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I was reading your profile and you said that an early Church that pre exists Catholicism still exists today, where and what is it? Please explain.
Hi!
Jacob, Romans 16:16 gives the name. We were in existence in Bible times, and continued throuout Europe until just after the Restoration movement began in America in 1793. That the churches of Christ are new is a mistake promulgated by the various denominations in order to attempt justification of their existence.
For further information, please see my article on Restorationism at the following site:
http://preacherman1962.multiply.com
Jacob, I am terribly sorry I am unable to help more at this time, and that it has taken me so long to respond. I recently moved, and am having trouble accessing the internet. I am not sure when I will be able to return to service on this site. If you have not already done so, I recommend you ask this of Joe or Brent for further assistance. Both are quite capable and friends of mine.
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Marvin Howard
Expertise
I consider myself to be a "doctrine specialist" if there is such a thing. I offer scripture to support or refute (as needed) any doctrine practiced within what is commonly termed "Christianity" today. This includes catholicism, which is actually the first denomination, or offshoot of Christianity. Yes, you read that right, there is a church that preexists catholicism. It wasn't founded after, as was protestantism. And, it is still in existence today
Experience
I became a Christian on April 7, 1969. I have been a substitute, spur-of-the-moment preacher for thirty years. My last pulpit was with the congregation in Braswell, GA. My sermons have always contained at least fifty percent scripture. On occasion, I have preached in seven states, and four foreign nations. This is beside my online ministry. I am now, officially retired.
Education/Credentials
Having already acquired significant Bible education from self-study, I attended 1.5 years of Bible college through the church at Dyersburg, TN (before my health waned) in an attempt to get paper to say I know what I know.
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