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W. T. Boaz vs J. B. Hardy (Primitive Baptist)
December 2, 1909
Bartons Creek, Dickson County, Tennessee
Primitive Baptist Preacher Changes
(By G. C. Brewer)

The debate between W. T. Boaz and Elder J. B. Hardy (Primitive Baptist) and editor of Footprints of the Flock of Croft, Kansas held at Bartons Creek, Dickson County, Tennessee, November 16.

On the third day, Boaz affirmed baptism as a condition of pardon. Acts 2:38 was given. Hardy made no reply. Boaz read a letter from Professor Thomas Carter of Vanderbilt Greek teacher who said "eis" means "with a view to". "Here the evident meaning is that these people are to repent and be baptized in order to obtain the remission of sins." Signed Thomas Carter. Hardy said publicly that he agreed with Vandy Professor and Boaz. When Boaz rose he asked Hardy to shake hands on it. At first Hardy seemed confused, but he said he meant it and would not retract it. Boaz told him that was exactly what he was affirming and there was no issue to debate. Then they shook hands. Boaz asked all his brethren and the Baptists who believed to stand up. The two peoples with the two debaters and their moderators stood.

Preachers present were: J. W. Shepherd (moderator for Boaz), E. H. Hoover, W. W. Barber, J. A. Sisco, C. D. Crouch, J. H. Murrell, T. B. Thompson, A. J. Luther, and G. C. Brewer.

Elder Hardy's statement: "Christ died on the cross for the elect only and obtained remission of sins for them on the cross, and they receive it in baptism." On the statement that remission is received in baptism, we closed the debate.

W. T. Boaz's statement: "Christ died on the cross for every man, and in tat sense obtained or procured remission for all, and man obtained or receives remission when he repents and is baptized." On the statement that remission is received in baptism, we close the debate. W. T. Boaz , J. B. Hardy

G. C. Brewer said: Great victory for truth. Both agreed on God's word and agreed to stand on it. "If I am right, thy grace impart, still in the right to stay; If I am wrong, I oh teach my heart to find that better way."

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