This next number needs no introduction:
This debate was proofed and formatted by one of our volunteers, and it doesn’t look too shabby. Â And to top it all off, it’s free!
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The Boswell-Hardeman Debate on Instrumental Music in the Worship
-Bradley S. Cobb
There exists within the churches of Christ some who believe that alcoholic wine is permissible to use during the Lord’s Supper.  But beyond that, there are those who teach that to use anything other than alcoholic wine in the Lord’s Supper is sinful!
Most of the ones who hold that position are among our brethren who use a single drinking vessel (i.e., one cup). Â Obviously, just because some among them hold that view does not mean that all–or even most–of them do.
Recently, I came across two debates which dealt with this subject, and they are today’s additions to the Jimmie Beller Memorial eLibrary!
This written debate took place in 1933 and was published in H.C. Harper’s paper, The Truth (Later known as Old Paths Advocate).  Brother A.J. Trail takes the position that only alcoholic wine can be used in the Lord’s Supper, while brother Harper argues that only non-alcoholic grape juice is permitted.
Propositions:
We have corrected several spelling and typographical mistakes (and a couple mistaken Scripture references) in preparing this debate for you. Â We hope you will find it to be interesting! Â Scroll down for the download link!
The Smith-Bledsoe debate is interesting in that it is only half of what it was meant to be.  M. Lynwood Smith affirmed that grape juice was the only thing allowed under the phrase “the fruit of the vine,” while Jack Bledsoe argued that both alcoholic and non-alcoholic grape juice (or wine) were equally acceptable–though he puts forth the idea that alcoholic would be more in keeping with the Bible.
For some reason, the second part of the debate, with Bledsoe in the affirmative, never took place. Â One man claimed that Bledsoe quit because he couldn’t answer the arguments, but one look at his final rebuttal in this work shows that certainly wasn’t Bledoe’s belief or attitude.
We have corrected several typographical errors, spelling problems, and some Scripture references in preparing this work for you.
We hope that you will find these two short debates to be interesting and will help you to better understand the actions of our Lord in taking “the fruit of the vine” which He said was His blood.
Harper-Trail Debate on Alcohol in the Lord’s Supper
Smith-Bledsoe Debate on Wine in the Lords Supper
-Bradley S. Cobb
As a bonus for you, our readers, we are presenting to you another FREE book, being added to the Jimmie Beller Memorial eLibrary. Â As you probably already know, we post new books to the library each Tuesday, but this week, we’re doubling down and giving you a new book today as well!
Lee P. Mansfield affirmed that (1) having separate Bible classes for different age groups, (2) using material prepared by others, and (3) having women teachers in the classes composed of children were all Scripturally authorized.
J.M. Hunt, on the other hand, affirmed that God provided every acceptable method of teaching in the Scriptures, and therefore (1) separate classes, (2) material provided by uninspired men, and (3) using women to teach any class were all sinful.
As with almost every debate, there are parts that could have been done better (and this is true on both sides of the debate), as well as some issues/arguments which weren’t addressed. Â But this book provides some insight on some of the arguments used by some of those on each side of the disagreement.
We have made an enormous amount of corrections to this debate, including fixing spelling errors, typographical errors, incorrect Scripture references, some grammar, and some incorrect names (one of the writers appealed to what “Paul” said at Pentecost, and we’ve corrected that to “Peter,” so that the writer’s mistake doesn’t take away from the point he was trying to make).
We hope that you will find this debate to be interesting and will help you if you ever happen to find yourself in a discussion of one of these three topics.
Hart-Mansfield Debate on Classes
-Bradley S. Cobb
Over the past 180 years, Mormonism has slowly grown to be viewed as just another religious group by several Americans (albeit with some strange teachings).  However, we must not allow ourselves to be tricked into thinking that the Mormons are our brethren in Christ, or that somehow what they teach is acceptable with God.  These honest, sincere people have put their trust in a false religious system that cannot save them!
We’ve already made available a debate on Mormonism here. Â But we’d like to share with you another book which shows the insidious nature and origin of this creation of the devil.
With that in mind, we’re happy to announce the latest addition to the Jimmie Beller Memorial eLibrary:Â Mormonism Exposed! by LaRoy Southerland.
Originally published in 1842, the full title of this book is:
MORMONISM EXPOSED
In Which Is Shown The Monstrous Imposture, The Blasphemy, And The Wicked Tendency, Of That
ENORMOUS DELUSION
Advocated By A Professedly Religious Sect, Calling Themselves “Latter-Day Saints.”
In it, you will find statements by people who knew Joseph Smith prior to his supposed discovery of the golden plates that he claimed to translate. Â You will see many of their doctrines, and how they carried them out. Â You will see how their doctrines flatly contradict the Bible.
Souls are being lost to this religion daily. Â It is important to arm yourself to help fight back against their false doctrines.
To download or to read online, click the link below:
Mormonism Exposed (LaRoy Sunderland)
-Bradley S. Cobb
“Are you listening?”
That was the catch-phrase of V.E. Howard for many years in his radio addresses. Â And that phrase shows up several times in today’s FREE eBook, written by brother Howard.
Today’s addition to the Jimmie Beller Memorial eLibrary is a collection of radio sermons by V.E. Howard on the dangers of Catholicism, exposing the true motives behind the Catholic Church from their own words and writings.
To read this free book, or to download it for future reading, just click the link below! Â As always, we have taken the time to correct any typos we found, as well as give the entire work a face-lift!
Catholicism vs. Freedom (V.E. Howard)
-Bradley S. Cobb
As a special treat, we are doubling up this week with new additions to the Jimmie Beller Memorial eLibrary!
Today’s inclusion is a collection of sermons by a man named William Henry Book, and was originally published in 1918.  While you might not have heard of him before, you’ll probably enjoy the fourteen lessons contained in this book.  They are easy to understand, but cover some important topics.
To download this free eBook, or to read it online, just click the link below! Â And as always, we’ve completely reformatted it and corrected any typos we found along the way. Â Enjoy!
Sermons for the People (William Henry Book)
-Bradley S. Cobb
Sometimes when you read a debate, your eyes are opened. Â Oftentimes we assume that we understand where the other side is coming from, when in actuality, it’s different than we thought–and that’s important for us to realize, because sometimes we can spend all our time arguing against something they don’t really believe in the first place.
Today’s new addition to the Jimmie Beller Memorial eLibrary is the Bill Jackson, John Iler debate on Mormonism. Â Bill Jackson described the events that led to the debate as follows:
In June, 1984, Mr. John R. Iler, Jr. wrote me after reading my debate with James Crackin, an atheist, as that debate was featured in an issue of THRUST magazine. A friend of Mr. Iler’s, in Kentucky, had obtained a copy of THRUST and had forwarded it on to him.
Mr. Iler stated that he was involved in a missionary endeavor of the Latter-Day Saints, and was one of the “Seventy in the Church.” He stated that he was currently working on a manuscript in defense of the Book of Mormon and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, and asked if I would be interested in debating “Mormonism.” I then accepted, and in our correspondence plans were made to have the debate printed in this present form.
We trust that all who read this will gain benefit, and we express our thanks to Mr. Iler for his willingness to defend those things he believes.
-Bill Jackson
Not being thoroughly studied-up on Mormonism, there were some arguments put forth that I hadn’t heard before, and some valid criticisms leveled on each side.
I wish this debate could have been longer and certain issues addressed (there were arguments completely ignored by both sides, unfortunately), but it is a good overall treatment of the topics.
Proposition 1: The Book of Mormon is Inspired
Proposition 2: The Bible is God’s Final Revelation to Mankind
As always, we’ve taken this book and completely reformatted it, correcting any typos that appeared in the original and giving it a fresher look.
To read online, or to download to your computer/tablet/phone/etc… just click the link below!
One of the larger religious groups in the United States talk about wanting to be baptized in the Holy Spirit, and baptized into fire. Â They don’t have a clue what they’re asking for, because baptism in fire is not a good thing (Matthew 3:10-12).
James Challen, a preacher from generations ago, wrote a small book on this exact topic, and we are proud to add it today as part of the Jimmie Beller Memorial eLibrary.
To download it or read it online, just click the link below!
Challen – Baptism in Spirit and in Fire
-Bradley S. Cobb
It used to be that any lectureship book put out by a college associated with the churches of Christ was worth getting, and was filled with great, sound material. Â Unfortunately, that’s not the case anymore.
But, what we are offering you today is from a time when it was.
Today’s addition to the Jimmie Beller Memorial eLibrary is called “The Church and Sound Doctrine,” and is a selection of lectures from the 1947 Biblical Forum and Lectureship at Pepperdine College.
The contents are as follows:
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-Bradley S. Cobb
It’s Tuesday, which means yet another addition to the Jimmie Beller Memorial eLibrary!
Today, we are happy to present to you some issues of a periodical that had several well-known authors in it.  B.C. Goodpasture, Guy N. Woods, G.K. Wallace, Ben Vick, Wendell Winkler, Wayne Jackson, Robert Taylor, Rod Rutherford, and many more!  It is The Christian Light, edited by J. Noel Merideth.
If anyone happens to have copies of this publication that we haven’t made available, and would be willing to either scan them or send them to us to be scanned, please contact us and let us know!
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Christian light (October, 1988)
