[LibertyGirl77]

***Cite for me any historical record you rely on and any writings of any Protestants prior to the Reformation and we can have a meaningful discussion.***

The Bible documents divisions in the body of believers and differences of doctrinal opinion throughout the epistles. They weren't considered "protestants" because no one had yet claimed a monopoly on true Christian faith.

[SoothingDave]

The Bible documents divisions in the body of believers and differences of doctrinal opinion throughout the epistles.

Fascinating. Can you document an example of this?

SD

[pegleg]

The Bible documents divisions in the body of believers and differences of doctrinal opinion throughout the epistles. They weren't considered "protestants" because no one had yet claimed a monopoly on true Christian faith.

Examples?

Also, can you provide any documentation of Protestant Theologians and Churches that existed from the death of the Apostle John to the Reformation?

[Desdemona]

They weren't considered "protestants" because no one had yet claimed a monopoly on true Christian faith.

Monopoly?

I've heard that word used before in relation to the Catholic church. What makes you use it? Just because we haven't split off from the original tradition?