Introductory Remarks: Ed Stevens, President of International Preterist Association, and the lead proponent of the idea that there was a literal, physical rapture in AD 70, and I have agreed to engage in a formal written debate on that issue. Per our agreements, I will lead off in the affirmative, Each man will have four presentations in both affirmative and…
Category: Written Debates
McDonald -V- Debate- McDonald's Affirmative Summary
This is the very last installment in the protracted debate with Jerry McDonald. Brother Preston and interested readers: The proposition we have been discussing for my affirmative states: “Resolved: The Bible teaches that the Second Coming of Christ, the resurrection and the Judgment will occur at the end of the current Christian age.” While I have been in the affirmative…
McDonald -V- Preston Debate: Preston's Final Negative
I appreciate the opportunity to engage in this exchange, although I must say that Jerry’s approach is more than troublesome. He has changed positions repeatedly on key verses, all the while denying it. He has argued for the authority of uninspired men over the inspiration of scripture. Then, ironically, he has openly rejected the historical testimony that refutes him.…
McDonald -V- Preston Debate: McDonald's Final Affirmative
Brother Preston and interested readers: The proposition is: “Resolved: The Bible teaches that the Second Coming of Christ, the resurrection and the Judgment will occur at the end of the current Christian age.” I appreciate the opportunity to, once again, be back in the affirmative of this part of the debate. As I said, in an earlier article,…
McDonald -V- Preston Debate on the Coming of the Lord– Preston's Final Negative
I too appreciate the opportunity to engage in this exchange, although I must say that Jerry’s approach is more than troublesome. He has changed positions repeatedly on key verses, all the while denying it. He has argued for the authority of uninspired men over the inspiration of scripture. Then, ironically, he has openly rejected the historical testimony that refutes him.…
McDonald -V- Preston Debate on the Coming of the Lord– McDonald's Final Affirmative
It has been several months since Jerry McDonald submitted an article in our discussions. He has been in bad health. This is his last affirmative in our discussion.
McDonald -V- Preston Debate- Preston's Third Negative
After all of these months since Jerry’s last, you would think he could come up with better arguments, but, he clearly cannot. If it were not so serious, it would be funny. For instance, Jerry challenges me: “Deal with my syllogisms.” This coming from the man that openly stated that he would not address my syllogisms!
Written Debate: Jerry McDonald -V- Don K. Preston Continued- McDonald's Third Affirmative
After five months, McDonald has finally submitted his third affirmative, which we are presenting here. ***********
Hicks -V- Preston Debate- Preston's Final Negative
Hick’s -V- Preston DebatePreston’s Final Negative I appreciate the opportunity to engage in this debate, although I wish Olan would have actually engaged in debate, rather than merely “preaching.” Olan says I engaged in personal attacks. No, I simply pointed out that Olan made some blatantly false claims about what he had said. Now, it IS embarrassing to be exposed…
Hicks -V- Preston Debate: Hicks Final Affirmative
This is my final essay of the debate. I appreciate the privilege of participating. I want to thank Robert for hosting us on this list and to thank the listers for being patient through these lengthy presentations. I sincerely hope it is helpful and that it will continue to be helpful to many folks in the future who are seeking…
