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To: CynicalBear
"Were there any people saved prior to that time?"

Of course, the Creeds did not invent Christianity, they only articulated and affirmed it.

BTW - These attempts at Socratean cross examination are tedious. If you want to make a point, make it.

229 posted on 11/24/2011 10:57:46 PM PST by Natural Law (If you love the Catholic Church raise your hands, if not raise your standards.)
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To: Natural Law; smvoice; boatbums; metmom; caww
>>BTW - These attempts at Socratean cross examination are tedious.<<

Oh ya think? Finally catching on ey? Go back and look at the questions that Catholics have been asking the Protestants.

>> If you want to make a point, make it.<<

You got it! The point is that none of those creeds, rituals, and “official memberships” were required for salvation until long after the last Apostle died. There were no fancy hats or robes, no elaborate edifices, and all believers were referred to as saints. There were no formal alters or screened confessionals. Yet we are told that thousands were saved. The jailor was simply told “believe on the Lord Jesus and you will be saved-and your house”. You want apostolic succession? Then follow what the Apostles did and said.

233 posted on 11/25/2011 5:57:54 AM PST by CynicalBear
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