-- Exhortation in Sound Doctrine and an Overcoming Life by the Grace of Christ Jesus --
| Repentance and Conversion | General Exhortation | Apostolic Christian Church Practices Series | History |
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Beginning
a life for the Lord is a very important and significant time for a believer.
Digging deep and building a solid foundation of faith serves to bolster the
novice pilgrim as he begins to walk anew and follow the Savior. |
When the Divine light begins to dawn in a human soul, and the soul becomes aware of its uncleanness and unworthiness, what is more natural than one should resolve to mend his ways, to discontinue doing things which the quickened conscience shows him to be wrong, and to do better! (more ...) |
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Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power
of his might. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand
against the wiles of the devil" (Ephesians
6:10,
11). The Word of God provides ample warning that Satan presents himself
as an "angel of light" (2
Corinthians 11:14). The Word of God is changeless and eternal. It lives and abides forever (1 Peter 1:23). Yet, the enemy of our soul seeks to undermine the Holy Scriptures. One of his most effective methods is to (more ...) |
This work by
the founder of the Apostolic Christian Church, Samuel Froehlich, describes
the emotion and wonders a weary traveler experiences as he approaches the
gates of Heaven and as he is guided through the streets of that Glorious
City, New Jerusalem. |
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The
members of the body of Christ are on a pilgrimage to heaven. The
Apostolic Christian Church considers itself among that group of undeserving
pilgrims who, if they remain true and faithful to their calling, will by
God's grace one day cross the threshold of time and eternity and pass
through the glorious portals of heaven. |
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Since the beginning of Christianity there have
been many scriptures that appear somewhat vague and perhaps difficult to
understand. Yet, while some appear as difficult there are many passages that are
easy to read and understand. In these cases it only remains for the humble and
obedient to transact these directives into their personal lives. One scriptural passage that is easy to understand is that (more ...) |
Down
through the ages of time mankind has always felt an acute need for
expression. This is especially true among those persons who truly have
something within that is worthy of manifestation. Singing is a wonderful way
to fill this need. And group singing, especially, is a useful instrument for
collective expression. Singing is particularly viable as a means of expression for the child of God (more ...) |
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The Apostolic Christian Church has maintained a custom during its worship
service that is very beneficial, although somewhat uncommon in contemporary
society. This is a seating arrangement whereby men are seated on one
side of the assembly, and women on the other. This seating procedure was adopted when the denomination was formed and has been practiced successfully for many years. (more ...) |
It is twelve o'clock noon in any given assembly in an Apostolic Christian
Church. Observation indicates that something is happening which probably is
not practiced in most other church meetings. To be sure, however, this
practice is a treasured tradition in the Apostolic Christian Church body. This is the practice of serving a noon lunch each Sunday, 52 weeks per year, in the many Apostolic Christian churches across the land. (more ...) |
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To better understand the underlying reasons for confining the Lord's Supper
only to faithful brethren within a particular denomination; it helps to
obtain a firm understanding as to what constitutes the true body of Christ,
the church. The body of Christ consists of those persons who are considered, in the eyes of God, to be the true followers of the Lord, Jesus Christ. They have completed the requirements necessary for inclusion into this most holy body. (more ...) |
One can easily
imagine what times were like when our Lord was active in His short ministry
here on earth. For here was a simple and humble carpenter who came and
preached redemption to the multitudes. |
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For those
attending a worship service at the Apostolic Christian Church for the first
time, there is something they are likely to notice right away. They will
observe that women are wearing veils or headcoverings. |
Entering into an everlasting
covenant with a holy and eternal God is a very serious matter. So serious,
in fact, that a soul intending to erect such a covenant must possess a clear
understanding of its enormous substance, importance, meaning and enduring
quality. |
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The roots of the Apostolic Christian Church at Bluffton, Indiana can be
traced directly to the emigration to America of several Swiss Mennonite
families. This sect of people left their homeland in Europe to pursue
greater freedom, both economically and spiritually, on this side of the
Atlantic. It is interesting to note that the pattern which was earlier established in Lewis County, New York; Rittman, Ohio; Congerville and Partridge Prairie, Illinois, also took place in the Bluffton area. Namely, many of the church's first converts were of the Mennonite background. (more ...) |
In keeping with its image as a "singing church", the Apostolic Christian
Church has retained a tradition over the years in which various members
assemble (usually in homes) and sing hymns. In the German language, it
was called a "Singstunde" (hour
of singing). In English, it is referred to as a "singing". A singing, as it is practiced in the Apostolic Christian Church, is quite unique. (more ...) |
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