Preterism vs. Futurism Debate
Samuel Frost vs. Tim Warner
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Samuel Frost

An author and speaker on the hope of the early Church. He is the pastor of Christ Covenant Church in the Tampa Bay (Florida) area. His position is "Preterism" (the belief that Jesus' second coming occurred invisibly in AD70, through the destruction of Jerusalem).

Tim Warner

An author and editor of The Last Trumpet - Post-Trib Research Center. His position is "Futurism" (the belief that Jesus' second coming to earth will be visible, personal, in power and great glory, and is yet future).

The debate will consist of four submissions per cycle. 1. Opening argument 2. Rebuttal 3. Response 4. Closing statement. The next cycle alternates the opening argument. Samuel Frost has elected to go first.


I. The Tale of Two Jerusalem’s
Opening Argument - Samuel Frost (08-02-03)
Rebuttal - Tim Warner (08-08-03)
Response to Rebuttal - Samuel Frost (08-10-03)
Closing Statement - Tim Warner (08-13-03)


II. The Resurrection
Opening Argument - Tim Warner (08-24-03)
Rebuttal - Samuel Frost (09-05-03)
Response to Rebuttal - Tim Warner (09-15-03)
Closing Statement - Samuel Frost (09-26-03)


III. The Problem of Ezekiel’s Temple/City Vision
Opening Argument - Samuel Frost (01-08-04)
Rebuttal - Tim Warner (01-10-04)
Response to Rebuttal - Samuel Frost (01-12-04)
Closing Statement - Tim Warner (01-19-04)


IV. The Personal, Bodily, Second Coming Christ
Opening Argument - Tim Warner (01-22-04)
Rebuttal - Samuel Frost (01-26-04)
Response to Rebuttal - Tim Warner (01-28-04)
Closing Statement - Samuel Frost (01-30-04)