| Dear Friend,
The Pope’s visit to the U.S.A., April 15-20, placed him in the limelight of his so-called apostolic succession from Peter. It is actually required in the Catholic Church that one believes in an historical continuity between the early Church and the Church of Rome. Most Catholics presume that this is an historical fact. Regrettably, many Bible believers have not really analyzed the question. Our article, which studies the authentic early Church, is one of the most important articles that we have written. We depend on the conviction that truth is derived from God alone and on His strength alone. We trust that He will use this article to pull down the strongholds of man-devised apostolic succession, and the Papal re-writing and amending of early Church history to shore up this dogma. “For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds.” The article called, “History of the Early Church Invalidates Papal Claim of Apostolic Succession,” is given below. We ask that you respond by carefully studying the article and through your much needed prayers. We would greatly appreciate it if you would forward the article to others. We request also, if possible, that you post it on your Web page. Trusting in the Lord’s grace and mighty power, Richard Bennett |
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