Apostolic

 

    The Christian Church is set on the foundation that Jesus laid, but it behaves in the apostolic formation.  Apostolic is following the example of the Apostles.  Paul was the Apostles that wrote the most down on how the church should behave.  That is why we follow his example of ordination, succession, and order of the church daily functions.  

    There is a time and place for everything and every behavior, but always with humility.  There is a time to be timid and a time to be bold.  It takes wisdom to be able to distinguish that timing.  The most important thing is that you are fighting for God's Word, salvation, and unity of the church.     

    We do not fight with worldly weapons.  We fight with spiritual gifts, prayer, and faith.  We work hard to capture every thought because every sin starts with the thought process.  If we can capture our thoughts and make them holy, then we will be obedient to God.  

    Every act of disobedience to God is sin.  Sin is always punished.  Since the curse our we have never really truly understood the impact that our sin has on the world.  We cursed the very ground.  We are the reason way animals, plants, and all life dies.  

    The cursed is laid until Jesus returns, but he gave us a way out.  We are no longer controlled by the curse.  Death will happen until the new beginning, but our souls can be free.  We can love transparently and faithfully.  We don't have to live under judgement.  Break the strong hold that Satan has on you.

    God gave us the authority to build life up and make it healthy.  We are never to pull people down.  We are never to cause people to fall.  A mindset that is so self destructive is comparing and the what if game that we play.  This is not wise.  Instead focus on hope.  Focus on faith that will grow and work in your life for all that is good.  

    Look inward for peace, not outward for excuses.  Become strong to preach the gospel to anyone willing to listen.  Be a pioneer with God in your own life journey to tell the world about who God is.  Let all your boasting be about what God has given and done for you.  This is your testimony.  This is how you are a part of the apostolic church.

2 Corinthians 10