"What Is Apostolic Christianity?"
THE ANSWER...
First of all, I'm NOT referencing a denominational preference or religious dogma, "Apostolic Christianity" is "a vision that wholly embraces the entirety of the gifts that God gave to the Body of Christ for the purpose of its maturation and effectiveness". (Apostle Carlos L. Malone, Sr., R.A.I.N.'S Sr Visionary)
A. It is Kingdom-centered - Jesus is building the church (of kingdom citizens) that will openly triumph over the all the powers of hell (Mt. 16:18). The New Testament presents salvation in context of the Universal Church’s identity as a spiritual family that walks out love, honors all its members (i.e., gender, age, ethnic, economic, etc.).
B. It results in wholeheartedness - as it embraces holiness and discipleship. In other words, the fasted lifestyle is described in the Sermon on the Mount (Mt. 5-7). It resists the “pleasure seeking Western Church culture” that results in “lazy friendly churches” that refuse self-denial and commitment. Apostolic Christianity receives God’s blessing (prosperity) as a means to increase God’s Kingdom rather than to live as “consumer Christians” that use most of their resources to live extravagantly.
C. Its ministries flow from intimacy with God - our ministries can only operate in fullness as we flow from a foundation of intimacy with fasting and prayer (intercession, worship, intimacy with the Bridegroom God) that contends (fights) for the release of the Spirit’s power (Rev. 22:17; Jude 3).
D. It possesses a missionary spirit - our inheritance is to be effective in the harvest and to make an impact on society (Cultural Mandate) with righteousness and justice in social institutions (government, economics, education, technology, media, etc.). There is continuity of some of our labors in the Millennial Kingdom.
E. It embraces persecution - as a part of spiritual warfare (Col. 1:24; 2 Cor. 11-12).
F. It engages in God’s purpose for - the salvation of is a foundational aspect of God’s End-Time drama. Jews and Gentile believers will come together as One New Man (Eph. 2:15) with a profound unity that matures in context to the unique dynamics of the End-Times. Will be provoked to jealousy (Rom. 11:11, 14) by an anointed apostolic Church that stands with them in context to anti-Semitism and persecution. The End-Time falling away will be related to this (2 Thess. 2:3).
G. It is led by apostolic ministry - God will restore the 5-fold ministry (Eph. 4:11-13).
End of Blog. WS-3
WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT THIS BLOG?
Share your thoughtful comments, please...
First of all, I'm NOT referencing a denominational preference or religious dogma, "Apostolic Christianity" is "a vision that wholly embraces the entirety of the gifts that God gave to the Body of Christ for the purpose of its maturation and effectiveness". (Apostle Carlos L. Malone, Sr., R.A.I.N.'S Sr Visionary)
A. It is Kingdom-centered - Jesus is building the church (of kingdom citizens) that will openly triumph over the all the powers of hell (Mt. 16:18). The New Testament presents salvation in context of the Universal Church’s identity as a spiritual family that walks out love, honors all its members (i.e., gender, age, ethnic, economic, etc.).
B. It results in wholeheartedness - as it embraces holiness and discipleship. In other words, the fasted lifestyle is described in the Sermon on the Mount (Mt. 5-7). It resists the “pleasure seeking Western Church culture” that results in “lazy friendly churches” that refuse self-denial and commitment. Apostolic Christianity receives God’s blessing (prosperity) as a means to increase God’s Kingdom rather than to live as “consumer Christians” that use most of their resources to live extravagantly.
C. Its ministries flow from intimacy with God - our ministries can only operate in fullness as we flow from a foundation of intimacy with fasting and prayer (intercession, worship, intimacy with the Bridegroom God) that contends (fights) for the release of the Spirit’s power (Rev. 22:17; Jude 3).
D. It possesses a missionary spirit - our inheritance is to be effective in the harvest and to make an impact on society (Cultural Mandate) with righteousness and justice in social institutions (government, economics, education, technology, media, etc.). There is continuity of some of our labors in the Millennial Kingdom.
E. It embraces persecution - as a part of spiritual warfare (Col. 1:24; 2 Cor. 11-12).
F. It engages in God’s purpose for - the salvation of is a foundational aspect of God’s End-Time drama. Jews and Gentile believers will come together as One New Man (Eph. 2:15) with a profound unity that matures in context to the unique dynamics of the End-Times. Will be provoked to jealousy (Rom. 11:11, 14) by an anointed apostolic Church that stands with them in context to anti-Semitism and persecution. The End-Time falling away will be related to this (2 Thess. 2:3).
G. It is led by apostolic ministry - God will restore the 5-fold ministry (Eph. 4:11-13).
Comments
Post a Comment
BLOG Comment Policy:
The author of this blog will attempt to engage in conversation via the comments section whenever possible and recognize the 24/7 nature of the internet. Moderating and posting of comments will occur during regular operational hours Monday through Friday. Comments submitted after hours or on weekends will be read and posted as early as possible, however admins and/or the author is unable to commit to replying to every comment posted.
This is a moderated blog. That means all comments will be reviewed before posting. In addition, it is expected that participants will treat each other, as well as the author and admin, with respect. Comments that contain vulgar or abusive language; personal attacks of any kind will not be posted. Comments that are spam or that promote services or products will not be posted. It is requested that all comments remain on topic.
The AskPastorWalter Blog does not guarantee or warrant that any information posted by individuals on this blog is correct, and disclaims any liability for any loss or damage resulting from reliance on any such information. The AskPastorWalter Blog may not be able to verify, does not warrant or guarantee, and assumes no liability for anything posted on this website by any other person. The AskPastorWalter Blog does not endorse, support or otherwise promote any private or commercial entity or the information, products or services contained on those Web sites that may be reached through links in our blogposts or on our website.
To protect individual privacy and the privacy of others, please do not include phone numbers, addresses or email details in the body of a comment. Such information will result in removal of a comment.
Thank you for your attention.
**AskPastorWalter Blog Team**
P.S. -- For additional inquiries or correspondence to this end, please send them to PureInHeartIntlMinistriesInc@gmail.com.