ArchivedCalling all Catholics!Aieno Wrote: The first Christians had no doubts about how to determine which was the true Church and which doctrines are the true teachings of Christ. The test was simple: Just trace the apostolic succession of the claimants. Apostolic succession is the line of bishops stretching back to the apostles. All over the world, all Catholic bishops can have their lineage of predecessors traced back to the time of the apostles, something that is impossible in Protestant denominations, most of which do not even claim to have bishops. The role of apostolic succession is preserving true doctrine is illustrated in the Bible. To make sure that the apostles’ teachings would be passed down after the deaths of the apostles, Paul told Timothy, "What you have heard from me before many witnesses entrust to faithful men who will be able to teach others also" (2 Tim. 2:2). even If I cant prove that the first Christians believed in Catholic doctrine, or if the catholic church was the first Church. It is better to be a Catholic then a protestant, simple because who was first? us or you? Peace |
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