The Baptismal Formula: Difference between revisions
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==Reference to Polycarp== | ==Reference to Polycarp== | ||
It is true that Polycarp did get embroiled in the dispute over the date which Easter should be celebrated (see our article on the [[Controversy over the Date of Easter]]). | |||
However, this is strange given Paul's admonition in Colossians 2:16: | |||
:''Therefore do not let anyone judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a religious festival, a New Moon celebration or a Sabbath day.<ref>The New International Version (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2011), Col 2:16.</ref> | |||
==Why did the baptismal forumula change?== | ==Why did the baptismal forumula change?== | ||