Pilgrim,

Thank you for your clear explanation! I find it facinating that there are so many areas where discontinuity vs. continuity applies.

In my experience, pastors have taught that the church began at Pentecost, but they don't explain why they believe that or explain anything about the OT saints.

Am I correct in understanding that most who believe in greater continuity would say that the church began with Abraham?

Thank you so much, Pilgrim, and Sojourner, for taking the time to explain these topics. A lot of the time I feel like I know just enough to be dangerous, and that's an uncomfortable place to be in.