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stmatthew
07-15-2008, 03:58 PM
I figured if Prax can do it, so can I. :ursofunny
What makes YOU an Apostolic?
Why do you believe you are Apostolic?
What teaching from the Apostles do you follow and obey?
What teachings have you explained away as not needful?
Can one be saved and only obey some of the Apostles doctrine?
Why baptize in Jesus Name?
The Mrs
07-15-2008, 04:03 PM
I am Apostolic cuz I'm a part of this forum!
The forum makes me Apostolic!
:bliss :bliss :bliss
rgcraig
07-15-2008, 04:06 PM
I'm an Apostolic because "I'm a One-God, Apostolic, Tongue-talking,
Holy-Rollin', Heaven-bound, Born-Again,
Believer in the liberating power of Jesus' Name
I've been washed in the blood,
sanctified by the Spirit, I believe in holiness,
and I suggest to you, to do the same,
I was set free at a Pentecostal altar on my knees,
would you pardon me if I'm not ashamed,
to be a One-God, Apostolic, Tongue-talking,
Holy-Rollin, Heaven-bound, Born-Again,
Believer in the liberating power of Jesus name."
stmatthew
07-15-2008, 04:08 PM
I am Apostolic cuz I'm a part of this forum!
The forum makes me Apostolic!
:bliss :bliss :bliss
BOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bad answer!!
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:D
I figured if Prax can do it, so can I. :ursofunny
:stirpot
The Mrs
07-15-2008, 04:29 PM
BOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bad answer!!
:thumbsdown:thumbsdown:thumbsdown
:scorebad:scorebad:scorebad
:snapout:snapout:snapout
:naughty:naughty:naughty
:D
Buwahahaha!!! :killinme I figured you'd like that answer! Just couldn't resist! :tease :tease :tease
Questions:
1. What makes YOU an Apostolic?
2. Why do you believe you are Apostolic?
3. What teaching from the Apostles do you follow and obey?
4. What teachings have you explained away as not needful?
5. Can one be saved and only obey some of the Apostles doctrine?
6. Why baptize in Jesus Name?
Answers:
1. I believe the Scriptures as written by apostles or by someone connected to an apostle. In my opinion Paul and James were apostles but not part of the original 12 apostles of the Lamb. Luke and Mark were closely connected to apostles. I'm not sure which Jude/Judas/Yehudah wrote the epistle of Jude back toward the end of the NT.
2. See answer number 1
3. I think I follow all their teaching, at least to the best of my knowledge
4. I don't think I have "explained away" any of them. Unless you count some of the things that may only have personal or local application. Like when the Apostle Paul wrote in 2 Timothy chapter 4 where it says:
come visit me in jail quickly verse 9
go get Mark and bring him with you verse 11
stop off at Troas and get the cloak and the books and parchments verse 13
beware of Alexander the coppersmith verse 15
greet Priscilla and Aquila and the household of Onesiphorus verse 19
really try to get here (to Rome) before winter verse 21
5. In my opinion, salvation is by faith in Jesus Christ and happens when one turns in faith to Him from their sins. Doctrine/teaching is received and absorbed and applied through a life time of growth and development.
6. We assume the early church verbalized the name "Jesus" in connection with baptism but we have no actual baptism described where it says what words were used. However, James 2:7 in some translations seems to imply that a name was called over people when they were baptized. We are authorized by Jesus to baptize people in water. It seems to me that when we do perform that ritual as authorized by Him we would mention His name as the One who authorized us to do what we are doing.
Carpenter
07-15-2008, 04:31 PM
I started a thread so I could make fun of other people, that makes me as Apostolic as the next guy right?
:D
StMark
07-15-2008, 04:32 PM
I figured if Prax can do it, so can I. :ursofunny
What makes YOU an Apostolic?
Why do you believe you are Apostolic?
What teaching from the Apostles do you follow and obey?
What teachings have you explained away as not needful?
Can one be saved and only obey some of the Apostles doctrine?
Why baptize in Jesus Name?
Matt I am Apostolic because I follow the full message of
the book of Acts not just 1/3 of it like most here do. The others
that posted (except Tina) are really Glorified Baptist.
I'm also Apostolic because I believe in isle Running,
hand clapping, shouting, dancing. XUPCers frown upon that.
One last thing, I do not wear facial hair, shorts, tanks, and I
wear a suit and tie to church
I'm an Apostolic because "I'm a One-God, Apostolic, Tongue-talking,
Holy-Rollin', Heaven-bound, Born-Again,
Believer in the liberating power of Jesus' Name
I've been washed in the blood,
sanctified by the Spirit, I believe in holiness,
and I suggest to you, to do the same,
I was set free at a Pentecostal altar on my knees,
would you pardon me if I'm not ashamed,
to be a One-God, Apostolic, Tongue-talking,
Holy-Rollin, Heaven-bound, Born-Again,
Believer in the liberating power of Jesus name."
But you cut your hair, watch tv, paint your nails and your face,
wear them britches, have short sleeves, and watch mooooovies!
So you can't be saved, walked away, look at where yer at today.
Won't you please change your ways, one day it'll be too late.
You've been bound by sin once agin, come on back, and git pardon,
So you can be a one-god, apostolic, tongue talkin, Holy-rollin,
Heaven bound, born again believer in the liberating power of Jesus name!
:D I butchered it, but it's the best I could come up with on the fly! You likey? :D
Matt I am Apostolic because I follow the full message of
the book of Acts not just 1/3 of it like most here do. The others
that posted (except Tina) are really Glorified Baptist.
I'm also Apostolic because I believe in isle Running,
hand clapping, shouting, dancing. XUPCers frown upon that.
One last thing, I do not wear facial hair, shorts, tanks, and I
wear a suit and tie to church
You're a glorified Gossipist, Mark! :lol
BTW, I don't wear facial hair either. Mine grows in naturally! :D
Can I say I'm Apostolic because I went to a Bible School that used the word Apostolic in its name and successfully completed one year of study, or because I've belonged to a couple of churches over the years that used the term Apostolic in their names?
Does it count if I have business cards that say:
Apostolic in doctrine
Pentecostal in experience
Charismatic in practice
Non-denominational in affiliation
Inter-denominational in fellowship
Does it count if I am considered Apostolic in some people's opinion but not considered Apostolic in the opinion of others? How many opinions would I need to qualify as Apostolic that way?
Pressing-On
07-15-2008, 04:38 PM
I am Apostolic because I believe that Jesus is God manifest in the flesh as per Isaiah 9:6 and Matthew 1:23.
I am Apostolic because I believe the prophesy in Joel 2:28 was fulfilled in Acts 2:38; Matthew 28:19; Acts 10;45-46
I am Apostolic because I speak in tongues as prophesied in Isaiah 28:11 and fulfilled in Acts 2:38.
I am Apostolic because I am used in the gifts as per I Corinthians 12.
I am Apostolic because I live a holy and overcoming life as I submit to His Spirit as per James 4:7.
I am Apostolic because I dress modestly as per I Timothy 2:9. Where God leads me and in His will, I submit to the wishes of my local body pertaining to dress.
I'm Apostolic 'cause the Bible tells me so!
...I'm also Apostolic because I believe in isle Running,
...
What isles/islands have you run so far,
and how does that make you Apostolic?
by the way,
is it AP-uh-stol-ic
or
uh-POS-tol-ic
enquiring minds want to know
Cindy
07-15-2008, 04:50 PM
I am Apostolic because I believe that Jesus is God manifest in the flesh as per Isaiah 9:6 and Matthew 1:23.
I am Apostolic because I believe the prophesy in Joel 2:28 was fulfilled in Acts 2:38; Matthew 28:19; Acts 10;45-46
I am Apostolic because I speak in tongues as prophesied in Isaiah 28:11 and fulfilled in Acts 2:38.
I am Apostolic because I am used in the gifts as per I Corinthians 12.
I am Apostolic because I live a holy and overcoming life as I submit to His Spirit as per James 4:7.
I am Apostolic because I dress modestly as per I Timothy 2:9. Where God leads me and in His will, I submit to the wishes of my local body pertaining to dress.
Me too!
StMark
07-15-2008, 04:51 PM
What isles/islands have you run so far,
and how does that make you Apostolic?
It's part of the freedom of expression that is
allowed in True Apostolic churches - to be free in your
spirit and in the holy ghost
The Mrs
07-15-2008, 04:56 PM
It's part of the freedom of expression that is
allowed in True Apostolic churches - to be free in your
spirit and in the holy ghost
Dude, he was teasing you, and you didn't get it.
You should have said that you run 'aisles'.
Not 'isles'. <----Those are islands.
:laffatu
The Mrs
07-15-2008, 04:57 PM
btw...I like aisle running too... :bliss
Does that make me more Apostolic than Mark??? :tease
Dude, he was teasing you, and you didn't get it.
You should have said that you run 'aisles'.
Not 'isles'. <----Those are islands.
:laffatu
Yeah, but "isles" is an approved aPOStolic spelling of "aisles."
The Mrs
07-15-2008, 05:00 PM
Yeah, but "isles" is an approved aPOStolic spelling of "aisles."
Mark needs to lay off the editing for wikipedia then! :smack
StMark
07-15-2008, 05:00 PM
Yeah, but "isles" is an approved aPOStolic spelling of "aisles."
Ooops! U otta no me by now :ursofunny:tease
The Mrs
07-15-2008, 05:01 PM
Looks more like A Post Lick to me! :dogkiss
:toofunny
StMark
07-15-2008, 05:02 PM
~ ~ LORD I just Thank You that I'm still in the Faith
that was once delivered to the REAL SAINTS! not like
Other folk (No Names) That have departed from the
Faith!!! GLORRRRAAAAY!!!! ~ ~ ~
Brad Murphy
07-16-2008, 03:32 AM
I was born one, wasn't given an option at the time. :)
BrotherEastman
07-16-2008, 06:41 AM
AND THEN...........
I was like..................
BAM!!!!!!!!!!:ursofunny:whistle
BrotherEastman
07-16-2008, 06:45 AM
Matt I am Apostolic because I follow the full message of
the book of Acts not just 1/3 of it like most here do. The others
that posted (except Tina) are really Glorified Baptist.
I'm also Apostolic because I believe in isle Running,
hand clapping, shouting, dancing. XUPCers frown upon that.
One last thing, I do not wear facial hair, shorts, tanks, and I
wear a suit and tie to church
I do all those things, how come you think of me as a glorified baptist? I'm hurt Mark, that you think of me in such a way, devastated I tell ya.
The Mrs
07-16-2008, 08:43 AM
AND THEN...........
I was like..................
BAM!!!!!!!!!!:ursofunny:whistle
Copycat!!! :razz
BrotherEastman
07-16-2008, 10:23 AM
Copycat!!! :razz
I couldn't resist.:tease
1Corinth2v4
07-16-2008, 10:49 AM
I couldn't resist.:tease
I ordained Bro. Eastman as an apostolic many moons ago!
Remember Bro. Eastman?
Michael Phelps
07-16-2008, 10:52 AM
Matt I am Apostolic because I follow the full message of
the book of Acts not just 1/3 of it like most here do. The others
that posted (except Tina) are really Glorified Baptist.
I'm also Apostolic because I believe in isle Running,
hand clapping, shouting, dancing. XUPCers frown upon that.
One last thing, I do not wear facial hair, shorts, tanks, and I
wear a suit and tie to church
As with most of Mark's posts, I soooooooooooo hope this is TIC, or him just stirring the pot!
Because, if he's serious, I just have to shake my head............:crazy
LadyChocolate
07-16-2008, 10:54 AM
~ ~ LORD I just Thank You that I'm still in the Faith
that was once delivered to the REAL SAINTS! not like
Other folk (No Names) That have departed from the
Faith!!! GLORRRRAAAAY!!!! ~ ~ ~
You just ain't right!:stirpot:announce:announce
Matt I am Apostolic because I follow the full message of
the book of Acts not just 1/3 of it like most here do. The others
that posted (except Tina) are really Glorified Baptist.
I'm also Apostolic because I believe in isle Running,
hand clapping, shouting, dancing. XUPCers frown upon that.
One last thing, I do not wear facial hair, shorts, tanks, and I
wear a suit and tie to church
Oh wow! I don't wear facial hair either! Way cool! I am apostolic! :ursofunny:ursofunny
oh, and I do all that you do above......except for the suit and tie thing.....
Nahum
07-16-2008, 11:02 AM
I'm not sure that I even want to be "Apostolic."
StillStanding
07-16-2008, 11:02 AM
I'm not sure that I even want to be "Apostolic."
:ursofunny
Scott Hutchinson
07-16-2008, 11:10 AM
I desire to be Christian and follow of The Saviour's commands,and study to show myself appoved,rightly dividing the word of God.
Sister Alvear
07-16-2008, 11:37 AM
May I say something and in no way I mean to offend anyone but I do not like the name Apostolic for my church. First no name we put on a building or even call ourselves makes us true disciples and followers of the first church of Acts.
In Brazil we have all kinds of Apostolic churches beginning with the Apostolic Roman Catholic church to Bishop Hernades and Bishop Sonha that believe anything to many oneness Pentecostal and trinty groups all using the same title...Apostolic church.
We even have one that is Apostolic that believes In Mother Mary and Holy grandmother Rose...lol...
No church was named Apostolic in the Bible. To me the name is repulsive as I have dealt all my life with Apostolic this or that...From Rome to all kinds of belief´s...
Now this is only my thoughts and has nothing to do with my family or my son or sons. My son Raul Jr loves Apostolic names and in his church apostolic bible school´/college and this and that...
To say we are Apostolic means really nothing to the world. To say we are christians is easily understood...I am a Christian and that is what I tell people when they ask. I am a follower of the first church maybe a long distance behind them but am doing my best...
What were the principles of the first church?
Acts 2:38-47
38 And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39 For the promise is for you and for your children and for all who are far off, everyone whom the Lord our God calls to himself.” 40 And with many other words he bore witness and continued to exhort them, saying, “Save yourselves from this crooked generation.” 41 So those who received his word were baptized, and there were added that day about three thousand souls.42 And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. 43 And awe [1] came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. 44 And all who believed were together and had all things in common. 45 And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need. 46 And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, 47 praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.
This is how the first christians became christians!
Most of us have verse 38 down pat but few of us have the rest down pat...
Sister Alvear
07-16-2008, 11:39 AM
Even doing that did not mean they were saved...we must be faithful to the end to be saved.
Sister Alvear
07-16-2008, 11:43 AM
We go on to perfection...it is a daily battle...we strive to enter in...
BrotherEastman
07-16-2008, 11:45 AM
I ordained Bro. Eastman as an apostolic many moons ago!
Remember Bro. Eastman?
Was that over on the GNC? :D
Sister Alvear
07-16-2008, 11:45 AM
Weeping I say to you my friends we all are a long ways from the first church whether liberal or con...or whatever class we claim to be in...
Scott Hutchinson
07-16-2008, 11:48 AM
Amen do we have the miracles and the annointing of the first century Christian church ?
BrotherEastman
07-16-2008, 11:54 AM
Amen do we have the miracles and the annointing of the first century Christian church ?
Kinda difficult to answer that since we in this generation cannot observe what they did in that generation don't you think? I hear lots of testimonies of the miracles God has performed. No doubt that there are some "Apostolic" churches that do not experience those miracles, it's just kind of difficult to think that God isn't doing today what He did then. after all, God is the same yesturday, today, and forever don't you agree?
Scott Hutchinson
07-16-2008, 12:00 PM
I do agree with you Elder Eastman it's hard to put everyone in the same boat.
But in general is Christianity or denominationalism as a whole a failed experiment ?
Of course when I look in my mirror my hands are full keeping me straight.
I just need to make sure I'm being true to God.
BrotherEastman
07-16-2008, 12:09 PM
I do agree with you Elder Eastman it's hard to put everyone in the same boat.
But in general is Christianity or denominationalism as a whole a failed experiment ?
Of course when I look in my mirror my hands are full keeping me straight.
I just need to make sure I'm being true to God.
Brother Scott, you of all people are a classic example of a Christian and a statesman, even if you aren't perfect (who is?). The church had its faults then, and yet God still moved through all there imperfections because they were just as human then as they are now. I appreciate the spirit, attitude, and kindness of Sister Alvear; however, I cannot bring myself to agree with her on this one point. I too (like yourself), just need to make sure I'm being true to God.
Sister Alvear I still love you and what your doing, even if I don't agree that we aren't being Apostolic. God bless you Sis!
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