortridge denied). Proposition 2: “The Scriptures teach that
there is but one Almighty God, Jesus Christ, who is Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.” (Shortridge affirmed,
Thrasher denied).
Allen Shortridge (Oneness Pentecostal Church); Athens, AL; February 25-26, 1993; 2 sessions. Proposition 1:
“The scriptures teach that there is but one Almighty God, Jesus Christ, who is Father, Son, and Holy
Spirit.” (Shortridge affirmed, Thrasher denied). Proposition 2: “The scriptures teach that the one true God
consists of three separate and distinct divine persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.” (Thrasher affirmed,
Shortridge denied).
Todd Weiner (Church of Christ); Baltimore, MD; April 1-2, 1993; restoration of Israel; 2 sessions
Thomas E. "Bo" Kindell (The Emmanuel Church); Friendship, TN; May 1, 1993; 2 sessions. Proposition 1:
“The scriptures teach that the mode of New Testament water baptism is done by sprinkling and pouring.”
(Kindell affirmed, Thrasher denied). Proposition 2: “The scriptures teach that New Testament water
baptism must be performed by immersion.” (Thrasher affirmed, Kindell denied).
Eddie K. Garrett (Primitive Baptist Church); Franklin, OH; July 17, 1993; 2 sessions. Proposition 1: “God
before the foundation of the world elected to eternally save only those people who meet his conditions.”
(Thrasher affirmed, Garrett denied). Proposition 2: “God before the foundation of the world
unconditionally elected a people to be saved eternally.” (Garrett affirmed, Thrasher denied).
Jerry L. Hayes (Oneness Pentecostal Church); Kingsport, TN; July 31, 1993; 2 sessions; their 7th debate.
Proposition 1: “The Scriptures teach that believers today cannot receive Holy Spirit baptism or the gift of
tongues.” (Thrasher affirmed, Hayes denied). Proposition 2: “The Scriptures teach that believers today can
receive Holy Spirit baptism and the gift of tongues.” (Hayes affirmed, Thrasher denied).
Allen Bailey (Church of Christ); Athens, AL; August 7, 1993; 2 sessions. Proposition 1: “The Scriptures teach
that an assembly of the church of Christ in the communion must use one cup (drinking vessel) for the
distribution of the fruit of the vine.” (Bailey affirmed, Thrasher denied). Proposition 2: “The Scriptures
teach that an assembly of the church of Christ may use individual cups (drinking vessels) for the
distribution of the fruit of the vine.” (Thrasher affirmed, Bailey denied).
William E. "Billy" Davis (Oneness Pentecostal Church); Macon, GA; August 12-13, 1993; 2 sessions; 225.
Proposition 1: “The Scriptures teach that the Godhead is in only one person, namely, Jesus.” (Davis
affirmed, Thrasher denied). Proposition 2: “The Scriptures teach that there are three separate and distinct
persons in the Godhead, namely, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost.” (Thrasher affirmed, Davis
denied).
Christian Garrett (Oneness Pentecostal Church); Athens, AL; November 18-19, 1993; 2 sessions; Thrasher's
50th debate. Proposition 1: “The scriptures teach that there is only one Lord God Almighty, and that Jesus
the Lord is the one Lord God Almighty. Jesus is the Father, Jesus is the Son, and Jesus is the Holy Ghost.”
(Garrett affirmed, Thrasher denied). Proposition 2: “The scriptures teach that the one true God consists of
three separate and distinct divine persons: Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.” (Thrasher affirmed, Garrett
denied).
David White (Episcopal); Decatur, AL; December 2, 1993; 1 session; 1000. Proposition: “The theory of
evolution is the most reasonable explanation of the origin and development of all living things.” (White
affirmed, Thrasher denied).
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Thomas E. "Bo" Kindell (The Emmanuel Church); Jasper, AL; January 20-21, 1994; 2 sessions; 100; their 2nd
debate. Proposition 1: “The Scriptures teach that New Testament water baptism must be performed by
immersion.” (Thrasher affirmed, Kindell denied). Proposition 2: “The Scriptures teach that New Testament
water baptism is done by sprinkling and pouring.” (Kindell affirmed, Thrasher denied).
Ron Patterson (Atheist); Huntsville, AL; February 14, 1994; 1 session. Proposition: “The theory of evolution is
the most reasonable explanation for the origin and development of all living things.” (Patterson affirmed,
Thrasher denied).
Christian Garrett (Oneness Pentecostal Church); Beebe, AR; March 4-5, 1994; 2 sessions; their 3rd debate.
Proposition 1: “The Scriptures teach that the one true God consists of three separate and distinct divine
persons: Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.” (Thrasher affirmed, Garrett denied). Proposition 2: “Be it resolved
that the Scriptures teach that there is only one Lord God Almighty, and that Jesus the Lord is the one Lord
God Almighty. Jesus is the Father, Jesus is the Son, and Jesus is the Holy Ghost.” (Garrett affirmed,
Thrasher denied).
Ron Patterson (Atheist); Huntsville, AL; March 14-15, 1994; 2 sessions. Proposition: “The Bible is the inspired
word of God.” (Thrasher affirmed, Patterson denied).
Ron Patterson (Atheist); Huntsville, AL; June 4, 1994; 1 session. Proposition: “Jesus is the Son of God and died
for our sins.”
Don Akers (Oneness Pentecostal Church); Ada, OK; June 17, 1994; 1 session. Proposition: “The Bible teaches
that the one true God consists of three separate and distinct divine persons: the Father, the Son, and the
Holy Ghost.” (Thrasher affirmed, Akers denied).
George F. Battey, Jr. (Church of Christ); Mableton, GA; June 23-24, 1994; 2 sessions. Proposition 1: “When the
church comes together for the purpose of teaching the Bible, it is scriptural to divide into classes for this
teaching, some of which may be taught by women.” (Thrasher affirmed, Battey denied). Proposition 2:
“The Scriptures teach that when the church comes together for the purpose of teaching the Bible, the people
must be taught in an undivided assembly by men only.” (Battey affirmed, Thrasher denied).
Ron Patterson (Atheist); Huntsville, AL; August 27, 1994; 1 session. Topic: Creation or evolution?
Jesse F. Pratt (Church of God of the Union Assembly); Dalton, GA; September 8-9, 1994; 2 sessions; 1000.
Proposition: “The Word of God condemns the use of mechanical instrumental music in the service and
praise of God in the church.” (Thrasher affirmed, Pratt denied).
Ron Patterson (Atheist); Huntsville, AL; January 27, 1995; 1 session. Proposition: “Jesus is the Son of God and
died for our sins.” (Thrasher affirmed, Patterson denied).
Ron Patterson (Atheist); Huntsville, AL; February 10, 1995; 1 session; their 6th debate. Proposition: “The
Christian has a superior basis for morality (the New Testament) than the Atheist.” (Thrasher affirmed,
Patterson denied).
Billy Dickinson (Church of Christ); West Monroe, LA; April 15, 1995; 2 sessions. Proposition 1: “When the
church comes together for the purpose of teaching the Bible, it is scriptural to divide into classes for this
teaching, some of which may be taught by women.” (Thrasher affirmed, Dickinson denied). Proposition 2:
“The scriptures teach that when the church comes together for the purpose of teaching the Bible, the people
must be taught in an undivided assembly by men only.” (Dickinson affirmed, Thrasher denied).
Steve Garrett (Baptist Church); Monroe, NC; August 3-4, 1995; apostasy; 2 sessions; their 3rd debate
Luis D. Lovelace, Jr. (Seventh Day Baptist Church), W. H. Winborne (Seventh Day Baptist Church), & Claude
Tate (Seventh-day Baptist Church); Hiram, GA; September 23, 1995; 1 session; w/ Pat Donahue (Church
of Christ), Jim King (Church of Christ) & Brent Siota (Church of Christ). Topic: Is the 7th day Sabbath
valid for today?
Russell McLeod (True Light Church); Lucknow, SC; March 29, 1996; 1 session; 150. Proposition 1: “The Bible
teaches that it is not possible for a born again person to ever lose his salvation.” (McLeod affirmed,
Thrasher denied). Proposition 2: “The Bible teaches that it is possible for a born again person to sin so as to
lose his salvation.” (Thrasher affirmed, McLeod denied).
Farrell Till (Atheist); Huntsville, AL; June 24-25, 1996; 2 sessions; 60. Proposition 1: “Prophecy fulfillments
prove that the Bible is the inspired word of God.” (Thrasher affirmed, Till denied). Proposition 2: “New
Testament claims of prophecy fulfillment were fabrications or misrepresentations of Old Testament
scriptures.” (Till affirmed, Thrasher denied).
Eddie K. Garrett (Primitive Baptist Church); Cincinnati, OH; July 25-26, 1996; 2 sessions. Proposition 1:
“Resolved: The Scriptures teach that in regeneration, or the new birth, the Lord uses the gospel as a
means.” (Thrasher affirmed, Garrett denied). Proposition 2: “Resolved: The Scriptures teach that in
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regeneration, or the new birth, the Lord does not use the gospel as a means.” (Garrett affirmed, Thrasher
denied).
Wayne Burkett (Baptist Church); St. Louis, MO; August 3, 1996; 2 sessions. Proposition 1: “Concerning Jesus
Christ, the Bible teaches that it is not possible for a born again person to sin so as to lose his salvation, to be
lost again.” (Burkett affirmed, Thrasher denied). Proposition 2: “The Bible teaches that it is possible for a
born again person to sin so as to lose his salvation.” (Thrasher affirmed, Burkett denied).
Jason Weatherly (Oneness Pentecostal Church); Beebe, AR; August 8, 10, 1996; 2 sessions. Proposition 1: “The
Scriptures authorize the use of mechanical instruments of music in worship to God in the New Testament
economy.” (Weatherly affirmed, Thrasher denied). Proposition 2: “The Scriptures teach that there are three
persons in the Godhead, namely the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.” (Thrasher affirmed, Weatherly
denied).
Kerry Duke (Church of Christ); Cookeville, TN; September 26, 1996; 1 session; 120; Duke's 1st debate.
Proposition: “The Scriptures teach that the Church may support out of its treasury institutions like
Tennessee Bible College.” (Duke affirmed, Thrasher denied).
Raymond G. Bishop (Oneness Pentecostal Church); New Albany, MS; November 14, 1996; godhead; 1 session;
200
Kerry Duke (Church of Christ); Athens, AL; February 28, 1997; 1 session; 50. Proposition: “The Scriptures
teach that the Church may support out of its treasury institutions like Tennessee Bible College.” (Duke
affirmed, Thrasher denied).
Kevin Pruitt (Assembly of God); written; April 1, 1997 - _; spiritual gifts
Walter Wagner (Church of Christ); Greenville, SC; April 3-4, 1997; institutionalism, benevolence; 2 sessions
Russell McLeod (True Light Church); Lucknow, SC; April 5, 1997; 1 session.Proposition 1: “The Bible teaches
that only immersion qualifies as scriptural water baptism.” (Thrasher affirmed, McLeod denied).
Proposition 2: “The Bible teaches that sprinkling, pouring, or immersion qualifies as scroptiral water
baptism.” (McLeod affirmed, Thrasher denied).
Walter Wagner (Church of Christ); Huntsville, AL; April 24-25, 1997; institutionalism, benevolence; 2 sessions
Wayne Burkett (Baptist Church); Cullman, AL; July 17-18, 1997; apostasy; 2 sessions. Proposition 1: “The
Bible teaches that it is possible for a born again person to sin so as to lose his salvation.” (Thrasher
affirmed, Burkett denied). Proposition 2: “Concerning Jesus Christ, the Bible teaches that it is not possible
for a born again person to sin so as to lose his salvation, to be lost again.” (Burkett affirmed, Thrasher
denied).
Scott Campbell (Bible Baptist Church); Huntsville & Madison, AL; September 29-30, 1997; 2 sessions; 50.
Proposition 1: “The Bible teaches a literal visible future reign of Christ on earth for 1000 years.” (Campbell
affirmed, Thrasher denied). Proposition 2: “The Bible does not teach a literal visible future reign of Christ
on earth for 1000 years.” (Thrasher affirmed, Campbell denied).
Bryan Forgy (Church of Christ); written; 1998-_; A.D. 70 doctrine
Wayne Burkett (Baptist Church); Hazlewood, MO; July 18, 1998; hereditary depravity; 2 sessions
Russell McLeod (True Lighter); Lucknow, SC; August 29, 1998; hereditary depravity; 110; 1 session; their 3rd
debate
Jerome Rhinehart (Assembly of God); Greenville, SC; August 29, 1998; spiritual gifts; 1 session
Stan Wachtstetter (Oneness Pentecostal Church); Clinton, MS; January 21-22, 2000; godhead; 2 sessions
Raymond G. Bishop (Oneness Pentecostal Church); Tupelo, MS; February 25, 2000; godhead; 1 session; 100.
John C. "Buddy" Carroll (Oneness Pentecostal Church); Alton, IL: June 1-2, 2000; godhead; 2 sessions; 50;
Carroll's 1st debate
Wayne Burkett (Baptist Church); High Ridge, MO; June 3, 2000; apostasy; 1 session; their 4th debate
Richard W. Forsythe (Oneness Pentecostal Church); Meridian, MS; June 22, 24, 2000; oversight of elders,
baptismal formula; 2 sessions; their 6th debate
Greg Mobley (Institute of Divine Metaphysical Research); Fairfield, AL; December 8, 2001; possibility of
apostasy; 1 session; 45
Al Maxey (Church of Christ); written; February 2 - November 26, 2002; eternal destiny of the wicked. Internet
publication: http://www.zianet.com/maxey/MxThrshr.htm . Book publication: Thrasher-Maxey Debate.
Decatur, AL: Thrasher Publications, 2002.
Scott Clifton (Atheist); written; February 25, 2002-_; existence of the God of the Bible.
Andy Erwin (Church of Christ); Pasquo, TN; March 15-16, 2002; 2 sessions; 50-60. Proposition 1: “The
Scriptures teach that it is both lawful and expected for a church to offer benevolent support from their
treasury to anyone in need. That is to say, whether it is a member of the body of Christ or a non-Christian,
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the church is equally responsible in the helping of either party.” (Erwin affirmed, Thrasher denied).
Proposition 2: “The Bible authorizes a New Testament church (from its treasury) to offer benevolent help
and support to saints only.” (Thrasher affirmed, Erwin denied).
Darrell Broking (Church of Christ); Galax, VA; May 30, June 1, 2002; 2 sessions; 25-50. Proposition 1: “The
Scriptures authorize a local church (in its benevolent work) to relieve only needy saints.” (Thrasher
affirmed, Broking denied). Proposition 2: “The Scriptures authorize a local church (in its benevolent work)
to relieve saints and non-saints.” (Broking affirmed, Thrasher denied).
John C. "Buddy" Carroll (Oneness Pentecostal Church); written; January 20, 2003-_. Proposition: ‘The Bible
teaches that, at the time water baptism is administered, the baptizer must orally announce that it is being
done ‘in the name of Jesus Christ.’” (Carroll affirms, Thrasher denied).
Don K. Preston (Church of Christ); Athens, AL; September 20, 2003; 3 sessions; 100. Proposition 1: “Resolved:
The Bible teaches that the resurrection of the dead occurred at the time of the fall of Jerusalem in A.D. 70.”
(Preston affirmed, Thrasher denied). Proposition 2: “Resolved: The Bible teaches that all the dead will be
raised to life at the end of the current Christian Age.” (Thrasher affirmed, Preston denied).
Don K. Preston (Church of Christ); Indianapolis, IN; March 13, 2004; 3 sessions; 100. Proposition 1:
“Resolved: The Bible teaches that all the dead will be raised to life at the end of the current Christian Age.”
(Thrasher affirmed, Preston denied). Proposition 2: “Resolved: The Bible teaches that the resurrection of
the dead occurred at the time of the fall of Jerusalem in A.D. 70.” (Preston affirmed, Thrasher denied).
[“Debate Review—Thrasher-Preston Debate” by John Welch. Faith and Facts Quarterly, 42:2 (April
2004), 53-54.]
Bo Norris (Missionary Baptist Church); written; September 15, 2004-_. Proposition: “The Scriptures teach that
the alien sinner is saved at the point of trusting faith before and without water baptism.” (Norris affirmed,
Thrasher denied).
John C. “Buddy” Carroll (Oneness Pentecostal Church); Winnsboro & West Monroe, LA; October 28-29, 2005;
275. Proposition 1: “The Bible teaches that Jesus is the only true God: Jesus is the Father, Jesus is the Son,
and Jesus is the Holy Ghost.” (Carroll affirmed, Thrasher denied). Proposition 2: “The Bible teaches that
there are three separate persons in the Godhead, namely, the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost.”
(Thrasher affirmed, Carroll denied).
Robert Waters (Church of Christ); written; October 2006-June 2007. Proposition: “The Bible teaches that all
divorced persons may marry.” (Waters affirmed, Thrasher denied). Book publication: Thrasher-Waters
Debate. Decatur, AL: Thrasher Publications, 2007. Periodical publication: “Thrasher-Waters Debate,”
Faith and Facts Quarterly, 38(1), January 2010, 74-133. Web publication:
http://www.totalhealth.bz/thrasher-waters-divorce1.htm
Eddie K. Garrett, Sr. (Primitive Baptist Church); written; October 15-December 8, 2007; their sixth debate;
Thrasher’s 100th debate. Proposition: “The ‘Great Commission’ recorded in Matthew 28:18-20 and Mark
16:15-18 was given to the apostles alone, and expired when they expired.” (Garrett affirmed, Thrasher
denied). Periodical publication: Faith and Facts Quarterly. Book publication: Garrett-Thrasher Debate on
the “Great Commission.” Decatur, AL: Thrasher Publications, 2007.
John T. Polk II (Church of Christ); Meridian, MS; January 22, 2010; 1 session; 60. Proposition: “The Scriptures
teach that in benevolence a local church of Christ may relieve saints and non-saints from its treasury.”
(Polk affirmed, Thrasher denied).
John Martignoni (Roman Catholic Church); written; December 2010-August 2011. Proposition: “The apostle
Peter was the first pope of the Roman Catholic Church. “ (Martignoni affirms, Thrasher denies). Periodical
publication: Faith and Facts Quarterly, 2011. Book publication: Thrasher-Martignoni Debate. Decatur,
AL: Thrasher Publications, 2011.
Myles Davis (Unitarian Church); written; January-August 2011. Proposition: “The Bible teaches that all human
beings will be eternally saved.” (Davis affirms, Thrasher denies). Book publication: Thrasher-Davis
Debate. Decatur, AL: Thrasher Publications, 2011.
Duell Harbison (Sacred Name); Cullman, AL; December 17, 2011; 1 session; 50. Proposition: “The Scripture
teaches that Jesus, Lord, and God are not the real Names of the Father or the Son, and it is a sin to use these
names because they actually blaspheme the Scriptural proper Name of the Heavenly Father, and the Savior,
which is, YHWH.” (Harbison affirmed, Thrasher denied).
Myles Schweitzer (Unitarian Church); written; March 13-_, 2012. Proposition: “The Bible teaches that some
human beings will be eternally lost.” (Thrasher affirmed, Schweitzer denied).
Jason L. Weatherly (Oneness Pentecostal Church); written; May-_, 2012. Proposition 1: “The Bible teaches that
the use of mechanical instruments of music in New Testament worship is without Divine authority.”
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(Thrasher affirmed, Weatherly denied). Proposition 2: “The Bible teaches that the use of mechanical
instruments of music in New Testament worship is by Divine authority.” (Weatherly affirmed, Thrasher
denied).
James N. Anderson (Oneness Pentecostal Church); Mount Vernon, TX; July 19-20, 2012; 2 sessions; 20-50.
Proposition 1: “The Bible teaches that there are three separate persons in the Godhead: the Father, the Son,
and the Holy Ghost.” (Thrasher affirmed, Anderson denied). Proposition 2: “The Bible teaches that Jesus is
the only true God: Jesus is the Father, Jesus is the Son, and Jesus is the Holy Ghost.” (Anderson affirmed,
Thrasher denied).
Duell Harbison (Sacred Name); Athens, AL; January 23, 2015; 1 session; 60. Proposition 1: “We may properly
use the term ‘Jesus’ to refer to the Son of God.” (Thrasher affirmed, Harbison denied). Proposition 2: “The
Scripture teaches that Jesus, Lord, and God are not the real Names of the Father or the Son, and it is a sin to
use these names because they actually blaspheme the Scriptural proper Name of the Heavenly Father, and
the Savior, which is, YHWH.” (Harbison affirmed, Thrasher denied).
C. T. Thrift [?]
_ (_, _) – _ (_, _)
F. B. Srygley (Church of Christ); c 1926. Book publication:
William Pinckney Throgmorton [Baptist Church]
September 16, 1849 (Henry County, TN) – 1929 (_, _)
W. P. Throgmorton, D. D., A Biography by Clarence Hodge. Marion, IL: Egyptian Press
Printing Co., 1917.
49 debates by August 4, 1911; 35 in IL, 6 in MO, 4 in KY, 3 in AR, 1 in IN
W. H. Boles (Church of Christ); Marion, IL; 1875; Holy Spirit, apostasy, church
Matthew Wilson (Church of Christ)
Wright Williams (Church of Christ)
W. L. Crim (Church of Christ)
W. L. Crim (Church of Christ)
W. L. Crim (Church of Christ)
W. L. Crim (Church of Christ)
(?J. W.) Stone (Church of Christ)
W. T. Mason (Church of Christ)
George Tate (Church of Christ)
J. Carroll Stark (Christian Church)
J. Carroll Stark (Christian Church)
J. F. James (Church of Christ)
_ Blaylock (Church of Christ)
James Hill (Church of Christ)
James A. Harding (Church of Christ)
James A. Harding (Church of Christ)
U. M. Browder (Church of Christ)
U. M. Browder (Church of Christ)
James C. Creel (Church of Christ)
C. M. Wilmoth (Church of Christ)
J. T. Hinds (Church of Christ)
M. C. Kurfees (Church of Christ); written; 1877-78. Periodical publication: Baptist Banner, Benton, IL.
Robert Lewis (Seventh Day Baptist Church)
Robert Lewis (Seventh Day Baptist Church)
H. M. Pender (Methodist Church)
C. M. Cagle (Methodist Church)
_ Rogers (Methodist Church)
R. P. Mitchell (Presbyterian Church)
_ Wiley (Presbyterian Church)
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John Hughes (Universalist)
John Hughes (Universalist)
John Hughes (Universalist)
_ Rees (Seventh Day Adventist Church)
T. A. H. Laslie (General Baptist Church)
Lemuel Potter (Primitive Baptist Church); Fulton, KY; July 12-_, 1887; 4 days & 2 nights; predestination. Book
publication: Who Are the Primitive Baptists? St. Louis, MO: Nixon-Jones Printing Company, 1888. [1st
edition]
Lemuel Potter (Primitive Baptist Church); Benton, IL; January 8-_, 1878; 5 days. Proposition #1: “The churches
known in this country as Missionary Baptist churches, are churches of Jesus Christ, and have a regular
succession from the apostles to the present time.” (Throgmorton affirmed, Potter denied). Proposition #2:
“All Christ died for will be eternally saved.” (Potter affirmed, Throgmorton denied).
_ Dalton (Primitive Baptist Church)
Isaac M. Smith (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints); Parish, IL; 1889; Book of Mormon
W. L. Butler (Church of Christ); Wingo, KY; c 1891
G. B. Hancock (Church of Christ); Winigan, Sullivan County, MO; July 21-?24, 1896; necessity of water
baptism, operation of the Spirit in conversion
S. F. Cayce (Primitive Baptist Church); Boydsville, AR; July 1896. Proposition #1: “The Scriptures teach that
the eternal salvation of an alien sinner is unconditional on the part of the creature.” (Cayce affirmed,
Throgmorton denied). Proposition #2: “The Scriptures teach that the eternal salvation of the alien sinner is
conditional on the part of the creature.” (Throgmorton affirmed, Cayce denied).
S. F. Cayce (Primitive Baptist Church)
J. B. Denton (Primitive Baptist Church)
Marion Boles (Church of Christ)
J. B. Briney (Christian Church); Dixon Springs, IL; 1897
J. B. Briney (Christian Church); August 1898
T. S. Hutson (Church of Christ)
John S. Sweeney (Church of Christ); Allen Springs, IL; July 27-_, 1898; establishment of church, salvation,
operation of Spirit, apostasy; 16 sessions
Thomas Williams (Christadelphian); before August 1911
John R. Daily (Primitive Baptist Church)
John R. Daily (Primitive Baptist Church); Ewing, IL; August 13-16, 1912; their 2nd debate; Throgmorton’s 50th
debate. Proposition 1: “The Scriptures teach that all for whom Christ died will be eternally saved.” (Daily
affirmed, Throgmorton denied). Proposition 2: “The Scriptures teach that God employs the preaching of the
gospel as a means in the regeneration of sinners.” (Throgmorton affirmed, Daily denied). Book publication:
Theological Discussion Between Elder John R. Daily and Elder W. P. Throgmorton. _: Daily & Sons,
1912. Book publication: Daily-Throgmorton Debate. Marion, IL: Egyptian Press Printing Co., 1913. [1 st
edition]. Web publication: http://primitivebaptist.info/mambo//content/view/1404/70/
Asbury Frost Thurman [Church of Christ]
July 13, 1881 (Travis County, TX) – October 1974 (Frederick, Tillman County, OK)
Biographical sketch: Gospel Preachers Who Blazed The Trail by C. R. Nichol. Austin, TX:
Firm Foundation Publishing House, n.d.
_ Pippins (Baptist Church); Medicine Mound, TX; 1950
Harold C. Thurman [Church of Christ]
1925 (_, _) - _ (_, _)
_ Ballard (?); 1953
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Roy B. Thurman [Seventh-day Adventist Church]
?July 15, 1923 (_, _) - ?February 10, 1991 (_, _)
Carrol R. Sutton (Church of Christ); Dyersburg, TN; July 10, 12-13, 1984; eternal punishment, Sabbath, first
day of the week; 3 sessions
W. C. Thurman [Adventist Church]
18__ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
D. L. Shinn (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints)); Roman, VA; November 6-_, 1889
W. L. Thurman [Church of Christ]
18_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
J. K. P. Williams (Baptist Church); c 1880
W. L. Thurman [Infidel]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
U. G. Wilkinson (Church of Christ)
William S. Thurman [?]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
James D. Bales (Church of Christ); Dallas, TX; December 20-22, 1958; premillennialism
James D. Bales (Church of Christ); written; 1959-1972; instrumental music
_ Thurman [Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints]
18_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
W. W. Blair (Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints) & _ Anthony (Reorganized Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints); Lehi, UT; January 29-30, 1881; w/ _ Evans (Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter Day Saints)
Willis Thurston [Baptist Church]
_ (_, _) - 19_ (_, _)
?J. H. Gosser, Jr (Church of Christ); Pine Top, Russell County, KY; c 1928
William M. Thwaites [Evolutionist]
19__ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Henry Morris (Creationist) & Duane T. Gish (Creationist); San Diego, CA; April 26, 1977; 1500; w/ Frank W.
Awbrey (Evolutionist)
Duane Gish (Creationist); San Diego, CA; October 22, 1984; 400; w/Frank W. Awbrey (Evolutionist)
Henry Morris (Creationist) & Duane T. Gish (Creationist); Long Beach, CA; September 28, 1985; 1400; w/
Frank W. Awbrey (Evolutionist)
Duane Gish (Creationist); 1988
Henry McDaniel Tichenor [Socialist]
?November 5, 1900 (_, _) – ?August 14, 1965 (_, ?GA)
John Basil Barnhill (?); written; socialism. Book publication: Written Debate on Socialism.
B. J. Tidwell [?]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Elmer Moore (Church of Christ); Tyler, TX; December 1965
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J. E. Tidwell [?]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
D. L. Hutcheson (Church of Christ); Rock Hill, TX; 1932
Roy T. Tidwell [Church of Christ]
August 9, 1918 (Portageville, MO) - _ (_, _)
Biographical sketch: Preachers of Today, I, 1952, p. 343.
Archie W. Gray (Christian Church); Littlefield, TX; November 10-11, 1952
Edwin Tieman [?]
19_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Floyd D. Chappelear (Church of Christ); 1981; miracles, sinless perfection; 3 sessions
Joel Tiffany [Spiritualist]
1811 (_, _) - 1893 (_, _)
Isaac Errett (Church of Christ); Warren, OH; 1855. Proposition 1: “Are the phenomena and teachings of
Modern Spiritualism identical in character with those of Jesus of Nazareth?” (Tiffany affirmed, Errett
denied). Proposition 2: “Is the denomination known as Disciples, anti-Christ in faith and practice?”
(Tiffany affirmed, Errett denied). Book publication: Modern Spiritualism Compared with Christianity.
Warren, OH: George Adams Co., 1855. Internet publication:
http://books.google.com/books?id=VX4uAAAAYAAJ&printsec=frontcover&dq=Joel+Tiffany&source=bl
&ots=ruK1Y8W3O0&sig=MShbctgteaRlRLNd9zNd4IScTQk&hl=en&ei=yS6QS8SmLISa8AbZpMioBQ
&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=4&ved=0CBQQ6AEwAw#v=onepage&q=&f=false
John Farrell Till [Atheist]
April 26, 1933 (Wardell, MO) – October 3, 2012 (Peoria, IL)
Obituary: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/pjstar/obituary.aspx?pid=160277626
James H. Laws (Church of Christ); written; May 1988- May 1989; Biblical inerrancy.
Book publication: The Laws-Till Debate. Canton, IL: Skepticism, Inc., n.d.
Bill Jackson (Church of Christ); written; September 1989-90; Biblical inerrancy. Book
publication: The Jackson-Till Debate on Biblical Inerrancy. Austin, TX: Southwest
Church of Christ, 1991. Book publication: Jackson-Till Debate. Canton, IL:
Skepticism, Inc., n.d.
Lindell Mitchell (Church of Christ); written; Biblical morality. Periodical publication: The
Skeptical Review. Vol. 5, Nos. 1-_.
Mac Deaver (Church of Christ); San Marcos, TX; March 25-28, 1991; Bible & moral atrocity. Book
publication:
Jerry McDonald (Church of Christ); Sullivan, MO; July 29-30, August 1-2, 1991
Jerry Moffitt (Church of Christ); Independence, MO
Buster Dobbs (Church of Christ); Portland, TX; May 23-26, 1993; fulfillment of prophecy
Kent Hovind (Creationist); Pekin, IL; September 11, 1993; Genesis flood
Norman Geisler (Evangelical); Columbus, GA; March 29, 1994; resurrection of Jesus; Transcript publication:
The Geisler-Till Debate. Montgomery, AL: Apologetics Press, n.d.
Thomas N. Thrasher (Church of Christ); Huntsville, AL; June 24-25, 1996; fulfilled prophecy; 2 sessions; 60
Bill Lockwood (Church of Christ); Montgomery, AL; October 7-8, 10-11, 1996; provable realities
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Samuel Federick Timmerman, Jr. [Church of Christ]
May 10, 1918 (Autauga County, AL) – December 28, 2009 (Searcy, AR)
Obituary: The Christian Chronicle, 67(2), February/March 2010, p. 10.
_ (Congregationalist); 1946
_ (Seventh-day Adventist Church); _, Belgium; September 10, 1951
Wayne Timmons [Church of Christ]
19_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Jim Mikkelsen (?); Caldwell & Meridian, ID; 1982
W. T. Tiner [Pentecostal Church]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
George W. Howard (Church of Christ); Stella, AR; 1934
Glenn Vincent Tingley [Christian Missionary Alliance]
July 31, 1901 (_, _) – December 1988 (_, ?NY)
Tingley, Glenn V., & Adams, Judith. (1977). Against the Gates of Hell: The Story of
Glenn V. Tingley. Harrisburg, PA: Christian Publications.
Charles Smith (Atheist); Nashville, TN; 1930's
Charles Smith (Atheist); Tuscaloosa, AL; 1930's
Charles Smith (Atheist) Birmingham, AL; 1930's
John T. Lewis (Church of Christ); Birmingham, AL; c 1935
Gus Nichols (Church of Christ); Flat Rock, AL; 1941
John T. Lewis (Church of Christ); Birmingham, AL; c 1945
Gus Nichols (Church of Christ); Pumkin Center, AL; c 1945; Holy Spirit, salvation
_ (Spiritualist); Birmingham, AL
Foy E. Wallace, Jr. (Church of Christ); Birmingham, AL; September 20-30, 1938; premillennialism, baptism,
Holy Spirit baptism, 12 sessions; 3000
W. Curtis Porter (Church of Christ); Birmingham, AL; February 24-March 1, 1947; 6 nights; attendance 12001500. Proposition 1: “The Scriptures teach that in the conversion of alien sinners the Holy Spirit operates
directly upon them as well as through the Word of Truth or Gospel of Christ.” (Tingley affirmed, Porter
denied). Proposition 2: “The Scriptures teach that water baptism to a penitent believer of the gospel is
essential to salvation from alien sins.” (Porter affirmed, Tingley denied). Proposition 3: “The Scriptures
teach that alien sinners are saved by faith alone before and without water baptism.” (Tingley affirmed,
Porter denied). Book publication: Porter-Tingley Debate. Murfreesboro, TN: George W. DeHoff, 1947.
Perry Tinkler [Baptist Church]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Amos Burton Shaver (Church of Christ); Datto, AR; c 1943; establishment of the church
Rollo Tinkler [Church of Christ]
August 15, 1932 (_, _) – March 18, 2004 (Abilene, TX)
Obituary: The Christian Chronicle (May 2004), p. 26.
H. Lee Reed (Church of Christ); Houston, TX; July 23-24, 26-27, 1956; classes, women teachers
Gene Frost (Church of Christ); Houston, TX; September 9-10, 12-13, 1957; institutionalism
Hugh Tinsley [Church of Christ]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
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Ian Paisley (Presbyterian Church)
S. R. Tipton [Church of Christ]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
W. E. Yocum (Oneness Pentecostal Church); Hope, AR; April 20-21, 23-24, 1959; Holy Spirit baptism,
godhead
Laurence Tisdall [Creationist]
19_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Cyrille Barrette (Evolutionist); Laval University, Quebec; February 10, 1999; origin of life; 400
Mark Simon (Evolutionist); CEGEP Garneau, Quebec; February 11, 1999; origin of life
Regis Olry (Evolutionist); University of Trois-Rivires, Quebec; March 24, 1999; human cognizance: created or
evolved
C. B. Titus [Christian Church]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
_ (?); written
B. Todd [Methodist Church]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
E. H. Lake (Universalist) Middleborough, MA; June 26-27, 1850; universal salvation, endless punishment.
Book publication: The Middleborough Discussion : A Debate on the Doctrines of Universal Salvation and
Endless Punishment. Boston, MA: _, 1850.
Dale Tollet [Church of Christ]
19_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Robert Akers (Oneness Pentecostal Church); Ada, OK; c 1990
S. T. Tolley [Primitive Baptist Church]
September 20, 1929 (near Milan, Gibson County, TN) - present
_ (Primitive Baptist Church); written; time salvation. Periodical publication: The
Christian Baptist.
Garvin Mitchell Toms [Church of Christ]
October 3, 1914 (Bedford, VA) - _ (_, _)
Biographical sketch: Preachers of Today, I, 1952, p. 345.
_ Hodges (?); Tampa, FL; 1943
Michael Tooley [Atheist]
19_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
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William Lane Craig (Evangelical); Boulder, CO; November 1994; existence of God. Internet publication:
http://www.leaderu.com/offices/billcraig/docs/craig-tooley0.html
Gene Tope [Church of Christ]
19_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Duncan Watson (Pentecostal Church); _, ?South Africa; May 4-6, 1976; William Branham, baptism
L. Toreador [?]
19_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Rubel Shelly (Church of Christ); 1997; unity. Periodical publication:
Edward Tottenham [Protestant]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
T. J. Brown (Roman Catholic Church), T. M. MacDonnell (Roman Catholic Church) & Francis Edgeworth
(Roman Catholic Church).); Stratton-on-the-Fosse, near Bath, England; February 25-27, March 5-7, 1834.;
“The Rule of Faith” & “The Sacrifice of the Mass”; w/ John Lyons (Protestant). Book publication: The
Authenticated Report of the Discussion which took place in the chapel of the Roman Cathoklic College of
Downside, near Bath, on the 25th, 26th, and 27th of February, and the 5th, 6th, and 7th of March, 1834.
London: J. G. and F. Rivington, 1836.
William L. Totty [Church of Christ]
March 1, 1903 (Hickman County, TN) - April 29, 1982 (?Indianapolis, IN)
Nearly 100 debates
R. O. Sanders (Baptist Church); Palmer Chapel, _; 1931
H. O. Daugherty (Baptist Church); Liberty, TN; 1934
D. Lee Andrews (Christian Church); Indianapolis, IN; 1937; premillennialism
E. M. Cobb (Baptist Church); Indianapolis, IN; 1937
Otis Bayer (Holiness Church); Indianapolis, IN
J. W. Greenwood (Christian Church); Niles, MI; instrumental music in worship
_ (Christian Church); Washington Court House, OH; instrumental music in worship
_ (Seventh-day Adventist Church); Indianapolis, IN; Sabbath
Alva Johnson (Church of Christ); White House, TN; classes
Millard Springer (Church of Christ); _, IN; benevolence, colleges
W. C. Davis (Primitive Baptist Church); Lafayette, TN; 1938
J. W. Hardwick (Primitive Baptist Church); Lafayette, TN; 1938
A. J. Sloan (Baptist Church); Portland, TN; 1939
A. J. Sloan (Baptist Church); White Oak, TN; 1939
A. J. Sloan (Baptist Church); Goodlettsville, TN
R. S. Burnett (Christadelphian); Chattanooga, TN; 1940; premillennialism
W. Carl Ketcherside (Church of Christ); Anderson, IN; 1941; colleges
A. J. Sloan (Baptist Church); Macon County, TN
L. R. Riley (Baptist Church); Rosiclare, IL; May 4-7, 1942; general church, baptism, apostasy
Garver C. Gray (?); ?Muncie; IN; 1943
D. L. Welch (Oneness Pentecostal Church); Sunbury, PA; August 15, 1949; godhead
H. J. Stambaugh (?); York, PA; January 24-26, 1951
D. L. Welch (Oneness Pentecostal Church); Benton Harbor, MI; April 3-6, 1951; godhead
Calvin Gregory (Baptist Church); Lafayette, TN; April 10-13, 1951
Calvin Gregory (Baptist Church); North Springs, TN; August 23, 1953
J. Lee Hines (Church of Christ); Paden City, WV; February 5-6, 1953; church benevolence
J. Lee Hines (Church of Christ); Indianapolis, IN; March 12-13, 1953; church benevolence
Calvin Gregory (Baptist Church); Macon County, TN; 1954
L. R. Riley (Baptist Church); Rosiclare, IL
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Charles Holt (Church of Christ); Indianapolis, IN; October 18-22, 1954; church contributions to Bible colleges,
benevolent institutions, sponsoring church; 500; w/ Sterl Watson (Church of Christ). Book publication: The
Indianapolis Debate. Lufkin, TX: Gospel Guardian Company, 1955.
_ (Pentecostal Church); New Deal, TN
Floyd W. Rollins (Holiness Church); Glenwood, WV; May 24-27, 1955
Robert Barnes (Holiness Church); E. Liverpool, OH; June 28-29, _; healing
A. C. Grider (Church of Christ); Corbin, KY; August 11-14, 1958; church benevolence
Gordon Magee (Oneness Pentecostal Church); Martinsville, IN; March 15-18, 1960; godhead. Periodical
publication: The Restored Apostolic Church Evangel and Israel's Watchman (Vol. 1, Nos. 6-7).
Glenn R. Sheumaker, Sr. (Church of Christ); Clearwater, FL; January 22-25, 1962; institutionalism
Glenn R. Sheumaker, Sr. (Church of Christ); Lakeland, FL; c 1962; institutionalism
A. C. Grider (Church of Christ); Meridian, MS; March 18-23, 1963; church benevolence, Herald of Truth
A. C. Grider (Church of Christ); Indianapolis, IN; December 3-4, 1964; church benevolence
A. C. Grider (Church of Christ); Tompkinsville, KY; September 27-30, 1965; church benevolence, Herald of
Truth
Tom Oglesby (Church of Christ); Frankfort, KY
William H. Lewis (Church of Christ); Indianapolis, IN; April 28, 1966; institutionalism. Related publication: A
review of the Totty-Lewis debate on institutionalism: with additional material by William H. Lewis.
Indianapolis, IN: Lafayette Heights Church of Christ, ?1966.
Ronald Mosby (Church of Christ); Frankfort, KY; December 12-16, 1966; church benevolence
A. C. Grider (Church of Christ); Glasgow, KY; November 13-16, 1967; church cooperation, benevolence
?A. C. Grider (Church of Christ); Indianapolis, IN; May 19-22, 1969. Proposition 1: “The Scriptures teach that
in the field of benevolence the church may extend assistance to those who are not saints.” (Totty affirmed,
Grider denied). Proposition 2: “The Scriptures teach that in the field of benevolence the church is limited to
assisting needly saints only.” (Grider affirmed, Totty denied).
Henry Townley [?]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
G. J. Holyoake (Secularist). Topic: “Is there sufficient proof of the existence of a God—that is, of a Being
distinct from Nature?” Book publication: Public Discussion on the Being of a God. 1852.
_ Townsend [Baptist Church]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
E. M. Borden (Church of Christ); Black Rock, AR
E. M. Borden (Church of Christ); Noland, AR
E. M. Borden (Church of Christ)
E. M. Borden (Church of Christ)
A. J. Trail [?]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
H. C. Harper (Church of Christ); c 1933. Book publication:
Manning Louis Trammel, Sr. [Church of Christ]
January 10, 1901 (Ft. Worth, TX) – October 1982 (_, _)
Thomas B. Warren (Church of Christ); Benbrook, TX; 1954; divorce & remarriage
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Lynn Trapp [Church of Christ]
19_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Bob L. Ross (Baptist Church)
Lloyd Treat [Church of Christ]
March 24, 1917 (_, _) – October 14, 1995 (_, ?OK)
Ellis Lindsey (Church of Christ); Broken Bow, OK; 1971; fragmenting of communion loaf
William Benjamin Franklin Treat [Church of Christ]
September 25, 1835 (Morgan County, IN) – January 1904 (?Indianapolis, IN)
More than 40 debates
D. B. Ray (Baptist Church)
Grigg Thompson (Primitive Baptist Church)
Benjamin Lampton (Baptist Church)
G. W. Hughey (Methodist Church)
_ Colvin (Methodist Church)
E. B. Lane (Adventist Church)
_ Waggoner (Adventist Church)
_ Remsburg (Agnostic)
Moses Hull (Spiritialist)
Loyola Chatron (Roman Catholic Church)
_ Abbott (Universalist); Olney, IL; 1866
Mark H. Forscutt (Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints); Lilly Dale, Perry County, IN;
1876
R. W. Thompson (Primitive Baptist Church)
_ Treble [Church of Christ]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Edward C. Wheeler (Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints); _, KS; 1884
Evan A. Davies (Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints); _, KS; 1884
Vance E. Trefethen [Church of Christ]
19_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Tom M. Roberts (Church of Christ); written; c 1995; women in business meetings, authority of elders in
decision making. Periodical publication: Guardian of Truth (August & November, 1994). Book
publication: New Horizon Books, 1995.
William Halliday Trice [Church of Christ]
May 3, 1880 (Rough and Ready, Stewart County, TN) - December 28, 1958 (San
Francisco, CA)
Obituary by William M. Green. Gospel Advocate, January 22, 1959, p. 63.
James Adams (Primitive Baptist Church); Trinity, TN; September 1903
_ Duck (?); 1911; kingdom, baptism, punishment of wicked
A. G. Canada (Holiness Church); Senath, MO; 1916; baptism, spiritual gifts
W. T. Denington (Baptist Church); near Mayfield, KY; 1916; apostasy, baptism
Thomas F. Moore (Baptist Church). Henning, TN; January 6-9, 1913. Proposition: “The
Bible teaches that it is possible for a child of God to so apostatize as to be finally lost.” (Trice affirmed,
Moore denied). Book publication: Debate on Apostasy, 1913
James T. Bagby (Methodist Church); written. Proposition 1: “The Bible teaches that baptism in water is a
condition of salvation.” (Trice affirmed, Bagby denied). Proposition 2: “The Bible teaches that the
sprinkling of water upon a proper subject is baptism.” (Bagby affirmed, Trice denied). Book publication:
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Bagby-Trice Discussion on the Design and Action of Baptism. Nashville, TN: McQuiddy Printing Co.,
1914.
James R. Trigg [Church of Christ]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
James H. Murphy (Church of Christ); Nederland & Port Arthur, TX: December 9-10, 12-13, 1963; cooperation
Harold V. Trimble [Church of Christ]
September 3, 1915 (_, _) - July 13, 2002 (_, _)
Obituary: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=68629828
L. H. Brown (Missionary Baptist Church); Bemis, TN; October 13-19, 1947; 1st debate for
both men
W. C. Nevil (Baptist Church); Walnut Grove, TN; August 23-28, 1954
Don Cornish (Evolutionist); May 8-11, 1972; evolution; 4 nights
Floyd Chappelear (Church of Christ); written; preachers serving as elders
Maurice R. Trimble [Church of Christ]
18_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Biographical sketch: http://www.mun.ca/rels/restmov/texts/nhaynes/hdcib/TRIMBLEM.HTM
R. U. Newport (Two-Seed Baptist Church); Palestine, IL; 1840
Orum Lee Trone, Sr. [Church of Christ]
January 24, 1915 (Birmingham, AL) – June 25, 2008 (Detroit, MI)
_ (Baptist Church); 1950; baptism
_ (Church of God in Christ); 1951; church
_ (Adventist Church); 1951; sabbath
George Averill Trott [Church of Christ]
November 1, 1855 (Minden, LA) - February 22, 1930 (Mineral Wells, TX)
David Lipscomb (Church of Christ); written; 1904; rebaptism. Periodical publication: Firm Foundation
(December 24, 1907).
F. [or P.] J. Loyd (?); written; 1919. Periodical publication: The Apostolic Way.
C. G. Truth [?Church of Christ]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
D. Bunker (?); written; c 1953; eldership appointment. Periodical publication:
Hugh L. Tubbs [Oneness Pentecostal Church]
19_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Drew E. Falls (Church of Christ); Hanceville & Jasper, AL; February 7-8, 10-11, 1972. Proposition 1: “The
Scriptures teach that the baptism of the Holy Spirit was promised to all men, even believers today.” (Tubbs
affirmed, Falls denied). Proposition 2: “The Scriptures teach that the Father, the Son (Jesus), and the Holy
Spirit are distinct persons in the godhead, each in character being deity.” (Falls affirmed, Tubbs denied).
Leonard Tucker [Russellite]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Charles E. White (Church of Christ); Athens, OH; 1950; soul of man
Charles E. White (Church of Christ); Athens, OH; 1950; punishment of wicked
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W. G. Tucker [Church of Christ]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
C. H. Cayce (Primitive Baptist Church); July 1905
_ Davis (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints); Cane Island, AR; 1910
Myles Thomas Tune [Church of Christ]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
L. B. Tupper [?]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
J. H. Lake (Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints); Cameron, Ontario, Canada; May 19, 24,
1886
Frank Turek [Theist]
19_ (_, _) - present
Christopher Hitchens (Atheist); 2008
Allan Turner [Church of Christ]
19_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Ken Green (Church of Christ); written; 1989; foreknowledge of God. Periodical
publication: Gospel Anchor. Louisville, KY (November 1989 - February 1990).
Edward Turner [?Universalist]
17_ (_, _) - 18_ (_, _)
Hosea Ballou (?Universalist); 1817-1818; newspaper debate; Boston Kaleidoscope.
Harold Turner [Church of Christ]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Ben Stephens (Baptist Church); Fort Smith, AR; February 1-2, 4-5, 1965
Hiram H. Turner [Church of Christ]
1850 (near Perryville, TN) - ?September 10, 1927 (_, ?OK)
Biographical sketch: http://www.freed-hardeman.com/buriedinwt/page134/page134.html
Biographical sketch: Gospel Preachers Who Blazed The Trail by C. R. Nichol. Austin, TX:
Firm Foundation Publishing House, n.d.
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Ira Turner [Primitive Baptist Church]
18_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
James S. Bell (Church of Christ); Macoupin County, IL; 1887; hereditary total depravity
Jim Turner [Baptist Church]
19_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Jerry Angelo (Church of Christ); Klamath Falls, OR; c 1978; limited atonement, apostasy; 4 sessions
Rex Allwin Turner, Sr. [Church of Christ]
February 13, 1913 (Corner, Jefferson County, AL) – February 13, 2001 (?Montgomery,
AL)
Obituary: http://www.therestorationmovement.com/turner2.htm
_ Shelnut (Church of Christ); literature, classes
E. H. Miller (Church of Christ); classes
Cecil E. Abercrombie (Church of Christ); Ashland, AL; classes; 1 session
Robert Francis Turner [Church of Christ]
November 3, 1916 (_, _) – October 12, 2007 (_, ?IN)
T. J. McCain (Baptist Church); Kilgore, TX; 1941
_ (Pentecostal Church); 1944
_ (Holiness Church);
_ (Four Square Church);
_ (Assembly of Jesus Christ);
_ (Church of Christ); _, Australia
J. L. Hines (Church of Christ); written; 1964; church cooperation. Periodical publication:
Plain Talk, 1(9), September 1964. Internet publication:
http://www.cedarparkchurchofchrist.org/ptalk/v1/n9c.htm
Gaston D. Cogdell (Church of Christ); written; universal & local church, independence & autonomy; church
cooperation, work of church. Book publication: The Cogdell-Turner Discussion. Fairmount, IN: Guardian
of Truth Foundation, 1983.
_ Turner [Church of Christ]
18_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
J. A. Currie, Jr. (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints); Pipe Creek, TX; September 15-_, 1888; w/ J. A.
King (Church of Christ)
_ Turner [Methodist Church]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
J. D. Tant (Church of Christ); Booneville, MS; c 1925
_ Turner [?]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Burrell J. Prince (Church of Christ); 1948
Daniel Braxton Turney [Protestant Methodist Church]
April 17, 1848 (Shawneetown, Gallatin County, Illinois) – January 18, 1926 (Decatur, Macon County, Illinois)
Clark Braden (Christian Church]; Wayne City, IL; 1903; baptism
James C. Creel (Church of Christ)
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Joe S. Warlick (Church of Christ); Newcomerstown, OH; December 28, 1906-January 2, 1907; 6 days.
Proposition 1: “The scriptures teach that sprinkling or pouring clean water upon a proper subject in the
name of the trinity is an act authorized by Christ and practiced by His apostles for baptism.” (Turney
affirmed, Warlick denied). Proposition 2: “The scriptures teach that immersion is the act commanded by
Christ and practiced by His apostles for baptism.” (Warlick affirmed, Turney denied). Proposition 3: “The
scriptures teach that in the conviction and conversion of the sinner the Holy Spirit operates directly
(immediately) on the heart.” (Turney affirmed, Warlick denied). Proposition 4: “The scriptures teach that
baptism to the believing penitent is for (in order to) the remission of past (alien) sins.” (Warlick affirmed,
Turney denied). Proposition 5: “The scriptures teach that infants are proper subjects for baptism.” (Turney
affirmed, Warlick denied). Proposition 6: “The scriptures teach that the church, or kingdom of Christ, was
established (set up) on the first pentecost after the resurrection of Christ.” (Warlick affirmed, Turney
denied).
Jesse F. Love (Church of Christ); Big Clifty, KY; October 27-_, 1919
Francis Turretin [Reformed Protestant]
19_ (_, _) – _ (_, _)
William “Wild Bill” Albrecht (Roman Catholic Church); 2009; the distinction between latria and dulia
James Terrell “Jimmy” Tuten, Jr. [Church of Christ]
August 10, 1928 (Savannah, GA) – June 24, 2011 (_, _)
Biographical sketch: Faith and Facts Quarterly, Volume 31, Number 2 (April 2003), 104.
Obituary: http://timjcurry.com/tuten.html
Reed K. Smith (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints); Williston, SC; 1951
Maurice Hutchison (Oneness Pentecostal Church); written; c 1965; godhead. Periodical
publication: "Debate on the Godhead," Apostolic Doctrine, VI:7 (July 1965)
Granville W. Tyler [Church of Christ]
September 11, 1908 (Primm Springs, Hickman County, TN) – April 13, 1996 (Decatur,
Morgan County, AL)
Biographical sketch by Edward O. Bragwell, Sr., Guardian of Truth, 40(11), June 6,
1996, pp. 14-15.
Obituary: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Tyler&
GSfn=Granville&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=3&GScntry=4&
GSob=n&GRid=53411444&df=all&
_ (Baptist Church); _, AR; c 1935
W. C. Quillen (Church of Christ); Russellville, AL; c 1955; benevolence
_ Tyler [Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints]
18_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Thomas W. Caskey (Church of Christ); before 1896
David Tyndall [?]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
T. W. Phillips (Church of Christ); Savannah, GA; before 1970; instrumental music in worship
John W. Tyndall [Christian Church]
18_ (_, _) - 19_ (_, _)
Asa O. Colley (Church of Christ); Clarendon, TX; August 1921. Proposition: “Resolved that the N. T. furnishes
proof of instrumental music in worship.” (Tyndale affirmed, Colley denied). Synopsis publication: The
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Colley-Tyndall Debate: A Synopsis of the Arguments of Both Speakers by A. O. Colley. Cincinnati, OH: F.
L. Rowe, 1921
Hamza Andreas Tzortzis [Muslim]
19_ (_, _) – present
Ed Buckner (Atheist); Islam or atheism?
Rick Lewis (Atheist). Topic: God: delusion or truth?
Peter Cave (Atheist). Topic: Can we live better lives without religion?
Simon Blackburn (Atheist); Cambridge University
Beth Grove (?) & Jay Smith (?); w/Adnan Rashid (Muslim). Topic: Islam and
Christianity: which one for 21st century Britain?
Joseph Edward Uland [Church of Christ]
October 26, 1919 (Bloomington, IN) – January 1974 (_, ?IN)
Biographical sketch: Preachers of Today (Batsell Barrett Baxter & M. Norvel Young,
eds.). Nashville, TN: The Christian Press, 1952, page 351.
Biographical sketch: Preachers of Today, Volume Two (Batsell Barrett Baxter & M.
Norvel Young, eds.). Nashville, TN: The Gospel Advocate Company, 1959, page
448.
Biographical sketch: Preachers of Today, Volume Three (Batsell Barrett Baxter & M.
Norvel Young, eds.). Nashville, TN: The Gospel Advocate Company, 1964, page
423.
_ (Baptist Church); 1951
Samuel Underhill [Skeptic]
1795 (_, _) - 1872 (_, _)
M. Clapp (Church of Christ); Elyria, ?OH; c July 1835
Alexander Campbell (Disciples of Christ); Cleveland, OH; June 5-9, 1836; w/ Irad Kelley (Skeptic)
Benjamin Franklin Underwood [Atheist]
July 6, 1839 (New York, NY) – November 10, 1914 (_, _)
Otis Asa Burgess (Church of Christ); Fairbury, IL; c 1859
Clark Braden (Christian Church); Duquoin, IL; 1870; Christianity and materialism
Clark Braden (Christian Church); Time, IL; 1871; Christianity and materialism
Clark Braden (Christian Church); Bushnell, IL; 1871; Christianity and materialism
Clark Braden (Christian Church); Washington, IL; 1872; Christianity and materialism
John Marples (Presbyterian Church); Napanee, ?Ontario, Canada; July 20-23, 1875. Book publication: The
Underwood-Marples Debate. New York, NY: D. M. Bennett, 1878.
O. A. Burgess (Church of Christ); Aylmer, Ontario, Canada; June 29-July 2, 1875; materialism & Christianity.
Proposition 1: “The Christian religion, as set forth in the New Testament, is true in fact, and of divine
origin.” (Burgess afirmed, Underwood denied). Book publication: The Burgess-Underwood Debate. New
York: D. M. Bennett, 1876. Web publication:
http://books.google.com/books?id=ryPH8nIOGt4C&dq=bf+underwood&printsec=frontcover&source=web
&ots=aDhYxQprqe&sig=ycoSFGbZcfVkNt4ytlcYe1FeHOk#PPP7,M1
Clark Braden (Christian Church); Jacksonville, IL; summer 1876
Clark Braden (Christian Church)
Clark Braden (Christian Church)
Clark Braden (Christian Church)
Clark Braden (Christian Church)
Clark Braden (Christian Church)
Clark Braden (Christian Church); 1889; their 11 th debate
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Don Underwood [Church of Christ]
19_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Gene Cook (Reformed Baptist Church); Chula Vista, CA; March 26-27, 29-30, 2001. Proposition 1: “The
Scriptures teach that a direct operation of the Spirit of God is necessary and sufficient for conviction,
conversion and sanctification of man.” (Cook affirmed, Underwood denied). Proposition 2: “The Scriptures
teach that the Word of God is necessary and sufficient for the conviction, conversion and sanctification of
man.’ (Underwood affirmed, Cook denied).
Frank Underwood [Church of Christ]
19_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
_ (Baptist Church); Trussville, AL; c 1955; w/ Hiram O. Hutto (Church of Christ)
_ Unsicker [Adventist Church]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
H. B. Gist (Church of Christ); 1930
Bhikkhu Upaya [Buddhist]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
James D. Bales (Church of Christ); written; 1958. Proposition: “The teachings of Gautama Buddah are more
noble than the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth.” (Upaya affirmed, Bales denied). Book publication: The
Upaya-Bales Debate. 1958.
Kermit Robert Upshaw [Church of Christ]
February 21, 1911 (Mena, AR) – September 24, 1994 (?Savoy, Fannin County, ?TX)
Biographical sketch: Preachers of Today, Volume Three (Batsell Barrett Baxter & M.
Norvel Young, eds.). Nashville, TN: The Gospel Advocate Company, 1964, page 423.
Vernon L. Barr (Missionary Baptist Church) & Logan Buchanan (Church of Christ);
Healdton, OK; 1938
Nathaniel Andrew Urshan [Oneness Pentecostal Church]
August 29, 1920 (St. Paul, Ramsey County, MN) – March 11.. 2005 (Indianapolis, Marion
County, IN)
Walter Martin (Trinitarian) & Calvin Beisner (Trinitarian); 1986; godhead; John Ankerburg
Show (TV); w/ Robert Sabin (Oneness Pentecostal Church)
Isaac M. Ussery [Church of Christ]
December 15, 1869 (Nashville, TN) - July 1, 1949 (_, _)
Biographical sketch: Gospel Preachers Who Blazed The Trail by C. R. Nichol. Austin, TX:
Firm Foundation Publishing House, n.d.
Biographical sketch: Arkansas Angels by Boyd E. Morgan. Paragould, AR: College
Bookstore & Press, 1967, p. 46.
Several debates by 1911
A. A. Nunnery (?Baptist Church); 1904; possibly A. U. Nunnery
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Fred Vacarro [Baptist Church]
19_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Patrick T. Donahue (Church of Christ) &Thomas N. Thrasher (Church of Christ); Monroe, NC; April 2-3, 1992;
baptism; 60; w/ Steve Garrett (Baptist Church)
Thomas N. Thrasher (Church of Christ); Huntsville, AL; June 4-6, 1992; absolute predestination; 4 sessions; w/
Steve Garrett (Baptist Church)
Patrick T. Donahue (Church of Christ); Athens, AL; Athens, AL; October 29-31, 1992; 50; w/ Steve Garrett
(Baptist Church). Proposition 1: “The scriptures teach that a sinner is saved at the point of faith in Christ
before baptism in water.” (Garrett affirmed, Donahue denied). Proposition 2: “The scriptures teach that a
person must be baptized in water to be saved, that is, to become a Christian.” (Donahue affirmed, Garrett
denied).
Thomas N. Thrasher (Church of Christ); Atlanta, GA; August 6-8, 1992; absolute predestination; 3 sessions; w/
Steve Garrett (Baptist Church)
Thomas N. Thrasher (Church of Christ) & Patrick T. Donahue (Church of Christ); Monroe, NC; August 3-5,
1995; babies born in sin; 4 sessions; 25; w/ Steve Garrett (Baptist Church)
Jean Leonard Valentine [Church of Christ]
July 23, 1918 (Pocatello, ID) – November 19, 1987 (Los Angeles County, CA)
_ Rose (Assembly of God); 1942; baptism
_ Johnson (Methodist Church); 1943; kingdom
_ Duncan (Baptist Church); 1944; church
_ Valentine [Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Robert H. West (Church of Christ); Kaysville, UT; 1967; archaeology & the Book of Mormon; 1 session
Walter H. Vance [Church of Christ]
May 3, 1922 (Memphis, TN) – June 17, 2008 (?Jackson, Madison County, ?TN)
_ (Baptist Church); before 1965; essentiality of baptism
Ernest van den Haag [?]
19_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
John P. Conrad (?); c 1983. Book publication: The Death Penalty: A Debate. Pro: Ernest van den Haag; Con:
John P. Conrad. Newyork: Plenum Press, 1983. [1st edition]
C. Van Der Donckt [Roman Catholic Church]
18_ (_, _) - 19_ (_, _)
B. H. Roberts (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints); Pocatello, ID; August - September 1902; Latter
Day Saint doctrine of deity. Book publication: A Two Days' Debate on the Atonement. Salt Lake City, UT:
Deseret News, 1903. Related publication: The Mormon Doctrine of Deity by B. H. Roberts. Salt Lake City,
UT: The Deseret News, 1903.
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Herbert Campbell “H. C.” Vanderpool [Missionary Baptist Church]
October 4, 1923 (_, _) – September 1, 2011 (?Hendersonville, TN)
Obituary: http://www.bgdailynews.com/obituaries/herbert-campbell-h-cvanderpool/article_5f1216b4-4b92-5d09-b4ed-2279fa2a2a82.html
Basil A. Overton (Church of Christ); salvation
Weldon E. Warnock (Church of Christ); Bowling Green, KY; November 18-19, 21-22,
1968; water baptism and salvation.
Weldon E. Warnock (Church of Christ); Louisville, KY; 1971.
Weldon E. Warnock (Church of Christ); Louisville, KY; March 13-14, 16-17, 1972; 300400; 4 sessions. Proposition 1: “Resolved: The Scriptures teach that repenting sinners
receive remission of sins through faith and that before water baptism.” (Vanderpool affirmed, Warnock
denied). Proposition 2: “Resolved: The Scriptures teach that water baptism is essential to the salvation of
penitent believers in Christ.” (Warnock affirmed, Vanderpool denied).
Glenn B. Ramsey (Church of Christ); necessity of baptism.
Howard See (Church of Christ); Nashville, TN; March 15-16, 18-19, 1976; baptism; 300. Proposition 2:
“Resolved that the Scriptures teach that baptism in Water is essential to the blood of Christ being applied to
the alien sinner for salvation, the remission of sins.” (See affirmed, Vanderpool denied).
Joe Cooke Van Dyke [Church of Christ]
December 28, 1909 (Alamo, Crockett County, TN) - 1983 (_, ?TN)
Biographical sketch: Gospel Advocate, September 11, 1941, p. 876.
Reedie M. Van Meter [Methodist Church]
August 28, 1913 (_, _) – August 24, 1997 (?Louisville, KY)
Ken Green (Church of Christ); Louisville, KY; September 7-8, 14-15, 1970; 4 sessions. Proposition 1:
“Resolved: That the scriptures teach that the miraculous gifts named in 1 Cor. 12:8-10 were to cease with
the completion of the N.T., in its written form, and that these gifts are not available to Christians today.”
(Green affirmed, Van Meter denied). Proposition 2: “Resolved: That the miraculous gifts of 1 Cor. 12:8-10
are possessed by many Christians today.” (Van Meter affirmed, Green denied).Review: “The Green-Van
Meter Debate—A Review” by Ronald G. Mosby. The South End Expounder, 5(39), September 29, 1970, p.
2.
Lewis Gilbert Varnado [Baptist Church]
December 22, 1874 (_, _) – August 13, 1967 (_, ?MS)
H. M. Phillips (Church of Christ); Collins, MS; 1940
Albert Franklin Varnell [Pentecostal Church]
May 19, 1895 (Yell County, AR) – April 19, 1979 (Booneville, Logan County, AR)
Charles M. Campbell (Church of Christ); Evansville, IN; 1938
?Eugene A. Pitts (Church of Christ); 1948; miracles
William Terry Varner [Church of Christ]
November 25, 1935 (Waynesburg, PA) - _ (_, _)
_ Murphy (Catholic Church); written; before 1965
_ Jarrett (?)
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_ Vaudrey [?]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Porter Norris (Church of Christ); Lewiston, ID; 1938; w/ _ Knott (?)
John Roy Vaughan, Sr. [Church of Christ]
November 10, 1899 (Franklin, TN) – August 1982 (_, _)
J. D. Holder (Primitive Baptist Church); 1927; salvation
J. E. Spiegel (Christian Church); Dancy, MS; 1928; instrumental music in worship
J. D. Holder (Primitive Baptist Church); Tupelo, MS; 1933
_ (Holiness); 1934; Holy Spirit baptism
J. D. Holder (Primitive Baptist Church); Tupelo, MS; 1938
Joel W. Smith (?); Jacksonville, FL; 1941
Arthur L. Vaughan [Baptist Church]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Bryan Vinson, Jr. (Church of Christ); Kilgore, TX; November 24, 26-28, 1953
James W. Vaughn [Institute of Divine Metaphysical Research]
January 14, 1962 (_, AL) - _ (_, _)
Patrick T. Donahue (Church of Christ); Huntsville, AL; November 2-3, 2001; women preachers, necessity of
water baptism; 60-70; w/ Todd Lowery (Institute of Divine Metaphysical Research)
Martin Luther Vaughn [Church of Christ]
July 20, 1876 (near Copperas Cove, TX) - March 24, 1973 (_, _)
Jerry Crane (Baptist Church); Antlers, OK; late 1908 or early 1909; establishment of
kingdom, design of baptism; 4 days [Firm Foundation, Vol. 25, No. 6 (February 9,
1909), 5]
Ray Vaughn [Church of Christ]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Henry Muir (?); San Diego, CA; March 15-16, 1962; Holy Spirit baptism
Keith Spoelstra (?); San Diego, CA; August 1966
Ray Vaughn [Oneness Pentecostal Church]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
G. K. Wallace (Church of Christ). Arvada,CO; 1951. Book publication: Wallace-Vaughn Debate.
James P. Miller (Church of Christ); Orlando, FL; February 27 - March 2, 1961; godhead, miracles
R. L. Vaughn [?]
19_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Steven F. Deaton (Church of Christ); written; 1998; all men are born sinners. Periodical publication: Lufkin
Daily News (October 3, 1998). Periodical publication: The Nacogdoches Daily Sentinel (October 3, 1998).
John Roy Vaughner [Church of Christ]
December 20, 1894 (Fairfield, Jefferson Co., AL) – June 18, 1960 (Saint Petersburg, Pinellas Co., FL)
Biographical sketch: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=121987666
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Debates with 4 Adventists, 10 “Sanctified”, 12 Baptists
John Venn [?Church of England]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
James Waterworth (Roman Catholic Church); Hereford, England; February 12-15, 1844; creeds of Roman
Catholic Church vs. Church of England. Book publication: Venn-Waterworth Discussion. London,
England: Seeley, Burnside & Seeley, 1844. Book publication: A Conference between Two Men that had
Doubts about Infant-Baptism. Sixth edition. Web publication:
http://books.google.com/books?id=3BkEAAAAQAAJ&dq=john+venn+waterworth&printsec=frontcover&
source=web&ots=O0fSRgPwZD&sig=AFqk4I2Ih27qRAbCw3bSahpG8YA#PPP1,M1
Geerat J. Vermeij [Evolutionist]
September 28, 1946 (Sappemeer, Netherlands) - present
Duane T. Gish (Creationist); University of Maryland,_, MD; October 14, 1976; 1200; w/
Isidora Adler (Evolutionist)
Ben F. Vick, Jr. [Church of Christ]
November 5, 1951 (_, _) - present
Gerald Smith (Baptist Church); Indianapolis, IN; September 12-13, 15-16, 1983; total depravity, unconditional
election
L. A. Stauffer (Church of Christ); Indianapolis & Greenwood, IN; April 23-24, 26-27, 1984; church
cooperation, church benevolence
H. L. Collett (Church of Christ); Indianapolis & Noblesville, IN; April 9-10, 12-13, 1990; 4 sessions; church
benevolence; 125-150; Collett’s 1st debate. Review: Guardian of Truth, 34: 14, pp. 423-424,
July 19, 1990
Greg Dixon (Baptist Church); Indianapolis, IN; November 13-14, 16-17, 1995; Baptist Church, Church of
Christ
Mark Roberts (Church of Christ) written. Proposition: “The scriptures authorize one church to send funds to
another church for the purpose of evangelism or edification.” (Vick affirmed, Roberts denied). Web
publication: http://www.justchristians.com/resources/articles/2014/07/04/mark-roberts-ben-vick-debatethe-sponsoring-church
Vurel Alton Vick [Church of Christ]
January 2, 1921 (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Wilber Little (_)
Randy Vining [Agnostic]
19__ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Ferrell Jenkins (Church of Christ); _, FL; April 25, 1982
Bryan Vinson, Jr. [Church of Christ]
?July 5, 1906 (_, _) - ?March 8, 1989 (_, TX)
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Arthur L. Vaughan (Baptist Church); Kilgore, TX; November 24, 26-28, 1953
Anthony N. Vittoria [Missionary Baptist Church]
19_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
David A. Walden (United Pentecostal Church); written; 1988. Proposition 1: “The Scriptures teach that water
baptism in the name of Jesus only is necessary to obtain salvation or remission of sin.” (Walden affirmed,
Vittoria denied). Proposition 2: “The Scriptures teach that alien sinners are saved at the point of faith before
water baptism.” (Vittoria affirmed, Walden denied). Book publication: Vittoria vs Walden. Benton, AR:
Fellowhelpers to the Truth, ?1988.
Peter Vogel [Church of Christ]
18_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
J. H. Waggoner (Seventh Day Adventist Church); written; c 1871; 4 propositions. Book publication: A Written
Discussion on the Sabbath. 1872.
Corbin T. Volluz [Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints]
19__ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Robert Wayne LaCoste (Church of Christ); written; 1990; Bible is the complete and final
revelation of God. Periodical publication: "La Coste-Volluz Debate On Latter-day
Revelation." Guardian of Truth, XXXIV:23, December 6, 1990.
Geoff Volker [?Reformed Baptist Church]
19_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Gary Johnson (?) & Robert Strimple (?); Tempe, AZ; June 1995; infant baptism; w/ James White (Reformed
Baptist Church)
_ (?); University of New Mexico; October 1995; paedobaptism; w/ James White (Reformed Baptist Church)
_ Vonbargain [?]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Charlie Lemons (Church of Christ); 1939; baptism
Ray Votaw [Church of Christ]
19_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
James Judd (Church of Christ); _, South Africa; 1963; limited benevolence. Manuscript publication:
James Judd (Church of Christ); Beboni, South Africa; 1965; institutionalism
F. G. Steyn (Seventh-day Adventist Church); Springs, Transvaal, South Africa; August 11, 1971
Tom Wacaster [Church of Christ]
19_ (_, _) - 20_ (_, _)
Bobby Sparks (Missionary Baptist Church); Mt. Pleasant, TX; November 26-27, 29-30, 2001. Proposition 1:
“The Bible teaches that water baptism follows salvation and is simply a ‘sign’ of that salvation already
received at the point of faith.” (Sparks affirmed, Wacaster denied). Proposition 2: “The Bible teaches that
water baptism is for and in order to receive forgiveness of sins.” (Wacaster affirmed, Sparks denied).
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Stanley Earl Wachtstetter [Oneness Pentecostal Church]
March 6, 1945 (_, _) - present
Wesley Simons (Church of Christ); Jackson, MS; May 8, 1997; godhead, baptism
Patrick T. Donahue (Church of Christ) ; Clinton, MS; January 20, 22, 2000; miraculous
gifts, baptismal formula; 2 sessions
Thomas N. Thrasher (Church of Christ); Clinton, MS; January 21-22, 2000; godhead; 2
sessions
Willie Waddell [?]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Paul Brock (Church of Christ); w/ A. T. Brock (?)
_ Waddell [?]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
J. H. Stone (Church of Christ); Vinemont, AL; 1931
Johnny Howard Waddey [Church of Christ]
July 10, 1938 (Nashville, TN) - present
Biographical sketch: The Church Faces Liberalism (Thomas B. Warren, ed.). Nashville, TN: Gospel Advocate
Company, 1970, page 313.
Tommy Robinson (Missionary Baptist Church); Fulton, MS; 1960; salvation, possibility of apostasy
Jerry Cutter (Church of Christ); Delta, CO; 1962; Bible classes, women teachers, drinking vessels in
Communion.
Bill Baird (Pro-Abortionist); Knoxville, TN; 1974; moral evil of abortion on demand; televised debate
_ (several denomination preachers); Swaziland, Africa; 1 session (5 hours); oneness of Christ's church,
Sabbath Day or First Day, salvation
_ (Metropolitan Community Church) & _ (Metropolitan Community Church); Knoxville, TN; 1984; televised;
w/ Thomas Eaves (Church of Christ). Subject: Does the Bible Condemn Homosexual Conduct?
Andy _ (Church of Christ); Oil Valley, KY; c 1980. Subject: Orphan Homes and Church Cooperation.
John Paul Belandger (Roman Catholic Church); written; doctrines and practices of the Roman Catholic Church.
Publication: _.
Mark _ (Dispensationalist); written; baptism and salvation. Publication: _.
_ (Atheist) & _ (Atheist); written; Christianity and atheism. Publication: _.
_ (Atheist); written. Subject: Does God Exist? Publication:_.
_ (Seventh Day Church of God); written; First Day or the Sabbath. Publication: _.
Bernie L. Wade, Sr. [International Circle of Faith]
June 29, 1963 (Lakewood, OH) - present
_ (?); Cleveland, OH; April 12, 1998. Proposition: “The Toronto Blessing is from God.”
(_ affirmed, Wade denied).
G. C. Wade [Church of Christ]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
W. A. Aiken (Presbyterian Church); Los Angeles, CA; 1932
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J. W. Wade [Baptist Church]
18_ (_, _) - 19_ (_, _)
Jacob Lee Hines (Church of Christ); Gilstrap, KY; September 1916
Ronny F. Wade [Church of Christ]
April 4, 1936 (Cleburne, TX) - present
Dail Ellis Lindsey (Church of Christ); written; 1961; drinking vessels in Lord's supper.
Book publication: The Lindsey-Wade Debate, 1962.
Dail Ellis Lindsey (Church of Christ); written; 1961; classes
Dudley R. Spears (Church of Christ); Oklahoma City, OK; July 12-15, 1965; drinking
vessels in Lord's supper, classes
Elmer Moore (Church of Christ); Frederick, OK; September 5-8, 1966; drinking vessels in
Lord's supper, classes
Ralph Gage (Church of Christ); Huntsville, AR; January 1967; drinking vessels in Lord's supper
J. T. Smith (Church of Christ); West Chester & Dayton, OH; November 27-28, 30, December 1, 1967; drinking
vessels in Lord's supper, classes & women teachers
Dana Halstead (Church of Christ); Kansas City, MO; February 5-6, 8-9, 1968; drinking vessels in Lord's
supper, classes
Paul S. Knight (Church of Christ); Tulsa, OK; October 24-25, 1968; drinking vessels in Lord's supper
Don Powell (Baptist Church); Springfield, MO; January 26 & February 2, 1969; baptism
Adrian Swindler (Church of Christ); Elmwood, IL; March 14, 1970; drinking vessels in Lord's supper
Jesse G. Jenkins (Church of Christ); Dallas & Irving, TX; June 15-16, 18-19, 1970; drinking vessels in Lord's
supper, classes
Randy Dickson (Church of Christ); Kansas City, Kansas; June 7-10, 1971; drinking vessels in Lord's supper,
classes
James Eddings (Pentecostal Church); Mountain Home, AR; October 27-28, 1972; miracles
Thomas N. Thrasher (Church of Christ); written; June 21, 1972-_. Proposition: “The Scriptures teach that the
church of Christ must use only one cup (drinking vessel) in distributing the fruit of the vine when observing
the communion on the Lord’s day.” (Wade affirmed, Thrasher denied).
Leon Odom (Church of Christ); Midland & Odessa, TX; May 26-27, 29-30, 1975; drinking vessels in Lord's
supper, classes
Boyd E. Morgan (Church of Christ); Mountain Home, AR; October 27-28, 1975; drinking vessels in Lord's
supper
A. H. Payne (Church of Christ); Dallas, TX; November 5-8, 1975; drinking vessels in Lord's supper, classes
J. W. Holcomb (Church of Christ); Beattyville, KY; November 26-27, 1976; drinking vessels in Lord's supper
Jesse G. Jenkins (Church of Christ); McAlester & Atoka, OK; July 4-5, 7-8, 1977
Elmer Moore (Church of Christ); New Orleans, LA; November 9-12, 1977; drinking vessels in Lord's supper,
classes
Elmer Moore (Church of Christ); Harrison, AR; April 10-13, 1978; drinking vessels in Lord's supper, classes &
women teachers; 4 sessions
Victor Knowles (Church of Christ); written; drinking vessels in Lord's supper; 1978. Periodical publication: Old
Paths Advocate (January - June 1978). Book publication: Wade-Knowles Discussion. Springfield, MO:
Ronny F. Wade, 1980.
J. T. Smith (Church of Christ); Bellaire, TX; July 30-31, August 2-3, 1984; drinking vessels in Lord's supper,
classes & women teachers
Rick King (Church of Christ); London, KY; March 6-7, 1987; drinking vessels in Lord's supper
Robert W. White (Church of Christ); Union City, GA; November 25-28, 1987; drinking vessels in Lord's
supper, classes
Elmer Moore (Church of Christ); written; c 1987; drinking vessels in Lord's supper. Periodical publication:
Guardian of Truth (March 5, 1987).
Roger Jackson (Church of Christ); Birmingham, AL; November 22-26, 1989; drinking vessels in Lord's supper,
classes
Julian R. Snell (Church of Christ); Lawrenceburg, TN; January 19-20, 1990; drinking vessels in Lord's supper,
classes
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Harry Cobb, Jr. (Church of Christ); Napoleon & Wedowee, AL; November 18-19, 1994; drinking vessels in
Lord's supper
J. T. Smith (Church of Christ); Mountain Home, AR; September 23-24, 1996; drinking vessels in Lord's supper
Bob Buchanon (Church of Christ); Bowling Green, KY; March 22-23, 2001; drinking vessels in the Lord's
supper; 2 sessions; 250-300
Daniel Waggle [Dunkard]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Robert Foster (Church of Christ); Chapman's Point, Macoupin County, IL; 1860
J. H. Waggoner [Seventh Day Adventist Church]
18_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Peter Vogel (Church of Christ); written; c 1871; 4 propositions. Book publication: A Written Discussion on the
Sabbath. 1872.
David Wagner [Evolutionist]
19_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Duane T. Gish (Creationist); Eugene, OR; January 24, 1984
John D. Wagner [?]
19_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Gene Cook (Reformed Baptist Church)
Rolfe Wagner [Church of Christ]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Biographical sketch: Preachers of Today, Volume (Batsell Barrett Baxter & M. Norvel Young, eds.). Nashville,
TN: The Christian Press, 1952, page 354.
_ (Pentecostal Church); Silver City, NM
_ (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints); Durango, CO
Walter Wagner [Church of Christ]
c 1929 (_, _) - present
Glen Young (Church of Christ); Mauldin, SC; June 12-13, 15-16, 1978; benevolence; 4 sessions; 50-75
Patrick T. Donahue (Church of Christ); Huntsville, AL; October 22, 1996; divorce & remarriage; 1 session; 60
Thomas N. Thrasher (Church of Christ); Greenville, SC; April 3-4, 1997; institutionalism, benevolence; 2
sessions
Patrick T. Donahue (Church of Christ); Greenville, SC; April 5, 1997; divorce & remarriage; 1 session; 25
Thomas N. Thrasher (Church of Christ); Huntsville, AL; April 24-25, 1997; institutionalism, benevolence; 2
sessions
Judge Emmett Wainwright [Church of Christ]
May 3, 1891 (near Alexandria, LA) - November 4, 1955 (Nederland, TX)
Biographical sketch: Preachers of Today, Volume (Batsell Barrett Baxter & M. Norvel
Young, eds.). Nashville, TN: The Christian Press, 1952, page 355.
_ Eaton (Materialist); Seattle, WA; 1933
_ (Jehovah's Witnesses); Tacoma, WA; 1933
_ (Baptist Church); 1934
_ (Free Lance); 1934; baptism
Phil Kerr (?); Los Angeles, CA; 1938
_ (Foursquare); 1938; instrumental music in worship
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D. A. Waite [?]
19_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
James White (Reformed Baptist Church). Subject: Is the King James the best version?
Marvin Lavern Waite [Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints]
January 26, 1927 (_, _) – October 24, 1993 (_, ?NV)
Robert H. West (Church of Christ); written. Periodical publication: The LDS Discerner (North Las Vegas
church), c 1962
Rodney Wald [Church of Christ]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
P. O. Barnard (Christadelphian); Windsor & Parrametta, N.S.W., Australia; March 4-5, 18-19, 1957;
immortality of soul, premillennialism
David A. Walden [United Pentecostal Church]
19_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Anthony N. Vittoria (Missionary Baptist Church); written; 1988. Proposition 1: “The Scriptures teach that water
baptism in the name of Jesus only is necessary to obtain salvation or remission of sin.” (Walden affirmed,
Vittoria denied). Proposition 2: “The Scriptures teach that alien sinners are saved at the point of faith before
water baptism.” (Vittoria affirmed, Walden denied). Book publication: Vittoria vs Walden. Benton, AR:
Fellowhelpers to the Truth, ?1988.
Freeman Walden [Church of Christ]
March 18, 1839 (Floyd County, IN) - May 7, 1913 (Seattle, WA)
Biographical sketch: http://www.mun.ca/rels/restmov/texts/jpainter/ipccb/WALDENF.HTM
John Hughes (Universalist); c 1870
J. H. Walden [?]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
E. Fisher (?). Proposition: “All men will be finally saved.” Book publication: The Christian Doctrine of
Salvation. A Discussion on the proposition: "All Men will Finally be Saved," between E. Fisher, D.D., and
Rev. J. H. Walden. Boston, MA; _, _.
A. J. Waldron [?]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Jim E. Waldron [Church of Christ]
November 4, 1935 (Nashville, TN) – present
At least 14 debates
P. Pickering (Christadelphian); _, Australia; c 1974; premillennialism. Book publication:
Planet Earth.
Olan Hicks (Church of Christ); Knoxville, TN; February 21-25, 1977. Publication: Star
Bible & Tract Corp., Fort Worth, TX
Gerald Smith (Baptist Church); Cincinnati, OH; 1984
Mac Deaver (Church of Christ); written; January-December 2001. Book publication:
Letters: Exchange on the Holy Spirit. _:_, 2002.
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Ed Harrell (Church of Christ); Bangalore, Karnataka, India; November 19, 2009
David Walk [Church of Christ]
December 9, 1833 (Reading, OH) - _ (_, _)
At least 3 public debates
_ (Methodist Episcopal Church); Tuscola, IL; 1864; sprinkling, necessity of baptism
R. N. Davies (Methodist Episcopal Church); Berlin, IL; c 1865
Aaron Walker [Church of Christ]
18_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
More than 60 debates
F. Smith (Methodist Episcopal Church); Mackinaw, McLean County, IL; June 12-_, 1872. Proposition 1: “Do
the Scriptures teach that the ungodly are justified in the sense of pardon by faith only?” (Smith affirmed,
Walker denied). Proposition 2: “Do the Scriptures teach that the total immersion of a human being in water
is essential to Christian baptism? (Walker affirmed, Smith denied). Proposition 3: “Do the Scriptures
authorize the baptism of infant children?” (Smith affirmed, Walker denied). Proposition 4: “Do the
Scriptures teach that the baptism of the ungodly is essential to the remission of past sins in all cases?”
(Walker affirmed, Smith denied).
D. B. Ray (Baptist Church); before 1883
G. M. Thompson (Primitive Baptist Church)
John A. Thompson (Primitive Baptist Church)
Harvey Wright (Primitive Baptist Church)
John R. Daily (Primitive Baptist Church); Clermont, IN; 1891; Daily’s 1st debate. Proposition #1: “The
scriptures teach that water baptism, administered to the penitent believer, is in order to his salvation, being
a condition of the pardon of his past sins.” (Walker affirmed, Daily denied). Proposition #2: “The
Scriptures teach that God chooses or elects his people prior to any act of obedience on their part as a
condition.” (Daily affirmed, Walker denied). Proposition #3: “The Scriptures teach the freedom and power
of the will of every sinner to choose salvation for himself, to come to Christ and accept salvation on the
terms of the gospel.” (Walker affirmed, Daily denied). Proposition #4: “The Scriptures teach that all who
are regenerated and born again in time will be saved in eternity.” (Daily affirmed, Walker denied).
Allen Walker [Seventh-day Adventist Church]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Samuel Henry Hall (Church of Christ); Macon, GA; 1934
W. Curtis Porter (Church of Christ); Athens, AL; c 1951
Dathael Eulane Walker [Church of Christ]
April 23, 1927 (_, _) - _ (_, _)
_ (Church of Christ); Union City, TN; 1987; benevolence; 1 night
Frank Walker [Seventh Day Church of God]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Claude A. Guild (Church of Christ); Canon City, CO; 1941; Sabbath, first day
Fred Bynum Walker [Church of Christ]
May 31, 1914 (Huntsville, AL) – May 1986 (?Nashville, ?TN)
_ Walters (Baptist Church); 1935; baptism
_ Hathcoat (Holiness Church); 1941; Holy Spirit, miracles
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G. T. Walker [Church of Christ]
1853 (_, TN) - _ (_, _)
Homer W. Walker [Church of Christ]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
E. H. Miller (Church of Christ)
_ (Pentecostal Church); Norwalk, CA; December 8-9, 1969
J. C. Walker [Baptist Church]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Alan Highers (Church of Christ); Lebanon, TN; 1959
J. J. Walker [Christian Church]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Samuel Henry Hall (Church of Christ); Nashville, TN; 1922; instrumental music in worship
Samuel Henry Hall (Church of Christ); Montgomery, AL; 1922; instrumental music in worship
Samuel Henry Hall (Church of Christ); Shelbyville, TN; 1922; instrumental music in worship
G. C. Brewer (Church of Christ); Columbia, TN; 1924
Coleman Overby (Church of Christ); Murray, KY; 1925
J. W. Walker [Seventh-day Adventist Church]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Hugh Price (Church of Christ); Selma, AL; c 1928
John Walker [Presbyterian Church]
1784 (_, _) - 1845 (_, _)
Alexander Campbell (Disciple); Mt. Pleasant, OH; June 19-20, 1820; baptism. Book publication: Infant
Sprinkling Proved to be a Human Tradition: Being the Substance of a Debate on Christian Baptism.
Steubenville, OH: James Wilson (printer), 1820. Related publication: A treatise on baptism being a reply to
a book entitled A debate on Christian baptism, between Mr. John Walker & Alexander Campbell, held at
Mountpleasant, on the 19th & 20th June, 1820. To which is added a letter to the Rev. Samuel Ralston by
John Walker. Mount Pleasant, OH: B. Wright & B. Bates, Printers, 1824.
Raymond Clinton Walker, Sr. [Church of Christ]
June 29, 1909 (McMinnville, TN) – August 28, 1995 (?Madison, Davidson County, ?TN)
Milford Hall (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints); Red Star, MS; 1934
Thomas Walker [Spiritualist]
18_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
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M. W. Green (Church of Christ); Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; March 5-7, 12-14, 19-21, 1878. Proposition 1:
“That Christianity is of divine origin.” (Green affirmed, Walker denied). Proposition 2: “That the Bible
supports and parallels modern spiritualism in all its phases, teachings, and phenomena.” (Walker affirmed,
Green denied). Book publication: Report of the Oral Discussion. Melbourne, Australia: J. Wing, 1878.
Wayne Steven Walker [Church of Christ]
January 11, 1954 (Wilmington, OH) - present
Biographical sketch: Faith and Facts Quarterly, Volume 31, Number 2 (April 2003), 118.
Gary L. Grizzell (Church of Christ); written; 1995; individual & church action. Periodical
publication: The Preceptor (October 1995). Book publication: Unscriptural Binding.
Cookeville, TN: Pillars Publications, 1996.
William Franklin Walker [Church of Christ]
February 2, 1922 (Benning, GA) – May 20, 2008 (?Port Arthur, Jefferson County, ?TX)
_ Lemmons (?); Buffalo, MO; before 1965
_ Henson (?); Springfield, MO; before 1965
_ Walker [Sabbatarian]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Flavil Joseph Hall (Church of Christ); 1927; Sabbath
_ Walker [Adventist Church]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Daniel J. Ottinger (Church of Christ)
_ Walker [Adventist Church]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Cecil B. Douthitt (Church of Christ); 1933
_ Walker [Materialist]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Tice Elkins (Church of Christ); 1934
A. J. Wall [Baptist Church]
May 24, 1918 (_, _) – August 14, 1988 (_, OK)
James W. Adams (Church of Christ); Longview, TX; June 19-22, 1951; salvation; 1st debate for each man
Wilson M. Coon (Church of Christ) & Marvine Kelley (Church of Christ); 1952; instrumental music in worship,
apostasy, establishment of church, baptism; w/ Albert Garner (Missionary Baptist Church)
Thomas McDonald (Church of Christ); Waco, TX; March 10-_, 1952
Charles A. Holt, Jr. (Church of Christ);Turley, OK; March 23-26, 1953
W. Curtis Porter (Church of Christ); Broken Arrow, OK; June 29-_, 1953
W. Curtis Porter (Church of Christ); Cleveland, OK; September _-October 2, 1953
Charles A. Holt, Jr. (Church of Christ); Turley, OK; December 6-9, 1954; depravity, Holy Spirit
H. A. “Buster” Dobbs (Church of Christ); Texas City, TX; February 14-17, 1961; conditions of salvation
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Philip Alexander Wall [Church of Christ]
August 13, 1890 (Glass, Obion County, TN) – February 24, 1957 (Glass, Obion County,
TN)
Biographical sketch: Preachers of Today, I, 1952, p. 358.
_ (Holiness Church); 1919; Holy Spirit, divine healing
John Wall [Methodist Church]
_ (_, _) – _ (_, _)
Henry R. Pritchard (Church of Christ); Paint Creek, OH; action & subject of baptism, prayer for the remission
of sins
C. A. Wallace [?]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
J. Porter Wilhite (Church of Christ); _, TX; 1929
Daniel B. Wallace [?]
19_ (_, _) – present
Bart D. Ehrman (Agnostic)
Bart D. Ehrman (Agnostic); Southern Methodist University; October 1, 2011; 1 session; 1500. Subject: Can we
trust the text of the New Testament?
Bart D. Ehrman (Agnostic); Chapel Hill, NC; February 1, 2012; 1 session; 1000; their 3rd debate; DBW’s 5th
debate
Foy E. (Edwin) Wallace, Sr. [Church of Christ]
June 2, 1871 (Decatur, Anderson County, TX) - November 21, 1949 (Tyler, TX)
Biographical sketch: Gospel Advocate, January 8, 1942, p. 39.
Biographical sketch: In Memorium by Gussie Lambert, pp. 282-284.
"Foy E. Wallace, Sr., Dean of Texas Ministers, Passes" by Fanning Yater Tant. [The Gospel
Guardian, Vol. 1, No. 30 (December 1, 1949), 2-3]
At least 25 debates; at least 17 debates by 1911
_ (Church of Christ); instrumental music in worship; Wallace's 1st debate
_ Holman (Baptist Church); Lone Prairie, TX; February 7, 1890; total depravity; 1 session
_ (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints);
Yancy Wilson (Second Adventist Church); Durwood, ?TX; October 10-_, 1894; the kingdom
_ (Christadelphian);
_ Holman (Baptist Church); Long Branch, TX; April 1896; apostasy, establishment of church, total depravity,
baptism
_ Bell (Baptist Church); Long Branch, TX; April 1896; apostasy, establishment of church, total depravity,
baptism
_ (Infidel);
A. A. Kidd (Methodist Church); Long Prairie, TX; October 3-9, 1898
_ (?); Denton, TX; 1903; instrumental music in worship
_ Pledger (Methodist Church)
L. A. Estes (Adventist Church); June 5-8, ?1905; man is wholly mortal, wicked to be annihilated, establishment
of church
H. M. Cagle (Missionary Baptist Church); Basm Springs, TX; December 27-30, 1909; baptism, establishment
of church
C. R. Chase (Baptist Church); Brewersville, OK; March 10-15, 1910; establishment of church
H. M. Cagle (Missionary Baptist Church); Collinsville, ?OK; April 19-20, 1910
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H. M. Cagle (Missionary Baptist Church); Thompsonville, TX; May 30 - June 2, ?1911; apostasy, Holy Spirit
H. M. Cagle (Missionary Baptist Church); Haggerman, TX; September 12-15, 1911; church, faith only baptism
Ben M. Bogard (Missionary Baptist Church); near Stratford, OK; October 10-13, 1911; church, faith only,
baptism; 4 days
H. M. Cagle (Missionary Baptist Church); April 23, 1912; Baptist Church
T. S. Bolin (Baptist Church); Savanna, OK; August 8-13, 1916; establishment of the church
W. W. Eaves (Missionary Baptist Church); Hawkins, TX; September 29 - October 2, 1917
A. A. Hensler (Baptist Church); Lelia Lake, TX; c 1918
Foy E. (Esco) Wallace, Jr. [Church of Christ]
September 30, 1896 (near Belcherville, Montague County, TX) - December 18, 1979
(Hereford, TX)
Biography: “Foy E. Wallace, Jr.: Militant Warrior” by James W. Adams. They Being Dead
Yet Speak (Florida College Annual Lectures, 1981). Temple Terrace, FL: Florida
College Bookstore, 1981, pp. 171-186.
Biography: Fact and Facts Quarterly, Volume 24, Number 2 (April 1996) – Volume 27,
Number 2 (April 1999).
_ Hampton (Seventh-day Adventist Church); McDade, TX; May 1916; 4 days; Wallace's
1st debate
_ Brooks (Universalist); October 1917; endless punishment
H. W. Wallace (Christian Church); Ada, OK; June 30 - July 3, 1925; instrumental music in worship
H. L. Patterson (Christian Church); Anniston, AL; March 8-11, 1932; instrumental music in worship
Sam P. Jones (Christian Church); Moundsville, WV; August 16-20, 1932; 2500-3000; instrumental music in
worship
Charles M. Neal (Church of Christ); Winchester, KY; January 2-6, 1933; premillennialism. Proposition: “The
Bible clearly teaches that after the second coming of Christ and before the final resurrection and judgment
there will be an age or dispensation of one thousand years during which Christ will reign on the earth.”
(Neal affirmed, Wallace denied). Book publication: Neal-Wallace Discussion. Nashville, TN: Gospel
Advocate, _.
Charles M. Neal (Church of Christ); Chattanooga, TN; June 6-9, 1933. Proposition: “The Bible clearly teaches
that after the second coming of Christ and before the final resurrection and judgment there will be an age or
dispensation of one thousand years during which Christ will reign on the earth.” (Neal affirmed, Wallace
denied).
J. Frank Norris (Baptist Church); Fort Worth, TX; November 5-8, 1934; 6000-7000. Proposition 1: “Christ will
establish a literal throne in Jerusalem, and will reign over the whole earth for a period of one thousand
years.” (Norris affirmed, Wallace denied). Proposition 2: “Jews, as a nation, will return to Palestine when
Christ returns to the earth, and will then be converted to Christ.” (Norris affirmed, Wallace denied).
Proposition 3: “A child of God, one who has been saved by the blood of Christ, can so sin as to be finally
lost.” (Wallace affirmed, Norris denied). Proposition 4: “Baptism, to the penitent believer, is essential to his
salvation from past, or alin sins.” (Wallace affirmed, Norris denied). Related publication: The Story of the
Fort Worth Norris-Wallace Debate by Foy E. Wallace, Jr. Nashville, TN: Foy E. Wallace Jr. Publications,
1968.
A. D. Rogers (Christian Church); Bentonville, AR; December 29-31, 1936; instrumental music in worship
Homer E. Strong (Church of Christ); Bentonville, AR; August 17-19, 1937
E. F. Webber (Defender of the Christian Faith, Inc.); Oklahoma City, OK; December 8-12, 1937; 6000
Glen V. Tingley (Christian Alliance); Birmingham, AL; September 20-30, 1938; premillennialism, baptism,
Holy Spirit baptism, 12 sessions; 3000
John Matthews (Presbyterian Church); Los Angeles, CA; January 18-20, 23, 1944; baptism, premillennialism,
Anglo-Israelism; Wallace's final debate
George Wallace [Church Of God of Prophecy]
19_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
J. A. Holland (Apostolic Pentecostal Church); Chattanooga, TN; 1975; baptismal formula
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Gervais Knox Wallace [Church of Christ]
September 2, 1903 (McKenney, TX) – September 22, 1988 (?Brandon, FL)
Autobiography and Retirement Sermons by G. K. Wallace. High Springs, FL: Mary Lois
Forrester, 1983.
Biographical sketch: The Church Faces Liberalism (Thomas B. Warren, ed.). Nashville, TN:
Gospel Advocate Company, 1970, page 197.
Approximately 50 debates
Joe Meece (Primitive Baptist Church); Anson, TX; 1928; Wallace's 1st debate
A. R. Farley (Assembly of God); Scott City, KS; 1933
A. R. Farley (Assembly of God); Ransom, KS; 1933
_ (Seventh Day Adventist Church); _, ?OK; 1935
E. E. Stauffer (Lutheran Church); Wichita, KS; March 7, 1937; infant baptism, Lord's supper. Book publication:
Wallace-Stauffer Debate. Murfreesboro, TN: DeHoff Publications, 1946.
J. E. Bean (Pentecostal Church); El Reno, OK; 1937
?Ed Severson (?); 1939
Charles Jessup (Holiness Church); Oklahoma City, OK; 1940; 1 session; tent; several thousand attended
_ (?); Anderson, IN; 1940; opponent was a woman
_ Shoe (?); Anderson, IN; 1940
Gus Dunn (Church of Christ); 1941; located preachers
Burton W. Barber (Christian Church); Cedar Rapids, IA; November 13-18, 1950; 6 sessions. Proposition 1:
“That I can use song books communion sets, tuning fork, and collection plates as aids in Christian worship
with authority, and that the same authority excludes the use of instrumental music in said Christian
worship.” (Wallace affirmed, Barber denied). Proposition 2: “That instrumental music aids the individual to
sing, and that he has authority to so use it In Christian worship service.” (Barber affirmed, Wallace denied).
Book publication: Wallace-Barber Debate. Abilene, TX: Beacon Publications, 1953.
Ray Vaughn (Oneness Pentecostal Church); Arvada, CO; 1951. Book publication: Wallace-Vaughn Debate.
Julian Olyn Hunt (Christian Church); Ottumwa, IA; April 1951. Proposition 1: “Resolved, that a local
congregation of the church of Christ may scripturally, reasonably, and consistently use a song book and
tuning fork during the song service; install a microphone in the church building for the purpose of
broadcasting the gospel in sermon, prayer and song; use a recording machine to make a recording of the
worship service for the purpose of using the recording later; use a collection basket in taking the offering;
use a communion set in helping serve the Lord’s Supper and use all other aids and helps in the same
category in obeying God’s commands....AND, in the course of this procedure contend that a piano and
other mechanical instruments of music, when used in connection with the singing during the same service
is sinful.” (Wallace affirmed, Hunt denied). Proposition 2: “Resolved, that according to the New Testament
the infallibly safe side is for Christians to use mechanical instruments of music in connection with praises
offered to God.” (Hunt affirmed, Wallace denied). Book publication: Wallace-Hunt Debate. Longview,
WA: Telegram Book Company, 1953.
W. Carl Ketcherside (Church of Christ); Paragould, AR; June 30 - July 4, 1952; located preachers, colleges.
Book publication: Wallace-Ketcherside Debate. Longview, WA: Telegram Book Company, 1953.
W. Carl Ketcherside (Church of Christ); St. Louis, MO; October 26-30, 1953; located preachers, colleges. Book
publication: Wallace-Ketcherside St. Louis Debate. Longview, WA: Telegram Book Company, 1954.
D. L. Welch (Oneness Pentecostal Church); Vernon, FL; December 22-24, 1953
Jesse Pratt (Church of God of Prophecy); Decherd, TN; August - September 1954; 1500
D. L. Welch (Oneness Pentecostal Church); Tarrant City, AL; 1956
Charles A. Holt (Church of Christ); Florence, AL; December 8-11, 1959; benevolent institutions, Herald of
Truth. Book publication: Wallace-Holt Debate. Nashville, TN: Gospel Advocate Company, 1960.
James P. Miller (Church of Christ); Tampa, FL; August 16-20, 1965. Proposition 1: “It is in harmony with the
Scriptures for churches of Christ to build and maintain benevolent organizations for the care of the needy,
such as Boles Home, Tipton Home, Tennessee Orphan Home, Childhaven, and other Orphan Homes and
Homes for the Aged that are among us.” (Wallace affirmed, Miller denied). Proposition 2: “Such an
arrangement and cooperative effort on the part of churches of Christ for the preaching of the gospel as the
‘Herald of Truth’ is without scriptural authority.” (Miller affirmed, Wallace denied).
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H. W. Wallace [Christian Church]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Foy E. Wallace, Jr. (Church of Christ); Ada, OK; June 30 - July 3, 1925; instrumental music in worship
Isham E. Wallace [Missionary Baptist Church]
18_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
James B. Hardy (Primitive Baptist Church); Marshall County, KY; July 26-_, 1880. Book publication: Five
Days' Debate on Church Identity.
J. M. Wallace [Pentecostal Church]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Elmer Moore (Church of Christ); Dayton, TX; October 6-9, 1953; godhead
John T. Wallace [?]
19_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Dick Blackford (Church of Christ); Central City, KY; April 29-30, May 2-3, 1974; Sabbath, first day
Steve Wallace [Church of Christ]
19_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Robert Burks (Church of Christ); February 8, 1992; benevolence, sponsoring church; first
debate for both men
Steven J. Wallace [?]
October 29, 1970 (_, _) - present
Kurt Struetker (Answers In Genesis); ?Cincinnati, OH; September 27-28, 1999.
Proposition: “We are saved by grace through faith alone without water baptism.”
(Streutker affirmed, Wallace denied).
Dave Giles (Sabbatarian); Forest Grove, OR; October 21-22, 2002; 250-300. Proposition:
“The Sabbath Day is still a part of God’s law for Christians to observe today.” (Giles
affirmed, Wallace, denied).
Thomas B. Wallace [Church of Christ]
?August 1, 1906 (_, _) – ?April 12, 1992 (_, ?NC)
_ Metz (?); Frankford, WV; 1941
W. L. Wallace [?]
_ (_, _) – _ (_, _)
Herschel E. Patton (Church of Christ); Wolf Springs, AL; 1941; reign of Christ
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Alfred Fredst Waller [Church of Christ]
January 27, 1898 (Montague County, TX) - September 26, 1966 (_, _)
_ (Baptist Church); before 1965
_ (Christian Church); before 1965
_ (Seventh Day Adventist Church); before 1965
John Lightfoot Waller [Baptist Church]
November 23, 1809 (Woodford County, KY) – October 10, 1854 (_, _)
Biographical sketch: http://baptisthistoryhomepage.com/waller.john.l.by.farnam.html
Biographical sketch: http://baptisthistoryhomepage.com/waller.john.l.by.s.h.ford.html
E. M. Pingree (Universalist); Warsaw, KY; May 1844. Book publication: A Debate on Universalism.
Cincinnati, OH: Wm. L. Mendenhall, 1845.
Nathan L. Rice (Presbyterian Church); Georgetown, KY
Ralph W. Wallin, Jr. [Church of Christ]
August 7, 1942 (_, _) - present
_ (Baptist Church); before 1970
_ (Church of God); before 1970
Jeff Walling [Church of Christ]
c 1950 (_, _) - present
Ben Franklin (Church of Christ); c 1970
Jesse DavisWalling [Church of Christ]
18_ (_, _) - 19_ (_, _)
Dueling D. Ford (Baptist Church); Wayne County, KY; August 26-_, 1914
Joseph E. Wooldridge (Methodist Church); Eadsville, Wayne County, KY; February 28-March 2, 1916; 4 days.
Proposition: “The Scriptures teach that rational adults are saved by the baptism of the Holy Ghost in answer
to the prayer of faith, and that only such adults who have been baptized with the Holy Spirit belong to the
church of Jesus Christ.” (Wooldridge affirmed, Walling denied).
Wille Coy Wallis [Primitive Baptist Church]
August 9, 1896 (Tippah County, MS) – February 15, 1983 (?Ripley, MS)
Biographical sketch: http://www.freed-hardeman.com/buriedinms/WallisWC/WillisWC.html
E. L. Whitaker, Sr. (Church of Christ); ?Ripley, MS
D. L. Robinson (Church of Christ); Ripley, MS; May 1934; 4 sessions; conditional or unconditional salvation.
[Gospel Advocate, May 24, 1934, p. 507]
Ben Walston [Primitive Baptist Church]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Billy Dollar (Church of Christ); East Houston, TX; October 28-29, 31, November 1, 1963
R. E. Walston [Christian Church]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Arthur M. Ogden (Church of Christ); West Frankfort, IL; February 2-3, 5-6, 1959; instrumental music in
worship
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J. L. Walter [Church of Christ]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Nathan L. Rice (Presbyterian Church); Georgetown, ?KY; 1843
_ Walters [Baptist Church]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Fred B. Walker (Church of Christ); 1935; baptism
Bill Walton [Church of Christ]
19_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Ben K. Overby (Church of Christ); Chattanooga, TN; November 11-12, 1999; church social & recreational
activities
B. B. Walton [Primitive Baptist Church]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Charles A. Holt, Jr. (Church of Christ); _, TX; c 1950
S. B. Wardrip [Methodist Church]
18_ (_, _) – 19_ (_, _)
W. A. Nance (Church of Christ); July 4-7, 1911. Proposition 1: “The Scriptures teach that sprinkling or pouring
water upon a proper subject in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit is baptism.” (Wardrip affirmed,
Nance denied). Proposition 2: “The Scriptures teach that water baptism to the penitent believer is for - in
the sense of in order to - remission or forgiveness of past sins.” (Nance affirmed, Wardrip denied), Book
publication: Nance-Wardrip Debate. 1911.
K. D. Ward [?]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Dorval McClister (Church of Christ); Midlothian & Crestwood, IL; January 1966
Mark Ward [Church of Christ]
October 13, 1958 (_, _) - present
Son of Richard K. “Dick” Ward
Shirley Mullins (Church of Christ); Clintwood, VA; 1979; second serving of Lord's supper
Ray Brooks (?);written. Proposition 1: “The Scriptures authorize a given local church to
come together to break bread, tarry, and eat together the Lord’s Supper in only one
assembly on the same first day of the week.” (Ward affirmed, Brooks denied).
Rudy Schellekens (?); written; coverings of 1 Corinthians 11
Richard Kent "Dick" Ward [Church of Christ]
August 5, 1936 (Tallahassee, FL) – July 18, 2010 (Albertville, AL)
Obituary: “Richard K. (Dick) Ward” by Carrol R. Sutton. The Instructor, 47(11),
November 2010, p. 1.
William E. "Billy" Davis (Oneness Pentecostal Church); Valdosta, GA; c 1984; godhead,
Holy Spirit baptism
Billy Duncan (Church of Christ); Huntsville, AL; 1990; pants for women
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Rowland Ward [Protestant]
19_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Patrick Madrid (Roman Catholic Church); Melbourne, Australia. Topics: (1) Authority: Is the Bible the only
infallible rule of faith? (2) What must we do to be saved?
Warren D. Ward [Church of Christ]
October 20, 1920 (_, AR) – June 26, 1992 (?Clinton, Van Buren County, ?AR)
Numerous debates
_ Ward [Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Bynum Black (Church of Christ); Williford, AR; 9 days
_ Ward [Church of Christ]
18_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Willard J. Smith (Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints) & F. C. Warnky (Reorganized
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints); Tiblon, KS; March 20-21, 1886. Propositions: “Resolved,
That the Book of Mormon is of human origin”; “Resolved, That the Book of Mormon is of Divine origin.”
Henry Eden Warlick [Church of Christ]
March 3, 1868 (Jackson County, AR) - January 23, 1948 (_, _)
Many debates
Tom J. Beckham (Methodist Church); Greer County, OK; 1901
M. L. Welch (Primitive Baptist Church); Amber (near Norman), OK; c 1939
Joseph Sale "Joe" Warlick [Church of Christ]
November 1, 1866 (St. Louis County, MO) - January 2, 1941 (Dallas, TX)
Biographical sketch: The Trail Blazers: Heroes of the Faith by J. Porter Wilhite. Oklahoma
City, OK: Telegram Book Company, 1965, pp. 61-62.
Biographical material: The Gospel Age (James L. Neal, Ed.), all issues for 1953.
McGill, James R. “Unique Joe S. Warlick.” Unique For Christ, 8(4), December 2011, p. 4.
399 debates; 3 by August 1890; nearly 100 debates by 1903; more than 200 debates by
1911
Methodist Dynamite Exploded and C. L. Ballard Blown Sky-High by Joe S. Warlick.
Dallas, TX: Lucie A. Warlick, ?191_.
Some Baptist Blunders by Joe S. Warlick.
“Cowboy” Harris (Baptist Church); Pauls Valley, Indian Territory, _; 1888; Warlick’s first debate
C. L. Ballard (Methodist Church); Drop, Denton County, TX; March 1893; sprinkling or pouring for baptism,
baptism for remission of sins, establishment of church on Pentecost [Firm Foundation, 8:8 (March 1893)]
J. G. Webb (Primitive Baptist Church); Draco, Wise County, TX; November 21-24, 1893; 4 days. Book
publication: Debate between J. G. Webb and J. S. Warlick. Bonham, TX: Press of the Baptist Trumpet,
1894.
J. D. Shaw (?Atheist); 1894
_ (?); July 23-_, 1894
J. H. Milburn (Baptist Church); Indian Territory, _; August 1894 [Firm Foundation, 10:6 (August 1894)]
_ Minnis (Methodist Church); September 11-_, 1894; 5 propositions
F. L. Dupont (Baptist Church); September 18-21, 1894; 4 propositions
H. M. Pirtle (Methodist Church); Blue Ridge, Collin Counbty, TX; November 1894; 6 days
J. H. Milburn (Baptist Church); West, TX; January 1895
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H. A. Thompson (Baptist Church); Indian Territory, _; Spring 1895
E. R. Carswell (Missionary Baptist Church). Wallis, TX; October 15-18, 1895; Warlick’s 32nd debate. Book
publication: The Carswell-Warlick Debate. Austin, TX: Eugene Von Boeckmann, 1896.
W. A. Jarrell (Baptist Church); Squaw Peak, near Comanche Peak, _; December 1895
_ Yandell (?); Calvin, OK; early 1896
_ James (?); Knox County, TX; April 1-_, 1896
Allen A. Hensler (Baptist Church); Cottonwood, TX; ?April 1896
_ (Methodist Church); _, OK; August 1896
F. L. Dupont (Baptist Church); Cross Plains, Callahan County, TX; later summer 1896
W. A. Jarrell (Baptist Church); 1896; 2 days
_ Thompson (Baptist Church); New Hope, Tarrant County, TX; 1896
F. L. Dupont (Baptist Church); Hubbard City, Hill County, TX; 1896
Allen A. Hensler (Baptist Church); ?August 1896
W. B. Toney (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints); Bokoshe, Indian Territory, AR; April 1897; 6 days
L. W. Davis (Baptist Church); April 1897; 4 days
J. C. Weaver (Methodist Church); Greenwood, TX; May 1897
_ Fisher (Primitive Baptist Church); Joshua, TX; 1897
J. B. Milburn (Baptist Church); Independence, LA; June 1897
A. C. Pickens (Methodist Church); Elmore, Indian Territory, _; September 5-_, 1897
(?S. F.) Cayce (Primitive Baptist Church); Wylie, TX; October 1897
F. L. Dupont (Baptist Church); Hood City, TX; c 1897
S. F. Cayce (Primitive Baptist Church); Collin County, TX; c 1897
A. C. Pickens (Methodist Church); Lexington, Indian Territory, OK; December 1897
Allen A. Hensler (Baptist Church); 1897
_ McCutchon (Adventist Church); Peoria, TX; January 1898
Clark Braden (Church of Christ); Dallas, TX; March 29-April 1, 1898; instrumental music in worship; 4
sessions
Clark Braden (Church of Christ); written; instrumental music in worship
J. N. Hall (Missionary Baptist Church); 1900
J. N. Hall (Missionary Baptist Church)
_ (?); Sidney, TX; 1900
Allen Hill Autrey (Baptist Church); Gipson, Scott County, AR; c 1902; the church of Christ
E. W. Alderson (Methodist Church); Celeste, TX; 1903
E. W. Alderson (Methodist Church); Cumby, TX; 1903
J. Carroll Stark (Church of Christ); Henderson, TN; November 24-27, 1903; instrumental music in worship; 4
days
J. Carroll Stark (Church of Christ); written; c 1904. Proposition: “The word of God authorizes the use of
instruments of music for praise in the church of Jesus Christ.” (Stark affirmed, Warlick denied). Book
publication: A Debate between J. Carroll Stark and Joe S. Warlick. Nashville, TN: Gospel Advocate
Company, n.d.
_ ( Universalist); northeastern AR; c 1903
Jacob Ditzler (Methodist Church); Cordell, OK; November 1905
Richard H. Pigue (Methodist Church); Henry County, TN; December 1905
Ben M. Bogard (Missionary Baptist Church); near Bearden, AR; October 23-26, 1906; 4 days
Richard H. Pigue (Methodist Church)
D. B. Turney (Protestant Methodist Church); Newcomerstown, OH; December 28, 1906-January 2, 1907; 6
days. Proposition 1: “The scriptures teach that sprinkling or pouring clean water upon a proper subject in
the name of the trinity is an act authorized by Christ and practiced by His apostles for baptism.” (Turney
affirmed, Warlick denied). Proposition 2: “The scriptures teach that immersion is the act commanded by
Christ and practiced by His apostles for baptism.” (Warlick affirmed, Turney denied). Proposition 3: “The
scriptures teach that in the conviction and conversion of the sinner the Holy Spirit operates directly
(immediately) on the heart.” (Turney affirmed, Warlick denied). Proposition 4: “The scriptures teach that
baptism to the believing penitent is for (in orderto) the remission of past (alien) sins.” (Warlick affirmed,
Turney denied). Proposition 5: “The scriptures teach that infants are proper subjects for baptism.” (Turney
affirmed, Warlick denied). Proposition 6: “The scriptures teach that the church, or kingdom of Christ, was
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established (set up) on the first pentecost after the resurrection of Christ.” (Warlick affirmed, Turney
denied).
Richard H. Pigue (Methodist Church); Hazel, KY; March 1908; their 3rd debate
Ben M. Bogard (Missionary Baptist Church); Oak Grove, AR; July 1908; 6 days (some sources give the year as
1906)
Richard H. Pigue (Methodist Church); Burns (near Nashville), TN; October 20-23, 1908; 8 sessions
Ben M. Bogard (Missionary Baptist Church); Holmes, AR; December 1-4, 1908; 4 days
J. C. Weaver (Methodist Church); Winfield, TX; March 5-7, 1909. Proposition 1: “The Church of God was
established in Abraham’s day and continued on down.” (Weaver affirmed, Warlick denied). Prposition 2:
“The Church of God was established on Pentecost.” (Warlick affirmed, Weaver denied). Proposition 3:
“Immersion in water is the only Scriptural baptism.” (Warlick affirmed, Weaver denied). [Firm
Foundation, Vol. 25, No. 12 (March 23, 1909), 3]
Ben M. Bogard (Missionary Baptist Church); near Amory, MS; March 16-19, 1909; 4 days
J. F. Curtis (Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints); first week of July 1909
_ Case (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints); Ochiltree County & Hansford County, OK; August 1909;
7 sessions
J. C. Mason (Christian Church); Anson, TX; Fall 1909; missionary society
J. P. “Polk” Williams (Baptist Church)
Ben M. Bogard (Missionary Baptist Church); Slater, TX; December 18-21, 1910; 4 days
Ben M. Bogard (Missionary Baptist Church); Fish, TX; December 27-30, 1911; 4 days
W. A. McCutchen (Seventh-day Adventist Church); Gober, TX; 1912
Ben M. Bogard (Missionary Baptist Church); near Aspermouth, TX; January 7-9, 1913; 3 days
Ben M. Bogard (Missionary Baptist Church); near Center Point, AR; January 15-20, 1913; 6 days
Ben M. Bogard (Missionary Baptist Church); Clover, TX; July 21-24, 1913; 4 days
Ben M. Bogard (Missionary Baptist Church); Malone, TX; December 15-19, 1913; 5 days
Ben M. Bogard (Missionary Baptist Church); written; 1914. Proposition 1: “The Scriptures teach that the sinner
is so depraved that in his conviction and conversion the Holy Spirit exercises a power or influence, distinct
from and in addition to the written word.” (Bogard affirmed, Warlick denied). Proposition 2: “The
Scriptures teach that baptism to the believing penitent, is for (in order to) the remission of past, alien sins.”
(Warlick affirmed, Bogard denied). Proposition 3: “The Scriptures teach that the sinner obtains remission
of sins in answer to prayer before baptism.” (Bogard affirmed, Warlick denied). Proposition 4: “The
Scriptures teach that a saint or child of God may so apostatize as to be finally lost.” (Warlick affirmed,
Bogard denied). Periodical publication: Gospel Guide, January 20 – May 5, 1914. Book publication:
Bogard-Warlick Debate Involving Issues Between Baptists and Christians. Dallas, TX: B. C. Warlick,
1915. This written debate was intended to reproduce as much as possible their oral debate at Malone, TX.
Stanley J. Clark (Agnostic); Olustee, OK; ?June 1916; the Bible is the word of God
Stanley J. Clark (Agnostic); Shawnee, OK; October 24-_, 1916; the Bible is the word of God
Stanley J. Clark (Agnostic); Dallas, TX; January 21-_, 1917; inspiration of the Bible; more than 1000 attended
Ben M. Bogard (Missionary Baptist Church); near Crowder, OK; January 30 - February 2, 1917; 4 days
Ben M. Bogard (Missionary Baptist Church); Row, OK; May 14-17, 1917; 4 days
J. F. Curtis (Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints); Davidson, OK; January 1918
I. W. Yandell (Freewill Baptist Church); Calvin, OK; 1919
I. W. Yandell (Freewill Baptist Church); Atwood, OK; 1919
Ben M. Bogard (Missionary Baptist Church); near Foreman, AR; October 8-11, 1919; 3 days
Ben M. Bogard (Missionary Baptist Church); Duncan, AZ; December 17-21, 1919; 5 days
John Wheeler (Baptist Church); Park City, KY; c 1920
George W. Phillips (Church of Christ); Mannsville, OK; July 24, 1921; 2 sessions
Ben M. Bogard (Missionary Baptist Church); near Ada, OK; September 5-8, 1922; 4 days
Ben M. Bogard (Missionary Baptist Church); near Paragould, AR; April 10-13, 1923; 4 days
J. N. Cowan (Church of Christ); Gilland, TX; winter c 1923; classes
George W. Phillips (Church of Christ); written. Proposition 1: “The congregations of the Church of Christ that
teach the word of God in what is known as the Sunday School, using the class system, are Scriptural in
their teaching and practice.” (Warlick affirmed, Phillips denied). Proposition 2: “The congregations of the
Church of Christ that oppose teaching the word of God in what is known as the Sunday School with its
division of classes and women teachers are Scriptural.” (Phillips affirmed, Warlick denied). Book
publication: A Debate on the Sunday School Question. Dallas, TX: n.p., 1924.
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A. J. Sloan (Baptist Church); Fountain Run, KY, June 8-11, 1926
Ben M. Bogard (Missionary Baptist Church); Springdale, AR; December 14-17, 1926; 4 days
Ben M. Bogard (Missionary Baptist Church); Troy (near Stephens), AR; July 17-20, 1928; 4 days
Ben M. Bogard (Missionary Baptist Church); Acton, TN; August 18-21, 1928; 4 days
W. Ezekiel "Zeke" Sherrill (Baptist Church)
W. Ezekiel "Zeke" Sherrill (Baptist Church)
Calvin Gregory (Baptist Church); Willette, TN; 1928
Ben M. Bogard (Missionary Baptist Church); Corinth, MS; 1928
Ben M. Bogard (Missionary Baptist Church); Blevins, AR; 1929
W. Ezekiel "Zeke" Sherrill (Baptist Church); 1929
_ (Seventh Day Adventist Church) & _ (Seventh Day Adventist Church); Atwood, OK;
W. Ezekiel "Zeke" Sherrill (Baptist Church); Troy (near Stephens), AR; November 25-_, 1930
James M. Bandy (Baptist Church)
W. C. Nevil (Baptist Church)
_ (Baptist Church); Amory, MS; c 1934
Ralph Green (Jehovah’s Witnesses); Pocahontas, AR; c 1935; 400
W. N. Warlick [Church of Christ]
18_ (_, _) - 19_ (_, _)
At least 15 debates by 1911
Ben M. Bogard (Missionary Baptist Church); Maydelle, TX; October 15-18, 1912; 4 days
Matt Warner [?]
19_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
George A. Jackson (?);written. Proposition 1: “Both Scripture and Oral Tradition are authoritative for the
Church in matters of doctrine.” (Warner affirmed, Jackson denied). Proposition 2: “Scripture alone is
authoritative for the Church in matters of doctrine.” (Jackson affirmed, Warner denied). Web publication.
F. (?Frederick) C. Warnky [Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints]
?August 27, 1839 (_, _) - ?December 24, 1920 (_, _)
J. Hacker (Baptist Church); Webb City, MO; August 12-_, 1884
_ Ward; Tiblon, KS; March 20-21, 1886; w/ Willard J. Smith (Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter
Day Saints). Propositions: “Resolved, That the Book of Mormon is of human origin”; “Resolved, That the
Book of Mormon is of Divine origin.”
Weldon E. Warnock [Church of Christ]
February 6, 1932 (Carter County, KY) – October 4, 2009 (Murfreesboro, TN)
H. C. Vanderpool (Baptist Church); Bowling Green, KY; November 18-19, 21-22, 1968;
water baptism and salvation.
W. T. Russell (Baptist Church); Bowling Green, KY; May 17-18, 20-21, 1971; baptism;
Russell's 14th debate
H. C. Vanderpool (Baptist Church); Louisville, KY; 1971
H. C. Vanderpool (Baptist Church); Louisville, KY; March 13-14, 16-17, 1972; 4 sessions;
300-400. Proposition 1: “Resolved: The Scriptures teach that repenting sinners receive
remission of sins through faith and that before water baptism.” (Vanderpool affirmed, Warnock denied).
Proposition 2: “Resolved: The Scriptures teach that water baptism is essential to the salvation of penitent
believers in Christ.” (Warnock affirmed, Vanderpool denied).
Ralph D. Williams (Church of Christ); written; weddings and funerals in the meetinghouse. Periodical
publication: Searching the Scriptures. Tract publication: Weddings and Funerals in the Meetinghouse.
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Decatur, AL: Gospel Defender, n.d. Book publication: Warnock-Williams Discussion. Decatur, AL:
Thrasher Publications, 1999.
Owen Carter (Pentecostal Assemblies of the World), Alfred Nickles (Pentecostal Assemblies of the World) &
Henry Perry (Pentecostal Assemblies of the World); Cincinnati, OH; March 18-19, 1974; Holy Spirit
baptism; w/ Wayne Chappell (Church of Christ) & James Cooper (Church of Christ)
Owen Carter (Pentecostal Assemblies of the World) & Alfred Nickles (Pentecostal Assemblies of the World);
Cincinnati, OH; June 3-4, 1974; godhead; w/ Wayne Chappell (Church of Christ) & James Cooper (Church
of Christ)
J. W. Holcomb (Church of Christ); Xenia & Fairborn, OH; December 3-4, 6-7, 1979; head coverings of 1
Corinthians 11, women teachers
Calvin Warpula [Church of Christ]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Wayne Jackson (Church of Christ); written. Book publication: 1 Corinthians 11:2-16 - A Discussion on the
Covering. 1971.
Thomas Bratton Warren [Church of Christ]
August 1, 1920 (Carrizo Springs, TX) – August 8, 2000 (Seagoville, TX)
Biographical sketch: The Church Faces Liberalism (Thomas B. Warren, ed.). Nashville,
TN: Gospel Advocate Company, 1970, pages 69-71.
J. L. Davis (Baptist Church); Ft. Worth, TX; September 1951; establishment of church,
salvation, apostasy, instrumental music in worship; 6 days, 8 sessions
L. S. Ballard (Baptist Church); Ft. Worth, TX; July 23-26, 1952. Proposition 1: “The
Scriptures teach that faith in Christ procures salvation without further acts of
obedience.” (Ballard affirmed, Warren denied). Proposition 2: “The Scriptures teach
that water baptism is for (in order to obtain) the remission of past sins.” (Warren affirmed, Ballard denied).
Book publication: Warren-Ballard Debate. Longview, WA: Telegram Book Company, 1953.
Albert Garner (Missionary Baptist Church); Galena Park, TX; September 16-19, 1952; salvation
James F. Dew (Baptist Church); DeRidder, LA; October 6-9, 1952
Ferris D. Jones (Pentecostal Adventist Church); Houston & Galena Park, TX; December 15-16, 1952; Sabbath,
baptismal formula
Hulen Myre (Pentecostal Church); DeQuincy, LA; 1953; tongues, salvation
John Staley (Church of Christ); Love Field, TX; 1953; classes, women teachers, drinking vessels in Lord's
supper
Wesley D. Ballard (Church of Christ); Dallas, TX; November 9-12, 1953; classes & women teachers
D. L. Welch (Oneness Pentecostal Church); DeRidder, LA; December 28-31, 1954; godhead, Holy Spirit
baptism. Review: http://www.wordsfitlyspoken.org/gospel_guardian/v6/v6n46p2.html
Lester Hathaway (Church of Christ); Houston, TX; 1954; classes & women teachers
Leroy Garrett (Church of Christ); Dallas, TX; 1954; located preachers
Leroy Garrett (Church of Christ); Coleman, TX; 1954; located preachers
Manning Trammel (Church of Christ); Benbrook, TX; 1954; divorce & remarriage
E. C. Fuqua (Church of Christ); written; 1954; divorce & remarriage. Periodical publication: The Vindicator
(August-December, 1954). Book publication: The Warren-Fuqua Debate. Fort Worth, TX: J. E. Snelson
Printing Co., n.d. Book publication: Are Non-Christians Amenable To The Law of Christ on Divorce and
Remarriage? Jonesboro, AR: National Christian Press, Inc., n.d.
Cecil B. Douthitt (Church of Christ); South Houston, TX; October 23-26, 1956; church cooperation. Related
publication: Highlights of the Douthitt-Warren Debate by Roy Deaver. Oklahoma City, OK: Telegram
Book Co., 1956.
Antony G. N. Flew (Atheist); Denton, TX; September 20-23, 1976; existence of God. Book publication:
Warren-Flew Debate. Jonesboro, AR: National Christian Press, 1977. Internet publication:
http://www.thebible1.net/video/warrenflewdebate
Wallace I. Matson (Atheist); Tampa, FL: September 11-14, 1978; 4 sessions. Proposition 1: “I know that God
(that is, the God of the New Testament who is to punish some individuals eternally in hell) does not exist.”
(Matson affirmed, Warren denied). Proposition 2: “I know that God (that is, the God of the New Testament
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who is to punish some individuals eternally in hell) does exist.” Book publication: The Warren-Matson
Debate. Jonesboro, AR: National Christian Press, Inc., 1978.
Joe E. Barnhart (Philosopher); Denton, TX; November 3-6, 1980; ethics. Book publication: The WarrenBarnhart Debate. Jonesboro, AR: National Christian Press, Inc., 1981.
C. R. Warsham [?]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Flavil L. Colley, Sr. (Church of Christ); Tonkawa, OK; 1939
Corey G. Washington [Atheist]
19_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
William Lane Craig (Evangelical); University of Washington; February 9, 1995; 1500. Web publication:
http://www.infidels.org/library/modern/corey_washington/craig-washington/intro.html
Grandville Washington [Church of Christ]
September 5, 1924 (Scott, LA) - _ (_, _)
_ (Jehovah's Witnesses); 1950; one sheep fold
Eric Waterhouse [?]
18_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Lyman Abbott (?); written; November-December 1898; human destiny as conditioned by free will. Book
publication: Abbott-Waterhouse Discussion. c 1898.
J. Ervin Waters [Church of Christ]
February 23, 1918 (_, _) - present
Billy Yount (Church of Christ); Greenfield & Salinas, CA; 1941
Loyd L. Smith (Church of Christ); Sanger, CA; 1942; drinking vessels in Lord's supper,
classes
Joe Blue (Church of Christ); _, MO; 1943; drinking vessels, classes
W. Curtis Porter (Church of Christ); Lawrenceburg, TN; July 16-_, 1946; drinking vessels
in Lord's supper, classes; tent
Lynwood Bishop (Church of Christ); _, CA; 1947; class & women teachers, drinking
vessels in Lord's supper
Ernest Crawford (Baptist Church); _, CA; 1948
Robert R. Price (Church of Christ); Yuba City, CA; November 23-26, 1948; drinking vessels in Lord’s supper,
classes
E. M. Borden, Jr. (Church of Christ); Hanford, CA; drinking vessels in Lord's supper; classes
Sterl Watson (Church of Christ); Clio, MO; 1949
Harold E. Hawley (Church of Christ); 1950; drinking vessels in Lord's supper
W. Curtis Porter (Church of Christ); Quincy, IL; November 7-10, 1950; drinking vessels in Lord's supper,
classes & women teachers; 4 sessions. Book publication: Porter-Waters Debate. Murfreesboro, TN:
DeHoff Publications, 1952.
Logan Buchanan (Church of Christ); Dallas, TX; 1949; classes
Guy N. Woods (Church of Christ); _, TX; 1952
Floyd I. Stanley (Church of Christ); Midland, TX; November 1952; drinking vessels in Lord's supper
Floyd I. Stanley (Church of Christ); Midland, TX; March 3-6, 1953; classes & women teachers
Sterl Watson (Church of Christ); _, MI; 1959
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Jesse Jenkins (Church of Christ); Odessa, TX; November 1966
David Sitton (Church of Christ); June 1967
Robert Waters [Church of Christ]
c 1954 (_, _) - present
Ray Nichols (Baptist Church); written; c 1984; premillennialism. Book publication:
Questions on Premillennialism. Mountain View, AR: Robert Waters, 1984.
J. T. Smith (Church of Christ); written; 1999; marriage, divorce & remarriage. Periodical
publication: Gospel Truths (July & August 1999).
Jack Holt (Church of Christ); written; c 2005. Proposition: “The Apostle Paul, in 1
Corinthians chapter 7, teaches that all divorced persons are “unbound” and may marry
another.” (Waters affirmed, Holt denied). Web publication.
Brian Galloway (Church of Christ) written. Proposition 1: “Jesus taught new law (contradictory to the Law of
Moses) when He taught that one commits adultery if he puts away his wife and marries another, unless it
was because of fornication.” (Galloway affirmed, Waters denied). Proposition 2: “Jesus’ teachings in
Matthew 19:3-12 and Matthew 5:32 were in complete harmony with Moses’ Law, which allowed for legal
divorce.” (Waters affirmed, Galloway denied). Web publication.
Brian Galloway (Church of Christ) written. Proposition 1: “When Jesus stated that when one ‘puts away’ his
spouse, except it be for fornication, and marries another he commits adultery (Matthew 19:9), he was only
talking about cases where one was merely ‘put away’ by his spouse without ‘a bill of divorcement.”
(Waters affirmed, Galloway denied). Proposition 2: “When Jesus stated that when one ‘puts away’ his
spouse, except it be for fornication, and marries another he commits adultery (Matthew 19:9), he was
talking about cases where a legal divorce had taken place, which is the same as ‘put away.’” (Galloway
affirmed, Waters denied). Web publication.
Thomas N. Thrasher (Church of Christ); written; October 2006-June 2007. Proposition: “The Bible teaches that
all divorced persons may marry.” (Waters affirmed, Thrasher denied). Book publication: Thrasher-Waters
Debate. Decatur, AL: Thrasher Publications, 2007. Periodical publication: “Thrasher-Waters Debate,”
Faith and Facts Quarterly, 38(1), January 2010, 74-133. Web publication:
http://www.totalhealth.bz/thrasher-waters-divorce1.htm
Patrick T. Donahue (Church of Christ); written, 2010; divorce & remarriage
James Waterworth [Roman Catholic Church]
1806 (St. Helen’s, Lancashire, _) – March 28, 1876 (Newark-on-Trent, _)
John Venn (?Church of England); Hereford, England; February 12-15, 1844; creeds of Roman Catholic Church
vs. Church of England. Book publication: Venn-Waterworth Discussion. London, England: Seeley,
Burnside & Seeley, 1844. Book publication: A Conference between Two Men that had Doubts about InfantBaptism. Sixth edition. Web publication:
http://books.google.com/books?id=3BkEAAAAQAAJ&dq=john+venn+waterworth&printsec=frontcover&
source=web&ots=O0fSRgPwZD&sig=AFqk4I2Ih27qRAbCw3bSahpG8YA#PPP1,M1
A. W. "Al" Watkins [Church of Christ]
19_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
D. L. Welch (Oneness Pentecostal Church); Pensacola, FL; March 9-12, 1970; godhead, baptismal formula
Bela Lee Watson [Church of Christ]
August 9, 1908 (_, _) - May 11, 1975 (_, _)
_ (Baptist Church); Neal community, TX; c 1932
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Carman Watson [Church of Christ]
19_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Claud W, Mickey (Church of Christ); written. Proposition: “The word of the Lord teaches: ‘The cup must be in
one container, until after thanks; then it may be divided.’” (Mickey affirmed, Watson denied). Book
publication: The Cup of the Lord. Np: np. March 1970.
Duncan Watson [Pentecostal Church]
19_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Gene Tope (Church of Christ); _, ?South Africa; May 4-6, 1976; William Branham, baptism
Ector R. Watson [Church of Christ]
October 5, 1904 (Collin County, TX) – November 10, 2001 (?Friona, Parmer County,
?TX)
_ Severson (Sabbatarian); 1933; Sabbath & Lord's day
I. W. Yandell (Freewill Baptist Church); 1937; faith only, church
_ Barnes (Sabbatarian); 1947; the two covenants, Sabbath, Lord's day
_ (?); _, CA; 1950
Elmer Porter Watson [Church of Christ]
April 11, 1884 (Prairie Creek, IN) - July 12, 1945 (Wayne, MI)
A. J. Sloan (Baptist Church); Fountain Head, TN; 1928
_ (?); Huntington, WV; Holy Spirit & tongues
Frank Watson [Baptist Church]
19_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
David A. Padfield (Church of Christ); Evansville, IN; December 7-8, 1987; water baptism; 2 sessions
Isaiah Watson [Baptist Church]
18_ (_, _) - 19_ (_, _)
Jesse F. Love (Church of Christ); Womack, LA; April 10-_, 1922
Jim Watson [?Baptist Church]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Luther Loren Gieger (Church of Christ); Oklahoma City, OK; 1947; baptism, apostasy, premillennialism, return
of Jews to Palestine
J. A. Watson [Baptist Church]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Will J. Cullum (Church of Christ); Cut and Shoot, TX; 1934
J. P. Watson [Church of Christ]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
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O. H. Tallman (Church of Christ); written. Proposition: “Whether the Sunday school class system of teaching
be divinely authorized and recorded in the New Testament Scriptures.” (Tallman affirmed, Watson denied).
Book publication.
Lawrence Arnold Watson, Sr. [Church of Christ]
April 24, 1919 (Wilder, ID) - _ (_, _)
Biographical sketch: Preachers of Today, I, 1952, p. 361.
_ Payton (Missionary Baptist Church); _, CA; 1942; church
L. D. Watson [Methodist Church]
18_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Hugh McDiavmid (Church of Christ); Tonawanda, NY; April 11-21, 1882; baptism. Book publication: Trout &
Todd, 1982.
Sterl Arthur Watson [Church of Christ]
February 15, 1904 (_, _) - November 1984 (?Huntsville, Madison County, AL)
C. J. Linn (?); 1939
Ralph Staten (Freewill Baptist Church); New Harmony, AR; 1940
S. J. Gay (?); Mountain View, MO; 1941
S. J. Gay (?); Richland, MO; 1941
Joe H. Howard (Church of Christ); Diggins, MO; 1941
N. E. Rhodes, Jr. (Church of Christ); El Dorado & Fort Smith, AR; March 25-_, 1947;
classes
J. Ervin Waters (Church of Christ); Clio, MO; 1949
Lester Hathaway (Church of Christ); Alamogordo, NM; October 3-6, 1950
Lester Hathaway (Church of Christ); Booneville, AR; March 6-9, 1951; classes & women teachers
_ (Baptist Church)
_ (Baptist Church)
_ (Baptist Church)
_ (Baptist Church)
_ (Baptist Church)
_ (Baptist Church)
_ (Baptist Church)
_ (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints);
_ (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints)
_ (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints)
_ (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints)
_ (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints)
W. Carl Ketcherside (Church of Christ); Hartford, IL
Charles A. Holt (Church of Christ); Indianapolis, IN; October 18-22, 1954; church support of colleges, orphan
homes, sponsoring churches; 500; w/ W. L. Totty (Church of Christ). Book publication: The Indianapolis
Debate. Lufkin, TX: Gospel Guardian Company, 1955.
J. Ervin Waters (Church of Christ); _, MI; 1959
W. J. Watson [Baptist Church]
18_ (_, _) - 19_ (_, _)
H. Leo Boles (Church of Christ); Walter Hill, Rutherford County, TN; May 26-28, 1908. Proposition 1: “The
kingdom, or church of God. to which H. Leo Boles belongs, was set up on the first Pentecost after the
resurrection of Christ.” (Boles affirmed, Watson denied). Proposition 2: “The church of Christ with which
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I, W. J. Watson am identified, was set up during the personal ministry of Christ on earth.” (Watson
affirmed, Boles denied). Proposition 3: “The Scriptures teach that a sinner may pray for pardon of his sins
and may expect the answer to his prayer after he has repented of his sins and believed on Christ before
his baptism.” (Watson affirmed, Boles denied). Proposition 4:”The Scriptures teach that baptism to a
penitent believer, out of Christ, is unto the remission of sins.” (Boles affirmed, Watson denied).
Charlie D. Crouch (Church of Christ); White House, TN; 1928; baptism, establishment of church, Holy Spirit
Charles Watts [Materialist]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Clark Braden (Christian Church)
Charles Watts [Secularist]
18_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
B. H. Cowper (?); 1871. Book publication: Debate on the Christian Evidences.
A. Stewart (Believer); 1873; 4 nights. Subjects: “Is the Belief in the Being of an Infinite Personal God
Reasonable?” and “Are the Four Gospels Authentic and worthy of credit?” Book publication.
T. D. Matthias (?)
Brewin Grant (?)
W. Adamson (?)
T. Crow (?); 1876. Book publication: Merits and Demerits of Secularism.
_ Harrison (?)
_ Smith (?)
George Sexton (Believer) before 1881
George Sexton (Believer) before 1881
George Sexton (Believer); written; 1880-1881; Watt’s 20th debate. Periodical publication: Secular Review. Book
publication: Christianity & Secularism: Which is the better suited to meet the wants of mankind? London:
Smart & Allen, c 1881.
Alexander Jamieson (?); 1894; 3 nights. Subjects: “Is it reasonable to believe in the existence of a powerful and
intelligent being distinct from the material universe?” and “Has Man a soul that will live in a future State?”
Book publication.
Alexander Jamieson (?); 1895; 4 nights. Subjects: “Is Secularism superior to Christianity?' and “Is Christianity
Superior to Secularism?” Book publication.
David Lee Watts [Church of Christ]
June 25, 1945 (Honolulu, HI) - July 9, 2001 (_, TX)
Clyde Field (?); Long Beach, CA; July 31, August 1, 3-4, 1972; infant baptism, sprinkling
David Doran (Bible Students Ecclesia); Louisville, KY; March 24-25, 1983; eternal punishment
Eddy Brown (Baptist Church); Louisville, KY; September 12-13, 1985; baptism; radio debate
George H. Watts [Church of Christ]
?November 23, 1926 (_, _) - ?April 11, 2003 (_, ?AL)
Carroll W. Puckett (Church of Christ); Montgomery, AL; June 17-20, 1963; classes & women teachers
John Watts [Secularist]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
J. Sinclair (?); c 1862. Report: "Discussion Between the Rev. J. Sinclair and Mr. J. Watts" by J. P. Adams,
National Reformer, May 15, 1862.
Charles Bradlaugh (Atheist). Book publication: Half-hours with Freethinkers. 1864.
J. Watts [Full Gospel Mission]
19_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
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Ron Halbrook (Church of Christ); Toney, AL; May 16-17, 1969; miracles
_ Watts [Church of Christ]
19_ (_, _) - present
Maurice Barnett(Church of Christ); written. Proposition: “ The Scriptures teach that in the context of a lawful
marriage there is only one lawful reason for divorce.” (Watts affirmed, Barnett denied). Periodical
publication: Preceptor.
William Weatherford [Church of Christ]
18_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
John R. Daily (Primitive Baptist Church); Advance, Boone County, IN; 1894; several thousand attended.
Proposition 1: “The scriptures teach that water baptism administered to the penitent believer is for or in
order to the remission of sins.” (Weatherford affirmed, Daily denied). Proposition 2: “The scriptures teach
that God chooses or elects his people unto salvation or eternal life prior to any act of obedience on their
part.” (Daily affirmed, Weatherford denied). Proposition 3: “The scriptures teach that God uses the
preaching of the gospel as a means in the regeneration of sinners.” (Weatherford affirmed, Daily denied).
Proposition 4: “The scriptures teach that all who are born again in time will be saved in eternity.” (Daily
affirmed, Weatherford denied).
Jason Lynn Weatherly [Oneness Pentecostal Church]
May 15, 1973 (_, _) - present
John T. Lewis (Church of Christ); Lone Grove,, OK; December 7-8, 1995.
John T. Lewis (Church of Christ); written; 1996; Holy Spirit baptism and gifts. Book
publication: Lewis-Weatherly Debate. Lone Grove, OK: John T. Lewis, 1996.
Thomas N. Thrasher (Church of Christ) & Patrick T. Donahue (Church of Christ); Beebe,
AR; August 8-10, 1996; godhead, baptismal formula, miraculous gifts, instrumental
music in worship; 4 sessions; 50
Patrick T. Donahue (Church of Christ); Alton, IL; June 3, 2000; miraculous gifts, baptismal
formula; 2 sessions
Patrick T. Donahue (Church of Christ); Lawrenceville & Snellville, GA; March 21-22, 2002; baptismal
formula, miraculous gifts; 2 session; 100; w/ Terry Dotson (Oneness Pentecostal Church)
Patrick T. Donahue (Church of Christ); written; 2009-2010; baptismal formula
Kevin Pendergrass (Church of Christ); 2012; instrumental music in worship
Thomas N. Thrasher (Church of Christ); written; May-_, 2012. Proposition 1: “The Bible teaches that the use of
mechanical instruments of music in New Testament worship is without Divine authority.” (Thrasher
affirmed, Weatherly denied). Proposition 2: “The Bible teaches that the use of mechanical instruments of
music in New Testament worship is by Divine authority.” (Weatherly affirmed, Thrasher denied).
_ Weathersby [Pentecostal Church]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Vernon L. Barr (Missionary Baptist Church); Waco, TX
A. C. Weaver [?]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Robert F. Kilpatrick (Church of Christ); 1941
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C. (?Charlie) J. Weaver [Church of God]
?March 27, 1895 (_, _) - ?July 17, 1963 (_, ?AL)
Gus Nichols (Church of Christ); Huntsville, AL; 1943. Book publication: Nichols-Weaver
Debate.
Eugene A. Pitts (Church of Christ); Cedartown, GA; 1943; baptism
Franklin T. Puckett (Church of Christ); 1944
G. C. Brewer (Church of Christ); Valdosta, GA; March 18-21, 1947; w/ Napoleon J. Jones
(Church of God)
C. M. Weaver [Primitive Baptist Church]
18_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
J. F. Hight (Church of Christ); New Burnside, IL; 1898
James Calvin Weaver [Methodist Church]
April 9, 1851 (Scottsboro, Jackson County, AL) – April 16, 1941 (Waldron, AR)
Thomas R. Burnett (Church of Christ). Book publication: Burnett-Weaver Debate, Volume One, Action and
Subjects of Baptism. Austin, TX: Firm Foundation Publishing House, 1895. Book publication: BurnettWeaver Debate, Volume Two, Influence of the Holy Spirit. Austin, TX: Firm Foundation Publishing House,
1895.
J. D. Tant (Church of Christ); Moore's Spring, TX; November 1896
Joe S. Warlick (Church of Christ); Winfield, TX; March 5-7, 1909. Proposition 1: “The Church of God was
established in Abraham’s day and continued on down.” (Weaver affirmed, Warlick denied). Proposition 2:
“The Church of God was established on Pentecost.” (Warlick affirmed, Weaver denied). Proposition 3:
“Immersion in water is the only Scriptural baptism.” (Warlick affirmed, Weaver denied). [Firm
Foundation, Vol. 25, No. 12 (March 23, 1909), 3]
Ben M. Bogard (Missionary Baptist Church)
J. C. “Charlie” Weaver [Holiness Church]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
James M. Neill (Church of Christ). Hazle Green, AL; 1927
James M. Neill (Church of Christ). MArchall County, AL
R. Richard Weaver [Church of Christ]
April 13, 1927 (Akron, OH) – present
Biographical sketch: Preachers of Today, I, 1952, p. 362.
Elza Huffard (Church of Christ); Chicago, IL; January 27-28, 30-31, 1958; benevolence
Walton Weaver [Church of Christ]
19_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Pat Davis (?Baptist Church); Conway, AR; January 1966
Marvin A. Hicks (Oneness Pentecostal Church); Pine Bluff, AR; November 29-30,
December 2-3, 1976; godhead, Holy Spirit baptism
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_ Weaver [Baptist Church]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Lacy L. Holt (Church of Christ); Hardy, AR
Brooks C. Webb [Church of Christ]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Paul V. Dobson (Church of Christ); Indianapolis, IN; April 18-19, 21-22, 1960; orphan homes, Herald of Truth
Jimmy Rogers (?); Indianapolis & Martinsville, IN; 1960
Byron Webb [?]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
John J. Lancaster (Church of Christ); Hohenwald, TN; 1939
James Gilliam Webb [Primitive Baptist Church]
18_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
N. S. Williams (Church of Christ); Gober, TX; July 17-19, 1888; 3 days
J. D. Tant (Church of Christ); August 1890
J. W. Chism (Church of Christ); ?April 1892
Joe S. Warlick (Church of Christ); Draco, Wise County, TX; November 21-24, 1893; 4
days. Book publication: Debate between J. G. Webb and J. S. Warlick. Bonham, TX:
Press of the Baptist Trumpet, 1894.
J. W. Chism (Church of Christ); February 1894
_ McNutt (Missionary Baptist Church); Gober, TX; 1894
Lyman Dean Webb [Church of Christ]
December 23, 1915 (Wilson, OK) – July 25, 1992 (_, _)
Thomas Wyatt (?); before 1965; miracles & divine healing; 5 nights
Samuel Woodside Webb [Primitive Baptist Church]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
R. C. Horn (Church of Christ); Vineland, ?TX; 3 days
_ Webb [Baptist Church]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
W. A. Bentley (Church of Christ); church
E. F. Webber [Defender of the Christian Faith, Inc.]
1893 (_, _) - 1959 (_, ?OK)
Foy E. Wallace, Jr. (Church of Christ); Oklahoma City, OK; December 8-12, 1937; 6000
Bruce R. Webster [Church of Christ]
March 7, 1946 (_, _) - present
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Jack K. Hansen (Church of Christ); written; application of Matthew 24 - 25. Book publication: Hansen-Webster
Debate on Eschatology, 1976.
Hale Wedberg [Evolutionist]
19_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Duane T. Gish (Creationist) & Henry M. Morris (Creationist); San Diego, CA; April 7, 1976; 1400; w/
Benjamin Banta (Evolutionist)
Herbert Weekes [Seventh-day Church of God]
19_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Gordon Wilson (Church of Christ); St. Louis, MO; April 22-23, 1971; sabbath binding today
A. Weeks [Seventh Day Adventist Church]
18_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
J. J. Cornish (Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints); Brinton, MI; February 1889; Sabbath
Todd Weiner [Church of Christ]
19_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
David A. Padfield (Church of Christ); Evansville, IN; November 5-6, 1992; premillennialism; 80-100
David A. Padfield (Church of Christ); Baltimore, MD; November 19-20, 1992; fulfillment of Daniel 2; 80-100
Thomas N. Thrasher (Church of Christ); Huntsville, AL; January 1993; premillennialism; restoration of Israel; 4
sessions
Thomas N. Thrasher (Church of Christ); Baltimore, MD; April 1-2, 1993; restoration of Israel; 2 sessions
Donald Weinshank [Evolutionist]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Duane Gish (Creationist) & Henry M. Morris (Creationist); Northwestern University; April 1977; 1500; w/
Michael Ruse (Evolutionist)
William Weir [?]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
_ Woodburn (?); c 1949; Jehovah’s Witness doctrine. Book publication:
_ Weismer [Russellite]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
L. W. Hayhurst (Church of Christ); 1927
David Lamar Welch [Oneness Pentecostal Church]
May 21, 1905 (Kendricks Ferry, Parish of Franklin, LA) – September 7, 1994
(?Pensacola, Escambia County, FL)
D. L. Welch: "A Man of War" by D. L. Welch. Pensacola, FL: D. L. Welch, 1987.
Biographical sketch: http://firstpent.org/about-fpc/church-history.html
Biographical sketch: http://firstpent.org/index.php?option=com_content&
view=article&id=51&Itemid=185
More than 200 debates
J. D. Tant (Church of Christ)
Thornton Crews (Church of Christ); Pensacola, FL; 1934
O. C. Lambert (Church of Christ); Vivian, LA; 1938
Sidney C. Kinningham (Church of Christ); Jefferson, TX(?); 1938
O. C. Lambert (Church of Christ); Vivian, LA; 1939
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Robert L. Colley (Church of Christ); Haynesville, LA; 1939
Clyde Embrey (Church of Christ); 1941
Clyde Embrey (Church of Christ); 1943
Gus Nichols (Church of Christ); Athens, AL
Gus Nichols (Church of Christ); Pensacola, FL
Gus Nichols (Church of Christ)
Gus Nichols (Church of Christ)
Gus Nichols (Church of Christ); their 5th debate
W. L. Totty (Church of Christ); Sunbury, PA; August 15, 1949; godhead
Guy N. Woods (Church of Christ)
Guy N. Woods (Church of Christ)
Guy N. Woods (Church of Christ)
Guy N. Woods (Church of Christ)
Calvin L. Johnson (Church of Christ); 1951; godhead, Holy Spirit baptism.
W. L. Totty (Church of Christ); Benton Harbor, MI; April 3-6, 1951; godhead
J. Porter Wilhite (Church of Christ); Ft. Worth, TX; September 1951. Proposition 1: “The scriptures teach that
the apostles (Acts 2) and some Gentiles (Acts 10) were the only ones who were baptized with the Holy
Spirit, which later ceased and people now are not baptized with the Holy Ghost.” (Wilhite affirmed, Welch
denied). Proposition 2: “The scriptures teach that the formula of baptism in water is to use only the name of
Jesus Christ, instead of the words Father, Son and Holy Spirit, as found in Matt. 28:19.” (Welch affirmed,
Wilhite denied).
Bill L. Rogers (Church of Christ); Tupelo, MS; October 23-26, 1951
Bill L. Rogers (Church of Christ)
W. Ray Duncan (Church of Christ); May 25-28, 1953
W. Ray Duncan (Church of Christ); 1953
W. Curtis Porter (Church of Christ); Mobile, AL; August 4-_, 1953
G. K. Wallace (Church of Christ); Vernon, FL; December 22-24, 1953
Charles A. Holt, Jr. (Church of Christ); Marianna, FL; November 16-18, 1954; godhead; 3 sessions
Thomas B. Warren (Church of Christ); DeRidder, LA; December 28-31, 1954; godhead, Holy Spirit baptism.
Review: http://www.wordsfitlyspoken.org/gospel_guardian/v6/v6n46p2.html
Charles A. Holt, Jr. (Church of Christ); Franklin, TN; April 24-27, 1956
G. K. Wallace (Church of Christ); Tarrant City, AL; 1956
Gussie Lambert (Church of Christ); 1957; Holy Spirit baptism; godhead
Howard G. Sawyer (Church of Christ); godhead, Holy Spirit baptism, miracles
Aubrey C. Belue, Jr. (Church of Christ); summer 1962
Elmer Moore (Church of Christ); Orange, TX; March 15-20, 1965. Book publication.
Alan Highers (Church of Christ); St. Petersburg, FL; 1969
Al Watkins (Church of Christ); Pensacola, FL; March 9-12, 1970; godhead, baptismal formula
Carrol R. Sutton (Church of Christ); Cullman, AL; October 18-19, 21-22, 1971; godhead; 4 sessions
Carrol R. Sutton (Church of Christ); Cullman, AL; March 27-28, 30-31, 1972; Holy Spirit baptism; 4 sessions
Drew E. Falls (Church of Christ); written; 1972; head coverings of 1 Corinthians 11. Book publication: FallsWelch Debate. Decatur, AL: Gospel Defender, 1972.
Thomas N. Thrasher (Church of Christ); written; March 28, 1972 - January 3, 1973. Proposition 1: “The
Scriptures teach that there is no set formula of words which must be said when administering water
baptism, but the words of Matthew 28:19, ‘in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy
Ghost,’ may be said.” (Thrasher affirmed, Welch denied). Proposition 2: “The Scriptures teach that the
name Jesus must be called or spoken over a person being baptized in water because Jesus is the name of the
Father, Jesus is the name of the Son, and Jesus is the name of the Holy Ghost as mentioned in Matthew
28:19.” (Welch affirmed, Thrasher denied). Book publication: Thrasher-Welch Debate. Decatur, AL:
Gospel Defender Publishing Co., c 1973. Book publication: Thrasher-Welch Debate. Decatur, AL:
Thrasher Publications, 2000. Internet publication:
http://www.dcs.edu/teacherpages/tthrasher/debates/Thrasher-Welch/Thr-Wel.htm
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Henry Calvin Welch [Church of Christ]
April 2, 1891 (Collinsville, TX) – June 1969 (?Belton, Bell County, ?TX)
_ (Primitive Baptist Church); 1932; conditions of pardon
_ (Pentecostal Church); 1933; miracles, instrumental music in worship, women preachers
_ (Missionary Baptist Church); 1935; church
W. Curtis Porter (Church of Christ); Charles, WV; classes
(?D. J.) Whitten (Church of Christ); 1963; women singing in church assembly
John A. Welch [Church of Christ]
February 22, 1946 (Uvalde, TX) - present
Son of Robert C. Welch
Biographical sketch: Faith and Facts Quarterly, Volume 31, Number 2 (April 2003), 53.
Biographical sketch: Faith and Facts Quarterly, Volume 31, Number 3 (July 2003), 25.
W. T. Russell (Baptist Church); Indianapolis, IN; November 14-15, 17-18, 1977; Russell's
18th debate; 300-600. Proposition 1: “The Scriptures teach that faith in Christ is the last
condition of remission of sins of an alien sinner.” (Russell affirmed, Welch denied).
Proposition 2: “The Scriptures teach that baptism in water is necessary for the remission of sins of an alien
sinner.” (Welch affirmed, Russell denied). Book publication: Welch-Russell Debate. Indianapolis, IN: Faith
and Facts, 19_.
Donald L. Charles (Dispensationalist); Indianapolis, IN; September 24-25, 27-28, 1979; 4 sessions; 200.
Proposition 1: “The Scriptures teach that the Holy Spirit baptism of Acts two and the signs and miracles of
the New Testament especially as listed in 1 Corinthians 12 are to be practiced by Christians today.”
(Charles affirmed, Welch denied). Proposition 2: “The Scriptures teach that the Holy Spirit baptism of Acts
two and the signs and miracles of the New Testament especially as listed in 1 Corinthians 12 have ceased.”
(Welch affirmed, Charles denied).
Robert E. Bayer (Oneness Pentecostal Church); Benton, IL; June 16-17, 19-21, 1980; 5 sessions; 400
Proposition: “Resolved: The Scriptures teach that Holy Spirit baptism as described in the Acts of the
Apostles evidenced by speaking in tongues and all miraculous gifts of the New Testament have ceased.”
(Welch affirmed, Bayer denied).
Gerald Smith (Baptist Church); Indianapolis, IN; March 14-15, 17-18, 1983; apostasy; 200
(?Gary) Hart (Baptist Church); Lexington, KY; September 5-6, 8-9, 1983; apostasy; 150
Floyd D. Chappelear (Church of Christ); Indianapolis, IN; March 12-13, 15-16, 1984; 400. Proposition 1: “The
Scriptures teach that the Christian ‘who lives before God with a penitent attitude benefits from the blood of
Christ even as he sins; for if he walks in the light, the blood of Christ cleanses him from all iniquity.’”
(Chappelear affirmed, Welch denied). Proposition 2: “The Scriptures teach that every sin must be repented
of and confessed in order to be forgiven.” (Welch affirmed, Chappelear denied).
Jack Langford (Dispensationalist); Petersburg, VA; August 14-18, 1988; dispensationalism, apostasy, salvation;
13 sessions; 125
Robert E. Bayer (Oneness Pentecostal Church); Indianapolis, IN; May 17-_, 1987; baptismal formula; 250
Steve Garrett (Baptist Church); Indianapolis, IN; June 6-7, 9-10, 1994; salvation; 150
Thomas G. O'Neal (Church of Christ); Bowling Green, KY; August 1-2, 4-5, 1994; 4 sessions; 200-250.
Proposition 1: “Resolved:The Scriptures teach that Jesus was not a man as I am.” (O’Neal affirmed, Welch
denied). Proposition 2: “Resolved: The Scriptures teach that Jesus was a man as I am, yet without sin.”
(Welch affirmed, O’Neal denied). Book publication: Debates on the Humanity of Jesus. Indianapolis, IN:
Faith and Facts, 1997.
Gene Frost (Church of Christ); Louisville, KY; June 19-20, 22-23, 1995; 400-500. Proposition 1: “Resolved:
The Scriptures teach that the inner being of Jesus, His Spirit, was unchanged when He came to earth.”
(Frost affirmed, Welch denied). Proposition 2: “Resolved: The Scriptures teach that when Jesus came to
earth His spirit was changed.” (Welch affirmed, Frost denied). Book publication: Debates on the Humanity
of Jesus. Indianapolis, IN: Faith and Facts, 1997.
Eddie K. Garrett (Primitive Baptist Church); Englewood, OH; October 9-10, 12-13, 1995; salvation, apostasy;
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Eddie K. Garrett (Primitive Baptist Church); Indianapolis, IN; 1998
Jeff Miner (Metropolitan Community Church); Indianapolis, IN; October 30-31, November 2-3, 2000; 4
sessions. Proposition 1: “Resolved: The Bible teaches that the homosexual lifestyle is a sin.” (Welch
affirmed, Miner denied). Proposition 2: “Resolved: The Bible teaches that the homosexual lifestyle is
approved by God.” (Miner affirmed, Welch denied). Book publication: Debate on Homosexuality.
Indianapolis, IN: Faith and Facts, 2003.
Jack Holt (Baptist Church); Indianapolis, IN; April 24-25, 27-28, 2006; 4 sessions. Proposition 1: “Resolved:
The Scriptures teach that one becomes a Christian at the point of faith, before and without water baptism.”
(Holt affirmed, Welch denied). Proposition 2: “Resolved: The Scriptures teach that baptism is necessary for
salvation.” (Welch affirmed, Holt denied). [“Review of the Holt-Welch Debate” by Jeff Asher. Faith and
Facts Quarterly, 34:2 (April 2006), 82-98.] [“Throwing in the Towel” by Joshua Welch. Faith and Facts
Quarterly, 34:2 (April 2006), 99-103.]
Don Preston (Church of Christ); Indianapolis, IN; July 7-8, 10-11, 2008; 4 sessions; held in conjunction with
the High School Road lectures. Proposition 1: “The Scriptures teach that the resurrection of the dead
occurred in 70AD.” (Preston affirmed, Welch denied). Proposition 2: “The Scriptures teach that there will
be a resurrection of the dead at the end of the current age.” (Welch affirmed, Preston denied). [“Review of
the Preston-Welch Debate” by Joshua Welch. Faith and Facts Quarterly, 36:3 (July 2008), 58-81.]
L. S. Welch [Atheist]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Ulyses Grant Wilkinson (Church of Christ)
Ulyses Grant Wilkinson (Church of Christ)
Ulyses Grant Wilkinson (Church of Christ)
Ulyses Grant Wilkinson (Church of Christ)
Leslie Welch [Seventh-day Baptist Church]
19_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Drew E. Falls (Church of Christ); Hiram O. Hutto (Church of Christ) & Thomas N. Thrasher (Church of
Christ); Fairfield, AL; February 14-15, 1972; Sabbath day; w/ John McGuire (Seventh-day Baptist
Church), A. A. Willis (Seventh-day Adventist Church) & J. B. Goodner (Seventh-day Adventist Church).
Book publication: Discussion of the Sabbath. Decatur, AL: Gospel Defender, 1973.
Manuel A. Welch [?]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Rue Porter (Church of Christ)
M. L. Welch [Primitive Baptist Church]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Guy N. Woods (Church of Christ); Wellington, TX; c 1937
John Early Arceneaux (Church of Christ); Manitou, OK; 1938
Logan Buchanan, Sr. (Church of Christ); 1938
H. E. Warlick (Church of Christ); Amber (near Norman), OK; c 1939
Guy N. Woods (Church of Christ); written; c 1939. Periodical publication: Gospel Broadcast, May 8, 1941.
Guy N. Woods (Church of Christ); Marlow, OK; February 4-_, 1942
Roy Ralph Samsill (Church of Christ); 1944
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Robert Clifton Welch [Church of Christ]
November 5, 1916 (Smith’s Grove, KY) – June 18, 2003 (Indianapolis, IN)
Biographical sketch: They Being Dead Yet Speak (Florida College Annual Lectures, 1981).
Temple Terrace, FL: Florida College Bookstore, 1981, page 50.
Biographical sketch: Faith and Facts Quarterly, Volume 31, Number 2 (April 2003), 10.
Biographical information: Faith and Facts Quarterly, Volume 31, Number 3 (July 2003).
_ (Baptist Church); Knippa, TX; c 1948; one session
_ (Dispensationalist); Louisville, KY; c 1951; one session
H. E. Schreiner (Church of Christ); Louisville, KY; November 5-6, 8-9, 1956;
premillennialism. Book publication: The Welch-Schreiner Debate. Indianapolis, IN:
Faith and Facts, _.
Ken Weliever [Church of Christ]
19_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Clay Grayson (Church of Christ); November 26-27, 1979; located preachers
Steven Weller [Evolutionist]
19_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Duane Gish (Creationist); Chicago, IL; April 5, 1976; 225; w/ Robert Demar (Evolutionist)
_ Weller [Church of Christ]
19_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Darrell Conley (Church of Christ); Claxton, GA; c 1978; instrumental music in worship; 1 session
Roosevelt Coneel Wells [Church of Christ]
March 8, 1933 (_, _) - _ (_, _)
E. H. Miller (Church of Christ)
_ (?); Pontiac, MI; 1958
Isaac Wescott [Baptist Church]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
T. J. Sawyer (Universalist Church); New York, NY; April 4-_, 1854; 8 evenings; 2000. Subject: "Do the
Scriptures teach the Final Salvation of all men?" (Sawyer affirmed, Wescott denied). Book publication: A
Discussion on the Doctrine of Universal Salvation: Do the Scriptures teach the final salvation of all men?
New York : H. Lyon, 1854.
T. J. Sawyer (Universalist Church); New York, NY; 1954. Subject: “Do the Holy Scriptures teach the Doctrine
of Endless Misery?" (Wescott affirmed, Sawyer denied). Book publication: A Discussion on the Doctrine of
Eternal Salvation. New York: Bunce & Brother, 1854.
Ariel West [Primitive Baptist Church]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Robert L. Huffman (Church of Christ); McKenzie, AL; 1939
Glenn A. Parks (Church of Christ); Austin, ?TX; 1939
Glenn A. Parks (Church of Christ); written; 1940. Publication.
R. W. Rhodes (Primitive Baptist Church); El Dorado, AR; August 9-12, 1943; predestination. Book publication:
Cayce Pub. Web publication: http://primitivebaptist.info/mambo//content/view/1411/70/
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David West [Church of Christ]
June 17, 19_ (_, _) - present
Ted C. Barker (Baptist Church); ?Orlando, FL; August 1-2, 8-9, 1975
Earle H. West [Church of Christ]
August 3, 1925 (Asheville, NC) - _ (_, _)
Charles Smith (Atheist); Cleveland, OH; 1960; morals. Periodical publication:
Edwin H. Wilson (Atheist); Cleveland, OH; November 19, 1961; humanism & Christianity
Ernest E. West [Church of Christ]
April 21, 1921 (Dermott, TX) – September 24, 1999 (_, _)
Biographical sketch: Preachers of Today, I, 1952, p. 364.
Claude Lawrence (Church of Christ); Roswell, NM; January 14-15, 1954; classes
G. R. West [Sabbatarian]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
James D. Bales (Church of Christ); San Francisco, CA; 1944; Sabbath, Lord's day
J. W. West [?]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Roy Hall (Church of Christ); Prestonburg, KY; 1938
Robert H. West [Church of Christ]
September 2, 1935 (Stillwater, OK) - _ (_, _)
Biographical sketch: Centers of Faith and Faltering (Florida College Annual Lectures, 1977). Marion, IN:
Cogdill Foundation, 1977, page 189.
Marvin L. Waite (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints); written. Periodical publication: The LDS
Discerner (North Las Vegas church), c 1962
_ Valentine (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints); Kaysville, UT; 1967; archaeology & the Book of
Mormon; 1 session
Sam West [Baptist Church]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
J. Porter Wilhite (Church of Christ); Checota, OK; 1934; baptism, apostasy, establishment of church
J. Porter Wilhite (Church of Christ); Cottage Bend, TX; 1940
J. Porter Wilhite (Church of Christ); Checotah, OK; 1940
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J. Porter Wilhite (Church of Christ); Lanius, TX; 1941
Thomas L. West [Church of Christ]
19_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Keith Sharp (Church of Christ); Saratoga, AR; July 20-21, 23-24, 1987; church social meals, benevolence,
sponsoring church; West's 1st debate
W. B. West, Jr. [Church of Christ]
January 24, 1907 (Decherd, Franklin County, TN) - March 9, 1994 (_, ?TN)
Biographical sketch: Preachers of Today, I, 1952, p. 364.
_ (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints); 1931; church
W. M. Westerby [?]
18_ (_, _) - 19_ (_, _)
Charles Bradlaugh (Atheist). Subject: “Has, or is, Man a Soul?” Book publication: Debate between Rev. W. M.
Westerby and Charles Bradlaugh. 1909.
I. M. Westfall [Universalist]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
_ (Methodist Church); Chillicothe, _; before 1865
H. M. Wharton [Protestant]
18_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
_ Currier (Roman Catholic Church); c 1888. Book publication: The Curse and Chains of Roman Catholicism: A
Controversy. Baltimore, MD: R. H. Woodward & Company, 1888.
W. L. Wharton, Jr. [Church of Christ]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Roy Deaver (Church of Christ); Joliet, IL; 1961
Roy Deaver (Church of Christ); Ft. Towson, OK; November 4-7, 1963; institutionalism
_ Wheatley [Baptist Church]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Joe H. Blue (Church of Christ)
Charlie Alexander Wheeler [Church of Christ]
January 2, 1851 (near Vernon, Lamar County, AL) – April 29, 1937 (_, ?AL)
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Edward E. Wheeler [Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints]
18_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
_ Treble (Church of Christ); _, KS; 1884
_ Allyn (Church of Christ); Olivet, Dakota; November 1888; church
John Lecil Wheeler, Sr. [Church of Christ]
January 28, 1926 (_, _) – May 13, 1992 (Vernon, AL)
William C. Hatcher (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints); Rock Hill, SC; 1951
C. M. Stultz (Christian Church); Okolona, MS; January 1954; instrumental music in
worship
John W. Wheeler [Baptist Church]
18_ (_, _) - 19_ (_, _)
Joe S. Warlick (Church of Christ); Park City, KY; c 1920
Jacob Lee Hines (Church of Christ); Grant, TN; 1927
Emmett G. Creacy (Church of Christ); Railton, KY; July 1931; apostasy, salvation
Emmett G. Creacy (Church of Christ); Lecta, KY; 1932
Willie Silas Hunter (Church of Christ)
L. A. Wheeler [?Adventist Church]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Otis H. Moyer (Church of Christ); Paso Robles, CA; March 1966
Emory L. Whitaker, Sr. [Church of Christ]
December 21, 1881 (_, _) – June 1, 1950 (?Ripley, MS)
Wille Coy Wallis (Primitive Baptist Church); ?Ripley, MS
E. L. Whitaker [Church of Christ]
_ (_, _) – _ (_, _)
G. E. Jones (Baptist Church); ?1950s. Book publication: A Once-for-All Answer to "Once for All": Being a
discussion of the Apostasy Question.
I. P. Whitaker [Millennial Dawn]
18_ (_, _) - 19_ (_, _)
Many debates
William Rufus Couch (Church of Christ); 1900
R. L. Whiteside (Church of Christ); near Randlett, OK; August 17-_, 1922; nature of man, endless punishment,
the Millennium with a second chance, baptism for remission of sins to Jews and Gentiles alike; 8 sessions
O. B. Whitaker [Church of Christ]
18_ (_, _) - 19_ (_, _)
Neal Overman (Church of Christ); Lincoln, KS; January 8-11, 1906; union of all Christians. Book publication:
M. A. Donahue & Co., 1906.
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Robert Franklin Whitaker [Church of Christ]
March 4, 1867 (Collin County, TX) - February 11, 1948 (_, _)
At least 15 debates by 1911
William Whitaker [Church of Christ]
August 7, 1902 (Monticello, FL) - _ (_, _)
_ (Adventist Church); 1935; Sabbath
_ (Baptist Church); 1937; baptism
_ (Church of God); 1938; Lord's supper
A. W. White [Missionary Baptist Church]
18_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
James R. Johnson (Church of Christ); Whitwell, TN; December 26-29, 1898; church
Charles Edward White [Church of Christ]
April 20, 1920 (Alfred, OH) - _ (_, _)
Biographical sketch: Preachers of Today, I, 1952, p. 366.
Leonard Tucker (Russellite); Athens, OH; 1950; soul of man
Leonard Tucker (Russellite); Athens, OH; 1950; punishment of wicked
David Lester White [Evolutionist]
October 24, 1960 (Ft. Benning, GA) - present
Thomas N. Thrasher (Church of Christ); Decatur, AL; December 2, 1993; 1 session; 1000.
Proposition: “The theory of evolution is the most reasonable explanation of the origin
and development of all living things.” (White affirmed, Thrasher denied).
David Allen White [Theist]
19_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Christopher Hitchens (Atheist); 2007; impact of Christianity
Grover Cleveland White [Church of Christ]
August 23, 1893 (Amma, WV) - ?November 1967 (_, ?OH)
Biographical sketch: Preachers of Today, I, 1952, p. 366.
_ Mickle (?); written
_ Johnson (?); written
_ Littlejohn (?); written
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Isaac N. White [Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints]
December 27, 1841 (Lawrence County, OH) – December 3, 1925 (_, _)
S. H. Hendrix (Church of Christ); Poweshiek County, IA; January 26-27, 1880
J. H. Scull (Methodist Church); Edenville, IA; October 16-23, 1884; 8 days
_ (Church of Christ); Cedar County, MO; c August 1886
_ Blalock (Church of Christ); Schell City, MO; December 27-_, 1886; church; 6 days
C. W. Sewell (Church of Christ); written; 1898; general church, living apostles. Periodical
publication: Gospel Advocate, beginning June 16, 1898. Periodical publication: Zion's
Ensign, 1898.
Clark Braden (Christian Church); Orchardville, IL; 1898
Clark Braden (Christian Church); Alma, IL; 1899; Mormonism
James Robert White [Reformed Baptist Church]
November 7, 1962 (_, _) – present
Biographical sketch: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_White_(theologian)
At least 130 public debates
Gerry Matatics (Roman Catholic Church); Long Beach, CA; August 1990; sola scriptura
Gerry Matatics (Roman Catholic Church); Phoenix, AZ; December 1990; perseverance of
the saints
Gerry Matatics (Roman Catholic Church); Tempe, AZ; December 1990; the papacy
Mitchell Pacwa (Roman Catholic Church); El Cajon, CA; January 1991; the Mass,
justification by faith
Art Sippo (Roman Catholic Church); Toledo, OH; May 1991; justification by faith
Gerry Matatics (Roman Catholic Church); Omaha, NE; November 1992; sola scriptura, the Mass
Gerry Matatics (Roman Catholic Church); Boston College, _, MA; April 1993; justification by faith, the
Apocrypha
Gerry Matatics (Roman Catholic Church); Denver, CO; July 1993; evidence for the Papacy
Patrick Madrid (Roman Catholic Church); Chula Vista, CA; September 28, 1993; sola scriptura
D. A. Waite (?); 1994. Subject: Is the King James Version the best translation?
Robert Fastiggi (?Roman Catholic Church); Austin, TX; July 1994; justification by faith, indulgences, papal
infallibility, Marian doctrines
Robert Strimple (?) & Gary Johnson (?); Tempe, AZ; June 1995; infant baptism; w/ Geoff Volker (?)
_ (?); University of New Mexico; October 1995; paedobaptism; w/ Geoff Volker (?)
Gerry Matatics (Roman Catholic Church); Long Island, NY; May 1996; Marian dogmas
Tim Staples (Roman Catholic Church); November 1996; sola scriptura
James Barker (?); Queens, NY; May 1997; man’s will, Christ’s atonement
Gerry Matatics (Roman Catholic Church); Long Island, NY; May 1997; sola scriptura
Gerry Matatics (Roman Catholic Church); Boston College, MA; 1997; justification by faith
Paul Barber (Church of Christ); Queens, NY; May 1998; election & predestination
Mitchell Pacwa (Roman Catholic Church); Long Island, NY; May 1998. Subject: How biblical and ancient is
the papacy?
Tim Staples (Roman Catholic Church); Fullerton, CA; July 1998; sola scriptura
Hamza Abdul Malik (Muslim); Syosset, NY; May 1999. Subject: Does the New Testament teach that Jesus is
God?
Robert Sabin (Oneness Pentecostal Church); Patchoque, NY; May 1999. Subject: How biblical is the Trinity?
Internet video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_OYdHfdbbo&feature=related
Robert Sungenis (Roman Catholic Church); Long Island, NY; May 1999. Subject: How biblical and ancient is
the Mass?
Thomas Holland (?); Indianapolis, IN; July 1999. Subject: Is the KJV the best translation?
Mitchell Pacwa (Roman Catholic Church); El Cajon, CA; December 1999; sola scriptura
_ (RCIA); Salt Lake City, UT; April 2000; justification by faith
Robert Sungenis (Roman Catholic Church); Long Island, NY; May 2000; justification
Tim Staples (Roman Catholic Church); Fullerton, CA; July 6-7, 2000; papal infallibility
Robert Sungenis (Roman Catholic Church); April 2000; purgatory; radio
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Robert Sungenis (Roman Catholic Church); May 2000; justification
Robert Sungenis (Roman Catholic Church); Clearwater, FL; November 2000; papal infallibility
Richard Hopkins (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints); Salt Lake City, UT; March 2001; the will of
man
Barry Lynn (?Atheist); Long Island, NY; May 2001. Subject: Is homosexuality consistent with Biblical
Christianity?
Peter Stravinskas (Roman Catholic Church); Long Island, NY; May 2001. Subject: Purgatory: biblical or
mythical?
Roger Keller (?); Salt Lake City, UT; October 2001; grace & works
George Bryson (?); Anaheim, CA; April 2002. Subject: Who controls salvation?
Gilbert Scharffs (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints); Salt Lake City, UT; April 5, 2002; the fall of
man and its consequences
Patrick Madrid (Roman Catholic Church); Long Island, NY; July 2002. Subject: veneration of saints and
images
Martin Tanner (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints); Salt Lake City, UT; October 2002. Subject: Can
men become gods?
John Sanders (?); Tampa & Orlando, FL; November 1-2, 2002. Subjects: Is knowing Jesus the only way to be
saved? Does God know the future?
Dennis Potter (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints); Salt Lake City, UT; April 4, 2003. Subject: What is
accomplished in the atonement?
Robert Sungenis (Roman Catholic Church); Salt Lake City, UT; April 2003; the Mass
Mitchell Pacwa (Roman Catholic Church); Long Island, NY; May 29, 2003. Subject: Is the Roman Catholic
priesthood biblical and ancient?
Gerry Matatics (Roman Catholic Church); Salt Lake City, UT; October 4, 2003. Subject: Did Mary have other
children?
Gregory Stafford (Jehovah’s Witnesses); Tampa, FL; December 2003. Subject: Is Jesus God or a god?
Richard Hopkins (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints); Salt Lake City, UT; April 2004. Subject: Are
temples consistent with NT Christianity?
Dee Bradshaw (?); Salt Lake City, UT; April 2004. Subject: Is gay marriage consistent with NT Christianity?
Gary Michuta (?Roman Catholic Church); Long Island, NY; May 2004. Subject: Is the Apocrypha scripture?
Douglas Wilson (?); Los Angeles, CA; November 2004. Subject: Are Roman Catholics our brothers and sisters
in Christ?
Robert N. Wilkin (Baptist Church); Oklahoma City, OK; April 2005; regeneration & faith
William Rutland (?); Long Island, NY; June 2005. Subject: Can non-Christians enter heaven?
John Dominic Crossan (Jesus Seminar); Seattle, WA; August 2005. Subject: Is the Orthodox, Biblical Account
of Jesus of Nazareth Authentic & Historically Accurate?
Marcus Borg (?Jesus Seminar) & John Dominic Crossan (Jesus Seminar); aboard the Sun Princess (at sea);
August 2005; w/ James Renihan (?Believer). Subject: The resurrection of Jesus Christ
Jonathan Wright (?); Sedalia, MO; April 2006. Subject: Calvinism versus Arminianism.
Shabir Ally (Muslim); La Mirada, CA; May 2006. Subject: Is the New Testament we possess today inspired?
William Shishko (Orthodox Presbyterian Church); Long Island, NY; October 19, 2006. Proposition 1: “Baptism
is only for those who have personally repented and believed in Christ.” (White affirmed, Shishko denied).
Proposition 2: “Baptism is not only for those who have repented and believed in Christ.” (Shishko
affirmed, White denied).
John Shelby Spong (?); Orlando, FL; November 2006. Subject: Is homosexuality compatible with authentic,
biblical, orthodox Christianity?
Van Hale (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints). Subject: Is Mormonism Christian?
Dan Barker (Atheist); Phoenix, AZ; radio debate
Brian Lynch (Atheist); radio debate
James Lippard (Atheist)
Dennis McKinsey (Atheist)
Lyn Boliek (Atheist)
Van Hale (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints) & Alma Allred (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day
Saints); Salt Lake City, UT; radio debate
_ Dietz (?); radio debate. Subject: Is the Bible for real?
Robert Funk (Jesus Seminar); radio debate. Subject: Is the Bible for real?
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Ann McKinney (Fundamentalists Anonymous); Phoenix, AZ; radio debate
Van Hale (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints); Christianity & Mormonism
Van Hale (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints) & Martin Tanner (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day
Saints). Subject: Are men gods?
Patrick Madrid (Roman Catholic Church); Long Island, NY. Subject: Does the Bible teach sola scriptura
Gail Riplinger (?); KRDS radio debate. Subject: New Age Bible versions
Robert Sungenis (Roman Catholic Church) & Scott Butler (Roman Catholic Church); Boston College, MA; the
papacy; w/ Rob Zins (?)
James Akin (Roman Catholic Church); perseverance
James Akin (Roman Catholic Church)
Dave Hunt (?); God’s irresistible grace
Shabir Ally (Muslim); Seattle, WA; October 2007; crucifixion. Internet publication:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYHZTnxzAZI&feature=channel
Darryl L. Barksdale (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints); predestination. Web publication:
http://aomin.org/debate.html
Nadir Ahmed (Muslim); Old Dominion University; March 21, 2008. Topic: Can we trust the New Testament?
Internet publication: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcDPtHMCXEU&feature=related
Jalal Abulrub (Muslim); Fullerton, CA; April 12, 2008. Topic: Does the New Testament teach that Jesus is
God? Internet publication: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGhS5jnEJ68&feature=channel
Osama Abdullah (Muslim); September 20, 2008. Topics: Was Jesus Crucified or Substituted? Can We Trust the
New Testament?
Farhan Qureshi (Muslim); September 21, 2008. Subject: “Did Jesus claim to be God?” Internet publication:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XARqD0LmqWM&feature=channel
Adnan Rashid (Muslim); September 21, 2008. Topic: Does the Trinity necessitate Shirk?
Adnan Rashid (Muslim). Topic: Trustworthiness of the Bible vs the Qur'an
Sami Zatari (Muslim); November 13, 2008. Topic: Is Jesus God?
Zulfiqar Ali Shah (Muslim); November 20, 2008. Topic: The Bible vs. The Qur'an: A Comparison
Shabir Ally (Muslim); London, England; November 17, 2008. Topics: Is Muhammed in the Bible?
Bart D. Ehrman (Agnostic); aboard ship on the Celebrity Century; January 2009. Subject: Did the Bible misquote Jesus?
Abdullah al-Andalusi (Muslim). Topic: Does Belief in the Trinity Necessitate Polytheism?
Abdullah al-Andalusi (Muslim). Topic: The Big Trinity Debate
Abdullah Kunde (Muslim). Topic: Which is a Guidance to Humanity The Qur'an or the New Testament?
Abdullah Kunde (Muslim). Topic: Salvation in Islam and Christianity
Shamsi Ali (Muslim); June 25, 2009. Topic: The Bible and the Qur'an
Sayed Z. Sayeed (Muslim); November 7, 2009. Topic: Jesus in the Bible and the Qur'an
Robert M. Price (?Atheist); aboard ship on the Carnival Legend; May 2010. Topic: Is the Bible true?
Muhammed Awal (Muslim); June 20, 2010. Topic: Is the Bible We Have Today the Word of God?
Etheesham Gulam (Muslim); June 2, _. Topic: Jesus: A Prophet of Allah or Divine Son of God?
Dennis Potter (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints); University of Utah. Internet publication:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2ARTFY7YfE&feature=channel
Yusuf Ismail (Muslim); North West University, Potchefstroom; October 2013. Topic: Is the New Testament a
reliable record of the teachings of Jesus? Is the Qur’an a reliable record of the teachings of Muhammed?
Bob Enyart (?); Denver, CO; July 2014. Topic: Open theism
Yusuf Ismail (Muslim); Durban, South Africa; October 2014, Topic: Christology in John’s Gospel, Christology
in the Qur’an
James T. White [?]
_ (_, _) - 19_ (_, _)
H. C. Harper (?); written; c 1925; elements of communion. Periodical publication:
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Lloyd Smith White [Church of Christ]
April 11, 1867 (Bagdad, near Gainesboro, TN) - February 28, 1949 (Fort Worth, TX)
18 public debates
T. J. Eastes (Baptist Church); Brush Creek, TN; July 5-_, 1898; salvation
A. Malone (?); 1900; church
J. C. Mason (Christian Church); Dallas, TX; April 16-18, 1907; missionary society.
Periodical publication: Texas Missions (Summer & Fall, 1917)
E. J. Hubbard (Seventh-day Adventist Church); Riverside, CA; 1907; 12 days
Charles Taze Russell (Millennial Dawn); Cincinnati, OH; February 23-28, 1908; 6 sessions;
2000; White’s 18th debate. Proposition 1: “The Scriptures clearly teach that all hope of
salvation, today, is dependent upon accepting the Gospel of Christ as revealed in the Scriptures, and that
such acceptance is confined to this present life.” (White affirmed, Russell denied). Proposition 2: “The
Scriptures clearly teach that the dead are unconscious between death and the resurrection—at the second
coming of Christ.” (Russell affirmed, White denied). Proposition 3: “The Scriptures clearly teach that the
punishment of the (finally incorrigible) wicked will consist of conscious, painful suffering, eternal in
duration.” (White affirmed, Russell denied). Proposition 4: “The Scriptures clearly teach that the first
resurrection will occur at the second coming of Christ, and only the saints of this gospel age will share in it;
but that in the resurrection of the unjust (Acts 24:15) vast multitudes of them will be saved.” (Russell
affirmed, White denied). Proposition 5: “The Scriptures clearly teach that immersion in water ‘in the name
of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,’ of a believing penitent is for, in order to, the remission
of sin.” (White affirmed, Russell denied). Proposition 6: “The Scriptures clearly teach that the second
coming of Christ will precede the millennium, and the object of both—the Second Coming and the
Millennium—is the blessing of all the families of the earth.” (Russell affirmed, White denied). Book
publication: Russell-White Debate. Cincinnati, OH: F. L. Rowe, 1908.
James A. Harding (Church of Christ); written; 1910; trust in God. Periodical publication: Christian Leader,
1910. Periodical publication: The Way, 1910. Book publication: The Harding-White Discussion. Cincinnati,
OH: F. L. Rowe, 1910.
Michael Joe White [Church of Christ]
June 18, 1959 (Decatur, AL) - present
Dan Mayo (Baptist Church); written; c 1983; necessity of water baptism
Edward Adams (Oneness Pentecostal Church); Moulton, AL; August 2-3, 1979; 2 sessions. Proposition 1: “The
Scriptures teach that there are three distinct divine persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit,
composing the one true God.” (White affirmed, Adams denied). Proposition 2: “The Scriptures teach that
there is only one divine person; that is, Jesus is the Father, Jesus is the Son, and Jesus is the Holy Ghost.”
(Adams affirmed, White denied).
Ron Patterson (Atheist); Athens & Madison, AL; June 15-16, 18-19, 1992; 4 sessions; the Bible is the word of
God
Brent Siota (Church of Christ); written; c 1995; forgiveness for the Christian
Richard Campbell White [Church of Christ]
September 17, 1872 (Unionville, TN) - 1961 (_, _)
Biographical sketch: Preachers of Today, I, 1952, p. 367.
H. L. Robinson (Christian Church); Crandull, TN; 1928; instrumental music in worship
_ Ford (Seventh-day Adventist Church); 1939
Robert W. White [Church of Christ]
19_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Ronny F. Wade (Church of Christ); Union City, GA; November 25-28, 1987; drinking vessels in Lord's supper,
classes
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Wilbur H. White [Church of Christ]
November 13, 1891 (Gainsboro, TN) – June 1974 (_, ?TX)
Biographical sketch: The Trail Blazers: Heroes of the Faith by J. Porter Wilhite. Oklahoma
City, OK: Telegram Book Company, 1965, pp. 98-101.
Hume McHenry (Adventist Church); Dallas, TX; 1932
W. H. White [Primitive Baptist Church]
18_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
G. L. Chapman (Church of God); August 1899. Proposition: “Resolved, that salvation from sin, or eternal life,
is unconditional on the part of man, and independent of the written or preached word of God.” (White
affirmed, Chapman denied).
_ White [Church of Christ]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Judson Woodbridge (Church of Christ); Ft. Smith, AR; 1940; classes & literature
F. C. Whitehead [Christadelphian]
18_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
E. L. Kelley (Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints); Boston, MA; late February 1889; state
of dead, kingdom of heaven
George Whitehead [Secularist]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
B. G. Whitehurst [Methodist Church]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
W. R. Willcutt (Church of Christ); Pebble, TN; 1933
Dan. P. Craig (Church of Christ); Ashland, MS; 1933
J. C. Whitemore [?]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
A. J. Whiteside [Universalist]
c 1817 (_, _) – August 1860 (Breese, IL)
John S. Sweeney (Church of Christ); Glasgow, IL; 1859; universalism
Robertson Lafayette Whiteside [Church of Christ]
December 27, 1869 (near Aetna, Hickman County, TN) - January 5, 1951 (Denton, TX)
Obituary: “The Passing of Brother R. L. Whiteside” by G. H. P. Showalter. Firm
Foundation 68 (January 23, 1951): 8-9.
Obituary: “Brother Whiteside Passes” by C. R. Nichol. Gospel Advocate 93 (February 1,
1951): 74.
Biographical sketch: “R. L. Whiteside” by Claude B. Holcomb. Gospel Guardian 2
(February 8, 1951): 12.
Biographical sketch: “R. L. Whiteside, Clear Thinker, Master Teacher—Humble.”
Christian Journal 4 (June 15, 1962): 2.
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Biography: “A Biography of R. L. Whiteside” by Clarence Hibbs. Term paper, Abilene Christian College,
December 29, 1965.
Biography: “A Study in the Life and Work of Robertson L. Whiteside (1869-1951)” by Eddie J. Miller. Term
paper, Harding Graduate School of Religion, December 1975.
Biography: “Robertson Lafayette Whiteside: Bible Student Par Excellence” by Almon L. Williams. They Being
Dead Yet Speak (Florida College Annual Lectures, 1981). Temple Terrace, FL: Florida College Bookstore,
1981, pp. 86-104.
N. L. Clark (Church of Christ); written; 1906-_; classes. Periodical publication: _. Book publication: WhitesideClark Discussion. Denton, TX: Miss Inys Whiteside, 1969.
I. P. Whitaker (Russellite); near Randlett, OK; August 17-_, 1922; nature of man, endless punishment, the
Millennium with a second chance, baptism for remission of sins to Jews and Gentiles alike; 8 sessions
Ben M. Bogard (Missionary Baptist Church); Hutson, AR; October 24-27, 1922; work of Holy Spirit; 4 days
Walter Whitford [Evolutionist]
19_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Duane Gish (Creationist) & Harold Slusher (Creationist); El Paso, TX; February 17, 1977; 700; w/ Peter
Chrapluvy (Evolutionist) & Robert Dinegar (Evolutionist)
Lyndon D. Whitledge [Baptist Church]
19_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Keith Sharp (Church of Christ); Vilonia, AR; March 2-3, 5-6, 1981; salvation, apostasy; 4 sessions
George F. Whitley [Church of Christ]
18_ (_, _) - 19_ (_, _)
W. E. Benson (Baptist Church); c 1905
Jesse Whitlock [Church of Christ]
19_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
P. D. Ballard (Baptist Church); Blanchard, OK; April 29-30, 1985. Proposition: “The Scriptures teach that a
born again child of God, one redeemed by the blood of Christ, cannot sin and be lost in hell.” (Ballard
affirmed, Whitlock denied).
Dewey Whitney [Presbyterian Church]
_ (_, _) - 18 (_, _)
"Raccoon" John Smith (Church of Christ); Mt. Sterling, ?KY; 1834
James Thomas Whitt [Church of Christ]
August 8, 1874 (_, KY) – July 1952 (Cherokee, San Saba County, TX)
J. N. Cowan (Church of Christ)
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Thomas Whittemore [Universalist]
January 1, 1800 (Boston, MA) – March 21, 1861 (_, _)
Autobiography: The Early Days of Thomas Whittemore. 1858.
Biography: Memoir of Thomas Whittemore by John Greenleaf Adams.
Biographical sketch: http://www25temp.uua.org/uuhs/duub/articles/thomaswhittemore.html
Milton P. Brahman (?); Danvers, MA; November 6, 1833; limited punishment after death.
Book publication: The Danvers Discussion: A Report Of the Discussion at Danvers,
Mass. On November 6, 1833. Boston, MA: B. B. Mussey, and Marsh, Capen & Lyon,
1833.
D. J. Whitten [Church of Christ]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Roy H. Lanier (Church of Christ); Pleasanton, TX; 1937; classes & women teachers
Roy H. Lanier (Church of Christ); written. Book publication: Whitten-Lanier Debate. Whitten changed from
no-class position following this debate.
C. B. Head (Church of Christ); Huntsville, AR; 1949; classes
?Henry C. Welch (Church of Christ); 1963; women singing in church assembly
_ Wiche [Unitarian]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
_ Allen (Church of Christ); Nashville, TN
Albert Edman Wickham [Church of Christ]
June 10, 1889 (near Bens Run, WV) – March 1967 (_, ?OH)
W. N. Woodworth (Russellite);
_ (Russellite); 1939; second chance, punishment
Leon Robbins (Seventh-day Adventist Church); Barberton, OH; 1940
_ (Sabbatarian); 1940; sabbath, first day
_ (Jehovah's Witnesses); Paden City, WV; 1943
_ (Jehovah's Witnesses); 1948; soul & eternal punishment
Carl Wieland [Creationist]
19_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Paul Willis (Evolutionist); Brisbane, Australia; August 24, 2003; 1100
Mark Farmer (Evolutionist); c 2006
Stephen Wiggins [Church of Christ]
c 1962 (_, _) - present
Mike Chadwick (Baptist Church); McDougal, AR
Mike Chadwick (Baptist Church); Jonesboro, AR; 1990
John Scheel (Oneness Pentecostal Church); Jonesboro, AR; 1991; Holy Spirit baptism and miracles
John Scheel (Oneness Pentecostal Church); Jonesboro, AR; 1992; instrumental music in worship
Jack Scott (Church of Christ); Montgomery, AL; November 1-2, 4-5, 1993; second coming of Christ
Bill Sharon (Seventh-day Baptist Church); Burkburnett, TX; 1996; Sabbath day
_ (Roman Catholic), _ (Roman Catholic) & _ (Roman Catholic); Portland, TX; May 4-7, 1996; New Testament
as authority, Roman Catholic Church
Bob L. Ross (Baptist Church); Baytown, TX; June 24-25, 27-28, 1996; apostasy, Holy Spirit; Ross' 15th debate
_ (Roman Catholic); Portland, TX; 1996
Billy Lewis (United Pentecostal Church); Book publication: Lewis-Wiggins Debate on the Godhead. _:
Hammer & Tongs Publications, _.
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John Whrymerian Wight [Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints]
August 8, 1856 (Bandera, TX) – May 14, 1921 (_, _)
_ (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints); ?Laurieton, New South Wales, Australia; ?May
1889; polygamy; 2 sessions
Samuel Wilberforce [Church of England]
September 7, 1805 (Clapham Common, London, England) – July 19, 1873 (Dorking,
Surrey, England)
Joseph Hooker (Botanist) & Thomas H. Huxley (Zoologist); Oxford, England; June 30,
1860; Darwinism
Charles Wilbur [Evolutionist]
19_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Duane Gish (Creationist), Harold Slusher (Creationist) & Donald Chitticle (Creationist); Ft. Collins, CO;
October 7, 1977; 2000; w/ Michael Charney (Evolutionist) & Charles Wilbur (Evolutionist)
J. H. Wilburn [?]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
A. G. Freed (Church of Christ); Kenton, TN; 1899
James Orville Wilburn [Church of Christ]
March 9, 1905 (_, _) - September 7, 1970 (_, _)
Biographical sketch: Preachers of Today, I, 1952, p. 370.
_ (Russellite); 1928; soul sleeping, nature of man
_ (Jehovah's Witnesses); 1940; time of second coming of Christ, establishment of
kingdom
Tipton C. Wilcox [Church of Christ]
July 16, 1897 (_, _) – May 14, 1993 (_, _)
Floyd A. Decker (Christian Church); Paducah, KY; 1928; 2 sessions; instrumental music in worship; Decker
affirmed the scripturalness of instrumental music in worship, but gave it up as a result of this discussion.
C. L. Overturf (Church of Christ); Detroit, MI; December 30, 1947 - January 2, 1948; elders. Book publication:
Overturf-Wilcox Discussion on the Eldership Question. Np: np, 1948.
Hoyt Chastain (Missionary Baptist Church); 1949; salvation, apostasy, instrumental music in worship
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Arthur Ernest Wilder-Smith [Creationist]
1915 (_, _) – 1995 (_, _)
Richard Dawkins (Evolutionist), J. Maynard Smith (Evolutionist), Emma Jenks
(Evolutionist) & Daniella Sieff (Evolutionist); Oxford, England; February 14, 1986;
creation/evolution; w/ Edgar H. Andrews (Creationist), Theodore Wilson
(Creationist) & Peter Ross (Creationist)
C. H. Wiley [?]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
James W. Ferguson (Church of Christ); August 25-29, 1961; premillennialism
Edward O. Wiley [Evolutionist]
19_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Duane T. Gish (Creationist) & Henry M. Morris (Creationist); Lawrence, KS; September
17, 1976; 3500; w/ Marion Bickford (Evolutionist)
Duane T. Gish (Creationist); Kansas University, KS; c April 1982; creation/evolution
W. S. Wiley [Church of Christ]
April 2, 1911 (_, _) – August 31, 1993 (_, ?TX)
Lester Hathaway (Church of Christ); before 1962; classes & women teachers
E. H. Miller (Church of Christ); written; c 1961; individual drinking vessels in the Lord's
supper. Periodical publication: "Wiley-Miller Debate." McAllen, TX: The Debater
(II:3, July-August 1961). Book publication: Wiley-Miller Debate. Decatur, AL:
Thrasher Publications, 2002.
_ Wiley [Presbyterian Church]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
W. P. Throgmorton (Baptist Church)
John Porter Wilhite [Church of Christ]
March 21, 1883 (Canton, Van Zandt County, TX) - November 20, 1976 (Houston, TX)
Biographical sketch: The Trail Blazers: Heroes of the Faith by J. Porter Wilhite.
Oklahoma City, OK: Telegram Book Company, 1965, pp. 102-104, 154-173.
Approximately 50 oral debates.
_ Cooper (Methodist Church); Aylesworth, OK; c 1912; sprinkling
_ (Baptist Church); Elmire, TX
J. W. Brewer (Baptist Church); New Waverly, TX; 1919
I. T. Williams (Nazarene); Rosewood, TX; November 26-_, 1919; w/ C. W. Ing (Church
of Christ)
_ Purdue (?); Star (near Canton), TX; c 1919; miracles
_ Hartgraves (Methodist Church); Pine Grove (near Camden), TX; c 1924
_ Hartgraves (Methodist Church); Arcadib (Near Mabank), TX
W. H. Little (Baptist Church); Jacksonville, TX; c 1926
W. H. Little (Baptist Church); Corene, TX; c 1926
?_ (Baptist Church); Grapeland, TX; 1927
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?W. R. Darnell (Baptist Church); Elkhart, TX; 1927
_ Black (Baptist Church); Salmon, TX; c 1928
C. A. Wallace (?); _, TX; 1929
James F. Dew (Baptist Church); Dry Prong, LA; c 1930
E. E. Jones (Baptist Church); Glenwood, TX; c 1930
E. E. Jones (Baptist Church); Glenwood, TX; c 1931
_ (?Latter Day Saints); Peacock, TX; c 1932
I. T. Williams (Church of the Nazarene); Round Flat (near Grand Saline), TX; March 1932. Proposition 1: “The
scriptures teach that the baptism of the Holy Ghost is for the believer, or disciple.” (Williams affirmed,
Wilhite denied). Proposition 2: “The scriptures teach that baptism in water to a penitent believer is for (in
order to) remission of past sins.” (Wilhite affirmed, Williams denied).
W. A. Hearron (Freewill Baptist Church); New Hope (near Dierks), AR; July 1932. Proposition 1: “The
Scriptures teach that the church with which I, J. Porter Wilhite, stand identified is scriptural in origin,
name, doctrine and practice.” (Wilhite affirmed, Hearron denied). Proposition 2: “The Scriptures teach that
the church with which I, W. A. Hearron, stand identified is scriptural in origin, name, doctrine and
practice.” (Hearron affirmed, Wilhite denied).
W. A. Kile (Baptist Church); Munday, TX; November 1932; establishment of church, baptism, apostasy
_ Allen (Baptist Church); Roundflat community, ?TX; 1933
Sam West (Baptist Church); Checota, OK; 1934; baptism, apostasy, establishment of church
_ Price (?); Gomez, TX; c 1937; miracles
M. S. Groom (Baptist Church); Jackson, TX; 1938; Holy Spirit, baptism, establishment of church, apostasy
G. W. Crawford (Baptist Church); Fort Cobb, OK; 1938
W. H. Little (Baptist Church); Reese, TX; 1939
Sam West (Baptist Church); Cottage Bend, TX; 1940
Sam West (Baptist Church); Checotah, OK; 1940
C. C. Bishop (Baptist Church); Minden, LA; 1940
Sam West (Baptist Church); Lanius, TX; 1941
James F. Dew (Baptist Church); Houston, TX; c 1941
G. W. Crawford (Baptist Church); Deep Creek, OK; depravity, baptism
D. N. Jackson (Baptist Church); Burnsville, MS
J. E. Cobb (Baptist Church); Jefferson, TX; 1942
J. E. Cobb (Baptist Church); Houston, TX; June 15-18, 1942; 8 sessions
J. E. Cobb (Baptist Church); written. Proposition 1: “The inspired scriptures, and authentic history, teaches that
the church to which J. Porter Wilhite belongs, known as the church of Christ, cannot be connected with, or
identified as, the New Testament church by origin, name, doctrine and practice, but had its origin with
Alexander Campbell in the year 1827.” (Cobb affirmed, Wilhite denied). Proposition 2: “The inspired
scriptures, and authentic history, teaches that the church to which J. E. Cobb belongs, known as the Baptist
church, cannot be connected with, or identified as, the New Testament church by origin, name, doctrine and
practice, but had its origin with John Smyth about 1607.” (Cobb affirmed, Wilhite denied). Periodical
publication: The Gospel Light (American Baptist paper) starting October 15, 1942 & finished in the Firm
Foundation.
G. E. Jones (Baptist Church); Turley, OK; 1945; baptism, apostasy
Ferris D. Jones (Sabbatarian); Houston, TX; 1945. Proposition 1: The New Testament Scriptures teach that the
Seventh Day is the Sabbath and is to be kept holy by all Christians in this age of the world.” (Jones
affirmed, Wilhite denied). Proposition 2: “The New Testament Scriptures teach that the only way to baptize
for remission of sins is in the name of Jesus, to fulfill Matt. 28:19.” (Jones affirmed, Wilhite denied).
Ferris D. Jones (Sabbatarian); Houston, TX; 1945; Sabbath, baptismal formula
Luke M. Miller (Pentecostal Church); Shepard, TX; September 1946. Proposition 1: “The scriptures teach that
the apostles (Acts 2) and some Gentiles (Acts 10) were the only ones who were baptized with the Holy
Ghost, which later ceased and people now are not baptized with the Holy Ghost.” (Wilhite affirmed, Miller
denied). Proposition 2: “The scriptures teach that the formula of baptism in water is in the name of Jesus
Christ instead of the words Father, Son and Holy Ghost, as found in Matt. 28:19.” (Miller affirmed, Wilhite
denied).
I. W. Yandell (Freewill Baptist Church); 1947
D. N. Jackson (Baptist Church); 1947
_ Nixon (Baptist Church); Fort Worth, TX; June 22, 1948
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G. E. Jones (Baptist Church); Turley, OK; May 11-_, 1948. Book publication.
I. W. Yandell (Freewill Baptist Church); Keota, OK; September 1948. Proposition 1: “The Scriptures teach that
the Church of Christ was established during the personal ministry of Christ while on earth and before his
death.” (Yandell affirmed, Wilhite denied). Proposition 2: “The penitent believer is saved by grace, through
faith, independent of water baptism.” (Yandell affirmed, Wilhite denied). Proposition 3: “The Scriptures
teach that the church of Christ was established on the first Pentecost after Christ arose from the dead.”
(Wilhite affirmed, Yandell denied). Proposition 4: “The Scriptures teach that baptism in water to the
penitent believer is for (in the sense of in order to obtain) the remission of past sins.” (Wilhite affirmed,
Yandell denied).
W. H. Little (Baptist Church); Jacksonville, TX & Laurel, MS; 1949; baptism, establishment of church, Church
of Christ
O. V. Swearingen (Baptist Church); Newton, MS; January 3-6, 1949; baptism, establishment of church,
apostasy
James F. Dew (Baptist Church); Fort Worth, TX; c 1949
D. N. Jackson (Baptist Church); Laurel, MS; March 1949; establishment of church, baptism
D. N. Jackson (Baptist Church); Burnsville, MS; 1950; establishment of church, baptism
E. F. Cannon (Oneness Pentecostal Church); Minden, LA; May 1950. Proposition 1: “The scriptures teach that
water baptism as commanded in Matt. 28:19 is not to be administered using the words Father, Son and
Holy Ghost.” (Cannon affirmed, Wilhite denied). Proposition 2: “The scriptures teach that mechanical
instruments of music are not to be used in worship to God today.” (Wilhite affirmed, Cannon denied).
James F. Dew (Bptist Church); Van Leer, TN; July 23-26, 1951. Proposition 1: “Baptism is FOR (in order to)
the remission of past sins, to the proper subject, and without water baptism, there is no promise of
remission of sins, and the Bible so teaches.” (Wilhite affirmed, Dew denied). Proposition 2: “Salvation is
AT faith and BEFORE baptism, and baptism has NOTHING to do with salvation of the soul, and the Bible
so teaches.” (Dew affirmed, WIlhite denied). Book publication: Wilhite-Dew Debate.
D. L. Welch (Oneness Pentecostal Church); Ft. Worth, TX; September 1951. Proposition 1: “The scriptures
teach that the apostles (Acts 2) and some Gentiles (Acts 10) were the only ones who were baptized with the
Holy Spirit, which later ceased and people now are not baptized with the Holy Ghost.” (Wilhite affirmed,
Welch denied). Proposition 2: “The scriptures teach that the formula of baptism in water is to use only the
name of Jesus Christ, instead of the words Father, Son and Holy Spirit, as found in Matt. 28:19.” (Welch
affirmed, Wilhite denied).
Albert Garner (Missionary Baptist Church); Houston, TX; June 4-_, 1952; baptism, apostasy
_ (Baptist Church); Elmire, TX
James F. Dew (Baptist Church); written; establishment of church, direct operation of Spirit. Periodical
publication: The Gospel Record. Fort Worth, TX.
James F. Dew (Baptist Church); written; necessity of water baptism. Periodical publication: The Debater (I:2,
September 1959). McAllen, TX: The Debater Publishing House.
James F. Dew (Baptist Church); written; impossibility of apostasy. Periodical publication: The Debater (I:3,
November-December 1959). McAllen, TX: The Debater Publishing House.
Ivan Everett Wilkerson [Church of Christ]
?July 20, 1905 (_, _) - ?December 16, 1990 (_, _)
_ (Seventh-day Adventist Church); Puyallup, WA; 1949
Lanceford Bramblet Wilkes [Church of Christ]
March 27, 1824 (Maury County, TN) – May 1, 1901 (Stockton, CA)
Biographical sketch: http://www.therestorationmovement.com/california/wilkes.htm
Jacob Ditzler (Methodist Episcopal Church); Louisville, KY; December 13-23, 1870. Book
publication: The Louisville debate: a discussion of the question, what is Christian
Baptism, including its proper subjects and design / between Elder L. B. Wilkes, and
Rev. Jacob Ditzler. Lexington, KY: J. D. Trapp, 1871. [1 st edition]
Jacob Ditzler (Methodist Episcopal Church)
Jacob Ditzler (Methodist Episcopal Church)
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Robert N. "Bob" Wilkin [Grace Evangelical Church]
19_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Larry Ray Hafley (Church of Christ); Baytown, TX; January 19-20, 1996; 2 sessions.
Proposition 1: “The Scriptures teach that water baptism, to the penitent believer, is for
(in order to) the remission of sins.” (Hafley affirmed, Wilkin denied). Proposition 2:
“The Scriptures teach that sinners are saved by grace through faith alone, before and
without water baptism.” (Wilkin affirmed, Hafley denied).
Darrell L. Bock (Evangelical)
James White (Reformed Baptist Church); Oklahoma City, OK; April 2005; regeneration &
faith
David Wilkinson [?]
19_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Steven Carr (Atheist); e-mail debate; April 2000-_. Internet publication:
http://www.bowness.demon.co.uk/deb.htm
Thomas Lottridge Wilkinson [Methodist Church]
1836 (_, _) – February 11, 1919 (Dunnville, _)
Hugh McDiarmid (Church of Christ); _, ?Canada
James A. Harding (Church of Christ); Meaford, Ontario, Canada; December 15-20, 1884; 6 days, 12 sessions;
Harding's 9th debate; Wilkinson’s 3rd debate. Proposition 1: “Christian Baptism is immersion,--in it there
must be a burial in water.” (Harding affirmed, Wilkinson denied).Book publication: Debate on Baptism:
Embracing Mode and Subjects. Toronto, Canada: William Briggs, 1886.
John S. Sweeney (Church of Christ); Beamsville, Ontario, Canada; June 1887; action of baptism; 12 days
Willard J. Smith (Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints); Masonville, Canada; August 15-18,
1887; baptism
R. C. Evans (Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints); Waterford, Ontario, Canada; June 14-_,
1888; baptism, godhead
Ulyses Grant Wilkinson [Church of Christ]
July 30, 1863 (near Springfield, MO) - January 31, 1925 (_, _)
At least 15 debates by 1911
Biographical sketch: “Life-Sketch of Eld. U. G. Wilkinson, 1863-1925, of Comanche, OK”
by Mrs. U. G. Wilkinson.
John R. Charlesworth (Atheist)
Charles C. Moore (Atheist); Ryan, Indian Territory, August 29-_, 1904. Reference: Blue
Grass Blade, August 24, 1904, p. 2.
L. S. Welch (Infidel)
L. S. Welch (Infidel)
L. S. Welch (Infidel)
L. S. Welch (Infidel)
Anson A. Show (Infidel). Publication:
Stanley J. Clark (Infidel)
W. L. Thurman (Infidel)
G. G. Hamilton (Infidel)
W. S. Noble (Infidel)
J. H. I. Curry (Atheist)
Ben M. Bogard (Missionary Baptist Church); Comanche, OK; February 12-15, 1910; 4 days
_ (Adventist Church)
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_ (Holiness Church)
_ (Russellite)
_ (Methodist Church)
Jack Wilks [Christian Church]
19_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
James Meadows (Church of Christ); Rock Hill, SC; 1979; music
James Evans Willcutt [Church of Christ]
October 29, 1944 (_, _) - present
_ (Church of Christ); written; before 1970; institutionalism
_ (Church of Christ); before 1970; institutionalism
William Riley Willcutt [Church of Christ]
November 25, 1882 (_, _) – May 19, 1946 (_, _)
Obituary: Gospel Advocate, June 27, 1946, p. 619.
C. C. Clark (?); Hackleburg, AL; February 20-_, 1922
_ (?); Pine Grove, MS
_ Whitehurst (Methodist Church); Pebble, TN; 1933
J. W. Hardwick (Primitive Baptist Church); Fulton, MS; 1934
M. K. Lawson (Holiness Church); Kosciusko, MS; 1939
Herbert Willett [?]
18_ (_, _) - 19_ (_, _)
Z. T. Sweeney (Church of Christ); c 1908; miracles. Book publication:
Arthur Clyde Williams [Church of Christ]
May 20, 1897 (_, _) - ?February 1969 (_, _)
Biographical sketch: Preachers of Today, I, 1952, p. 371.
_ (Jehovah's Witnesses); _, MO; May 1950; establishment of kingdom, nature & destiny of man
A. K. Williams [Church of Christ]
18_ (_, _) - 19_ (_, _)
Stephen I. Gardner (Primitive Baptist Church); Alma, IL; July or August 1904; 2 days
Cecil Dean Williams [Church of Christ]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
M. H. Willingham (Baptist Church); South Pittsburg, TN; September 1948. ?Periodical publication: South
Pittsburg Hustler. November 1948.
(?Albert H.) Batts (Holiness Church)
Finis J. Dake (Church of God)
C. Fleming Williams [?]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
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Daniel K. Williams [Church of Christ]
19_ (_, _) - present
Ed Buckner (Atheist); Carrollton, GA; February 12, 2013; 1 session; 300. Topic:
Christian origins in the light of history.
David Williams [Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints]
18_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
John H. Hansen (Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints); Cave Spring, GA; March 23-24,
1878; polygamy
Dewey Williams [Baptist Church]
19_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Wesley Simons (Church of Christ); April 30, 1998; radio; baptism; 1 session
I. T. Williams [Church of the Nazarene]
18_ (_, _) - 19_ (_, _)
J. Porter Wilhite (Church of Christ) & Charles Wesley Ing (Church of Christ); Rosewood, TX; November 26-_,
1919
John W. Hedge (Church of Christ); Big Sandy, TX; 1926
J. Porter Wilhite (Church of Christ); Round Flat (near Grand Saline), TX; March 1932. Proposition 1: “The
scriptures teach that the baptism of the Holy Ghost is for the believer, or disciple.” (Williams affirmed,
Wilhite denied). Proposition 2: “The scriptures teach that baptism in water to a penitent believer is for (in
order to) remission of past sins.” (Wilhite affirmed, Williams denied).
Jesse Powell (Church of Christ); Bullard, TX; 1938
Jesse Powell (Church of Christ); Teasleville, TX; 1938
James Knox Polk Williams [Baptist Church]
1845 (Cedar County, MO) - _ (_, _)
W. L. Thurman (Church of Christ); c 1880
J. D. Tant (Church of Christ)
J. D. Tant (Church of Christ)
J. D. Tant (Church of Christ)
J. D. Tant (Church of Christ); Farmington, TX; c 1897; their 4 th debate
N. L. Clark (Church of Christ); c 1903
Joe S. Warlick (Church of Christ)
John Williams [First-day Adventist Church]
18_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Clark Braden (Christian Church); Chicago, IL; 1894
John Raymond Williams [Church of Christ]
December 30, 1851 (Lewisburg, Marshall County, TN) - September 5, 1927 (_, _)
Life and Ministry of John R. Williams by Ealon V. Wilson. N.p.: Ealon V. Wilson, n.d.
Biographical sketch: http://www.freed-hardeman.com/buriedinwt/page54/page54.html
8 debates by c 1897; 14 public debates by 1921
?Ben M. Bogard (Missionary Baptist Church); Roosevelt, AR; December 9-10, 1908
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_ (Baptist Church)
_ (Baptist Church)
_ (Second Adventist Church); before 1922
_ (Second Adventist Church); before 1922
_ Clift (Baptist Church); Obion County, TN; 1909
Richard H. Pigue (Methodist Church); Rector, AR
Richard H. Pigue (Methodist Church); Jones Chapel (Lake County), TN; 1916
_ (Methodist Church); before 1922
Johnnie Price Williams [Church of Christ]
March 25, 1914 (Joshua, Johnson County, TX) – October 26, 2000 (Hanford, Kings County, CA)
Obituary: Merced Sun Times, November 2, 2000, p. A-2.
George E. Griffin (Primitive Baptist Church); Rupert, ID; 1955
N. P. Williams [Christ's Church]
18_ (_, _) - 19_ (_, _)
W. Sanday (Christ's Church); written; June 1916; Christian tradition. Book publication: Form and Context in
the Christian Tradition. London, England: Longmans, Green and Co., 1916.
N. S. Williams [Church of Christ]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
J. G. Webb (Primitive Baptist Church); Gober, TX; July 17-19, 1888; 3 days
Paul K. Williams [Church of Christ]
c 1930 (_, _) - present
_ (Seventh-day Adventist Church) & _ (Seventh-day Adventist Church); _, South Africa; 1971; w/ Ray Votaw
(Church of Christ)
_ Moabi (Seventh-day Adventist Church); June 12, 26, 1971
_ Kluzit (Seventh-day Adventist Church); Soweto, South Africa; June 17, 1973; Sabbath
Ahmed Deedat (Moslem); Johannesburg, South Africa; December 2, 1983; resurrection of Christ
Peter J. Williams [?]
_ (_, _) – present
Bart D. Ehrman (Agnostic)
Peter S. Williams [?]
19_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Steven Carr (Atheist); e-mail debate; April 2001-_. Subject: “Do angels such as Gabriel, Michael and Satan
exist?” Internet publication: http://www.bowness.demon.co.uk/deb.htm
Ralph D. Williams [Church of Christ]
19_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Weldon E. Warnock (Church of Christ); written; weddings and funerals in the
meetinghouse. Periodical publication: Searching the Scriptures. Tract publication:
Weddings and Funerals in the Meetinghouse. Decatur, AL: Gospel Defender, n.d.
Book publication: Warnock-Williams Discussion. Decatur, AL: Thrasher
Publications, 1999.
James R. Cope (Church of Christ); written; 1971; Bible departments and colleges.
Periodical publication: Truth Magazine. Vol. XV, No. 44 (September 16, 1971).
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Bob Melear (Church of Christ); written; c 1976; divorce & remarriage. Periodical publication: "MelearWilliams Debate," Torch (January 1977)
Robert Williams [Episcopal Church]
19_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Jeff Asher (Church of Christ); Amarillo, TX; January 20, 1990; radio debate; homosexuality
Robert Williams [Baptist Church]
18_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Jacob Wright (Church of Christ); near South Pass, Union County, IL; October 16-19, 1867; prayer, Holy Spirit
in conversion, repentance before faith, design of baptism
Samuel Williams [Anti-Means Baptist Church]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Benjamin Franklin (Church of Christ); May 19-20, 1848. Proposition: “Do the Scriptures teach that eternal
salvation is stipulated to man upon conditions to be performed by him in this life?” (Franklin Affirmed,
Williams denied). [The Western Reformer, vol. 6, number 7 (May 1848), 443-447]
Thomas Williams [Christadelphian]
18_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
E. L. Kelley (Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints); Tunnelhill, IL; November 12-18, 1886;
consciousness after death, immortality of the spirit, annihilation, resurrection of the dead, premillennial
existence of the kingdom of God, divinity of Christ while in the flesh, divine authenticity of the Book of
Mormon; 7 days
F. W. Grant (?); Guelph, Ontario, Canada; November 1887; immortality of soul, state of man, punishment of
wicked, heaven. Book publication: Grant-Williams Debate. N.p.: Thomas Williams, 1888.
Clark Braden (Disciple); 1896; 7 nights. Book publication: Chicago, IL: Advocate Printing Co., 1897.
F. W. Grant (?);Guelph, Ontario, Canada;1897; death, resurrection; 9 days. Book publication: Advocate
Printing Co., 1897.
J. N. Hall (Baptist Church); Zion, KY; August 1-7, 1898; kingdom, resurrection, and punishment. Book
publication: Advocate Publishing Company, 1898.
Wright Williams [Church of Christ]
18_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
W. P. Throgmorton (Baptist Church)
W. H. Williams [Church of Christ]
18_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
B. F. Querry (Primitive Baptist Church); Lena, IN; May 24-26, 1892. Subject #1: “Does the Bible teach that
God chose His people in Christ before the foundation of the world, and that Christ atoned for their sins, and
they for whom He atoned will be saved?” (Querry affirmed, Williams denied). Subject #2: “Does the Bible
teach that faith, repentance and baptism are necessary conditions to be performed by the alien sinner in
order to eternal life?” (Williams affirmed, Querry denied). Book publication: A Debate at Lena, Ind.
Indianapolis, IN: Wm. B. Burford, 1892.
John R. Daily (Primitive Baptist Church); New Maysville, Putnam County, IN; 1894. Proposition #1: “The
church of which I, W. H. Williams, am a member, was founded by Christ and his apostles, and has existed
on earth ever since.” (Williams affirmed, Daily denied). Proposition #2: “The church of which I, John R.
Daily, am a member, was founded by Christ, and has existed on earth ever since.” (Daily affirmed,
Williams denied).
John R. Daily (Primitive Baptist Church); Belle Union, IN; 1898. Proposition #1: “The Bible teaches that
sinners are regenerated by means of the gospel, the spoken, or written word.” (Williams affirmed, Daily
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denied). Proposition #2: “The Bible teaches the total depravity of all mankind in a natural or unregenerated
state.” (Daily affirmed, Williams denied). Proposition #3: “Reason and the Bible teach that man is a free
moral agent, endowed with power and free volition of will to come to Christ and obtain eternal salvation by
the performance of certain conditions.” (Williams affirmed, Daily denied). Proposition #4: “The Bible
teaches that God chooses or elects all his children to salvation or eternal life, prior to any act of obedience
on their part as a condition.” (Daily affirmed, Williams denied). Proposition #5: “The Bible teaches that
water baptism to the believing penitent is for the remission of sins in the sense that it is a condition of
pardon.” (Williams affirmed, Daily denied). Proposition #6: “The Bible teaches that all who are
regenerated and born again in time will be saved in eternity.” (Daily affirmed, Williams denied).
W. H. Williams [Baptist Church]
18_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
A. G. Freed (Church of Christ); Russell, Gibson County, TN; February 14-17, 1899; design of baptism,
justification by faith only
W. L. Williams [Baptist Church]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Price H. Pearson (Church of Christ); Weleetka, OK; 1953
W. Williams [Holiness Church]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Joseph H. Cox (Church of Christ); Louisville, KY; 1943
_ Williams [?]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
M. F. Cottrell (Church of Christ); Anderson, IN; 1940
_ Williams [Universalist]
18_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Lemuel Potter (Primitive Baptist Church); Franklin County, IL; 1881. Proposition: “The Scriptures teach that
there will be a general resurrection of the bodies of all the sons and daughters of the first man Adam, or
natural man, some of them to endless life, and some to endless punishment.” (Potter affirmed, Williams
denied).
_ Williams [?]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
J. H. Lawson (Church of Christ)
_ Williams [AntiMeans Baptist]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Benjamin Franklin (Church of Christ); May 1848
Colin Williamson [Church of Christ]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Robert O. Wilson (Church of Christ); Jonesboro, TN; December 7-8, 1964; institutionalism
I. D. Williamson [Universalist]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
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Jefferson Hamilton (Methodist Church). Book publication: Religious Controversy between Rev. Jefferson
Hamilton (Methodist) and Rev. I. D. Williamson (Universalist). 1844.
Lawrence Williamson [Church of Christ]
19_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Don Curtis (Missionary Baptist Church); Lafayette, TN; September 15-16, 18-19, 19_. Proposition 1: “The
Bible teaches in New Testament conversion the believer that repents and confesses, is saved from past sins
by grace through faith with the blood of Christ at the point he is baptized in water for the remission of sin.”
(Williamson affirmed, Curtis denied). Proposition 2: “The Bible teaches that those saved from eternal Hell
have a spiritual experience in that they are saved through repentance toward God, and in faith in Christ at
the point in time they trust him with all their heart without water baptism.” (Curtis affirmed, Williamson
denied).
R. T. Williamson [Church of Christ]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Jack H. Kirby (Church of Christ); Roswell, NM; July 22-25, 1964; classes & women teachers
M. H. Willingham [Baptist Church]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Cecil Williams (Church of Christ); South Pittsburg, TN; September 1948. ?Periodical publication: South
Pittsburg Hustler. November 1948.
Walker W. Willingham [Church of Christ]
August 24, 1874 (near Hillsboro, TX) - 19_ (_, _)
Several debates by 1911
A. A. Willis [Seventh Day Adventist Church]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Drew E. Falls (Church of Christ), Hiram O. Hutto (Church of Christ) & Thomas N. Thrasher (Church of
Christ); Fairfield, AL; February 14-15, 1972; Sabbath day; w/ Leslie Welch (Seventh-day Baptist Church),
John McGuire (Seventh-day Baptist Church) & J. B. Goodner (Seventh-day Adventist Church). Book
publication: Discussion of the Sabbath. Decatur, AL: Gospel Defender, 1973.
Clinton Willis [Oneness Pentecostal Church]
19_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Patrick T. Donahue (Church of Christ); West Fork, AR; June 29-30, 2007; miraculous gifts, baptismal formula;
2 sessions; 100
Paul Willis [Evolutionist]
19_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Carl Wieland (Creationist); Brisbane, Australia; August 24, 2003; 1100
Homer Cecil Willis [Church of Christ]
March 4, 1932 (_, _) - May 17, 1997 (_, ?TX)
Obituary: http://www.findagrave.com/cgibin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Willis&GSfn=Homer&GSmn=Cecil&GSbyrel=
in&GSdyrel=in&GSob=n&GRid=32258900&df=all&
Norris Hutchison (Pentecostal Church); Lutz, FL; c 1956
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Clifton Inman (Church of Christ); Parkersburg, WV; September 19-20, 22-23, 1966; Herald of Truth, orphan
homes. Book publication: The Willis-Inman Debate. Louisville, KY: Truth Magazine, 1968.
Clifton Inman (Church of Christ); Dayton, OH; October 31 - November 4, 1966; Herald of Truth, orphan homes
William L. Carrell (Church of Christ); written; 1968; sponsoring church. Periodical publication: Truth
Magazine.
John Wilson (Pentecostal Church); Marion, IN; 1973; w/ Norman Midgette (Church of Christ)
Jesse G. Jenkins (Church of Christ); Pasadena, TX; September 23-24, 26-27, 1974; college Bible departments.
Book publication: The Willis-Jenkins Debate. Marion, IN: Cogdill Foundation, 1976.
G. M. Bowers (Seventh-day Church of God); Huntsville, TX; March 5-6, 8-9, 1979; Sabbath & Sunday
Lewis Willis [Church of Christ]
19_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Vernon Cayton (?); Akron, OH; April 10, 1984; miracles
Stephen Michael "Mike" Willis [Church of Christ]
July 22, 1947 (_, _) - present
Eddie K. Garrett (Primitive Baptist Church); Franklin, OH; April 16-20, 1979; 125-175
Ed Harrell (Church of Christ); Temple Terrace, FL; February 5, 1991; fellowship of
brethren & marriage and divorce; 1 session; part of Florida College annual lectures
T. D. Willis [Church of Christ]
October 6, 1867 (_, _) - January 11, 1942 (_, _)
H. B. Taylor (Missionary Baptist Church)
T. A. H. Laslie (Baptist Church); Cherry Grove, Muhlenberg County, KY; September 1316, 1921. Proposition 1: “The Churches of Christ, one of which I, T. D. Willis, am a
member, are identical in origin, name, doctrine and practice with the Churches in the
N.T.” (Willis affirmed, Laslie denied). Proposition 2: “The General Baptist Chuches,
one of which I, T. A. H. Laslie, am a member, are identical in origin, name, doctrine
and practice with the Churches of the N.T.” (Laslie affirmed, Willis denied). Book
publication: The Laslie-Willis Debate.
Willard Wilson Willis [Church of Christ]
March 14, 1916 (_, _) – September 21, 1972 (_, ?FL)
4 debates
P. F. Willoughby [Advent Christian Church]
18_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Joseph R. Lambert (Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints); near New Jefferson, Greene
County, IA; October 15-_, 1877
Collin McKinney Wilmeth [Christian Church]
January 2, 1848 (McKinney, Collin County, TX) - October 12, 1898 (_, Mexico)
Biography: He Built for Eternity: C. M. Wilmeth, an Early Texas Preacher by Nicholas
Kassebaum (M.A. thesis, Abilene Christian University, 1967).
Biographical sketch:
http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/WW/fwiaw.html
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Heman C. Smith (Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints); near Oenaville (Bell County), TX;
August 5-_, 1884
Heman C. Smith (Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints); Banders, TX; December 9-_, 1884
Heman C. Smith (Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints); near Weatherford, TX; September
14-16, 1885
_ Little (?); Bell County, TX; 1885
_ Price (?); Parker County, TX; ?November 1885
_ Oatman (?); Pettytown, TX; ?January 1886
J. W. Jarrell (Baptist Church); _, TX; ?August 1886
S. F. Cayce (Primitive Baptist Church); Willow Springs, TX; July 11-13, 1888; 3 days
_ Hall (?); Pettytown, TX; ?August 1894
G. A. Strain (Universalist);
James Ranson Wilmeth [Church of Christ]
October 17, 1835 (Lawrence County, AR) – October 30, 1919 (Ebony, Mills County, TX)
?T. R. Burnett (Church of Christ); Corinth, AR
T. R. Burnett (Church of Christ); written; rebaptism. Periodical publication: "Debate on
Valid Baptism," Firm Foundation.
A. Wilson [Church of God]
18_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Joseph R. Lambert (Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints); Green County, IA; May 1875
Clifford A. Wilson [Creationist]
1923 (_, Australia) - _ (_, _)
Biographical sketch: http://creationwiki.org/Clifford_Wilson
Erich von Daniken (Evolutionist); Fargo, _; February 11, 1978
C. L. "Vern" Wilson [Church of Christ]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
_ Cheney (Baptist Church); Alameda, CA; 1957
_ Harding (Baptist Church); Paonia, CO; 1959
Donald R. Wilson [Church of Christ]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Lyle McCollum (Church of Christ); Shafter & Bakersfield, CA; November 9-12, 1959; Herald of Truth
Douglas Wilson [Evangelical]
19_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Dan Barker (Atheist); Newark, DE; March 11, 1997. Proposition: “Resolved: The triune
God of Scripture lives.” (Wilson affirmed, Barker denied).
James White (Reformed Baptist Church). Subject: Are Roman Catholics our brothers and
sisters in Christ?
Christopher Hitchens (Atheist); 2007
Christopher Hitchens (Atheist); 2008
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Edwin H. Wilson [Atheist]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Earle H. West (Church of Christ); Cleveland, OH; November 19, 1961; humanism & Christianity
Eunice Wilson [?]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
J. L. Hines (Church of Christ); Dallas, TX; 1940
Gordon Wilson [Church of Christ]
August 31, 1936 (Dallas, TX) - present
Son of John W. Wilson
Approximately 27 debates
Frank B. Curtis (Church of Christ); Auburn, CA; early 1960
Berl Chisum (Baptist Church); Carmichael, CA; November 3-4, 10-11, 1960; Holy Spirit baptism,
premillennialism
Dan Lion (Unitarian); Sunnyvale, CA; 1962; 1 session. Book publication: Is the Bible Fully Inspired? Lufkin,
TX: The Gospel Guardian Company, n.d.
C. E. Hunt (Missionary Baptist Church); Fresno, CA; early 1962; operation of the Spirit, baptism; 4 sessions
Dan Lion (Unitarian); Sunnyvale, CA; November 1962; the origin of the Bible; 2 sessions
James H. Johnson (Atheist); San Diego, CA; June 28-29, 1966; existence of God, religion; Johnson was
president of the American Association for the Advancement of Atheism
Herbert Weekes (Seventh-day Church of God); St. Louis, MO; April 22-23, 1971; sabbath binding today
H. T. Wilson [Church of Christ]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
R. T. Banks (Baptist Church); Pickensville, AL
Jay Wilson [?]
19_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Burt Lockwood (Church of Christ); Bozeman, MT & Manhattan, KS; June 22-23, 29-30, 1981; instrumental
music in worship
John Wilson [Pentecostal Church]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Cecil Willis (Church of Christ) & Norman Midgette (Church of Christ); Marion, IN; 1973
John W. Wilson [Church of Christ]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
M. J. Duncan (Baptist Church); Lenna, OK; 1939
Will Harper (Baptist Church); Hulbert, OK; 1940
Thomas H. Dixon (Freewill Baptist Church); Checotah, OK; 1941
?Ralph Staten (Freewill Baptist Church); Tulsa, OK; 1942
_ (Lutheran); Maywood, CA; c 1948
_ (Freewill Baptist Church); Venice, CA; c 1948
Vernon L. Barr (Missionary Baptist Church);
Vernon L. Barr (Missionary Baptist Church); Long Beach, CA; January 26-29, 1953; their 2nd debate
_ (Primitive Baptist Church); Sunnyside, WA; August 16-19, 1954
D. N. Jackson (Baptist Church); Bellflower, CA; September 17-20, 1956; baptism, apostasy; Jackson's 161st
debate
S. O. Martin (Seventh-day Adventist Church); Needles, CA; October 1-4, 1956
?C. L. Allen (Foursquare Gospel Church); San Bernardino & Redlands, CA; July 28-31, 1958
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Harlan Dillbeck (Church of Christ); Paonia, CO; May 4-7, 1959; benevolence, cooperation
Don Rudd (Church of Christ); Delta, CO; April 12-15, 1960; Herald of Truth, orphan homes
P. D. Ballard (Baptist Church); Oroville, CA; October 1965
?C. E. Hunt (Baptist Church); Chico, CA; January 1966
Charles C. Dodge (Jehovah's Witnesses); Payette, ID; January 30 - February 2, 1967; establishment of kingdom,
materialism
Ben Franklin (Church of Christ)
Lawrence Ray Wilson [Church of Christ]
December 23, 1896 (Cord, AR) - May 31, 1968 (_, ?TX)
2 debates with Baptists and 2 with Pentecostals
L. A. Richard (?); Carbon Hill, AL; 1927
B. G. Dodd (Baptist Church); Jasper, AL; 1928
W. C. Austin (Freewill Baptist Church); Townley, AL; 1928
Oswald David Wilson [Church of Christ]
March 5, 1920 (_, _) – September 1995 (_, ?TN)
Biographical sketch: Preachers of Today, I, 1952, p. 374.
Gaston Cogdell (Church of Christ); Cincinnati, OH; June 13-14, 1957; orphan homes
Peter J. Wilson [Church of Christ]
January 21, 1922 (_, _) - December 8, 1996 (_, _)
Chester King (Church of Christ); Graton, CA; March 5-8, 1951; drinking vessels in Lord's supper, classes &
women teachers; Wilson's first debate
R. S. Wilson [Seventh-day Adventist Church]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
W. Clarence Cooke (Church of Christ); Ashville, AL; 1933
Robert O. Wilson [Church of Christ]
July 15, 1913 (_, _) – October 3, 1991 (_, ?KY)
_ Reece (?); 1949; instrumental music in worship
Colin Williamson (Church of Christ); Jonesboro, TN; December 7-8, 1964; institutionalism
Theodore Wilson [Creationist]
19_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Richard Dawkins (Evolutionist), J. Maynard Smith (Evolutionist), Emma Jenks (Evolutionist) & Daniella Sieff
(Evolutionist); Oxford, England; February 14, 1986; creation/evolution; w/ A. E. Wilder-Smith
(Creationist), E. H. Andrews (Creationist) & Peter Ross (Creationist)
Yancy Wilson [Second Adventist]
18_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Foy E. Wallace, Sr. (Church of Christ); Durwood, ?TX; October 10-_, 1894; the kingdom
_ Wilson [Spiritualist]
18_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
T. W. Caskey (Church of Christ); 1877
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Otis Latina Winborn [Church of Christ]
April 30, 1897 (_, _) – May 1983 (_, _)
Biographical sketch: Preachers of Today, I, 1952, p. 375.
_ Busbee (Oneness Pentecostal Church); 1950; godhead, miracles, healing, baptism, instrumental music in
worship
W. H. Winborne [Seventh-day Baptist Church]
19_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Pat Donahue (Church of Christ), Jim King (Church of Christ), Brent Siota (Church of Christ) & Thomas N.
Thrasher (Church of Christ); Hiram, GA; September 23, 1995; Sabbath; 25; w/ Luis D. Lovelace, Jr.
(Seventh-day Baptist Church) & Claude Tate (Seventh-day Baptist Church)
Brian Windham [?]
19_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Dub Mowery (?); written. Proposition 1: “Like the old covenant, the new covenant is only for the physical
descendants of the twelve tribes of Israel.” (Windham affirmed, Mowery denied). Proposition 2: “All
accountable humans (both Jews and Gentiles) are subject to the new covenant.” (Mowery affirmed,
Windham denied). Web publication.
Hubert N. Wingate [?]
December 28, 1899 (_, _) – June 8, 1980 (_, ?LA)
H. F. Oliver (Church of Christ); Cedar Park, TX; 1932
Charles Wendell Winkler [Church of Christ]
January 10, 1931 (Port Arthur, Jefferson County, TX) – October 23, 2005 (Tuscaloosa,
Tuscaloosa County, AL)
Biographical sketch: http://www.findagrave.com/cgibin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Winkler&GSfn=Charles&GSmn=W&GSbyrel=
in&GSdyrel=in&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=12138805&df=all&
Obituary: The Christian Chronicle, 62(12), December 2005.
A. L. McKenney (?); Neosho, MO; 1959; inspiration of the Bible
Herbert Earnest Winkler [Church of Christ]
July 15, 1889 (Goodlettsville, Davidson County, TN) - June 6, 1983 (Nashville, Davidson
County, TN)
Biographical sketch: http://www.findagrave.com/cgibin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Winkler&GSfn=H&GSmn=E&GSbyrel=
in&GSdyrel=in&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=43775780&df=all&
Bob Kirby (?); Kettle, KY; 1913; masonry
_ (?); Leslie, KY; 1914
Richard H. Pigue (Methodist Church); Hillham, TN; 1915
H. Boyce Taylor (Missionary Baptist Church); Needmore, KY; September 3-6, 1918
Tom Dennington (Baptist Church)
?A. M. Shoemake (Holiness Church); Nashville, TN; 1932
Calvin Gregory (Baptist Church); Nashville, TN; 1932
Thomas Joyner (Presbyterian Church);
J. F. Winks [?]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
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G. J. Holyoake (Secularist). Book publication: Both Sides of the Debate between Mr. J. F. Winks and Mr. G. J.
Holyoake. 1852.
Craig Winn [?]
19_ (_, _) - present
Jalal Abualrub (Muslim); November 14, 2005; radio debate on The Mike Gallagher Radio Show.
C. C. Winters [Missionary Baptist Church]
18_ (_, _) - 19_ (_, _)
R. W. Arrington (Church of Christ); Troy (near Stephens), AR; January 23-26, 1917. Proposition 1: “The
Scriptures teach that the church or kingdom of Christ was set up (established) on the first Pentecost after
the resurrection of Christ from the dead.” (Arrington affirmed, Winters denied). Proposition 2: “The
Scriptures teach that through repentance and faith, justification, remission of sins, and like spiritual
blessings are obtained independent of baptism.” (Winters affirmed, Arrington denied). Proposition 3: “The
Scriptures teach that a child of God (one born of God) can and may so far apostatize as to be finally lost.”
(Arrington affirmed, Winters denied). [Gospel Advocate, vol. 59, no. 7 (February 15, 1917), 162]
_ Winters [Pentecostal Church]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Hugh I. Shira (Church of Christ); 1948; godhead, instrumental music in worship, Holy Spirit
(?Thomas E.) Wise [Unitarian]
?1868 (_, _) - 19_ (_, _)
James A. Allen (Church of Christ); Nashville, TN; c 1927; deity of Jesus
Windell Wiser [Church of Christ]
c 1929 (_, _) - present
A Reply to Bill Cavender’s ‘The Woman and Her Covering’ by Windell Wiser. Athens, AL:
Sunny Hill church of Christ.
Asa Pence (?); Hyden, KY; January 1956; marriage & divorce, coverings
S. H. Masters (?); London, KY; 1957; instrumental music in worship
_ Robbins (Oneness Pentecostal Church); Big Stone Gap, VA; 1958; godhead
Kenneth Short (?Pentecostal Church); Big Stone Gap, VA; 1958; Holy Spirit baptism
_ Linsey (?Pentecostal Church); Big Stone Gap, VA; 1958; Holy Spirit baptism
_ (Oneness Pentecostal Church); Big Stone Gap, VA; 1958; godhead
Warren Buss (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints); Williamsport, PA; 1960; Book of Mormon,
establishment of church
Leon Lambert (Oneness Pentecostal Church); Tanner & Athens, AL; January 22-23, 25-26, 1973; godhead,
baptismal formula.
J. W. Holcomb (Church of Christ); Cannonsburg, KY; November 8-13, 1976; women teachers; 6 nights
J. W. Holcomb (Church of Christ); Athens, AL; December 27, 1976 - January 1, 1977; women teachers; 6
nights. Book publication: The Sunny Hill Debate. Athens, AL: Windell Wiser, n.d.
Walter Campbell Witcher [Church of Christ]
June 29, 1887 (_, TN) – January 1965 (_, ?TX)
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Daniel Witt [Primitive Baptist Church]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
J. C. Haskins (Church of Christ); Ball Creek, TN; 1940
Claud Francis Witty [Church of Christ]
March 1, 1877 (_, _) - 1952 (_, _)
James M. Bandy (Baptist Church); Nebo, IL; 1904
_ Renner (Atheist); 1928
_ Canary (Christian Church); Cincinnati, OH; May 20-22, 1947; instrumental music in
worship. Book publication: Debate on Instrumental Music. _: Bales Bookstore, 1950.
Samuel Edson Witty [Church of Christ]
September 28, 1881 (_, _) - 19_ (_, _)
_ (Adventist Church); 1914
G. W. Wolf [Church of Christ]
18_ (_, _) - 19_ (_, _)
A. H. Autry (Missionary Baptist Church); Borad Camp, AR; December 7-12, 1908. Proposition 1: “The
Missionary Baptist church is scriptural in origin, doctrine and practice.” (Autry affirmed, Wolf denied).
Proposition 2: “The church of God (or Christ) is scriptural in origin, doctrine and practice.” (Wolf affirmed,
Autry denied). [Firm Foundation, Vol. 25, No. 3 (January 19, 1909), 7]
J. W. Brewer (Baptist Church); Peerless, TX; January 4-5, 1909. Proposition: “The Scriptures teach that the
Church or Kingdom of Christ was established during the personal ministry of Christ, and before His death.”
(Brewer affirmed, Wolf denied). [Firm Foundation, Vol. 25, No. 4 (January 26, 1909), 7]
Ben M. Bogard (Missionary Baptist Church); near Lockesburg, AR; November 20-25, 1911; 6 days
_ Wolfe [?]
18_ (_, _) - 19_ (_, _)
Homer A. Gay (Church of Christ); 1912; kingdom
Jerry O. Wolff [Evolutionist]
19_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Duane T. Gish (Creationist); University of Virginia, VA; March 22, 1982; creation/evolution; 500; w/ James
Murray (Evolutionist)
James Stephen Wolfgang [Church of Christ]
December 8, 1948 (_, _) - present
Donald D. Hinds (Church of Christ); San Francisco, CA; c 1979; church cooperation,
benevolence
David Wolpe [Theist]
19_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Christopher Hitchens (Atheist); 2007
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A. T. Wood [Baptist Church]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Hiram O. Hutto (Church of Christ); Brookside, AL; c 1953
David Wood [Believer]
19_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
John Loftus (Atheist)
John Loftus (Atheist)
Nadir Ahmed (Muslim). Topic: God: Trinity or Tauheed
Bassam Zawadi (Muslim). Topic: Does the Evidence Show that Christianity Is True?
Bassam Zawadi (Muslim). Topic: Does the Evidence Show that Islam is True?
Shadid Lewis (Muslim). Topic: Peace and Violence in Christiaity and Islam
Farhan Qureshi (Muslim). Topic: Can we Trust the Qur'an?
Farhan Qureshi (Muslim). Topic: Who Was Muhammed?
Sami Zatari (Muslim). Topic: Is Christianity a religion of Peace?
Sami Zatari (Muslim). Topic: Is Islam a religion of Peace?
Sami Zatari (Muslim). Topic: Was Muhammed a Prophet of God?
Adnan Rashid (Muslim). Topic: The Satanic Verses: Fabricated or Authentic?
Adnan Rashid (Muslim). Topic: Peace and Violence In Christianity and Islam
Ali Ataie (Muslim). Topic: Who Was Muhammed?
Osama Abdullah (Muslim). Topic:Was Jesus Crucified?”
Osama Abdullah (Muslim). Topic: Does Science Show Islam is True?
Ehteshaam Gulam (Muslim). Topic: Was Jesus Crucified?
Abdullah Al Andalusi (Muslim). Topic: Is Christianity a Religion of Peace?
Judson Orrell Woodbridge [Church of Christ]
July 6, 1905 (_, _) - June 21, 1985 (_, _)
Biographical sketch: Preachers of Today, I, 1952.
_ White (Church of Christ); Ft. Smith, AR; 1940; classes & literature
_ Woodburn [?]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
William Weir (?); c 1949; Jehovah’s Witness doctrine. Book publication:
Woodville Woodman [New Jerusalem Church]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
William Gibson (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints); Bolton, ?England; c 1851; what is God, the
Godhead, true nature of the signs promised to follow faith. Book publication: Report of Three Nights’
Public Discussion in Bolton. Liverpool, England: Franklin D. Richards, 1851.
Charles Bradlaugh (Atheist). Book publication: The Existence of God: A Discussion between Rev. Woodville
Woodman, and "Iconoclast". 1861.
Charles Bradlaugh (Atheist). Book publication: Is the Bible a Divine Revelation? A Discussion between Rev. W.
Woodman and Iconoclast ... 1861.
John Woodmorappe [Creationist]
October 1954 (_, _) - present
_ (Evolutionist)
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George Earle Woods [Church of Christ]
January 10, 1913 (Holladay, Benton County, TN) – July 2, 2002 (?Nashville, TN)
Biographical sketch: http://www.freedhardeman.com/borninwt/EarleWoods/EarleWoods.html
(?L. H.) Brown (Baptist Church); 1947; church
(?L. H.) Brown (Baptist Church); 1948; baptism, apostasy
(?L. H.) Brown (Baptist Church); 1949; baptism, apostasy
_ (Adventist Church); before 1970
Guy Napoleon Woods [Church of Christ]
September 26, 1908 (Vardeman, Calhoun County, MS) - December 8, 1993 (Nashville,
Davidson County, TN)
Biographical sketches: Gospel Advocate, Volume 136, Number 2 (February 1994).
Biographical sketch: The Church Faces Liberalism (Thomas B. Warren, ed.). Nashville,
TN: Gospel Advocate Company, 1970, page 407.
Biographical sketch: Preachers of Today, I, 1952, p. 378.
Biographical sketch: http://www.freedhardeman.com/borninms/GNWoods/GNWoods.html
More than 100 debates by 1970; about 50 by 1946; 4 in 1949
_ (Methodist Church); c 1926; Woods’ first debate
M. L. Welch (Primitive Baptist Church); Wellington, TX; c 1937
D. N. Jackson (Baptist Church); Wellington, TX; c 1938
D. N. Jackson (Baptist Church); Independence, TX; c 1939
Lester Hathaway (Church of Christ); Spur, TX; 1939
Franklin J. Crosswell (Advent Christian Church)
Franklin J. Crosswell (Advent Christian Church)
Franklin J. Crosswell (Advent Christian Church)
Franklin J. Crosswell (Advent Christian Church)
Franklin J. Crosswell (Advent Christian Church); Sulphur, OK; December 16-21, 1940; eternal punishment,
kingdom. nature of man
Franklin J. Crosswell (Advent Christian Church)
_ Richards (Primitive Baptist Church); Grassland, TX; 1940
I. W. Yandell (Freewill Baptist Church); Oklahoma City, OK; 1940
?_ (Church of Christ); Sterling City (?), TX; 1940
M. L. Welch (Primitive Baptist Church); written; c 1939. Periodical publication: Gospel Broadcast, May 8,
1941
R. F. Pepper (Baptist Church); c 1941
R. F. Pepper (Baptist Church)
R. F. Pepper (Baptist Church)
R. F. Pepper (Baptist Church)
R. F. Pepper (Baptist Church)
?A. D. Rogers (Christian Church); Wellington, TX; December 16-_, 1941; instrumental music in worship
M. L. Welch (Primitive Baptist Church); Marlow, OK; February 4-_, 1942
_ Worsham (?); _, TX; 1943
Roy E. Davis (Holiness); Porterville, CA; 1944
L. J. Crawford (Baptist Church)
L. J. Crawford (Baptist Church)
A. U. Nunnery (Baptist Church)
A. U. Nunnery (Baptist Church); Parsons, TN; July 2-5, 1946; their second debate. Proposition 1: “The Bible
teaches that water baptism is essential to the salvation of the alien sinner.” (Woods affirmed, Nunnery
denied). Proposition 2: “The Bible teaches that the alien sinner is saved before and without water baptism.”
(Nunnery affirmed, Woods denied). Proposition 3: “The Bible teaches that a child of God can so act as to
be lost in hell.” (Woods affirmed, Nunnery denied). Proposition 4: “The Bible teaches that a child of God
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cannot so act as to be finally lost in hell.” (Nunnery affirmed, Woods denied). Book publication: WoodsNunnery Debate. Huntingdon, TN: Joyce Hendrix, 1947.
John L. Causey (Missionary Baptist Church); Smackover, AR; July 7-10, 1947
Alva Johnson (Church of Christ); classes
Alva Johnson (Church of Christ); classes
Alva Johnson (Church of Christ); classes
Alva Johnson (Church of Christ); classes
Alva Johnson (Church of Christ); classes
Alva Johnson (Church of Christ); classes
Van Bonneau (Church of Christ); classes
Van Bonneau (Church of Christ); classes
Van Bonneau (Church of Christ); classes
Van Bonneau (Church of Christ); classes
Van Bonneau (Church of Christ); classes
Van Bonneau (Church of Christ); classes
D. L. Welch (Oneness Pentecostal Church)
D. L. Welch (Oneness Pentecostal Church)
D. L. Welch (Oneness Pentecostal Church)
D. L. Welch (Oneness Pentecostal Church)
_ Gilbert (?Holiness Church); Vernon, TX, July 25-_, 1949
Calvin Gregory (Baptist Church); Hartsville, TN; January 17-20, 1950
Calvin Gregory (Baptist Church); Lafayette, TN; 1950
Vernon L. Barr (Missionary Baptist Church); Mountain View, OK
Vernon L. Barr (Missionary Baptist Church); _, AL
J. Ervin Waters (Church of Christ); _, TX; 1952
James (?J.) Brown (?); Chadron, NE; December 15-20, 1953; instrumental music in worship
Albert Garner (Missionary Baptist Church); Center, TX; February 1954
Leroy Garrett (Church of Christ); Stockton, CA; 1954
Tom Hill (Church of Christ); c 1954. Subject: Unscripturalness of a church with elders to hire a preacher
W. Curtis Porter (Church of Christ); Indianapolis, IN; January 3-6, 1956; church benevolence; 800. Book
publication: The Woods-Porter Debate. Nashville, TN: Gospel Advocate Co., 1956.
W. Curtis Porter (Church of Christ); Paragould, AR; January 29 - February 1, 1957; church benevolence
George E. Griffin (Primitive Baptist Church); Lovington, NM; July 15-18, 1957. Proposition 1: “The Scriptures
teach that the alien sinner comes into possession of Spiritual or Eternal life, without any condition on his,
the siner’s, part.” (Griffin affirmed, Woods denied). Proposition 2: “The Scriptures teach that faith,
repentance, confession and baptism by immersion in water are necessary conditions for, in order to,
remission of past sins, to the alien sinner.” (Woods affirmed, Griffin denied). Book publication: GriffinWoods Debate. Anton, TX: Banner of Love Press, 1958.
D. N. Jackson (Baptist Church); Sikeston, MO; late August 1957
Roy E. Cogdill (Church of Christ); Birmingham, AL; November 18-23, 1957; 6 nights; 2400. Proposition 1: “It
is contrary to the Scriptures for Churches of Christ to build and maintain benevolent organizations for the
care of the needy, such as Boles Home, Tipton Home, Tennessee Orphan Home, Childhaven, and other
Orphan Homes and Homes for the Aged that are among us.” (Cogdill affirmed, Woods denied). Proposition
2: “It is in harmony with the Scriptures for churches of Christ to contribute funds from their treasuries in
support of the Herald of Truth Radio Program, conducted by the Highland Church of Christ, Abilene,
Texas, as a means of cooperating in accomplishing the mission of the church of the Lord.” (Woods
affirmed, Cogdill denied). Book publication: The Cogdill-Woods Debate. Lufkin, TX: The Gospel
Guardian Company, n.d. Book publication: Woods-Cogdill Debate. Nashville, TN: Gospel Advocate Co.,
1958.
Joseph H. Cox (Church of Christ); Miami, FL; October 6-9, 1959; orphan homes
L. J. Crawford (Baptist Church); Watsonville, CA; 1960
A. C. Grider (Church of Christ); Louisville, KY; July 10-14, 1961; church benevolence, Herald of Truth
Roy E. Cogdill (Church of Christ); Newbern, TN; December 18-23, 1961; church benevolence, Herald of Truth
Carrol R. Sutton (Church of Christ); Peoria, IL; May 29-June 1, 1962; benevolent organizations; 4 sessions
James P. Miller (Church of Christ); Montgomery, AL; August 29 - September 1, 1966. Proposition 1: “It is in
harmony with the Scriptures for churches of Christ to build and maintain benevolent organizations for the
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care of the needy, such as Boles Home, Tipton Home, Tennessee Orphan Home, Childhaven, and other
orphan homes and homes for the aged that are among us.” (Woods affirmed, Miller denied). Proposition 2:
“Such an arrangement and cooperative effort on the part of churches of Christ for the preaching of the
gospel as the ‘Herald of Truth’ is without Scriptural authority.” (Miller affirmed, Woods denied).
Albert Garner (Missionary Baptist Church); Montgomery, AL; November 13-16, 1967; baptism, apostasy,
instrumental music in worship
Albert Patterson (Pentecostal Church); Calhoun City, MS; 1970
?_ (Pentecostal Church); Hopkinsville, KY; June 21-24, 1971
James P. Miller (Church of Christ); Montgomery, AL; February 28-March 1, 1972; 3 sessions; benevolence,
Herald of Truth. Review: “The Miller-Woods Debate” by Bobby Witherington. West Murray Appeal,
7(11), March 12, 1972, pp. 1, 4.
Gus Nichols (Church of Christ); Henderson, TN; c 1974; indwelling of the Holy Spirit
Ben J. Franklin (Church of Christ); Gadsden, AL; May 20-23, 1974; Holy Spirit baptism & miracles; 900-1000.
Book publication: Woods-Franklin Debate, Birmingham, AL: Roberts & Son, 1975.
Billy Lewis (Oneness Pentecostal Church); Memphis, TN; 1975. Review: “Guy N. Woods-Christian
Gentleman-Superb Debater” by Garland Elkins. The Getwell Reminder, 16(51), December 18, 1975, p. 4.
Marvin A. Hicks (Oneness Pentecostal Church); Kennett, MO; May 5-8, 1975; Holy Spirit baptism, baptismal
formula, godhead. Related publication: Debate Charts. Gadsden, AL: H. C. McCaghren, n.d.
?Albert Batts (Church of God)
E. H. Miller (Church of Christ)
Eugene Britnell (Church of Christ); Suffolk, VA; May 16-17, 1977; church benevolence. Book publication:
Britnell-Woods Debate. Fairmount, IN: Guardian of Truth Foundation, 1981. Review: “Britnell-Woods
Debate” by Marshall E. Patton. Truth’s Appeal, 11(24), June 15, 1977, p. 2.
Given O. Blakely (Christian Church); Marlow, OK; June 14-15, 1985; indwelling of Holy Spirit. Book
publication: Indwelling of the Holy Spirit: A Debate between Guy N. Woods and Given O. Blakely. Marlow,
OK: G. N. Woods, 1985.
W. W. Woodsides [Missionary Baptist Church]
18_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
T. C. Kelley (Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints); Tunnelhill, IL; July 28-31, 1890;
church; 4 days
Paul Woodward [Church of Christ]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
W. T. Bruner (?); Louisville, KY; September 1968; original sin & predestination
W. N. Woodworth [Russellite]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Albert E. Wickham (Church of Christ)
David Dorrence “D. D.” Woody [Church of Christ]
May 16, 1899 (Obion, TN) – August 24, 1970 (?Union City, ?TN)
Biographical sketch: http://www.freedhardeman.com/borninwt/DDWoody/DDWoody.html
Biographical sketch: http://www.findagrave.com/cgibin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Woody&GSfn=David&GSmn=D&GSby=+&GSbyrel=
in&GSdyrel=in&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=40012198&df=all&
_ Sanders (Church of the Nazarene); instrumental music in worship, baptism
_ (Jehovah's Witness); second chance to be saved, eternal punishment
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Clarence Enos Wooldridge [Church of Christ]
October 8, 1876 (St. Louis, MO) - September 29, 1961 (_, _)
Many debates
_ (Methodist Church); February 1896; baptism
_ (Holiness Church); 1915; salvation, sinless perfection
_ (Adventist Church); 1928; eternal punishment
Howard Clayton Wooldridge [Church of Christ]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
_ (Pentecostal Church)
_ (Church of Christ)
Joseph E. Wooldridge [Methodist Church]
18_ (_, _) - 19_ (_, _)
Dueling D. Ford (Baptist Church); Wayne County, KY; August 26-_, 1914
Jesse Davis Walling (Church of Christ); Eadsville, Wayne County, KY; February 28-March
2, 1916; 4 days. Proposition: “The Scriptures teach that rational adults are saved by the
baptism of the Holy Ghost in answer to the prayer of faith, and that only such adults
who have been baptized with the Holy Spirit belong to the church of Jesus Christ.”
(Wooldridge affirmed, Walling denied).
Jacob Lee Hines (Church of Christ); Wayne County, KY; July 4-7, 1922
J. H. Gosser, Jr. (Church of Christ); _, KY; November 1924
Obie Francis Shearer (Church of Christ); Jamestown, KY; November 12-15, 1924. Proposition 1: “The
Scriptures teach that the penitent believer is saved by Holy Spirit baptism.” (Wooldridge affirmed, Shearer
denied). Proposition 2: “The Scriptures teach that the penitent believer is saved by water baptism
administered in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.” (Shearer affirmed, Wooldridge denied.
_ Woolner [Church of Christ]
18_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
A. E. Mortimer (Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints); Marsville, Canada; ?May 1890
Frank Worgan [Church of Christ]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
_ (?); _, England; 1953
_ (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints) & _ (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter
Day Saints); Utrecht, Holland; 1957; w/ Gary B. Adams (Church of Christ)
D. P. Kingdon (Baptist Church); Belfast, Northern Ireland; June 2-3, 1967; 800.
Proposition 1: “The Scriptures teach that the penitent believer must be baptized in
order to receive remission of his sins.” (Worgan affirmed, Kingdon denied).
Proposition 2: “The Scriptures teach that remission of sins is obtained by faith alone
before and without baptism.” (Kingdon affirmed, Worgan denied). Book publication: The Worgan-Kingdon
Debate. Belfast, Northern Ireland: Church of Christ Information Centre, n.d.
C. A. Worley [Baptist Church]
18_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Heman C. Smith (Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints); near Manchester, TX; August 810, 1883; 3 days. Propositions: “The people calling themselves the Reorganized Church of Latter Day
Saints, but by others commonly called Mormons, constitute the Church of Christ; and in their doctrine and
polity agree with the teachings of the Bible”; The people commonly called Baptists, agree in doctrine and
polity with the teachings of the Bible,, and are the Church of Christ.”
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S. Worley [?]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
_ Worley [Church of God]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Benton R. Graves (Church of Christ); Eden, NC; 1969
C. (?Clarence) R. Worsham [Church of Christ]
?August 6, 1906 (_, ?OK) - ?August 14, 1964 (Fresno County, CA)
Harvey Childress (Church of Christ); Richmond, CA; 1940; classes
Roy H. Lanier (Church of Christ); Modesto, CA; 1947; classes & women teachers
F. P. Wortman [Atheist]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
James D. Bales (Church of Christ); inspiration of Bible
James D. Bales (Church of Christ); Albany, GA; June 6-8, 1952; naturalism
Pat Hardeman (Church of Christ); c 1956; deity of Jesus. Periodical publication:
Wendell Don Scott (Church of Christ); written; c 1958; belief in God and the Bible. Periodical publication:
Progressive World. Periodical publication: The Debater (I:1, July, 1959).
Adam S. Wright [Church of Christ]
?August 26, 1840 (_, _) - ?April 23, 1890 (_, _)
A. A. Edwards (Primitive Baptist Church); Rogers, Benton County, AR; July 14-21, 1886; church identity; 8
days; 16 sessions
Cecil Niel Wright [Church of Christ]
July 14, 1908 (Piggott, Clay County, AR) - February 15, 1996 (Madison, Davidson County, TN)
Biographical sketch: http://www.findagrave.com/cgibin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Wright&GSfn=Cecil&GSmn=+&GSby=1908&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSo
b=n&GRid=49884855&df=all&
_ (Seventh-day Adventist Church); 1936; Sabbath
Harvey Wright [Primitive Baptist Church]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Aaron Walker (Church of Christ)
Jacob Wright [Church of Christ]
October 9, 1809 (near Charleston, Clarke’s Grant, Indiana Territory) – September 5, 1881
(_, IN)
John Bailes (Methodist Church); Matinsburg, IN; 1835
_ Suggs (?) Martinsburg, IN; 1836; American slavery is not according to the revealed will of
God
_ Emmet (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints); Martinsburg, IN; 1836
Philip May (Methodist Episcopal Church); Brownstown, Jackson County, IN; 1839
_ Walker (Methodist Church); Leesville, Lawrence County, IN; August 1-3, 1842; influence
of the Holy Spirit in conversion and sanctification, infant baptism, immersion
Erasmus Manford (Universalist); Columbus, IN; June 27, 1843
Williamson Terrell (Methodist Church); near Clarksburg, Decatur County, IN; Spring 1846. Synopsis
publication: Jacob Wright (66 pp.).
_ Foster (Universalist); New Washington, Clark County, IN; October 1848
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_ (Phrenologist); Salem, IN; 1850
E. E. Rose (Methodist Episcopal Church); Palmyra, IN; August 2-10, 1859; operation of Holy Spirit, baptism of
Holy Spirit, infant baptism and church membership, action of baptism, necessity of water baptism,
Methodist Episcopal Church, Church of Christ, unity of Christians
E. E. Rose (Methodist Episcopal Church); Worthington, Greene County, IN; 1860
Nathan Hornaday (?); North Salem, Hendricks County, IN; November 1860; establishment of kingdom, soul,
everlasting punishment
T. S. Brooks (Methodist Church); August 1-7, 1861; Wright’s final public debate
Robert Williams (Baptist Church); near South Pass, Union County, IL; October 16-19, 1867; prayer, Holy Spirit
in conversion, repentance before faith, design of baptism
Jonathan Wright [?]
19_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
James White (Reformed Baptist Church); Sedalia, MO; April 2006. Subject: Calvinism versus Arminianism.
J. F. Wright [Church of Christ]
18_ (_, _) - 19_ (_, _)
F. M. Lawley (Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints); Tunnel Hill, IL; 1909
F. M. Lawley (Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints); Goreville, IL; 1909
J. Roy Wright [Christian Church]
18_ (_, _) - 19_ (_, _)
D. Austen Sommer (Church of Christ); Unionville, MO; March 7-10, 1916; instrumental music, societies. Book
publication: _: Apostolic Review, c 1916.
Lee Wright [Baptist Church]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Randy Dickson (Church of Christ); c 1953; apostasy, baptism
Voyd N. Ballard (Church of Christ); Atwater, CA; 1970
W. C. Wright [Christian Church]
?August 11, 1885 (_, _) – February 14, 1943 (_, ?MS)
_ (Church of Christ)
_ Laird (Church of Christ)
W. Curtis Porter (Church of Christ); Monette, AR; 1921. Proposition 1: “The Scriptures teach that man is
wholly mortal, and unconscious between death and resurrection.” (Wright affirmed, Porter denied).
Proposition 2: “The Scriptures teach that those who die in disobedience to the Gospel of Christ will suffer
everlasting punishment (endless torment)>” (Porter affirmed, Wright denied). Proposition 3: “The
Scriptures teach that only regenerated people share in the resurrection of the dead.” (Wright affirmed,
Porter denied).
_ Wright [Baptist Church]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
W. A. Bentley (Church of Christ); establishment of church
_ Wright [?]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Emerson J. Estes (Church of Christ)
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_ Wright [Church of Christ]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
J. C. Bailey (Church of Christ); Longview, WA; c 1954; amenability
_ Wright [Christian Church]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
James Edgar Laird (Church of Christ)
Isaac Wilson Yandell [Freewill Baptist Church]
July 16, 1876 (Scotty, Scott County, AR) – December 19. 1959 (Oklahoma City, OK)
Biographical sketch: http://www.findagrave.com/cgibin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Yandell&GSfn=Isaac&GSmn=W&GSbyrel=
in&GSdyrel=in&GSob=n&GRid=19519260&df=all&
W. P. Jones (Church of Christ); Cross Roads, OK; November 24-_, 1919.
Joe S. Warlick (Church of Christ); Calvin, OK
Joe S. Warlick (Church of Christ); Atwood, OK
Joe W. Crumley (Church of Christ)
Joe W. Crumley (Church of Christ)
Will M. Thompson (Church of Christ); Holdenville, OK; 1932
C. R. Nichol (Church of Christ); 1933
Charles B. Middleton (Church of Christ); 1933; church
Will M. Thompson (Church of Christ); Stratford, OK; 1934
Ector R. Watson (Church of Christ); 1937; faith only, church
Guy N. Woods (Church of Christ); Oklahoma City, OK; 1940
J. Porter Wilhite (Church of Christ); 1947
J. Porter Wilhite (Church of Christ); Keota, OK; September 1948. Proposition 1: “The Scriptures teach that the
Church of Christ was established during the personal ministry of Christ while on earth and before his
death.” (Yandell affirmed, Wilhite denied). Proposition 2: “The penitent believer is saved by grace, through
faith, independent of water baptism.” (Yandell affirmed, Wilhite denied). Proposition 3: “The Scriptures
teach that the church of Christ was established on the first Pentecost after Christ arose from the dead.”
(Wilhite affirmed, Yandell denied). Proposition 4: “The Scriptures teach that baptism in water to the
penitent believer is for (in the sense of in order to obtain) the remission of past sins.” (Wilhite affirmed,
Yandell denied).
Will M. Thompson (Church of Christ)
Will M. Thompson (Church of Christ); _, CA; February 27 - March 4, 1950; 6 sessions; their 4th debate
Will M. Thompson (Church of Christ)
William Earl Mansur (Church of Christ); April 24-27, 1950
Ward Hogland (Church of Christ); Tuttle, OK; April 6-9, 1952; salvation, establishment of church; 4 sessions
Ralph I. Yarnell [Baptist Church]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Caleb J. Kirkpatrick (Church of Christ); Marietta, OH; March 31, April 2, 1955; baptism, apostasy
Freeman Yates [Methodist Church]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Eben Francis (Universalist Church); Dover, NH; March 15, April 4, 11, 25, 1843. Book publication: A
Discussion of the Conjoint Question : Is the Doctrine of Endless Punishment for any part or portion of the
Human Family taught in the Scriptures, or is the Doctrine of the Final Holiness and Happiness of All
Mankind? Exeter: Francis Grant, 1843.
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George Milton Yates [Church of Christ]
April 27, 1931 (Birmingham, AL) – May 18, 2007 (_, _)
Biographical sketch: Preachers of Today, Volume Two (Batsell Barrett Baxter & M. Norvel Young, eds.).
Nashville, TN: The Gospel Advocate Company, 1959, page 491.
Leslie Sloan (Church of Christ); Fairmount, GA; 1963; institutionalism
H. Clay Yates [Cumberland Presbyterian Church]
18__ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Lemuel Potter (Regular Baptist Church); Owensville, IN; December 14-19, 1885. Proposition: “Resolved, that
the gospel work carried on by the different denominations of the Protestant world in heathen lands or
foreign countries, known as the Foreign Mission work, is authorized in the Holy Scriptures and is blessed
and owned by God.” (Yates affirmed, Potter denied). Book publication: Joint Discussion on Foreign
Missions. Cumberland Presbyterian Pub., 1886. Web publication:
http://primitivebaptist.info/mambo//content/view/1403/70/
_ Yates [Missionary Baptist Church]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
A. P. Stewart (Church of Christ); Timewell (Mound Station), IL; March 1868; 6 days
J. L. Yeomans [?]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
W. A. Cameron (Church of Christ); _, FL; 1929
Ross Yerkes [Jehovah's Witnesses]
19_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
J. L. "Jack" Davidson (Church of Christ); written. Book publication: Debunking "Jehovah's Witnesses": A
Written Discussion between Ross Yerkes and J. L. Davidson. Conroe, TX: J. L. Davidson, 1976.
W. (?William) E. Yocom [Pentecostal Church]
?April 11, 1904 (_, _) - ?February 19, 1994 (_, ?LA)
Sidney Claude Kinningham (Church of Christ); 1942; Holy Spirit baptism, gifts, instrumental music in worship
Sidney Claude Kinningham (Church of Christ); Minden, LA; 1943
Robert L. "Bob" Craig (Church of Christ); Atlanta, TX; 1949
Robert L. "Bob" Craig (Church of Christ); Atlanta, TX; February 24-27, 1959; baptismal formula, Holy Spirit
baptism, godhead, church of Christ
S. R. Tipton (Church of Christ); Hope, AR; April 20-21, 23-24, 1959; Holy Spirit baptism, godhead
Gil Yoder [Church of Christ]
19__ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Glen Young Church of Christ); sponsoring church question. Book publication:
Weylan Deaver (Church of Christ); written; October 1991 - March 1992; work &
indwelling of the Spirit. Book publication: The Deaver-Yoder Debate, 1994.
James L. Yopp [Church of Christ]
?May 11, 1912 (_, _) - ?September 26, 1994 (_, ?GA)
J. A. Clements (Church of Christ); Daisy, TN; January 11-12, 1965; church contributions to benevolent
institutions
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Boyd E. Morgan (Church of Christ); Kennett, MO; August 1-2, 4-5, 1960; church contributions to benevolent
institutions, Herald of Truth; 200; tent debate
Gary Hudson (Baptist Church); Gainesville, FL; March 2, 1979; baptism for remission of sins
William H. "Bill" York, Jr. [Church of Christ]
February 13, 1930 (Mexia, Limestone County, TX) – July 31, 2010 (Victoria County, TX)
Biographical sketch: Preachers of Today, Volume Three (Batsell Barrett Baxter & M. Norvel Young, eds.).
Nashville, TN: The Gospel Advocate Company, 1964, page 463.
Biographical sketch: Preachers of Today, Volume Four (Batsell Barrett Baxter & M. Norvel Young, eds.).
Nashville, TN: Gospel Advocate Company, 1970, page 356.
Obituary: http://www.findagrave.com/cgibin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=York&GSfn=William&GSmn=H&GSby=1930&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GS
ob=n&GRid=55773460&df=all&
_ (Baptist Church); before 1970
_ (Baptist Church); before 1970
Steve Yothment [Atheist]
19_ (_, _) - present
Mike Licona (Believer); Athens, GA; March 2006. Topic: God Created Man
Abe Young [Christian Church]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
G. P. Bowser (Church of Christ); Jarvis, TX; c 1932
Albert Wesley Young [Church of Christ]
April 9, 1869 (Cincinnati, OH) – April 18, 1933 (_, ?CA)
Biographical sketch: Gospel Preachers Who Blazed The Trail by C. R. Nichol. Austin, TX:
Firm Foundation Publishing House, n.d.
More than 100 debates by 1911
George W. Phillips (Church of Christ); Dallas, TX; January 18-19 (or 20), 1909; order of
worship [Firm Foundation, Vol. 25, No. 1 (January 5, 1909), 7]
N. L. Clark (Church of Christ); Fort Worth, TX; June 1911; classes
Ben M. Bogard (Missionary Baptist Church); Leslie, TX; December 24-25, 1913; 2 days
L. H. Shelton (Materialist); Bristow, OK; August 9-13, 1917
J. F. Curtis (Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints); El Reno, OK; October 4-_, 1918; 4
sessions
Duke Young [Church of Christ]
November 15, 1793 (_, NC) - October 31, 1857 (Atchison County, KS)
Robert Morrow (Cumberland Presbyterian Church); _, ?MO; 1833
_ Horn (Cumberland Presbyterian Church) & Chatt Ewing (Cumberland Presbyterian
Church); _, ?MO; c 1833
Ben Riley (Baptist Church); _, ?MO; c 1838
_ (Methodist Church); c 1840
_ (Universalist); c 1840
_ (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints); c 1840
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F. L. Young [Church of Christ]
c 1860 (Concordia Parish, LA) – 19__ (_, _)
Biographical sketch: Gospel Preachers Who Blazed The Trail by C. R. Nichol. Austin, TX:
Firm Foundation Publishing House, n.d.
James Glen Young [Church of Christ]
June 26, 19__ (_, _) - present
Walter Wagner (Church of Christ); Mauldin, SC; June 12-13, 15-16, 1978; benevolence; 4
sessions; 50-75
Gil Yoder Church of Christ); sponsoring church question. Book publication:
John Young [Christian Church]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
R. C. Grundy (Presbyterian Church); Maysville, KY; 1851; written. Periodical publication: Post-Boy,
Maysville, KY, April – June 1851. Book publication: A Discussion of the Mode and Subjects of Christian
Baptism in a Series of Letters first published in the Maysville 'Post-Boy,' during the months of April, May,
and June of the Year 1851. Maysville, KY: Post-Boy, 1851. [1st edition]
Michael Moore “Mike” Young [Church of Christ]
May 13, 1870 (Elgin, Bastrop County, TX) – June 4, 1955 (Spur, Dickens County, TX)
Biographical sketch: Gospel Preachers Who Blazed The Trail by C. R. Nichol. Austin, TX:
Firm Foundation Publishing House, n.d.
Biographical sketch: Preachers of Today (Batsell Barrett Baxter & M. Norvel Young, eds.).
Nashville, TN: The Christian Press, 1952, page 383.
Obituary: The Texas Spur, June 9, 1955.
_ Beaver (Baptist Church); 1917
Billy Yount [Church of Christ]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
J. Ervin Waters (Church of Christ); Greenfield & Salinas, CA; 1941
Nora Yount [Church of Christ]
18__ (_, _) – 19__ (_, _)
A. E. Clement (Methodist Church), W. H. Lovell (Methodist Church), Charles W. Galloway (Methodist
Church) & George W. Nackles (Methodist Church); written; December 19, 1906 - September 30, 1907;
baptism; w/ C. E. W. Dorris (Church of Christ). Book publication: An Interesting Correspondence. West
Nashville, TN: C. E. W. Dorris, 1910.
A. N. Yowell [?]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
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George Edward Darling (Church of Christ); San Luis Obispo, CA; 1943; Holy Spirit baptism
W. R. Yowell [Church of Christ]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
L. S. Ballard (Baptist Church); Blue Ridge, TX; 1938
Ho-chi Yuen [Roman Catholic Church]
19_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
John Clark (Church of Christ); written. Proposition: “The Roman Catholic Church, also known as the ‘Holy,
Apostolic, Catholic, Church’ is not now, nor ever has been, catholic, apostolic, or holy. Rather, she is a
sect, older than any other sect now in existence. She is not the ‘Mother and Mistress of all Churches,’ but is
the apostate church that fell away from the one and only true, holy, apostolic, and catholic church of
Christ.” (Clark affirmed, Yuen denied).
Sami Zaatari [Muslim]
19_ (_, _) - present
James White (?). Topic: Is Jesus God?
Nabeel Qureshi (?). Topic: Who was Jesus?
David Wood (?). Topic: Is Christianity a religion of peace?
David Wood (?). Topic: Is Islam a religion of peace?
David Wood (?). Topic: Was Muhammed a Prophet of God?
Sam Shamoun (Believer); Trinity
Rob Scott (?). Topic: Salvation in Islam and Christianity
Jay Smith (?). Topic: Who Is the Real Messiah? Is it the God-man Jesus of Christainity, or the Prophet Isa of
Islam?
Walid Shoebat (?). Topic: The Mind of a Terrorist
James L. Zachary [Church of Christ]
19_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Russell Henson (Oneness Pentecostal Church); Mountain View, AR; August 9-10, 12-13, 1993; miracles,
godhead, baptismal formula
James William Zachary [Church of Christ]
November 7, 1866 (Liberty, Casey Co., KY) – April 4, 1936 (_Oklahoma City, OK)
Obituary: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=24329079
A. H. Autry (Baptist Church); Huntsville, AR; c 1896
Abe Carlin (?); Huntsville, AR
W. H. Smith (Baptist Church); Clinton Co., KY; August 26-27, 1898. Proposition: “The
Holy Scriptures teach that it is impossible for a child of God to apostatize so as to be
eternally lost.” (Smith affirmed, Zachary denied). Book publication: The Zachary-Smith
Debate. _: Christian Leader Print, 1900.
_ Zangarra [Catholic Church]
_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
U. R. Beeson (Church of Christ); before 1959
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Bassam Zawadi [Muslim]
19_ (_, _) - present
Thabiti Anyabwile (?); Dubai, United Arab Emirates; March 2, 2009. Topic: Who is God
and how are we saved?
David Wood (Believer).Topic: Does the Evidence Show that Christianity Is True?
David Wood (Believer). Topic: Does the Evidence Show that Islam is True?
Tony Costa (?). Topic: Was Muhammed assured of his salvation?
Nabeel Qureshi (?). Topic: Has the Qur'an been Perfectly Preserved?”
John Zecca [Assembly of Yahweh]
19__ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Wayne Greeson (Church of Christ); Rogers, AR; January 15-17, 19, 2001; Are we under the Old Testament or
New Testament law today; 4 sessions; radio debate (KURM); w/ Michael Mastropalo (Assembly of
Yahweh). Periodical publication: “Debate on ‘What law are we under today?’” Faith and Facts Quarterly
(Vol. 30, No. 1), January 2002, pp. 58-95.
Jon Zens [Reformed Baptist Church]
1945 (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Howard See (Church of Christ);); Chattanooga, TN; March 22, 1979; 1 session.
Proposition: “All those truly engrafted into Christ will certainly grow spiritually and
continue in the doctrine of Christ and good works in this age, and will obtain eternal
life in the age to come.” (Zens affirmed, See denied).
Howard See (Church of Christ); Nashville, TN; June 11-12, 14, 1979. Proposition 1: “The
Scriptures teach that those who are truly engrafted into Christ may fail to continue to
grow spiritually and may fail to continue in the doctrine of Christ and good works in
this age and may fail to receive eternal life in the age to come.” (See affirmed, Zens denied). Proposition 2:
“The Scriptures teach that men become elect after they exercise their free will positively to meet the Godgiven conditions of salvation.” (See affirmed, Zens denied). Proposition 3: “The Scriptures teach that God,
before the foundation of the world, viewing the human race as fallen in Adam (by imputation of
disobedience), chose to elect some in Christ (by the unconditional imputation of His righteousness) and
irresistably influences them to work righteousness.” (Zens affirmed, See denied). Review: “Debate Report”
by Howard See. Eastland News, 32(25), June 18, 1979, pp. 1-3.
A. J. Zenthoefer [Church of Christ]
19_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Larry A. Bunch (Church of Christ); written; ?1999; an elder must have a plurality of submissive children
Frank R. Zindler [Atheist]
19_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
John Morris (Creationist); 1989; Noah’s flood. Manuscript publication: National Center
for Science Education.
Duane T. Gish (Creationist); 1990. Manuscript publication: National Center for Science
Education.
Duane T. Gish (Creationist); Norfolk, VA; June 4, 1992; radio debate (WNIS)
_ Koster (?); Detroit, MI; 1990; radio debate
James Zirkle [Creationist]
19_ (_, _) - _ (_, _)
Arthur Shapiro (Evolutionist) & James Clark (Evolutionist); Arcata, CA; ?March 1986; creation/evolution; 750;
w/ Duane T. Gish (Creationist)
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Ely Vaughan Zollars [Church of Christ]
1847 (_, _) - 1916 (_, _)
D. M. Canright (Seventh Day Adventist Church); Springfield, IL; 1886
D. R. Dungan (Church of Christ); c 1887
Ulrich Zwingli [Roman Catholic Church Reformer]
January 1, 1484 (Wildhaus, Switzerland) - October 11, 1531 (near Kappel,
Switzerland).
First name sometimes spelled "Huldreich” or "Huldrych”
Martin Luther (Roman Catholic Church reformer). Related publication: Luther's and
Zwingli's propositions for debate: the Ninety-five theses of 31 October 1517 and
the Sixty-seven articles of 19 January 1523: in the original version and
contemporary translations by Carl S. Meyer. Leiden : E. J. Brill, 1963.
_ Faber (Roman Catholic Church)
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The following debates involved individuals whose identities have not yet been determined.
_ (Roman Catholic Church) - _ (Jew); _, Spain; 13th century. Topic: “Was Jesus the Messiah?”
_ (Methodist Church) - _ (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints); c 1847
_ (German Baptist Church) - _ (Church of Christ); Linn Co., _; c 1858
_ (?) - _ (?); McKinney, IL; 1869
_ (Roman Catholic Church) - _ (?); Rome, Italy; 1872; Peter’s residence in Rome
Affirmo (?) – Contradictus (?); 1952-53; Must a child of God marry a child of God? Periodical publication:
Alpha (?Church of Christ) - Omega (?Church of Christ). Book publication: Can A Christian Be A Mason?
Tampa, FL: Temple Publishers, 1953.
Affirmative (?) – Negative (?); 1977; children’s worship. Periodical publication:
_ (?) - _ (?); Tennessee Technological University; 1981; Christianity versus Islam
Alpha (?Church of Christ) - Omega (?Church of Christ). Periodical publication: With All Boldness, c 1994.
_ (Church of Christ) - _ (?); Denton, TX; November 2000; direct operation of the Holy Spirit; held during 19th
annual Denton Lectures
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[Vol. 1] Nashville, TN: Gospel Advocate Company.
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Lectures (Print)
Curry, Melvin D. (Ed.). (1976). The Restoration Heritage in America: A Biblical Appeal for Today (Florida
College Annual Lectures, 1976). Marion, IN: Cogdill Foundation.
Curry, Melvin D. (Ed.). (1975). Great Bible Doctrines (Florida College Annual Lectures, 1975). Marion, IN:
Cogdill Foundation.
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Marion, IN: Cogdill Foundation.
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Curry, Melvin D. (Ed.). (1974). Biblical Authority: Its Meaning and Application (Florida College Annual
Lectures, 1974). Marion, IN: Cogdill Foundation.
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Lectures, 1980). Temple Terrace, FL: Florida College Bookstore.
Curry, Melvin D. (Ed.). (1981). They Being Dead Yet Speak (Florida College Annual Lectures, 1981). Temple
Terrace, FL: Florida College Bookstore.
Curry, Melvin D.(Ed.). (1983). Romans For Every Man (Florida College Annual Lectures, 1983). Temple
Terrace, FL: Florida College Bookstore.
Curry, Melvin D. (Ed.). (1984). Ministering Obedience to Christ:Studies in Second Corinthians (Florida
College Annual Lectures, 1984). Temple Terrace, FL: Florida College Bookstore.
Curry, Melvin D.(Ed.). (1985). Humanism: Devotion to Man (Florida College Annual Lectures, 1985). Temple
Terrace, FL: Florida College Bookstore.
Warren, Thomas B. (Ed.). (1970). The Church Faces Liberalism. Nashville, TN: Gospel Advocate Company.
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Acts & Facts (San Diego, CA; Dallas, TX). Henry M. Morris (Ed.), Lawrence Ford (Ed.). c 1972-present.
AIM (Nashville, TN). Charles Chumley (Ed.). c 1941-_.
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Along the Border (McAllen, TX). Glenn Rogers (Ed.). c 1961-_.
American Baptist (Memphis, TN, Laurel, MS, and Little Rock, AR), October 1925-September 1970.
American Baptist Flag (St. Louis, MO; Fulton, KY), April 1898-April 1905.
Ancient Landmarks (Atlanta, GA). J. D. Tant (Ed.). c 1966-_.
Apostolic Times (Nashville, TN).
Back To Basics (Ellettsville, IN). Johnie Edwards (Ed.). c 2004 - _.
Baptist Flag (Fulton, KY and Nashville, TN), May 1905-September 1925.
Baptist Progress (Dallas, TX), 1910-_.
Bedford Beacon (Bedford, OH). Floyd Chappelear (Ed.). c 1970-_.
Belmont Bible Banner (Indianapolis, IN). Paul M. Caldwell, Sr. (Ed.). c 1954-_.
Bering Today(Houston, TX). Bill Love (Ed.). 1963-_.
Bible Advocate (Denver, CO). Jerry Griffin(Ed.). c 1866-_.
Bible Banner (Oklahoma City, OK). Foy E. Wallace, Jr. (Ed.).
Bible Beacon (Memphis, TN). J. A. McNutt (Ed.). 1963-_.
Bible Facts (Cullman, AL). Gene Frost (Ed.), O. C. Birdwell (Ed.), Bill Cavender (Ed.). c 1968-_.
Bible Guide (Huntsville, AL). A. C. Grider (Ed.).
Bible Illustrator (Orange, TX). Richard Cravy (Ed.).
Bible Pathways (Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada). Joe Corley (Ed.). December 1964-June 1970.
Bible Talk (Bald Knob, AR). James L. Gay (Ed.). c 1970.
Bible Truth (Birmingham, AL). Joe Corley (Ed.). 1981-_.
Biblical Insights (Louisville, KY). Wilson Adams (Ed.). c 2001-_.
Birchwood Avenue Visitor (Louisville, KY). M. Fred Stacey (Ed.). 1976-_.
Blytheville Newsletter (Blytheville, AR). Cloyce L. Sutton & Lowell Blasingame (Eds.). c 1961-_.
Broadmoor Beacon (Nashville, TN). Ron Halbrook (Ed.).c 1973-_.
Brockland Sword (Lawton, OK). Larry A. Bunch (Ed.). 1968-_.
Bulletin (Mulvane, KS). Ross O. Spears (Ed.), Richard A. Holloway (Ed.). ?1881-_.
Bulletin (Lewisburg, TN). Delton Porter (Ed.). c 1969.
Bulletin (Fort Worth, TX). Harold Fite (Ed.).
[Bulletin] (Jacksonville, AL). Tom Moody (Ed.). c 1970.
[Bulletin] (Athens, AL). Charles Marshall (Ed.). c 1968-_.
Centerview Tidings (Russellville, AL). Cecil F. Cox (Ed.). c 1986-_.
Central Bulletin (Huntsville, AL). Billy R. Davidson (Ed.). c 1971.
Christian Education Bulletin (Texarkana, AR-TX). I. K. Cross (Ed.). c 1972-_.
Christian Leader (Cincinnati, OH).
Christian Soldier (San Francisco, CA).
Christian Studies (Austin, TX). Michael R. Weed (Ed.). ?1983-_.
Contending for the Faith (Hueytown, AL). Jimmy Thomas (Ed.). c 1967-_.
Danville Road Forum (Decatur, AL). Dale Smelser (Ed.). 1974-_.
Defender. (Pensacola, FL). Bobby Liddell (Ed.). c 1972-_.
Dialogue (Searcy, AR). Ralph Edmunson (Ed.). 1969-_.
Digest of Truth (Lufkin, TX).Jesse M. Kelley (Ed.). May 5, 1972-_.
Directions (Russellville, AL). ?Jackie H. Richardson (Ed.). 1988-_.
Eastland Message of Truth (Nashville, TN). Howard See (Ed.). 1982-_.
Eastside Enlightener (Athens, AL). Sewell Hall (Ed.). c 1964-_.
Eastside News (Nashville, TN). Howard See (Ed.). c 1948-_.
Facts For Faith (St. Louis, MO).
Facts Journal (Lake Jackson, TX). R. L. “Bob” Craig (Ed.), Jim R. Everett (Ed.). 1969-_.
Faith and Facts Quarterly (Indianapolis, IN). Robert Welch (Ed.), John A. Welch (Ed.).
Firm Foundation (Austin, TX; Houston, TX). Austin McGary (Ed.), G. W. Savage (Ed.), G. H. P. Showalter
(Ed.), Reuel Lemmons (Ed.), H. A. “Buster” Dobbs (Ed.). 1884 - present.
Floral Heights Mirror (Wichita Falls, TX). Donald Willis (Ed.). c 1970.
Focus (Danville, KY). Steve Wolfgang (Ed.).
Focus Magazine (Powell, TN). David Holder, Tim Jennings, Berry Kercheville, David Posey, W. Frank
Walton, & Mike Wilson (Eds.). January 1997-December 2012.
Ford's Christian Repository and Home Circle (St. Louis, MO). 1871-1905.
Free Grace Advocate (Winston-Salem, NC). Augustus Webb (Ed.).
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Fulton County Gospel News (Mammoth Spring, AR). Ted J. Clarke (Ed.). c 1967-_.
Gardiner Lane Bulletin (Louisville, KY). Grover Stevens (Ed.), J. T. Smith (Ed.). c 1963-_.
Glad Tidings (Pinson, AL). Bob Tuten (Ed.). c 1963-_.
God Has Spoken (Athens, AL). ?Tonis Davis (Ed.). c 1968.
Good Cheer (Decatur, AL), Irvin Himmel (Ed.). c 1986-_.
Gospel Advocate (Nashville, TN). Tolbert Fanning (Ed.), David Lipscomb (Ed.), H. Leo Boles (Ed.), Foy E.
Wallace, Jr. (Ed.), B. C. Goodpasture (Ed.), Ira North (Ed.), Neil Anderson (Ed.). 1855-1861, 1866-present.
Gospel Defender (Decatur, AL). Thomas N. Thrasher (Ed.).
Gospel Guardian (Lufkin, TX). Yater Tant (Ed.). 1949-_.
Gospel Guide (Dallas, TX). Joe S. Warlick (Ed.).
Gospel Guide (Russellville, AL). Billy Norris (Ed.). c 1969-_.
Gospel Minutes (Fort Worth, TX). Dillard Thurman & Clem Thurman (Eds.). c 1952-_.
Gospel Pilot (Tulsa, OK).
Gospel Truths (Dayton, OH). J. T. Smith (Ed.), Edgar C. Walker (Ed.). c 1967 - _.
Gospel Truths (Lake Jackson, TX). J. T. Smith (Ed.). 1983 - _.
Greensburg Bulletin (Greensburg, KY). Leo Rogol (Ed.). c 1969.
Guardian of Truth (Bowling Green, KY). Mike Willis (Ed.).
Haldeman Avenue Visitor (Louisville, KY). Bobby Witherington (Ed.), M. Fred Stacey (Ed.). c 1956-_.
HGSR Bulletin (Memphis, TN). Bill Flatt (Ed.). c 1961-_.
Highland Street Messenger (Hammond, IN). W. C. Hinton, Jr. (Ed.). c 1958-1970.
Horizons Magazine (Tampa, FL). Jeffery Kingry (Ed.). c 1990-_.
Houston Park Bulletin (Selma, AL). c 1965-_.
Just-A-Moment (Quinland, TX).
Lively Stones (Decatur, AL). Ralph Stout (Ed.). c 1972.
Living Oracles (Cookeville, TN). The Newsletter of Tennessee Bible College. c 1980-present. David S. Hill
(Ed.), Thomas F. Eaves, Sr. (Ed.), Malcolm Hill (Ed.), David S. Hill (Ed.).
Mailbox Messenger (Russellville, AL). John D. Swatzell (Ed.).
Manslick Road Speaker (Louisville, KY). J. F. Dancer, Jr. (Ed.). c 1961-_.
Memorial Messenger (Huntsville, AL). Ross W. Dye (Ed.). c 1960-_.
Midtowner (Fort Worth, TX). c 1970-_.
Millennial Harbinger (Bethany, VA). Alexander Campbell (Ed.).
Millersville Messenger (Goodlettsville, TN). ?Shawn Bain (Ed.). c 1988-_.
Mirror of Truth (Pittsburg, TX). Hayse Reneau (Ed.). c 1966-_.
News (Pearland, TX). ?Louie M. White (Ed.). c 1966-_.
Northern Kentucky Light (Florence, KY). Robert C. Welch (Ed.). c 1976-_.
North Miami Avenue Bulletin (Miami, FL). J. T. Smith (Ed.). c 1959-_.
Old Faith Contender (Elon College, NC). W. J. Berry (Ed.). c 1923-_.
Old Path Guide (?). Frank G. Allen (Ed.). 1879-_.
Oracles of God (York, AL). Clark C. Buzbee (Ed.). 1967-_.
Oracles of God (Hanceville, AL). Skipper Falls (Ed.). c 1971-_.
Paris Avenue Bulletin (Peoria, IL). James H. Fox (Ed.). 1970-_.
Pause-Ponder-Profit (Paragould, AR). Jim McDonald (Ed.), Paul C. Keller (Ed.), Billy J. James (Ed.).
c 1932-_.
Personal Evangelism (Madison, TN). Clayton Pepper (Ed.).
Perspectives (Birmingham, AL). Morris D. Norman (Ed.), Marvin A. Noble (Ed.). c 1975-_.
Pine Hills Exhorter (Orlando, FL). Jere E. Frost (Ed.). c 1962-_.
Pitching for the Master (Berne, IN). Lindy McDaniel (Ed.). c 1967-_.
Plain Talk (Burnet, TX). Robert F. Turner (Ed.). c 1964-_.
Preaching the Word (Tampa, FL). Julian R. Snell (Ed.). c 1967-_.
Present Truth (Mason, OH). James E. Cooper (Ed.). c 1965-_.
Reflections On Truth (Evansville, IN; Zion, IL). David A. Padfield (Ed.). c 1988-_.
Reflector (Huntsville, AL). Paul Vining (Ed.). c 1964-_.
Reminders (Moundsville, WV). Earl E. Robertson (Ed.), Paul C. Keller (Ed.). 1965-_.
Riverside Weekly (Nashville, TN). Robert Jackson (Ed.). c 1959-_.
Search (Columbia, TN). Jim Deason (Ed.). c 1982-_.
Searching the Scriptures (Tampa, FL). H. E. Phillips (Ed.). Connie W. Adams (Ed.). c 1960-_.
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Seeking Truth (Decatur, AL). Thomas N. Thrasher (Ed.).
Seek Ye First... (Rising Star, TX; Comanche, TX). Michael Light & James D. Nash (Eds.). 1997-_.
Sentry Magazine (Centreville, VA). Floyd Chappelear (Ed.).
77th Street Bible Exalter (Birmingham, AL). Bill Hall (Ed.), Harold Comer (Ed.). c 1958-_.
Sound Doctrine (Houston, TX). George T. Jones (Ed.). c 1963-_.
Sound Doctrine (Montgomery, AL). Rex A. Turner (Ed.). c 1976-_.
Sound Doctrine (Trinity, AL). Clifford Sims (Ed.). c 1984-_.
Sound Words (?). John O’Dowd (Ed.). 1940s.
Southern Blvd. Bulletin (Sheffield, AL). Olin D. Kern (Ed.). c 1971-_.
Speaking the Truth in Love (Pine Mountain Valley, GA). Dennis C. Abernathy (Ed.). c 1972.
Spiritual Words (Ardmore, AL). Phillip A. Owens (Ed.). 1984-_.
Stand (Centreville, VA). Floyd Chappelear (Ed.). c 1975-_.
Stand (Grenada, MS). Edward O. Bragwell (Ed.), Wayne Chappell (Ed.). c 1964-_.
Stone St. Sword & Shield (Jonesboro, AR). James L. Yopp (Ed.). c 1966-_.
Studying The Bible (Sheffield, AL). Guy McDaniel (Ed.). 1971-_.
Sword and Shield (Dothan, AL). C. A. Burcham & E. Kimbrough (Eds.). c 1965-_.
Sword and Shield (Dothan, AL). A. Gaston Capps (Ed.). 1972-_.
Tennessee Valley Christian (Scottsboro, AL). Charles E. Cobb (Ed.). 1984-_.
The Admonisher (San Bernardino, CA). R. J. Stevens (Ed.). c 1961-_.
The Apostolic Messenger (Jackson, MS). Walton Weaver (Ed.). c 1984.
The Bessemer Reminder (Bessemer, AL). Cecil F. Cox (Ed.). c 1961-_.
The Bible Guide (Huntsville, AL). Quentin McCay (Ed.), A. C. Grider (Ed.). c 1973-_.
The Buckler (Pine Bluff, AR). Edgar J. Dye (Ed.). c 1949-_.
The Bulletin (Peoria, IL). Hiram Hutto (Ed.), Lloyd P. Atherton (Ed.). c 1968-_.
The Bulletin (Athens, AL). Hiram Hutto (Ed.).
The Bulletin of the Danville Road church of Christ (Decatur, AL). Dick Ward (Ed.). c 1980-_.
The Bulletin of the Oak Grove church of Christ (Jennings, FL). Dick Ward (Ed.).c 1987-_.
The Bulletin of the West Madison Street church of Christ (Pulaski, TN). Dick Ward (Ed.). c 1976-_.
The Castleberry Bulletin (Ft. Worth, TX). James L. Sloan (Ed.), Bill Robinson, Jr. (Ed.), Ronald G. Rhodes
(Ed.). c 1985-_.
The Central Carrier (Charlotte, TN). E. C. Gilbert, Jr. (Ed.). c 1965-_.
The Challenger (Birmingham, AL). Charles G. Maples (Ed.). c 1955-_.
The Chapman Acres Quarterly (Huntsville, AL). Mike Johnson (Ed.).
The Christian Baptist (Bethany, VA). Alexander Campbell (Ed.).
The Christian Baptist (Atwood, TN). S. T. Tolley (Ed.).
The Christian Chronicle (Oklahoma City, OK). Howard W. Norton (Ed.). c 1944-present.
The Clovis Reminder (Clovis, CA). O. Max Bradford (Ed.). c 1969.
The Defender (St. Louis, MO). F. E. Sewell & Jimmy Tuten, Jr. (Eds.), F. E. Sewell & Gordon Wilson (Eds.). c
1959-_.
[The] Downtown Worker (Lawrenceburg, TN). William T. Downey (Ed.), David Claypool (Ed.). c 1901-_.
[The] Dyersburg Pathfinder (Dyersburg, TN). J. T. Smith (Ed.), Dick Blackford (Ed.). c 1967-_.
The East Florence Contender (Florence, AL). Barney L. Keith (Ed.), Robert Harkrider (Ed.), Raymond E.
Harris (Ed.), Johnny Richardson (Ed.), Dwane Derrick (Ed.). c 1957-_.
The Enlightener (Akron, OH). Connie W. Adams & Ferrell Jenkins (Eds.). c 1966-_.
The Epistle (Jacksonville, AR). James L. Zachary (Ed.). c 1985.
The Evangel (Evansville, IN). Fred A. Shewmaker (Ed.). c 1971-_.
The Evangelist (Sheffield, AL).
The Examiner (Corinth, MS). Wendell H. Watts (Ed.), Huey P. Hartsell (Ed.). c 1962-_.
The Examiner (Chattanooga, TN). Charles A. Holt (Ed.). January 1986-_.
The Examiner (Greenwood, MS). Edward O. Bragwell, Jr. (Ed.). c 1990-_.
The Exhorter (Athens, AL). Steve Persell (Ed.). c 1977-_.
The Eye Opener (Houston, TX). J. Porter Wilhite (Ed.). 1972-_.
The Flint Hill Examiner (Bessemer, AL). Phillip Owens (Ed.). January 2011 - _.
The Forest Hills Teacher (Tampa, FL). H. E. Phillips (Ed.). c 1961-_.
The Getwell Reminder (Memphis, TN). Rubel Shelly (Ed.), Garland Elkins (Ed.). c 1960-_.
The Gospel Defender Journal (Chillicothe, OH). Rick Breidenbaugh (Ed.). c 1993-_.
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The Gospel Standard (Dyersburg, TN). Charles A. Pledge (Ed.). c 1977-_.
The Graphic Evangelist (Athens, AL). Elam B. Kuykendall (Ed.). c 1961-_.
The Hardshell Baptist (Middletown, OH). Eddie K. Garrett (Ed.).
The Helper (Olive Hill, KY; Morehead, KY). R. B. Neal (Ed.). August 1902-1905.
The Hobart Church of Christ Informer (Hobart, IN). Robert C. Archer (Ed.). c 1967-_.
The Hobart Informer (Hobart, IN). Wendell M. Powell (Ed.). 1974-_.
The Howell Park Bulletin (Evansville, IN). W. L. Campbell (Ed.). c 1967-_.
The Informer (Indianapolis, IN). W. L. Totty (Ed.). c 1949-_.
The Instructor (Albertville, AL). Carrol R. Sutton (Ed.). 1964-present.
[The] Lakeview Bulletin (Rossville, GA). c 1964-_.
The Lamplighter (Florence, AL). c 1982 - _.
The Lamplighter (Owensboro, KY). Dick Blackford (Ed.). c 1982-_.
The Lord’s Way (Crossville, TN). Ben H. Anderson (Ed., 1958-1960), Arlon Way (Ed.). 1958-_.
The Magnolia Messenger (Magnolia, MS).
The Memorial Messenger (Decatur, AL). Curtis E. Sampley (Ed.). c 1967-_.
The Messenger (Chattanooga, TN). O. E. Lambeth (Ed.). c 1886-_.
The Messenger (Chattanooga, TN). O. E. Scott (Ed.). c 1921-_.
The Messenger (Lake Jackson, TX). R. L. (Bob) Craig (Ed.). c 1965-_.
The Midfield Bulletin (Birmingham, AL). Hiram Hutto (Ed.). c 1971-_.
[The] Mooresville Memo (Columbia, TN). Colly Caldwell (Ed.), Jimmy Thomas (Ed.), George Pennock (Ed.). c
1954-_.
The Mountain Preacher (Stop, KY). W. C. Ramsey (Ed.). December 1923-April 1930.
The Old Paths (Tupelo, MS). Tommy Davis (Ed.), Elmo Wilson (Ed.), Johnny Richardson (Ed.). c 1966-_.
The Old Paths (Tuscaloosa, AL). Michael A. Tanner (Ed.). c 1969-_.
The Path Finder (Warner Robins, GA). J. Wiley Adams (Ed.). c 1965-_.
The Pekin Bulletin (Pekin, IN). Bob Buchanon (Ed.), Steve Ballou (Ed.). c 1971-_.
The Perry Messenger (Perry, FL). J. Edward Nowlin (Ed.). c 1972-_.
The Persuader (Dallas, TX). Arnold Hardin (Ed.). c 1968-_.
The Persuader (Baton Rouge, LA). George T. Eldridge (Ed.). 1973-_.
The Preceptor (Beaumont, TX). Danny Brown (Ed.). c 1952-present.
The Reflector (Fultondale, AL). Edward O. Bragwell, Sr. (Ed.). c 1961-_.
The Reflector (Vidor, TX). M. Fred Stacey (Ed.). c 1965-_.
The Reminder (Orlando, FL). Oaks Gowen (Ed.). c 1966-_.
The Restorer (New Albany, IN). Claude M. Wilsford (Ed.). c 1966-_.
The Restorer (Pensacola, FL). E. N. Lovell (Ed.). c 1965-_.
The Rock of Ages (Dallas, TX). Vernon L. Barr (Ed.). 1940s.
The Russellville Christian (Russellville, AL). George W. DeHoff (Ed.). c 1942-_.
The Shively Messenger (Louisville, KY). David Lanius (Ed.), Mike Grushon (Ed.). c 1961-_.
The Skeptical Review (Canton, IL). Farrell Till (Ed.). 1990-_.
The Southeastern Evangelist (Doraville, GA). Maurice W. Lusk, III (Ed.). c 1971-_.
The South End Expounder (Louisville, KY). Ken Green (Ed.), Doy Moyer (Ed.). c 1974-_.
The Sower (Little Rock, AR).
The Spiritual Sword (Memphis, TN). Thomas B. Warren (Ed.), Alan E. Highers (Ed.). c 1970-present.
The Sunny Hill Bulletin (Athens, AL). Windell Wiser (Ed.). 1971-_.
The Sunset School of Preaching Correspondent (Lubbock, TX). c 1976-_.
The Sword of Laban (Morehead, KY; Pikeville, KY; Grayson, KY). R. B. Neal (Ed.). August 1908-_.
The Temple Terrace Reminder (Temple Terrace, FL). Irvin Himmel (Ed.). c 1968-_.
The Way (Indianapolis, IN). John A. Welch (Ed.). c 1974-_.
The Weekly Reminder (Louisville, KY). c 1962-_.
The World Evangelist (Florence, AL). Basil Overton (Ed.).
Think (Abilene, TX). Arvid McGuire (Ed.), Julian R. Snell (Ed.). 1970-_.
Thrust (?)
Tidings of Truth (Owensboro, KY). A. C. Grider (Ed.), Ken Green (Ed.). 1968-_.
Torch (Mt. Olive, AL; Winter Park, FL). Foy E. Wallace, Jr.. (Ed.), James P. Needham (Ed.). 1950, 1967-_.
Trezevant Torch and Trumpet (Memphis, TN). Ferrell Jenkins (Ed.). 1964-_.
Trumpet of Truth (Winnsboro, LA). M. R. Couch (Ed.). c 1993-_.
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Truth (Chattanooga, TN & Fayette, AL). Don McWhorter (Ed.). c 1956-_.
Truth (East Gadsden, AL). Dale Randolph (Ed.), Ray Hawk (Ed.), Ray Peters (Ed.), Richard A. Jones (Ed.), Joe
David Neely (Ed.). c 1958-_.
Truth and News (Birmingham, AL). Darrell Hymel (Ed.). c 1960-_.
Truth Digest (Port Arthur, TX). W. Carl Vernon (Ed.). c 1979-_.
Truth in Love (Fayette, AL).
Truth In Love (Pulaski, TN). Paul Sain (Ed.). c 1988-_.
Truth Magazine (Orlando, FL; Bowling Green, KY). Cecil Willis (Ed.), Mike Willis (Ed.).
Truth’s Appeal (Huntsville, AL). S. Leonard Tyler (Ed.), Herschel E. Patton (Ed.). c 1967-_.
Uplift (Denver, CO). c 1980-_.
Vanguard (Memphis, TN). Yater Tant (Ed.). January 9, 1975-_.
Walking in the Light (Middlebourne, WV). John Underwoo.). c 1975-_.
Walking In Truth (Orlando, FL, Bessemer, AL). Thomas G. O’Neal (Ed.). c 1961-_, c 1968-1981, 1991-_.
Weekly Report (Fort Smith, AR). Guthrie Dean (Ed.).
West Coast Christian (Los Angeles, CA).
West Murray Appeal (Murray, KY). Aude McKee (Ed.), James Thompson (Ed.). c 1966-_.
Westvue Messenger (Murfreesboro, TN). Steve Cawthon (Ed.). c 1958-_.
Westwood Church of Christ (Tullahoma, TN). Dorris V. Rader (Ed.). c 1980.
With All Boldness (Eau Gallie, FL). Brent Lewis (Ed.). 1967-_.
Words of Life (Pleasant Grove, AL). Leo B. Plyler (Ed.), Owen J. Calvert (Ed.), Dick Ward (Ed.), Richard
Copeland (Ed.). 1963-_.
Miscellaneous (Print)
Bales, James D. (?1949). Christian, Contend For Thy Cause. Searcy, AR: Bales' Book Club.
Barret, A. B. (1942-43). The Shattered Chain, or Baptist Theory of Succession of Churches and Doctrines
Broken to Shivers. Henderson, TN: n.p.
Canright, D. M. (1961). Seventh-Day Adventism Renounced: After an Experience of Twenty-Eight Years by a
Prominent Minister and Writer of That Faith. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House.
Cope, James R. (?). Debate Notes on Missionary Baptist Doctrine.
Dickinson, Elmira J. (Ed.). (1894). A History of Eureka College, with Biographical Sketches and
Reminiscences. St. Louis, MO: Christian Publishing Company.
Freed, Arvy Glenn. (1931). Sermons, Chapel Talks, and Debates. Nashville, TN: Gospel Advocate Company.
Grider, A. C. (?). Charts and Debate Notes on Institutionalism. Longview, TX: Author. [Fourth Printing]
Hayes, Jerry L. (?). Debate Charts on the Godhead. _: _.
Hearn, Roy J. (?1950). Handbook on Materialism: A Discussion of the Question, "Does Man Have An Immortal
Spirit?" Austin, TX: Firm Foundation Publishing House.
Humble, Bill. (1952). Campbell and Controversy: The Story of Alexander Campbell’s Great Debates With
Skepticism, Catholicism, and Presbyterianism. _: Old Paths Book Club.
Hutto, Hiram O., & Needham, James P. (?1969). The Woman's Covering of 1 Corinthians 11:1-16. Tampa, FL:
Phillips Publications.
Jarrel, W. A. (1886). The Gospel in Water, or Campbellism: Being an Exposition and Refutation of
Campbellism, and an Exposition and a Vindication of the Gospel and the New Testament. _: National
Baptist Publishing Co.
Kidwell, J. M. (1891). Grub-Ax Upset: A Review of Grub-Ax and Infant Baptism. Nashville, TN: Gospel
Advocate Co.
Kurfees, M. C., & Briney, J. B. (1904). The Briney-Kurfees Correspondence or, The Debate about a Debate.
Nashville, TN: McQuiddy Printing Co.
Martin, Walter R. (1965). The Kingdom of the Cults. Minneapolis, MN: Bethany Fellowship.
Overton, Basil. (?). Notes on Religious Discussions. Florence, AL: Author. [Second Edition]
Porter, W. Curtis. (?). Quibbles That Backfired.
Ramsey, Willie. (2010). Debate Notes on Baptist Doctrines: The Major Baptist Doctrines, and Baptist Debate
Arguments on Baptism and Apostasy, Quoted and Answered. Somerset, KY: Author.
Sweeney, John S. (1892). Sweeney's Sermons, with a Sketch of the Author's Life by an Intimate Friend.
Nashville, TN: Gospel Advocate.
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http://www.findagrave.com [Find A Grave]
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CalhounKurfees Discussion on Instrumental Music in the Worship
H. L. Calhoun (Christian) and M. C. Kurfees (Christian)
FallsFranklin Debate on Holy Spirit Baptism & Gifts of the Spirit
Drew E. Falls (Christian) and Ben J. Franklin (Charismatic)
FallsSpeakman Debate on Miracles
Drew E. Falls (Christian) and Lummie Speakman (Pentecostal)
FallsStorment Debate on the Coverings of 1 Corinthians 11
Drew E. Falls (Christian) and Keith Storment (Christian)
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MadrigalMayo Debate on the Necessity of Water Baptism
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McCayPorter Debate on the Communion Cup
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O’NealHicks Debate on Church-Sponsored Recreational Activities
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PorterDugger Debate on the Sabbath and the Lord’s Day
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ScamblerLangley Debate on the Truth of Christianity
T. H. Scambler (Christian) and J. S. Langley (Rationist)
TantFrost Debate on Instrumental Music and Societies
J. D. Tant (Christian) and W. G. Frost (Christian)
TantHarding Debate on Rebaptism
J. D. Tant (Christian) and James A. Harding (Christian)
TantSmith Debate on Alexander Campbell's Baptism
J. D. Tant (Christian) and C. A. Smith (Baptist)
ThrasherBarr Debate on the Identity of the New Testament Church
Vernon L. Barr (Baptist) and Thomas N. Thrasher (Christian)
ThrasherColeman Debate on the Lord’s Supper
Pat S. Coleman (Pentecostal) and Thomas N. Thrasher (Christian)
ThrasherDavis Debate on Universal Salvation
Myles Davis (Universalist) and Thomas N. Thrasher (Christian)
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ThrasherForsythe Debate on the church of Christ
Richard W. Forsythe (Pentecostal) and Thomas N. Thrasher (Christian)
ThrasherGarrett Debate on Unconditional Salvation and the Possibility of Apostasy
Eddie K. Garrett (Primitive Baptist) and Thomas N. Thrasher (Christian)
ThrasherGreen Debate on the Christian and Civil Government
Ken Green (Christian) and Thomas N. Thrasher (Christian)
ThrasherMartignoni Debate: Was Peter the First Pope?
John Martignoni (Roman Catholic) and Thomas N. Thrasher (Christian)
ThrasherMaxey Debate on Eternal Punishment
Al Maxey (Christian) and Thomas N. Thrasher (Christian)
ThrasherMayo Debate on the Impossibility of Apostasy
Dan Mayo (Baptist) and Thomas N. Thrasher (Christian)
ThrasherMiller Debate on Bible Classes and Women Teachers
E. H. Miller (Christian) and Thomas N. Thrasher (Christian)
ThrasherOwens Debate on Everlasting Punishment for the Wicked
Lester Owens (Seventh Day Adventist) and Thomas N. Thrasher (Christian)
ThrasherWaters Debate on Divorce and Remarriage
Robert Waters (Christian) and Thomas N. Thrasher (Christian)
ThrasherWelch Debate on the Formula of Words Used in Baptism
D. L. Welch (Pentecostal) and Thomas N. Thrasher (Christian)
WarnockWilliams Discussion on Weddings and Funerals in the Meetinghouse
Weldon E. Warnock (Christian) and Ralph D. Williams (Christian)
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