Origin of "Apostolic"
 

Where does the word "apostolic" come from? When was it first applied to oneness people; those who reject the Trinity doctrine. I know of several churches who refuse to use the word because they say it is of Catholic origin; that the pope has used word for centuries and we have mis-applied it to ourselves.

Re: Origin of "Apostolic"
 

The word has been used for many years by folks who believe they are a continuation of the followers of the teachings of the original Apostles. You are correct that there are many that we Oneness folks would not consider apostolic that use the term.

Re: Origin of "Apostolic"
 

I do not like the word apostolic for our church...it is used in a catholic sense a lot here...however my son Raul Jr likes it...