Hyper-Preterists have long been known for their piracy of the term “Sola Scriptura,” and their abuse of anyone who refers to 2,000 years of church history.  As an evangelical Protestant, I believe Scripture is sufficient for determining all matters of doctrine and practice.  However, church history is also important, as it bears witness to how Christians in past ages understood the word of God. 

   Nevertheless, church history is not necessary in order to prove Hyper-Preterism wrong.  It is my position that the Scriptures alone are sufficient.  And it is to bolster this claim that the following message goes forth:

THE GREAT SOLA SCRIPTURA CHALLENGE

   I hereby issue a blanket challenge to any Hyper-Preterist who would like to publicly debate me on the doctrines of Hyper-Preterism.  I have only three general conditions:

 1): The debate will be conducted & recorded in an audio (and not written) format.

 2): The debate will be moderated by an impartial third party.

 3): Arguments will be based on Scripture alone, without reference to extra-Biblical sources.

  If Hyper-Preterists feel themselves equal to my challenge, I urge them or their “seconds” to contact me at the email address below, that arrangements can be made.  As for the particular topic of debate, I am open to suggestions.  Therefore, interested parties may consider the subject matter negotiable.

   The reason why I am issuing this challenge, is because Hyper-Preterists have too long swaggered about, claiming they are the true knights of Sola Scriptura; whereas my position is, that without help from human, fallible, non-Biblical sources, Hyper-Preterist theology cannot be sustained.

   With these thoughts in mind, then, I formally throw down the gauntlet to the Hyper-Preterist community.  Let us see if anyone is willing to take it up.

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Contact info: bsimmons@basicisp.net