Brown - Cook Debate

"Is Water Baptism Necessary for Salvation?"

On February 14, 15, 16 and 18, 2000, David P. Brown of the churches of Christ and Gene Cook, Jr. of the Unchained Christian Church (doctrinally associated with the Reformed Baptist Church) met in debate in Chula Vista, California, to discuss the question, "Is Water Baptism Necessary for Salvation?" Mr. Brown affirmed the necessity of water baptism, and Mr. Cook denied its necessity. The debate occurred at the Chula Vista Church of Christ at 470 L Street, Chula Vista, California.

Mr. Brown affirmed the following proposition: "The Bible teaches that water baptism is essential to the salvation of the sinner." Mr. Cook took the negative.

Mr. Cook affirmed: "The sinner is saved, before and without water baptism."

Information regarding the debate is available. E-mail the church at chulavistacofc@juno.com.

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