Inconsistencies, Inconsistencies, Inconsistencies!

[EA]

First of all, I would like to exterminate the word "Apostolic."

It does not define me. I think it is exclusionary and vague.

We picked it up to separate ourselves from everyone else who had picked up the "Pentecostal" tag.

I am still Pentecostal. I like to be called Pentecostal.

I am Pentecostal in experience.

I am Pentecostal in doctrine.

[rgcraig]

Originally Posted by Edward Anglin

First of all, I would like to exterminate the word "Apostolic."

It does not define me. I think it is exclusionary and vague.

We picked it up to separate ourselves from everyone else who had picked up the "Pentecostal" tag.

I am still Pentecostal. I like to be called Pentecostal.

I am Pentecostal in experience.

I am Pentecostal in doctrine.

So you are saying for starters the name is inconsistent?

[EA]

Originally Posted by rgcraig

So you are saying for starters the name is inconsistent?

Absolutely.

What in blue blazes does "Apostolic" mean?

We can't even agree on that.

However, anyone who has been filled with the Holy Ghost has experienced Pentecost.

[rgcraig]

Originally Posted by Edward Anglin

Absolutely.

What in blue blazes does "Apostolic" mean?

We can't even agree on that.

However, anyone who has been filled with the Holy Ghost has experienced Pentecost.

I've always understood it to be anyone that lives by what the Apostles taught.

[Michael Phelps]

Originally Posted by rgcraig

I've always understood it to be anyone that lives by what the Apostles taught.

Webster defines it thusly:

1. of or characteristic of an apostle.
2. pertaining to or characteristic of the 12 apostles.
3. derived from the apostles in regular succession.
4. of or pertaining to the pope; papal.

[SDG]

Originally Posted by Michael Phelps

Webster defines it thusly:

1. of or characteristic of an apostle.
2. pertaining to or characteristic of the 12 apostles.
3. derived from the apostles in regular succession.
4. of or pertaining to the pope; papal.

Yep.

Applies to some here.

[EA]

Originally Posted by Michael Phelps

Webster defines it thusly:

1. of or characteristic of an apostle.
2. pertaining to or characteristic of the 12 apostles.
3. derived from the apostles in regular succession.
4. of or pertaining to the pope; papal.

#4 kills me.

Yep, that's how I wanna be known!

NOT!

[SDG]

Originally Posted by Edward Anglin

#4 kills me.

Yep, that's how I wanna be known!

NOT!

So why cling to baptismal regeneration?



I choose to be more Apostolic than the rest of you.

[Sam]

We had a pastor who told us not to tell anyone we were Pentecostal because there were "57 varieties" of Pentecostal. We were told to call ourselves Apostolic meaning we believed and practiced what the Apostles taught.

On my business cards it says I am:
Apostolic in doctrine
Pentecostal in experience
Charismatic in practice
Non-denominational in affiliation
Inter-denominational in fellowship

[Fiyahstarter]

Originally Posted by Sam

On my business cards it says I am:
Apostolic in doctrine
Pentecostal in experience
Charismatic in practice
Non-denominational in affiliation
Inter-denominational in fellowship

Love it!