(June 3, 2016 at 10:21 pm)Maelstrom Wrote:(June 3, 2016 at 10:19 pm)RoadRunner79 Wrote: The problem with your theory is that while what you say, may have been true in some later times and cultures concerning Christianity, it is not reflected in the original teachings.....
Original teachings, please elaborate. I am an inquiring mind.
http://biblia.com/bible/esv/Eph2.8-9
I don't see what you are saying in either scripture ; nor the early Church...... Above is one example of what I see being taught. Perhaps you can share what you are basing your statements on?