What makes you Apostolic?

[Old Paths]

In the OT the TWO MAJOR things that made Israel God's people was a revelation of One God and Separation.

The same holds true in the NT.

[ForeverBlessed]

Originally Posted by philjones

I agree with you, ForeverBlessed (good to see you post), that we should not be indentified by rules. If I may, let me ask you, do you agree that there will definitely be lifestyle evidence of our Apostolic character through the effective operation of the fruit of the indwelling Spirit of God and obedience to principles established in the Word?

most definitely, but believe that it takes time... and be from the inside working out... and I also believe that not all will look the same... that it will probably depend upon maturity and personal weakness or what I like to refer to as “cross to bear”.

To the pure, all things are pure… someone brought out of deep sin where some things will be a reminder might not be able to partake of things that someone else might. I hope that makes sense.. I just don’t believe this is a one size fits all salvation. We all have our personal walk with God.. and ultimately we should just love each other to a point that we are not worried about what someone applies to their life. That goes both conservative and liberal… let God be God in our brother/sister’s lives. God is able to lead every one to where they need to be… when they are supposed to be there. Anything else will just bring frustration… been there…done that.

[ThePastorsCoach]

Originally Posted by Old Paths

In the OT the TWO MAJOR things that made Israel God's people was a revelation of One God and Separation.

The same holds true in the NT.

Ya know - if you say something long enough - you might start to believe it. With all due respect - I do not believe one word of this.

They were God's people (OT) because - God chose them! It had NOTHING to do with a REVELATION or SEPARATION! It was because they were chosen by GOD!
In the NT - they were Christians - Apostolic Christians - because they identified with Jesus Christ - were baptized in water as an identification with the risen Christ and the teachings of the Apostles. All JEWS believed in ONE GOD! They did not become Apostolic because of their believe in One God!
They were not Apostolic because of any separation issues or the way they dressed. Where in the book of Acts is DRESS addressed?????????

Originally Posted by AtlantaBishop

Ya know - if you say something long enough - you might start to believe it. With all due respect - I do not believe one word of this.

They were God's people (OT) because - God chose them! It had NOTHING to do with a REVELATION or SEPARATION! It was because they were chosen by GOD!
In the NT - they were Christians - Apostolic Christians - because they identified with Jesus Christ - were baptized in water as an identification with the risen Christ and the teachings of the Apostles. All JEWS believed in ONE GOD! They did not become Apostolic because of their believe in One God!
They were not Apostolic because of any separation issues or the way they dressed. Where in the book of Acts is DRESS addressed?????????

Now, AB, answer this... when they went away from the teaching of the One True God and lost their separation through intermingling with the customs and practices and worship of the heathen, did God put them away or withdraw from them?