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Originally Posted by seekerman
Prove it.
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As mentioned in another post Christians are Christians only after being baptized in Jesus' name. Thus the first part is proven simply with common sense. You are not a Christian until His name is invoked in baptism no matter what century.
Note: This is an Apostolic site so I have not emphasized repentance and receiving the Holy Ghost because it is assumed we all agree with this. What was being asked was proof of Christians being baptized in Jesus name and belief in
Deu. 6:4.
As to the
Deu. 6:4 - it is established that the early church was established upon Juddaic principles. The gospel was established through Judaism.
Deu. 6:4 is the single most important verse within Judaism. Therefore in keeping with the monotheism of Judaism Christianity is monotheistic (
Deu. 6:4). Proof is not required for this as this is the natural flow of doctrine.
"Proof" is required by those who would argue for a different foundation than
Deu. 6:4. Prima Facie evidence is that Christians "born" into a Christianity rooted and established upon Judaism would without question be established upon
Deu. 6:4. It is the responsibility of the critic to "prove" otherwise.
Ball in your court...
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