Letters to the Editor

	Debate Challenge Truth has nothing to fear by honest investigation.
Hawk Ridge church of Christ 4401 Glenwood St Duluth, MN 55804-1256 (218) 464-0261 Evangelists: Taylor Ladd & Kieran Murphy Please feel free to email us with your Bible questions or comments.
		Because some have complained about our beliefs that: 1) the New Testament is the sole authority for the Christian with regard to his faith and practice, 2) the believer must repent of his sins and be baptized (immersed) in water to be saved and 3) the Christian is no longer obliged to keep the Sabbath (the 7th day) holy, we offer he following propositions for an honorable discussion. **** Resolved: Since the death of the apostles the Scriptures commonly known as the New Testament contain the only reliable source of information the world has regarding Jesus and the beliefs and practices of the apostolic church. Kieran Murphy - Affirms _____________ - Denies ** Resolved: The Scriptures show that in apostolic times penitent believers were taught that they must be baptized (immersed) in water to have their sins washed away by the blood of Jesus Christ. Kieran Murphy - Affirms _____________ - Denies Resolved: The Scriptures teach that a man is justified by faith alone without repenting of sins and without being baptized (immersed) in water. _____________ - Affirms Kieran Murphy - Denies * Resolved: The Scriptures teach that Christians must observed the Sabbath (the 7th day of the week) to please God. _____________ - Affirms Kieran Murphy - Denies **** If you are interested in having a public or written debate on one or more of these topics, please email me so that we can begin a discussion on the the details. I look forward to hearing from you. - Kieran Murphy