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[MissBrattified]

If "Apostolic" refers to those who stick to the NT for their doctrines, people who believe in one, true God, baptize in Jesus' name, and believe in being filled with the Holy Ghost, the gifts of the spirit, etc., then I'd say there are a LOT of Apostolics on this forum. That doesn't mean they get the most airtime, but I think they're adequately represented--enough to call this the "Apostolic Friends Forum."

Now, if you only define Apostolic by those who hold to certain standards of dress--well, then you do have a problem. I think Apostolic is based on core doctrines regarding the identity of God and what constitutes salvation. Not sleeve length or whether someone wears open-toed shoes.

I do believe that Apostolic encompasses conservatism, in that we should interpret scriptures conservatively--as close to the original meaning as possible, without broad interpretations and expansion. A simple, face value approach.

[Steve Epley]

Originally Posted by ILG

LOL! So, I provided definitions from two different dictionaries above and you ask me to define it?

So that definition was in your mind when you joined?

[Steve Epley]

Originally Posted by MissBrattified

If "Apostolic" refers to those who stick to the NT for their doctrines, people who believe in one, true God, baptize in Jesus' name, and believe in being filled with the Holy Ghost, the gifts of the spirit, etc., then I'd say there are a LOT of Apostolics on this forum. That doesn't mean they get the most airtime, but I think they're adequately represented--enough to call this the "Apostolic Friends Forum."

Now, if you only define Apostolic by those who hold to certain standards of dress--well, then you do have a problem. I think Apostolic is based on core doctrines regarding the identity of God and what constitutes salvation. Not sleeve length or whether someone wears open-toed shoes.

I do believe that Apostolic encompasses conservatism, in that we should interpret scriptures conservatively--as close to the original meaning as possible, without broad interpretations and expansion. A simple, face value approach.

There is constant posting of the very opposite on here as you have defined. The Apostolics sure are quiet if they are on here?

[TulsaDavid]

Seems dissing of standards is quite doctrinal around here.

[mizpeh]

Originally Posted by Steve Epley

There is constant posting of the very opposite on here as you have defined. The Apostolics sure are quiet if they are on here?

The conservative "Apostolics" jumped ship, so to speak, because they either were too tired of defending their beliefs or couldn't give a good response to those other apostolics who have a much more liberal bent.

And then there are others who take the plunge into forum discussion judiciously.

I think a few others have taken a holiday like TR France.

[Steve Epley]

Originally Posted by mizpeh

The conservative "Apostolics" jumped ship, so to speak, because they either were too tired of defending their beliefs or couldn't give a good response to those other apostolics who have a much more liberal bent.

And then there are others who take the plunge into forum discussion judiciously.

Forget the lib and con thing. I wonder how many on here go to an Apostolic church?

[TulsaDavid]

Originally Posted by mizpeh

The conservative "Apostolics" jumped ship, so to speak, because they either were too tired of defending their beliefs or couldn't give a good response to those other apostolics who have a much more liberal bent.

Or maybe they found they couldn't unscramble eggs.

[mizpeh]

Originally Posted by Steve Epley

Forget the lib and con thing. I wonder how many on here go to an Apostolic church?

I go to a church with a couple of UPC licensed ministers.

[ILG]

Originally Posted by Steve Epley

So that definition was in your mind when you joined?

I think when I joined that I viewed the word Aposotlic as Miss Brat does above. Meaning, more varied and less monolithic than your narrow brand.

[mizpeh]

Originally Posted by TulsaDavid

Or maybe they found they couldn't unscramble eggs.

They cloistered themselves like the monastic saints of the past. So much for salt and light.