Sunday, September 26, 2010

A Debate Over Sola Fide: Introduction

A Catholic name Nick has requested that I debate him via blog over the topic of Sola Fide - the doctrine of salvation by faith alone. The debate will begin this week, with contributions due at the end of each week.

The Topic:


Resolution: The Bible teaches Justification by Faith Alone.
Affirmed: Jeff
Denied: Nick


The Format:

Essays are 3,000 words maximum, posted publicly on our blogs by the end of each week (by midnight on Saturday). A 1 week grace period is given to each debater in the event their personal life wont let them get around to posting. Comment boxes are closed, except for the Concluding Essay.

Week1: Both sides present an Opening Essay. 
Week2*: Both sides present a Rebuttal Essay. 
Week2*: Both sides submit 5 Questions to the other person. 
Week3: Both sides submit Answers to the questions. 
Week4: Both sides submit a Concluding Essay. 

Comments will be closed for all sections of the debate, save for the concluding essays.

I will add the links to each portion of the debate as they are posted:
Opening Essays:        Affirmed / Denied
Rebuttal Essays:        Affirmed / Denied
Questions:                 Affirmed / Denied
Answers:                   Affirmed / Denied
Concluding Essays:    Affirmed / Denied

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