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Originally Posted by Ohio

While there was an apostolic age in the 1st century, I find that a "distinction between "Christianity" and the church as it is depicted in the New Testament" is fraught with issues. There never was a "glorious" church, or a pure N.T. church, free from error, problems, heresy, etc. These issues started in the very beginning and have continued unabated until today.

I agree the distinction is fraught with issues. But I don't see why we can't discuss the issues. I don't expect absolute agreement here. But, perhaps through discussion we can at least clarify the issues in our own minds.