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James P. Miller and L. R. Riley, July 31- Aug. 3 - in one of the greatest debates in modern times.
Subjects: "Baptism" and "Apostasy." 5,000 - 8,000 jammed the fairground stands at Mayfield, Ky. to hear the debate.
Bro. Miller, a young man, completely demolished the arguments the veteran debater, Riley. Miller made constructive arguments which were unequaled in clarity and power, and begged Mr. Riley to say something in reply to at least one chart. Riley's only answer: "I would be lonely without the charts." But Riley was thoroughly miserable with the charts and with all of Miller's arguments. In Miller's first speech he exposed the difference between Riley's arguments and his creed, on the one hand, and between these two and the Bible on the other.
Riley, accustomed only to making quibbles, never recovered from the masterful exposer of Baptist doctrine. Let it be said to Riley's credit that he conducted himself as a gentleman throughout the discussion. The debate never became a "dogfight," as many had predicted. There were no hard feelings, though error was never pressed harder. Crowds, such as attended every session of this debate (one night in blinding and driving rain) are truly reminiscent of the early days of the Restoration Movement, and are a death blow to the idea that debates are of no value or interest.
The churches of Christ in this area are so well pleased with the discussion that they have extended to Missionary Bap. Churches an invitation to make this discussion an annual affair, with outstanding representatives participating. No reply has been given yet, but we hope the Baptist churches will select a representative for next year's discussion and accept the invitation. After suffering such a crushing defeat, it is a question whether they will be courageous enough to try again. Several Baptist have already obeyed the gospel as a direct influence of this discussion.
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James P. Miller vs L. R. Riley (Missionary Baptist)
August 24, 1950
Mayfield, Kentucky
(By Houston P. Hollis)
August 24, 1950
Mayfield, Kentucky
(By Houston P. Hollis)
James P. Miller and L. R. Riley, July 31- Aug. 3 - in one of the greatest debates in modern times.
Subjects: "Baptism" and "Apostasy." 5,000 - 8,000 jammed the fairground stands at Mayfield, Ky. to hear the debate.
Bro. Miller, a young man, completely demolished the arguments the veteran debater, Riley. Miller made constructive arguments which were unequaled in clarity and power, and begged Mr. Riley to say something in reply to at least one chart. Riley's only answer: "I would be lonely without the charts." But Riley was thoroughly miserable with the charts and with all of Miller's arguments. In Miller's first speech he exposed the difference between Riley's arguments and his creed, on the one hand, and between these two and the Bible on the other.
Riley, accustomed only to making quibbles, never recovered from the masterful exposer of Baptist doctrine. Let it be said to Riley's credit that he conducted himself as a gentleman throughout the discussion. The debate never became a "dogfight," as many had predicted. There were no hard feelings, though error was never pressed harder. Crowds, such as attended every session of this debate (one night in blinding and driving rain) are truly reminiscent of the early days of the Restoration Movement, and are a death blow to the idea that debates are of no value or interest.
The churches of Christ in this area are so well pleased with the discussion that they have extended to Missionary Bap. Churches an invitation to make this discussion an annual affair, with outstanding representatives participating. No reply has been given yet, but we hope the Baptist churches will select a representative for next year's discussion and accept the invitation. After suffering such a crushing defeat, it is a question whether they will be courageous enough to try again. Several Baptist have already obeyed the gospel as a direct influence of this discussion.
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