But it can and does trump your 'authority' to interpret God's Word.
-A8
Plain scripture needs no interpretation. The NT shows that thousands repented, believed, and were Baptized without the use of an RCIA. In some cases, Gentiles even got the Holy Spirit prior to being Baptized. I understand that you folks look outside of your church and see nothing but confusion, but that is no excuse for not reading Jesus' plain words for yourselves. If your church is teaching the truth, it would encourage this. Until you answer the questions on post 362, there is no way to further the debate. How does one identify an inspired and Godly man?