My definition of Apostolic and othes definitions please share
 

A brother asked me if I was Apostolic. Wow, to me that is a word that requires a pretty big definition. In other words, I do not believe the most common or 'popular definition' really fits in when I think about being Apostolic. But in this thread I will at time attempt to share my definition of what it means to be 'Apostolic' and it's my hope others will share and who knows- maybe we'll learn something?

To me Apostolic would mean to follow a teaching passed on by the apostles that walked with Jesus.

They believed in following Jesus and listening/adhering as closely as they could to his various teaching.

Some of the beliefs included confession of Jesus, confession of your sin, turning from your old ways, (repentance), baptisms, healing and miracles, love the Lord with all your heart, mind soul and strength. The belief in One God. the belief the Jesus took away the sins of the world.

Well, here is a start. I could go on and on but that is it for now.

What do you all think?

Did the apostles and the first century Christians take part in the entertianment of the first century Roman Empire?

In Jesus name

Brother Benincasa

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Not in the first century, but by the the second century the Christians were a part of the "entertainment."

This goes to the heart of "entertainment." In the Roman era gladiatorial fights were common. These included fights against wild animals and between human contestants. The circuses were huge affairs with extravagant and bloody events. About the only thing that remains from the Roman times is the organ music. To this day organ music is synonymous with circuses.

You don't listen to any organ music, do you bro?

Roman entertianment went further than the circus.

Nero wanted to be known for his acting and poetry.

So my question is to WBF, did the first century Christians partake in the entertainment of their times?

To preach-practice-live the doctrine of the Apostles. NOT just but including Acts 2:38 as the ONLY saving message in this dispensation.

We focus so much on being Apostolic we forget to be Christians.

There is half the new Testement that could be preached on this subject.

Nathan

You can be Apostolic and NOT be a Christian but you CANNOT be a Christian and NOT be Apostolic.

While we, who call ourselves Apostolic, do strive to follow the teachings of the Apostles, it should be remembered that the early disciples were called Christians, which means "a follower of Christ." We should seek to be called "Christians FIRST", Apostolic, second. "To be like JESUS", should always be our first and foremost priority.

Act 11:26 And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.

Really?

So, you feel someone can be Apostolic by your definition and not be a Christian?