i have a problem

[fatmnonk1]

At school there is a kid named josh who is a apostolic christian, who claims that his church is the one started by Christ, blah blah blah, Anyone baptized in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit is not saved u must be baptized in the name of Jesus alone. blah blah blah there is only Jesus no Trinity. blah blah blah. those where the 3 things that i was having trouble with cause i couldnt reason or have scripture, and i’m goin to be honest i got pissed off really pissed off. but if u guys can help me or give me some way to just send him on his way with no extended discussion that would be great. i usually say “go in peace to love and serve the Lord” but that aint working to well.
CRDAD

 

[LilyM]

Just point out that the Gospels specify Jesus commanding the Apostles to baptise in the name of Father, Son and Holy Spirit. And that to baptise in the name ‘of the Son’ is indeed to baptise in Jesus’ name, what else is he but the Son of God?

 

[Kitty_Chan]

Im confused I looked up this site apostolicchristian.org/faith_statement.php

and found this under the statement of faith.

*"9. Following a testimony of faith and conversion, a covenant of faithfulness to God is made. Baptism of faith (by immersion) is administered in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.

Matthew 28:19
Romans 6:3,4
1 Peter 3:21"*

If Josh goes to this particular church then hes wrong about what he knows about their statement of faith.

If thats his church, then hes simply wrong and unaware of what they teach. Is that the church??

 

[stargazer257]

If thats his church, then hes simply wrong and unaware of what they teach. Is that the church??

If he IS wrong, then fatmnonk1, you have a GOLDEN opportunity to be a true Christian in dialoging with him on this.

Don’t look to win an argument, let the love of Christ shine through!

 

[Church_Militant]

At school there is a kid named josh who is a apostolic christian, who claims that his church is the one started by Christ, blah blah blah,

Hi Fm1,

I love guys like this who make statements that can easily be refuted by simple facts of history. One Church.

Tell him to show you in both the New Testament and the history of Christianity that his beliefs are the same as those of the apostles.

Do they baptize infants?The early church did.
Do they believe that communion is the actual body and blood of Our Lord? The early church did.

Anyone baptized in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit is not saved u must be baptized in the name of Jesus alone. blah blah blah

Matthew 28:19-20 refutes his Jesus only baptism, from the lips of Christ Himself.

there is only Jesus no Trinity. blah blah blah.

He’s way messed up here and most people won’t even consider you a Christian unless you believe in the Trinity.
In Defense of the Trinity (You will probably need this one too. Pagan Trinities because I’ll bet you dollars to donut holes this is what he’s been taught.)

One thing: Never get mad. It ain’t worth it and just makes you look like a sinner (well, the good news is that we are…but we have been bought with a price. 1st Corinthians 6:19-20.)

1st Peter 3:15-17 is also important to you.
15: but in your hearts reverence Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to make a defense to any one who calls you to account for the hope that is in you, yet do it with gentleness and reverence;
16: and keep your conscience clear, so that, when you are abused, those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame.
17: For it is better to suffer for doing right, if that should be God’s will, than for doing wrong.

Never lose your cool Bro. If someone lays something on you and you are stumped, just say. “I don’t know, but I will find out and get back to you with an answer as soon as I can.” And guess what? Then you go find that answer and carry out your promise.

Listen to this MP3. Introduction to Apologetics and then Apologetics for the Scripturally-Challenged and see what all that fills in for you. There’s a whole series of them…so get into that.

That should get you on your way to being a better apologist.

 

[BelFarfalla]

Are you a teaher? a student? or a parent of a student who this kid is bothering? the answer depends who what your relationship is to this kid.

 

[BelFarfalla]

At school there is a kid named josh who is a apostolic christian, who claims that his church is the one started by Christ, blah blah blah, Anyone baptized in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit is not saved u must be baptized in the name of Jesus alone. blah blah blah there is only Jesus no Trinity. blah blah blah. those where the 3 things that i was having trouble with cause i couldnt reason or have scripture, and i’m goin to be honest i got pissed off really pissed off. but if u guys can help me or give me some way to just send him on his way with no extended discussion that would be great. i usually say “go in peace to love and serve the Lord” but that aint working to well.

Are you still being bothered by this kid?
You say that he has not taken your kind rejection of his discussions and he continues. Then the next step is to get much clearer with him. When he starts talking about these topics tell him to stop and listen clearly to you. “I have no interest in discussing religion with you. Do not bring it up again. It stops NOW.!” Repeat is every time he brings up religion. If it goes on warn him that you will log a complaint against him for stalking you on this topic. The do so if he persists.
If on the other hand you decide you want to try explaining the Catholic point of view to him…. Bring the questions here. We’ll be more then glad to give you the support you need and the amo.