Where are all the Acts 2:38 folks (3-steppers)??

[ChristopherHall]

It's also highly important to remember that history is written by the victor. Since many of these ancient Apostolic movements were declared heretical their beliefs were often distorted or misunderstood.

However, if it were not for the Orthodox Trinitarian Harlot and her daughter churches declaring murderous persecutions against the "heretics" (Apostolics) you wouldn't have much intrigue in Christian history today.

[rgcraig]

Love It One Accord!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ChristopherHall]

I would also like to point out that the average Christian believer holds to a modalistic view of God by default after reading the Bible. Therefore many tongue talking Christians down through history were indeed Oneness, though they were entrenched in the Trinitarian Church. The error of the Trinity was apparent to many and accepted as an incomprehensible and contradictory "mystery" at best. So though they may not have belonged to an organization with a set OP statement of faith, surely many who were baptized in Jesus name and experienced speaking in other tongues were essentially Oneness in their basic Christian understanding.

[ChristopherHall]

But ultimately what matters is the Bible. If only the very first generation of Apostolics in the Bible had the truth that was revived in 1913 it would put us in good company.

[nahkoe]

Brother, this is fine journalism.

Originally Posted by OneAccord

FULL ARTICLE...

[ChristopherHall]

In the wake of hearing about an Islamic extremist killing a world leader and blowing himself up...I'm realizing why the world doesn't take Apostolics seriously.
Muslims are dying for what they believe. Catholics are dying for what they believe...we on the other hand....we compromise the truth for the sake of debate on web forums. Frankly...I don't take us seriously either.

They love their Allah more than some of us do our Jesus.

[OneAccord]

Originally Posted by rgcraig

Love It One Accord!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Glad ya like it!

[pelathais]

Originally Posted by scotty

...

We do not, however, give place for the tearing down, the disputing of, or destruction of, Apostolic doctrine, the Apostolic ministry, or the Christian faith in any form. The propagation of any doctrine that is contrary to the Apostolic doctrine is not welcome here.

...
There is no way that anyone who has been here more than a month can say that the above, especially the bold, has been enforced or adhered to.

That really is a more complex issue and I'm sure it confounds the admin team at times. For example:

My beliefs tend to put me in the "1 Stepper" camp. When it comes down to the term "Apostolic doctrine" I am persuaded that I am following in the truest pattern of Apostolic teachings and beliefs as evidenced by the writings of the early 20th century Apostolic pioneers.

However, when an ardent "3 Stepper" comes into the fray, they may feel threatened when I don't agree with their statement "All 'trinnies' are LOST!" I can support my argument from the Bible and especially from the writings of our early 20th century Apostolic pioneers. Yet my "3 Stepper" brother may complain that I'm "tearing down" Oneness doctrine.

How should the admin team handle something like this?

[Brother Price]

Originally Posted by ChristopherHall

In the wake of hearing about an Islamic extremist killing a world leader and blowing himself up...I'm realizing why the world doesn't take Apostolics seriously.
Muslims are dying for what they believe. Catholics are dying for what they believe...we on the other hand....we compromise the truth for the sake of debate on web forums. Frankly...I don't take us seriously either.

They love their Allah more than some of us do our Jesus.

I know this is not talking to me. I love my Jesus with all within me. He saved me from my sins when I repented and asked forgiveness. I love Him enough to die for Him!

[rgcraig]

Originally Posted by OneAccord

Glad ya like it!

LOL......no "h" in there, but too cool!!!!