Evangelical Protestantism is Apostolic Christianity

Thank you Con for your opening arguments. I will start off my opening arguments by highlighting the main beliefs of Evangelical Protestants and their support from the church fathers. The Five Solas Sola Scriptura - this is the belief that the Bible alone "teaches all that is necessary for our salvation from sin and is the standard by which all Christian behavior must be measured." [1] Catechisms and traditions may be useful in understanding scripture but are not inspired from the Holy Spirit and should not be treated as equal in authority to the Bible. Supported by church fathers such as Ignatius, Polycarp, Clement, etc. [8] Athanasius said "In these (27 writings) alone, the teaching of godliness is proclaimed, no one may add to them, and nothing may be taken away from them."[2] Quoted from the collection of writings by the Early Church Fathers: "We have learned from none others the plan of our salvation, than from those through whom the gospel has come down to us, which they did at one time proclaim in public, and, at a later period, by the will of God, handed down to us in the Scriptures, to be the ground and pillar of our faith."[4] Solus Christus - this is the belief that salvation comes through Christ and Christ alone. Various theories on exactly how this happens will be discussed later. Priests and church leaders are not intercessors between God and man. [3] Origen writes in a commentary on Romans "For at the end of the age, in the most recent times, God has manifested his righteousness and given Christ to be our redemption. He has made him our propitiator" so that by having faith those (who) could not be justified by their own works might be justified." [5] Bede, an early church father, writes "For there is no redemption of human captivity [to sinfulness] except in the blood of him who gave himself as a redemption for all." [6] Augustine, an early church father, writes "I sought, therefore, some way to acquire the strength sufficient to enjoy thee; but I did not find it until I embraced that "Mediator between God and man, the man Christ Jesus," "who is over all, God blessed forever," who came calling and saying, "I am the way, the truth, and the life."" [7] Sola Gratia - this is the belief that salvation from the wrath of God is offered because of His grace alone and not because of the works of man. [1] Ambrose, a church father, writes "Do not rely on your own efforts, but on the grace of Christ. 'You are,' says the apostle, 'saved by grace.' Therefore it is not a matter of arrogance here but faith when we celebrate: we are accepted." Sola Fide - this is the belief that salvation is achieved by faith alone and not by merit. [1][3] Origen writes "A man is justified by faith. The works of the law can make no contribution to this. Where there is no faith which might justify the believer, even if they are good in themselves they cannot justify the one who does them, because faith is lacking, and faith is the mark of those who are justified by God." [9] Soli Deo gloria - this is the belief that glory is to be given to God and God only because the salvation he gives us comes from his grace, love, and mercy. [1][10] Augustine, in his writings, indicated he believed in this doctrine. [10] I request Con, due to time constraints, to attempt to counter my above arguments in the next round. I will refute Con's arguments in the last round, but I will not present any new arguments. Thank you. [1] http://www.alliancenet.org... [2] Galli, Mark, and Ted Olsen. 131 Christians Everyone Should Know. Nashville, TN: Broadman [3] http://www.gotquestions.org... [4] http://www.confessionalpc.com... Sources for direct quotes will be provided in the last round