Here’s what I think. I think you will look for anything you can to nitpick so you don’t have to acknowledge the historical evidence of the first Christians and why they became Christians.
Zone1 why do some Protestants think that only they are Christians and the Catholics are not?
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If that was true then why do Catholics defy the Law of God that condemns and forbids the practice of idolatry?
UNDER PENALTY OF DEATH.
Take your time....
A letter from Paul, a Roman shill? Thats all you have to justify your refusal to believe what Jesus clearly said in Matthew 5:17-20?
Goodie for you!
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No time needed. Catholics do not practice idolatry. Speaking of time...it will be a waste of everyone's time for you to set forth what amounts to your personal opinion on what constitutes idolatry. Practicing Catholics place God first, above all else. That's the first step into practicing obedience.
I know I know. You Catholics are doing what your church teaches the devil does, brazenly defies the Law of God.what you call idolatry, is none for us Catholics
Congratulations!
Nonsense. it is not an opinion that what you do in church by setting aside the first command and worshipping a trinity in the form of a lifeless piece of bread MADE BY HUMAN HANDS for spiritual life is the epitome of idolatry.
If you don't believe me read a dictionary.
Its what your church taught me. The devil defies the Law of God and tries to mislead others to do the same to their unfortunate demise, the loss of their soul, the ability to be honest and rational. What makes humans human.think what you like
What was Bart’s explanation for the first Christians worshipping Jesus as God?
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Read the first word of your post. It defines the personal twist of all the other words.
Okay, so you pick and choose which parts of Scripture you will honor and which you will ignore. Even Peter was educated by Paul. Let's look at what else Jesus had to say right after He said that part:
21: “You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘You shall not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’
22: But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to a brother or sister, ‘Raca,’ is answerable to the court. And anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be in danger of the fire of hell.
And again,
27: “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’
28: But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart.
And,
31: “It has been said, ‘Anyone who divorces his wife must give her a certificate of divorce.’
32: But I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, makes her the victim of adultery, and anyone who marries a divorced woman commits adultery.
And,
43: “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’
44: But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
45: that you may be children of your Father in heaven.
Oh dear, what is Jesus doing here? Is He leaving the Law to stand alone as the means by which we are justified? Why no, He is interpreting the meaning behind the Law, raising the bar of behavior, making the standard of sin much higher. It is a new covenant. He is CLEARLY stating that you cannot find favor with God anymore by just obeying the Law of Moses, you have to go into the heart, not just actions. Now, as I have stated and shown you from Scripture, the Law is not abolished, it's still there, and if you do not enter into the new covenant with Jesus, you will be judged by it. And no, not just the parts you feel comfortable following, all of it, including things your HOA won't allow.
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jesus repudiates all of judaism - false commandments hereditary idolatry religion of apartheid false heavenly personifications where non ever existed et al - the 1st century events - the madeup moses 10 commandments ... religion of servitude and denial.
I could say the EXACT same thing about you.
He explained that the first Christians were all over the place as to what they believed. Some believed he was fully human, some believed he was fully divine and others took a position between the two. That was the reason there were so many councils to sort out the multitudes of beliefs and converge on one.
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And how did they settle these differences? What resources did they use?
They used reason, logic and divine guidance. Just kidding, it was money. Rome was the center of the universe and the church there was the richest and most powerful. They were able to fund churches all over the empire and those churches followed the Roman churches theology. When Christianity got the support of Roman Emperors, it was the Roman Church that received it. Probably an over-simplification but still lots of truth.
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When people decide on codifying truth, they return to the primary source. Truth cannot be bought--and it breaks through deception.
Only if I was arguing the first Christians worshipped Jesus as God with no historical evidence to support it. But I do have that evidence and that evidence supports the evidence of the written manuscripts.
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