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Expert Profile: Marvin Howard

Expertise: I consider myself to be a "doctrine specialist" if there is such a thing. I offer scripture to support or refute (as needed) any doctrine practiced within what is commonly termed "Christianity" today. This includes catholicism, which is actually the first denomination, or offshoot of Christianity. Yes, you read that right, there is a church that preexists catholicism. It wasn't founded after, as was protestantism. And, it is still in existence today

Experience in the area
I became a Christian on April 7, 1969. I have been a substitute, spur-of-the-moment preacher for thirty years. I am currently the minister for the congregation in Braswell, GA. My sermons have always contained at least fifty percent scripture. On occasion, I have preached in seven states, and four foreign nations. This is beside my online ministry.

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What do you like about this subject? While I am not a history expert, I can run research to find out about when a practice was introduced into the apostate religions, especially catholicism. Would you like me to find this information as well? There is a new Christian sattelite network beginning 11-26-05: http://www.GBNTV.org . Look for it.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field? We all continue to grow if we are faithful. When we stop growing, it is time to take a deep look at ourselves.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know: There is a prophecy relating to churches of Christ of which many are unaware. In 533 A.D. pope John II was named "Lord of the Church." This completed catholicism's break from the church, and sent us into hiding; "The Dark Ages." Revelation 12:6 says the church would remain in this wilderness "1260 days." In 1793 (1260 years after pope John II) the Restoration began. We became known again.

Something controversial or provocative about this subject A chapel is a church building, right? "A Cappella" translates from Latin to "Of the Chapel." "A Cappella" music is "Of the Chapel" music; it is in church buildings. Logically then, instrumental music is not found in church buildings. So, if there is an instrument added to worship, it is not the church; the worship is vain (empty of meaning) teaching man's words.

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Number Of Questions (in Past 24 Hours)		1
Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour period)		1
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		35

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	10	10	10/27/08
10	10	10	10	09/19/08
10	10	10	10	08/29/08
10	10	10	10	08/19/08
10	6	10	10	03/03/08

User Comments

Thank you. Romans 3:23 ("all have sinned") also is useful.
(Don on 10/27/08)

Thank you.
(Donald on 09/19/08)

Thank you so much for your prompt attention to my question. I do appreciate it and will follow up on each item. In His name, Bill Howard, Sr.
(Bill on 08/29/08)

Thank you. I enjoyed reading your comments. I have more appreciation for Catholic beliefs after reading and other study, now in my older age, but I
(Don on 08/19/08)

Thank you for your time and explanation. There is a lot of information to digest and it looks a little too complicated for what I wanted (convince my
(Gloria Luciani on 03/03/08)

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Recent Answers from Marvin Howard

2008-08-14 transsubstantiation: Hi! Don, you caught me on a weekend, when I have both church and college. I am sorry it has taken extra time to respond. I know that you are correct on your conclusion. It is so silly and impossible...

2008-03-02 Catholic vs Pentecostal beliefs: Hi! Gloria, thank you for coming to me for an answer to this question. Though the church was born on the first Pentecost after the resurrection of Christ, what exists today as the religion of pentecostalism...

2008-02-20 Hell: Hi! Marie, I have looked at this question every day since you posted it. I have been trying to understand just what you mean. All through history catholicism has named groups and individuals both as...

2008-01-30 Your history?: Hi! M.M., we have crossed swords before on this subject. I do not intend to do it again. However, you say you read my answer. Obviously, you did not read it thoroughly. I said plainly that the catholics...

2008-01-19 What Church do you belong too?: Hi! William, I will be glad to answer this for you. Before I do, I must dispel a few myths held about the church by the denominational world. Here is a chart of church history online: http://www...

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