The Apostolic Dialogue With Catholics 3

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Steve Starcher wrote: (alot - snipped for brevity)

Bro. Starcher, I wonder why you are so focused on the universal acceptance of
people that do not share the same beliefs. You say that all these "Apostolic"
Groups have the same basic theology of Acts 2:38, yet my I do not see Acts 2:38
as the end of salavtion, but the initial step of a long journey; or as Paul
called it "the good fight", Jesus and Peter refered to "enduring". So if the
first step is the same and the rest are different....are we the same (the
obvious answer is no). Are we wrong.....maybe, maybe not; but until scripture is
provide to show where holiness is an option then my stand will be firm.

Just because people call themselves Apostolic does not mean they are
either....there is a Gay Pentecostal Assmebly (they claim to be oneness). I do
not see this as an Apostolic Church, but another attempt by the enemy to attack
the church. Many others that I have seen look more Charismatic than Pentecostal.

You see Bro. the bottom line is that every post you submit seems to have one
basic underlying theme...the UPCI is wrong in its not joining the AWCF of by not
accepting all "Christians" as saved. Well bro. it is time to understand that
some things will probably not change and focus on matters other than the
eucanism of the Apostolic Faith in general and the UPCI in particular. The
following two passages show some of the unity in the early church....

Acts 2:42 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and
fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.
Acts 2:43 And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by
the apostles.
Acts 2:44 And all that believed were together, and had all things common;
Acts 2:45 And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as
every man had need.
Acts 2:46 And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking
bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of
heart,

Note that they had all things in common and continued in the Apositle's
doctrine. Not in part of it....they were in one accord.

Eph 4:1 I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy
of the vocation wherewith ye are called,
Eph 4:2 With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one
another in love;
Eph 4:3 Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
Eph 4:4 There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of
your calling;
Eph 4:5 One Lord, one faith, one baptism,
Eph 4:6 One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you
all.

Lots of "ones" there and I do not see how there are many versions of one
faith....

Lord Bless;
Bro. Bill Clifton
woodrow_@nettaxi.com