Debate: Trinitarianism Vs. Modalism

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This one gets into a bunch of Greek words and grammar. Unlike yesterday’s debate, the non-trinitarian in this debate still upholds the deity of Jesus. If you’re unsure of what modalism is, or how modalists arrive at their conclusions, this is a good jumping off point.

Hope Reformed Baptist Church – YouTube: Dr. James White and Mr. Roger Perkins debating the doctrine of Trinity, specifically the Son’s eternally distinct personhood. James White is a Trinitarian and Roger Perkins is a Modalist.

The debate took place on October 21st 2011, at Hope Reformed Baptist Church in Brisbane, Australia. The debated proposition was: “Did the Son as a conscious divine person, distinct from the Father and the Holy Spirit, exist prior to his incarnation as Jesus of Nazareth?”

James White argued the affirmative and Roger Perkins argued the negative.

The order of the debate was as follows:
1. Opening Statements.
2. Rebuttals.
3. Cross Examination
4. Closing Statements.
5. Q & A.