My definition of Apostolic and othes definitions please share

#1 01-09-2008, 01:55 AM

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?

#2 01-09-2008, 02:02 AM

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?

Evang.Benincasa · #3 01-09-2008, 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Walkbyfaith7

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

www.OnTimeJournal.com

pelathais · #4 01-09-2008, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Evang.Benincasa

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

In Jesus name

Brother Benincasa

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?

Evang.Benincasa · #5 01-09-2008, 03:26 AM

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Originally Posted by pelathais

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?

pelathais · #6 01-09-2008, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Evang.Benincasa

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?

You crack me up, E.B. It's good to see you.

What about it WBF?

freeatlast · #7 01-09-2008, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Evang.Benincasa

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

In Jesus name

Brother Benincasa

www.OnTimeJournal.com

Paul mentioned and compared his walk with several things in the early olympic games.

He "ran his race" He spoke of recieving "a crown"

Paul said he fought, not as one that "beat the air" ( an early olympic sport)

He even said "lay aside every wieght" (The early olmpians in rome would lay aside the wieght of thei clothing to be able to run faster)

If you are trying to paint Paul as a wacked out Ultra Con, I don't think he was.

He missed great oportunities to condemn those sports he made reference to..BUT he did not.

Steve Epley · #8 01-09-2008, 06:59 AM

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

Whole Hearted · #9 01-09-2008, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve Epley

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

AMEN

Neck · #10 01-09-2008, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Walkbyfaith7

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?

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