The MAXEY - HUGHES DEBATE

Baptism and Grace
Regarding the Application of the Latter to a
Special Circumstance Involving the Former

THE PARTICIPANTS

Al Maxey
--- Minister/Elder ---
Cuba Avenue Church of Christ
Alamogordo, New Mexico

Michael Hughes
--- Minister ---
Blue Springs Church of Christ
Blue Springs, Missouri

THE PROPOSITIONS

If a repentant, confessing believer in Jesus Christ
has fully committed himself/herself to being obedient to
Christ Jesus in baptism, but dies unexpectedly prior to
actually complying with that command (due to circumstances
beyond his/her control), God's grace will cover that person,
and they will receive the gift of eternal salvation, based on
the genuine intent of their heart at the time of their death.

Affirm --- Al Maxey
Deny --- Michael Hughes

If a repentant, confessing believer in Jesus Christ
has fully committed himself/herself to being obedient
to Christ Jesus in baptism, but dies unexpectedly prior
to actually complying with that command (due to
circumstances beyond his/her control), that person
will be condemned to eternal punishment in hell.

Affirm --- Michael Hughes
Deny --- Al Maxey

First Proposition

1st Affirmative --- September 11, 2002
by Al Maxey

1st Rebuttal --- September 13, 2002
by Michael Hughes

2nd Affirmative --- September 14, 2002
by Al Maxey

2nd Rebuttal --- October 3, 2002
by Michael Hughes

3rd Affirmative --- October 3, 2002
by Al Maxey

3rd Rebuttal --- October 14, 2002
by Michael Hughes

Second Proposition

1st Affirmative --- October 17, 2002
by Michael Hughes

1st Rebuttal --- October 19, 2002
by Al Maxey

2nd Affirmative --- October 29, 2002
by Michael Hughes

2nd Rebuttal --- October 30, 2002
by Al Maxey

3rd Affirmative --- November 14, 2002
by Michael Hughes

3rd Rebuttal --- November 15, 2002
by Al Maxey