Theres More To Being "Apostolic" Than Acts 2:38
 

Do you agree or disagree with this statement? If there is more, what do you believe the "MORE" is?

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DARE SAY YOU !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WHAT ELSE COULD THERE POSSIBLY BE !!

me thinks someone got a new stir stick for an early Christmas present..

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HAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have attached the Poll to this. The poll is public, so vote with that knowledge. :D

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I absolutely believe there is more to being Apostolic than obeying Acts 2:38.

Just read what the Apostles did in the book of Acts. They evangelized the entire continent of Asia within a space of 2 1/2 years, they continued in fellowship, they converted entire churches along with the priests of those churches, and much much more.

Are we doing that in our generation?

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Matt, the question is too general. I would make a case that wearing robes is "Apostolic".

However it is not desirable today.

If we want to talk about Apostolic lifestyle we should look into their master teacher and the instruction He gave on the Mount.

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Lol, which is hilarious, because I have a pastor friend in the UPC that used to wear a robe when he preached, and he was criticized like crazy.

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Well, yes, Bro. Matt, there is a wee bit more to being Apostolic than Acts 2:38. That wee bit more is... oh, I don't know... the ENTIRE Bible maybe.

But then, what do I know? I'm less concerned about being considered an "Apostolic" than I am in being a Christian.

What is the "MORE"? I'm reminded of some people who said, "Lord, everMORE give us this bread." Jhn 6:34. Thats what I'm concerned with.... the Bread of Life.


26 to go.

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Elegantly spoken..........but...........PPFFFFTTT !!!!!!

you just concerned with adding another post to the count ..:gotcha

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So I hear Scotty saying that Acts 2:38 is the crux of what would place one into the ranks of being an Apostolic, and I hear the rest of you saying that there is far more that one must do in order to be considered an apostolic.

Am I right so far??

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Well, yes. I am pulling a MOW here. Just paddin' my posts which, puts me at -20 from 2500 I do believe.

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I agree with OA, Mike and Scotty!

I also think being "Apostolic" only means something to other "Apostolics" - striving to be like Christ is more important!

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uummmmm ... huh ????

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oops, I took your first post as literal instead of TIC and shouldn't have, right??

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The title "apostolic" does not apply unless it is also accompanied by the jean skirt, "poof" and of course, lack of make-up. And if your a guy, then it is beholden to you to make sure your "mate" has the look.

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I would think that if one is striving to be a true Apostolic, which is simply following the teachings of the Apostles, one WOULD be striving to be Christlike. I don't see any difference there.

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I am posting on AFF, so you are way out of bounds. Here you can do just about anything short of breaking the 10 Commandments and still be considered "apostolic".

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Yup ... first post full of TIC !! :tic

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I agree, but what I'm saying is being Apostolic doesn't mean anything to anyone that's not Apostolic. It's just not a "known" term to say "I'm Apostolic" to the unchurched. However, they are very familiar with saying "I'm a Christian"!

I think maybe there might be too much emphasis put on the word Apostolic.

Why not just say I'm a born again Christian?

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Because to many "apostolics" that is a very trinitarian thing to say.

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You are probably right.

Then they could say I'm a born again Christian, baptized in Jesus name and spoke in tongues when the Holy Ghost came!

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That's too bad, but I care more about what Jesus thinks of me, than what people think of me.

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LOL!! Your right they don't know "Apostolic", but say "Pentecostal" and watch their eyes get big.. LOL !!

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My own personal experience - I know I started saying I was Apostolic just for that reason!!! LOL!

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St. Matthew,
When I think about Acts 2:38 it reminds me of something the Lord showed me years ago - we have to often come into His presence so that He can fill us with love in order to reach out to others in love. We cannot extend Christian love without spending much time in God's presence.

The world has a way of making inroads in our hearts. The only way to clear our minds and hearts is Psalms 91:1 "He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most high shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty."

The "secret place" is His presence. This is going on to perfection/maturity.

My two cents....

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Now thats some good stuff right thar, I don't care who ya are .......

:friend

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Why thank you! :friend

Should I take up an offering? :toofunny

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Yes, amen!

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OK St Matt. In the context of this forum and most places non-Catholic, Apostolic means Apostolic in doctrine, or simply Oneness Pentecostal.

So practicing Acts 2:38 as interpreted by OPs would by definition place one as being "Apostolic".