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#71 A Pharisee’s Test for Catholics, Protestants, Mormons & Muslims - Joe Heschmeyer

Apr 4, 2024
The podcast features Joe Heschmeyer, a theologian and author, discussing a test from Acts 5 by Pharisee Gamaliel to assess the credibility of religions like Catholicism, Protestantism, Mormonism, and Islam. Topics include the survival of the Jewish people as proof of divine intervention, contrasting beliefs on authenticity and apostasy in different faith traditions, addressing the need for reform in Protestantism, and exploring church unity and succession in Christianity, Islam, and Mormonism.
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  • Religious movements should display unity and endurance as indicators of divine origin.
  • Maintaining doctrinal unity and leadership succession is crucial for a religion's credibility and legitimacy.

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Gamelio's Assessment of the Early Church

Gamelio reflects on the early church's unity and endurance, contrasting it with other religious movements. He highlights Acts chapter 5, where the Apostles' unwavering commitment to preaching despite threats shows their firm belief. Gamelio's observations emphasize the church's survival and oneness as indicators of divine origin, differentiating it from other faiths.

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