Originally Posted by Iconoclast

I was able to attend this debate. Pastor Shishko was able to present much of his material from his lengthy series of bible studies which are available on sermon audio.
Pastor Shishko is a faithful minister of God's word and sought to present the padeo position in the time allowed. I am sure both men would have liked much more time to develop some of their theological threads. Pastor Shishko was very good on showing how God has indeed worked in times past in families and households and this was one of the most instructive parts of His presentation.
Many times in baptist churches there is not as much an emphasis on this as there should be . Pastor Shishko sought to frame this out and demonstrate it and the material he put out was worthwhile.
James White went about to give a Reformed Baptist presentation of what took place in the book of Acts. James White was able to show some inconsistencies in the position offered.
The men made it clear that they were brothers in Christ by new birth. They were not looking to make personal attacks as that is not productive.
There were times when I felt that a more forceful arguement could have been offered in a decisive way, but I sensed a letting up if you will with the answer being pointed too,but not completely pressed home.
The question and answer portion was short imo. We were allowed one written question with no follow up. The next time I speak with Dr.White I will invite him to come onto the puritanboard and watch you explain to him his "mistaken presuppositions"